JP2023183415A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusements of players with regard to various customizations.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is provided in which various customizations with regard to presentations can be possible. In a presentation display device, selection character images and auto-button setting images can be displayed as customization information regarding the customization. In a speaker, operation voice presentations can be performed. The operation voice presentations can be performed in different presentation modes between when a game is controlled in a non-time-shortened state and when a game is controlled in a time-shortened state that is more advantageous to players than the non-time-shortened state. Further, among various customizations with regard to the operation voice presentations, between when a game is controlled in the non-time-shortened state and when a game is controlled in the time-shortened state, contents, particularly with regard to an auto-button function, that can be set are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, among pachinko game machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there are machines that allow various customizations regarding performances and improve interest in the game by executing performances with customized contents. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a setting switch that can be operated by the player, and by operating the setting switch when a demo screen is displayed on the symbol variation display device, the player can change the performance. Volume can be adjusted.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-135676

Incidentally, in such gaming machines, there is a need to further improve player's interest through various customizations.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game by changing the symbols, and is also capable of executing various effects, and includes a state control means for controlling the state of the game, and a state control means for executing the effects. The state control means includes a performance execution means, a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, and a customization means capable of customizing the performance. The second state is more advantageous for the player than the first state, and the performance execution means includes display performance means capable of displaying an image. and a non-display effect means different from the display effect means, the display effect means can display customization information regarding the customization by the customization means, and the non-display effect means can execute a specific effect. The specific performance is a performance that can be executed in different performance modes when controlled to the first state and when controlled to the second state, and the specific performance is a performance that can be executed in different performance modes when controlled to the first state and when controlled to the second state, and The gist is that the content that can be customized by the customizing means with respect to the specific effect is different between when the specific performance is controlled in the second state and when it is controlled in the second state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's interest in various customizations.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) are schematic diagrams showing the production mode of the operation voice production. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of sounds that can be output with operation voice production. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for adjusting various customization functions. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the auto button function. FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of the effect when the operation instruction effect is executed when the automatic button function is not set in a non-time saving state. FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of the effect when the operation instruction effect is executed when the automatic button function is set in the non-time saving state. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing an example of the flow of effects when adjustments regarding the auto button function are made during a non-time saving state. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing an example of the flow of performance when the operation voice performance is executed without the operation instruction performance being executed during the non-time saving state in the second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed relative to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it cannot be opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a suitable key into the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction, thereby allowing the mounting frame 11b to be opened.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. A game area YBa is formed on the front side of the game board YB, into which game balls as game media flow down. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first performance button BT1, a second performance button BT2, and a cross key BT3 as operation means that can perform predetermined operations. In this embodiment, the first performance button BT1, the second performance button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the first performance button BT1, the second performance button BT2, and the cross key BT3 correspond to first operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1, the second effect button BT2, and the cross key BT3 are button-type means configured to be press-operable. The first effect button BT1, second effect button BT2, and cross key BT3 are not limited to button types, but may be touch sensor types, and have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. There may be. The first performance button BT1, the second performance button BT2, and the cross key BT3 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. In this embodiment, the first effect button BT1 and the second effect button BT2 are configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key BT3 includes a plurality of operable parts, such as a left key LB, a right key RB, an up key UB, and a down key DB.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La. The decorative lamp La can perform various notifications and various effects by emitting light from a light emitting body. In the following description, the effect caused by light emission from the light emitter will be referred to as a "light emission effect." That is, the decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by causing the light emitter to emit light. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to a performance execution means that performs a performance. Note that "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and turning off. In the following description, the fact that the light emitting body of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply referred to as "the decorative lamp La emits light."

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker Sp. The speaker Sp can perform various notifications and various effects by outputting audio. In the following description, a performance by outputting audio will be referred to as a "sound performance." In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to a performance execution means that executes a performance, and also corresponds to a sound performance means that can output audio. Note that "sound" in this specification includes human and animal voices, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker Sp is provided in the frame 11, for example.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 12. The effect display device 12 can perform various notifications and various effects by displaying images. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device configured to include a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display section GH that displays images. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or text. In this embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to effect execution means that executes an effect. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a display effect means capable of displaying an image, and the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp correspond to non-display effect means different from the display effect means.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13. For example, the information display device 13 is disposed on the game board YB at a position that is visible to the player. The information display device 13 reports various information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display section 13a and a second special symbol display section 13b as display sections capable of displaying a special game as a variable game played by varying symbols. In the special game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the special symbols are fixed and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (a winning lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display section 13b displays a second special game. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the symbol, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbols include a winning symbol as a winning display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a winning lottery is won, a winning symbol is derived in a special game, and a winning game is awarded after the end of the special game. All wins in this embodiment are jackpots, and all winning symbols are jackpot symbols. Therefore, in this embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded after the special winning game ends.

The information display device 13 includes a first special reservation display section 13c and a second special reservation display section 13d as display sections that display information that can specify the number of special games on hold. The first special reservation display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special reservation number). The second special reservation display section 13d displays information that allows the number of reservations of the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number) to be specified. For example, the upper limit value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal winning normal game. The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal pending display section 13f displays information that allows the number of pending games (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number) of the normal game to be specified.

A plurality of winning holes into which game balls can enter are formed on the game board YB. The plurality of winning holes open in the gaming area YBa. The plurality of winning holes include a first starting winning hole 14, a second starting winning hole 15, and a big winning hole 17. The plurality of winning holes may include a winning hole different from these winning holes.

The first starting winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the awarding conditions for the prize ball and the suspension conditions for the first special game. As an example, the first starting prize opening 14 is located below the effect display device 12. The first starting prize opening 14 is always opened so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that enters the first starting winning opening 14 (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting winning sensor SE1, the conditions for awarding a prize ball are established.

The second starting winning hole 15 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the awarding conditions for the prize ball and the hold conditions for the second special game. As an example, the second starting prize opening 15 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 12. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that enters the second starting winning opening 15 (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2, the conditions for awarding a prize ball are established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an open state in which the second starting prize opening 15 is opened so that a game ball can enter, and a state in which a game ball cannot enter or it is difficult for a game ball to enter compared to an open state. It is provided with a normal movable piece 16 which can take a closed state to close the second starting prize opening 15. For example, the normal movable piece 16 may be a door-shaped member that opens and closes the second starting prize opening 15. The normal movable piece 16 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a normal winning game occurs. That is, the second starting prize opening 15 can allow a game ball to enter when a normal winning game occurs. The game board YB includes a first solenoid SL1 as a means for operating the normal movable piece 16 (see FIG. 3).

The big winning hole 17 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding the prize ball. As an example, the big prize opening 17 is located on the upper right side of the second starting prize opening 15. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 17 (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a condition for awarding a prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an open state in which the grand prize opening 17 is opened so that the game ball can enter, and a state in which the game ball cannot enter or it is difficult to enter the game ball compared to the open state. It is equipped with a special opening/closing piece 18 that can be in a closed state to close the big prize opening 17. For example, the special opening/closing piece 18 may be a door-shaped member that opens and closes the big prize opening 17. The special opening/closing piece 18 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a jackpot game occurs. That is, when a jackpot game occurs, the jackpot opening 17 is opened so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB includes a second solenoid SL2 as a means for operating the special opening/closing piece 18 (see FIG. 3).

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

Next, a presentation game that can be executed on the presentation display device 12 will be explained.
In the performance display device 12, a performance game as a variable game is displayed as one of the display performances. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are variably displayed, and a symbol combination of the production symbols is finally derived. The effect pattern (ornamental pattern) is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a pattern for diversifying display effects. As an example, the performance game of this embodiment is performed by displaying the performance symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a variable manner (scroll display) in a predetermined direction, respectively.

The performance game is started with the special game and ended with the special game. In the performance game, a symbol combination of performance symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. The pattern combinations of the production patterns include a losing pattern combination as a losing display result and a jackpot pattern combination as a jackpot display result. When jackpot symbols are derived in the special game, jackpot symbol combinations are derived in the performance game. Further, when a losing symbol is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination is derived in the production game. In this specification, the term "temporary stop display" refers to a temporary stop state before the performance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop, such as in a fluctuation display. Note that in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game."

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state as a plurality of gaming states that have different degrees of advantage for the player. In this embodiment, the non-time saving state and the time saving state are gaming states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is different. Specifically, the time-saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is short compared to the non-time-saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, the non-time saving state and the time saving state are game states in which the probabilities that the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 15 are different. Specifically, the time-saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting winning hole 15 is high compared to the non-time-saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the time saving state is an entry rate improving state in which the entry rate of game balls into the second starting winning hole 15 is improved compared to the non-time saving state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the non-time saving state corresponds to the first state, and the time saving state corresponds to the second state.

For example, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting prize opening 15 can be determined by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. This can be improved by The first control is normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning (normal winning probability) in a normal lottery to a high probability. The third control is an operation time extension control that lengthens the total operation time during which the normal movable piece 16 operates in the second operation state in one normal winning game. The operation time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in one normal winning game, and when the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in the normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the control methods increases the time required for one operation.

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

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that can specify the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 17 is opened is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the ball or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big prize opening 17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, until the special game is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or until the next jackpot game is awarded. It is stipulated that control should be carried out to shorten the time.

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

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 41, a main control ROM 42, and a main control RAM 43. The main control CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 42 stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the content of the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify the content of the performance performed during execution of the special game.

The main control RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the results of processing by the main control CPU 41. In this embodiment, the main control RAM 43 corresponds to a storage means that stores various information regarding games. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 43 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The main control board 40 includes a random number circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. The main control board 40 may be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41.

The main control CPU41 is connected to a first starting prize sensor SE1, a second starting winning sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13.

The main control CPU 41 is connected to the first solenoid SL1 and the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal movable piece 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special opening/closing piece 18 by controlling the second solenoid SL2.

The main control CPU41 is connected to a first effect button BT1, a second effect button BT2, and a cross key BT3. The main control CPU 41 is configured to be able to input operation signals (on signals) output when each operation button is operated. Thereby, the main control CPU 41 can detect which of the operation buttons has been operated.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RAM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, and the like.

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

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 functions as a performance control means that controls the performance execution means.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the auto button switch SW. The auto button switch SW is an operating means used to set an auto button function, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the auto button switch SW is arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, in this embodiment, the auto button switch SW cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked and the mounting frame 11b is opened. Therefore, in principle, the auto button switch SW can be said to be a means that can be operated only by the administrator who owns the key to the locking device 11c. In this embodiment, the auto button switch SW corresponds to a second operation means whose operation by the player is restricted.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The main control CPU 41 executes various processes such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing as timer interrupt processing performed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) based on the main control program.

First, the special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting winning hole 14. At this time, the main control CPU 41 determines that the game ball has entered the first starting winning hole 14 by inputting the detection signal from the first starting winning sensor SE1. When a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 14, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment). judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 43 by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 41 controls the information display device 13 to display the updated first special reservation number. As described above, in this embodiment, when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 14, and the entered gaming ball is detected by the first starting winning sensor SE1. By being detected, the suspension condition for the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 41 obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40 and causes the main control RAM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random number may be a hit random number, a jackpot pattern random number, a fluctuating pattern random number, or the like. At this time, the main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 43, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the start conditions for the first special game are satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, by causing the main control CPU 41 to store random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 43, execution of the first special game can be suspended when the suspension condition for the first special game is satisfied. It is. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41 generates a reservation number command that can specify the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 43, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control CPU 51 in a predetermined output process.

In addition, if no game balls have entered the first starting prize opening 14 and if the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 will cause the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 15. Determine whether the ball was hit. At this time, the main control CPU41 determines that the game ball has entered the second starting winning hole 15 by inputting the detection signal from the second starting winning sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second starting winning hole 15, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting prize opening 15, the main control CPU 41 determines that the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Determine whether When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41 updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 43 by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 41 controls the information display device 13 to display the updated second special reservation number. As described above, in this embodiment, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 15, and the entered gaming ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. By being detected, the suspension condition for the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 41 obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40 and causes the main control RAM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. At this time, the main control CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 43, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the start conditions for the second special game are satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, by causing the main control CPU 41 to store random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 43, execution of the second special game can be suspended when the suspension condition for the second special game is satisfied. It is. Further, the main control CPU 41 generates a reservation number command that can specify the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 43, and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the special game start conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when a jackpot game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, and makes a negative determination when a jackpot game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the second special pending number is greater than zero. If the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero.

When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 41 determines whether an output flag is set in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 43. The output flag is information that can identify that a standby state command that can identify a standby state has been output. The standby state is a state in which no special game is being executed, no jackpot game is awarded, and no special game is on hold. If the output flag is not set, the main control CPU 41 generates a standby command and outputs it to the sub control CPU 51, and sets the output flag in the main control RAM 43. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the output completed flag is set, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process without generating a new standby command. Note that in the following explanation, a period when the game is not in a standby state will be referred to as a "gaming period." In other words, in this embodiment, the gaming period is a period during which a special game or a jackpot game is being executed.

When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. Also, at this time, if the output completed flag is set in the main control RAM 43, the main control CPU 41 erases the output completed flag.

Next, the main control CPU 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 43 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41 performs a winning lottery (win determination) to determine whether or not the winning random number is determined from the acquired random number information. As mentioned above, all wins in this embodiment are jackpots. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning lottery can be understood as a jackpot lottery that determines whether or not the player wins the jackpot.

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 41 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using jackpot symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 41 determines losing symbols to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines an outlier variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 41 determines the deviation fluctuation pattern at different determination ratios depending on the current first special reservation number. After that, the main control CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. The process for executing the second special game includes changing the "first special game" to the "second special game" and changing the "first special pending number" to the "second special game" for the process for executing the first special game. The detailed explanation will be omitted since this is a process that has been replaced with "Special Reservation Number". That is, the main control CPU 41 completes the special symbol start process after performing the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

The main control CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-control CPU 51 in the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation process and the start of a special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the main control CPU 41 starts the pending special game by performing the following processing, triggered by the establishment of the special game start condition.

Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Furthermore, when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) to the sub-control CPU 51.

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 41 outputs a variation end command to the sub control CPU 51 when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

Next, the jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main control CPU 41 derives the jackpot symbol in the special game, the main control CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the special jackpot game ends. The main control CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub control CPU 51. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41 performs processing for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls the second solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the jackpot game, and opens the jackpot opening 17. The main control CPU 41 controls the second solenoid SL2 to close the big prize opening 17 when the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or when the above-mentioned upper limit time has elapsed. By doing so, the round game ends. The main control CPU 41 repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 41 starts a round game, it outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub control CPU 51. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub control CPU 51. The main control CPU 41 ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. The main control CPU 41 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time to the sub control CPU 51.

Next, the process of shifting the gaming state will be explained.
When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main control RAM 43 to control the time saving state. The main control CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RAM 43 every time a special game is started after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, so that the special game after the jackpot game ends. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 41 erases the activation flag stored in the main control RAM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the activation number is completed. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, the main control CPU 41 controls to the non-time saving state when the special game for the number of times of activation ends. When the main control CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the activation flag is set, it erases the activation flag. That is, the main control CPU 41 controls to a non-time saving state during the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 41 shifts the gaming state, it generates a gaming state command that can specify the current gaming state and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 51.

Through such processing, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41 functions as a state control means that controls the state of the game.
Further, the main control CPU 41 performs the following processing in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 41 also performs processing related to normal symbols. In the process related to normal symbols, the main control CPU 41 performs a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of executing a normal lottery to determine whether or not it is a normal win, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, etc.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-control board 50 based on the sub-control program will be described. When receiving a control signal from the main control CPU 41, the sub-control CPU 51 executes various processes in accordance with the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be explained.
In the performance symbol variation process, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbol specified from the special symbol command. When the special symbol jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the production symbol. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 identifies a special symbol that is out of place, it determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command.

Furthermore, when the variation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines an effect to be executed during execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified from the input variation start command. In this embodiment, the determination ratio of effects to be executed during execution of the special game is made different depending on the variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device 12, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La to execute the determined effect. In the following description, the effect display device 12, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La may be collectively referred to as a "effect device group."

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the performance display device 12 to end the performance game and derive a combination of performance symbols, triggered by the input of the variation end command. The sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the fluctuation time upon inputting the fluctuation start command, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command has elapsed. You may also do so. In other words, the end of the performance game may be controlled without outputting the fluctuation end command from the main control board 40.

Next, control regarding the jackpot game will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the opening command, it controls the performance device group to execute the opening performance among the performances during the jackpot game. Moreover, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, it controls the performance device group to execute a round performance among the performances during the jackpot game. Moreover, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an ending command, it controls the performance device group to perform an ending performance among the performances during the jackpot game.

Next, control regarding the standby state will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a standby state command, it controls the effect device group to execute the effect during the standby state. In the present embodiment, the performance mode of the performance during the standby state differs between when the time saving state is controlled and when the time saving state is controlled.

Next, effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of performing operation instruction performance, operation voice performance, and voice character performance.

As shown in FIG. 4(a), in this embodiment, the operation instruction performance is a performance that instructs the operation of the first performance button BT1. Specifically, in the operation instruction performance, an operation instruction image G10 that instructs the operation of the first performance button BT1 is displayed on the performance display device 12. That is, the operation instruction performance is an example of the display performance. In this embodiment, the operation instruction image G10 is an image imitating the first effect button BT1. In this embodiment, the operation instruction performance corresponds to a special performance.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), in this embodiment, the operation voice production outputs a specific sound from the speaker Sp when the first production button BT1 is operated within a predetermined operation validity period. It's a performance. That is, the operation voice performance is an example of a voice performance. In this embodiment, the specific voice is the voice of a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as character voice). In this embodiment, the operation voice performance corresponds to a specific performance. In the present embodiment, the operation validity period is set to extend over a specific period of time at the longest, but may end before the specific period of time has elapsed.

Furthermore, the voice character performance is a performance in which a character voice image G11 imitating a character corresponding to the type of character voice output in the operation voice performance is displayed on the performance display device 12. That is, the voice character performance is an example of a display performance. In this embodiment, the voice character performance corresponds to a special performance.

As shown in FIG. 5, there are multiple types of character voices output in the operation voice performance of this embodiment. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the types of character voices that can be output in the operation voice performance differ depending on the current gaming state. In other words, in the operation voice performance of this embodiment, any character voice is output from among a plurality of character voices that can be output depending on the current gaming state. For example, when in a non-time saving state, in the operation voice production, first character voice A, first character voice B, first character voice C, second character voice A, second character voice B, second character voice C, Nine types of character voices, third character voice A, third character voice B, and third character voice C, can be output. Furthermore, when in the time saving state, three types of character voices, the first character voice D, the second character voice D, and the third character voice D, can be output in the operation voice performance. In this way, in this embodiment, the operation voice performance can be executed in different performance modes depending on whether the control is in the non-time saving state or the time saving state.

Next, the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the customization functions of this embodiment include a volume adjustment function, a light intensity adjustment function, a character selection function, and an auto button function.

First, the volume adjustment function will be explained.
The volume adjustment function is a function to adjust the volume when the speaker Sp performs audio production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the cross key BT3 (left key LB and right key RB) can be used in any of the standby state, the execution of a variable game, and the execution of a winning game. The volume level of the audio performance can be adjusted from 1 to 8, up to a total of 8 levels, by adjusting the volume level. In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment function can be understood as a performance that allows the content of the audio performance to be changed step by step over a plurality of stages. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the current volume level by updating the value of the volume flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 can perform control to execute various audio effects based on the specified current volume level. In this embodiment, adjusting the volume using the volume adjustment function corresponds to the first customization regarding the volume.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives a left operation signal indicating that the left key LB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume level to a volume level one level lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag if the current volume level is the minimum level (volume level 1). Further, when receiving a right operation signal indicating that the right key RB has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume level to one level higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag if the current volume level is the maximum level (volume level 8). In this manner, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling the volume of the audio production based on the operation of the cross key BT3.

In this embodiment, the number of adjustable volume levels is the same in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that the contents that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function are the same regardless of whether the control is in the non-time saving state or the time saving state.

Next, the light amount adjustment function will be explained.
The light amount adjustment function is a function for adjusting the light amount when the decorative lamp La performs a light emission effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment uses the cross key BT3 (up key UB and down key DB) regardless of whether it is in a standby state, during execution of a variable game, or during execution of a winning game. By adjusting the light intensity, the light intensity level of the light emission effect can be adjusted from 1 to 5, up to a total of 5 levels. In the present embodiment, the light amount adjustment function can be understood as a performance that allows the content of the light emission performance to be changed in stages over a plurality of stages. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the current light intensity level by updating the value of the light intensity flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 can perform control to execute various light emitting effects based on the specified current light amount stage.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives a down operation signal indicating that the down key DB has been operated, it updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount level to one step lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag if the current light amount stage is the minimum stage (light amount stage 1). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives an up operation signal indicating that the up key UB has been operated, it updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount level to the light amount level one step higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag if the current light amount stage is the maximum stage (light amount stage 5). In this manner, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling the amount of light in the light emission effect based on the operation of the cross key BT3.

In this embodiment, the number of adjustable light intensity levels is the same in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that the contents that can be adjusted by the light amount adjustment function are the same regardless of whether the control is in the non-time saving state or the time saving state.

Next, the character selection function will be explained.
The character selection function is a function that changes the presentation mode of various presentations according to the selected character. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is controlled in a non-time saving state, the first character, the second character, and the It is configured so that any one of the three characters can be selected. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can select a character by updating the value of a character flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 53. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the time saving state is in progress, and when the variable game is being executed or the winning game is being executed, character selection by operating the first performance button BT1 is not possible. It is configured in such a way that it is impossible.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives an operation signal indicating that the first effect button BT1 has been operated during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the character flag so as to change the selected character. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the character flag in the order of the first character, second character, third character, first character, etc. each time the first effect button BT1 is operated. In this manner, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling the selection of a character based on the operation of the first effect button BT1.

The sub-control CPU 51 is capable of performing control to execute various effects in a presentation mode depending on the selected character. For example, when executing an operation voice performance during a non-time saving state, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of character voice to be output according to the selected character. In the present embodiment, when executing the operation voice performance during the time saving state, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the type of character voice to be output regardless of the selected character.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), in this embodiment, the effect display device 12 can display a selected character image G20 indicating the selected character during the non-time saving state. . In this embodiment, the effect display device 12 can display the selected character image G20 during a standby state or during execution of a variable game when controlled to a non-time saving state. In particular, in this embodiment, when the effect display device 12 is controlled during a non-time saving state, the selected character image G20 is displayed over the entire period during the standby state. That is, in this embodiment, the selected character image G20 is continuously displayed during the period in which a character can be selected. In this embodiment, the selected character image G20 corresponds to customization information regarding customization.

For example, when the first character is selected, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device 12 to display the selected character image G20 indicating the first character. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a selected character image G20 indicating the second character when the second character is selected, and displays a selected character image G20 indicating the third character when the third character is selected. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to

Next, the auto button function will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the auto button function is a function that assists the player in operating the performance buttons required for various performances. In particular, in this embodiment, the auto button function is a function that executes the operation voice performance by assuming that the first performance button BT1 has been operated. The auto button function of this embodiment can be set when the auto button switch SW is in the ON state, but cannot be set when the auto button switch SW is in the OFF state. In this embodiment, when the auto button switch SW is in the ON state, a predetermined value in the sub-control RAM 53 is set by a setting operation using the second performance button BT2 during the standby state or while the variable game is being executed. Settings related to the auto button function can be made by updating the value of the auto button flag stored in the storage area. On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if the auto button switch SW is in the ON state, it is impossible to set the auto button function by operating the second performance button BT2 while the winning game is being executed. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can set the auto button function by operating the auto button switch SW and the second effect button BT2. In this embodiment, among the customizable items, the auto button function corresponds to a specific item. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the setting of the auto button function corresponds to second customization regarding an item different from the volume.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the auto button function of this embodiment, any one of "none", "auto standard", and "auto delay" is set. "None" is a state in which the auto button function is not activated, or in other words, a state in which the auto button function is not set. Note that in the following description, setting the auto button function to "none" may be indicated as canceling the auto button function. "Auto standard" is a state in which the auto button function is activated, and the first effect button BT1 is operated when a predetermined time shorter than a specific time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after the operation validity period started. It is a state in which it is considered that "Auto delay" is a state in which the auto button function is activated, and the first effect button BT1 is operated at a timing before a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) before a specific time elapses after the operation validity period is set. It is a state in which it is considered a thing. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is in the non-time saving state, it is set to any one of "none", "auto standard", and "auto delay". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the time saving state, it is set to either "none" or "auto standard", and the "auto delay" state is set to either "none" or "auto standard". Not set.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives an operation signal indicating that the second effect button BT2 has been operated during the non-time-saving state, it updates the value of the auto button flag so as to change the setting regarding the auto button function. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the auto button flag in the order of "none" → "auto standard" → "auto delay" → "none" every time the second effect button BT2 is operated. . On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal indicating that the second production button BT2 has been operated during the time saving state, each time the second production button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 51 selects "None" → "Auto Standard" → The values of the auto button flags are updated in the order of "None"... Note that, if the time saving state is controlled while the time saving state is set to "auto delay" during the non-time saving state, the sub control CPU 51 handles the time saving state as being set to "auto standard". In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 treats the time saving state as being set to "auto standard" even if it is set to "auto delay". Therefore, when the time-saving state is set to "auto delay", the sub-control CPU 51 assists the operation of the effect button in the same manner as when it is set to "auto standard". In addition, when the "auto delay" is set during the time saving state, the sub control CPU 51 changes the value of the auto button flag to a value that can specify "none" when the second effect button BT2 is operated. Update to.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the contents that can be set regarding the auto button function are different depending on whether the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a non-time saving state or when it is controlled in a time saving state. As described above, the auto button function assists the player in operating the performance buttons requested by the player for various performances including the operation voice performance. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be said that the customizable contents of the operation voice performance are different depending on whether the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a non-time-saving state or when it is controlled in a time-saving state.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 executes various controls related to the customization function, thereby realizing a function as a customization means capable of customizing effects.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can display an auto button setting image G30 showing the settings of the auto button function. In this embodiment, the effect display device 12 can display the auto button setting image G30 during a standby state and during execution of a variable game. In particular, in this embodiment, the effect display device 12 displays the auto button setting image G30 throughout the standby state and during the execution of the variable game. That is, in this embodiment, the auto button setting image G30 is continuously displayed during the period in which settings related to the auto button function can be made. In this embodiment, the auto button setting image G30 corresponds to customization information regarding customization.

For example, when the state of the auto button function is set to "none", the sub control CPU 51 causes the effect display device 12 to display an auto button setting image G30 indicating that the auto button function is not set. control. Further, when the state of the auto button function is set to "auto standard", the sub control CPU 51 displays an auto button setting image G30 indicating that the state is set to "auto standard". Controls the effect display device 12. Further, when the state of the auto button function is set to "auto delay", the sub control CPU 51 displays an auto button setting image G30 indicating that the state of "auto delay" is set. Controls the effect display device 12. Note that, as described above, the sub-control CPU 51 treats the time saving state as being set to "auto standard" even if it is set to "auto delay". For this reason, when the "auto delay" state is set as the state of the auto button function during the time saving state, the sub control CPU 51 sets the auto button setting to indicate that it is set to the "auto standard" state. The effect display device 12 is controlled to display the image G30.

Here, the control of the sub-control CPU 51 for executing various effects will be explained.
When the variable game designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to perform various effects during execution of the variable game based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the variable game designation command. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to perform the operation voice performance. At this time, whether or not to execute various effects may be determined in advance for each type of variation pattern, or may be determined by a predetermined lottery. In addition, when determining whether or not to execute various performances by a predetermined lottery, the probability of winning the predetermined lottery may be different for each type of variation pattern.

The sub-control CPU 51 then controls the various effects that have been decided to be executed to be executed during the execution of the variable game. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines to perform an operation voice performance, it determines the type of character voice to be output in the operation voice performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines different types of character voices depending on the current gaming state. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to be in a non-time-saving state, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a different type of character voice depending on the type of character selected by the character selection function. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the character voice at a different determination rate for each type of variation pattern, so that the operation voice performance is performed in accordance with the type of character voice output in the operation voice performance. The degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the degree of jackpot expectation) at which a jackpot symbol is derived in the game may be suggested.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to perform the operation voice performance, it controls to set an operation validity period during which the operation of the first performance button BT1 is valid at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to execute the operation instruction performance in accordance with the setting of the operation validity period. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the valid operation period, terminate the operation instruction performance, and execute the operation voice performance, triggered by the operation of the first performance button BT1 during the valid operation period. do. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation voice production to output the character voice at a volume based on the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the voice character performance to be performed in conjunction with the execution of the operation voice performance.

Further, when the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the first effect button BT1 has been operated at a predetermined timing even if the first effect button BT1 has not been operated. Control is performed to execute operation voice performance and voice character performance. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to a non-time-saving state and "auto standard" is set as the auto button function, the sub-control CPU 51 waits for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 It is assumed that the first performance button BT1 has been operated at the timing when (seconds) has elapsed, and various controls are performed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the valid operation period, ends the operation instruction performance, and executes the operation voice performance and voice character performance at the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the valid operation period. Control. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to a non-time-saving state and "auto delay" is set as the auto button function, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation for a predetermined period of time that has elapsed after a specific period of time has elapsed since the operation effective period was set. It is assumed that the first effect button BT1 was operated at a timing earlier (for example, 1 second), and various controls are performed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the valid operation period, ends the operation instruction performance, and starts the operation voice performance and the voice character performance at a timing a predetermined time before a specific time has elapsed since the operation valid period was set. Control the execution.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to be in a time-saving state and the auto button function is set, the sub-control CPU 51 controls whether "auto standard" or "auto delay" is set. , it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 has been operated at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the valid operation period, and various controls are performed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the valid operation period, ends the operation instruction performance, and executes the operation voice performance and voice character performance at the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the valid operation period. Control.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation voice performance and the voice character performance to end when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the operation voice performance.
In addition, when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the operation voice performance and the voice character performance when a specific time elapses after setting the operation validity period without operating the first performance button BT1. Control is performed so as to end the operation validity period and the operation instruction performance without causing any delay.

Through such control, the sub-control CPU 51 can perform control to execute each performance of an operation instruction performance, an operation voice performance, and a voice character performance.
Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the game regarding the operation voice production will be explained together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.

In the example of FIG. 8(a), it is assumed that the control is in a non-time saving state and that the auto button function is not set. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute various effects during execution of the variable game, triggered by the input of the variable pattern designation command (time t0). Then, when it is decided to perform the operation voice performance, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation validity period at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game (time t1). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to execute the operation instruction performance in accordance with the setting of the operation validity period.

Thereafter, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without the first performance button BT1 being operated, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation effective period to end without executing the operation voice performance (time t2). Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control to end the operation instruction performance upon expiration of the operation valid period.

In this way, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the operation voice production in response to input of the variation pattern designation command, and when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the first operation voice production within the operation validity period. When the performance button BT1 is not operated, the operation voice performance and voice character performance are not executed.

Although not shown, when the time-saving state is controlled and the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 also operates when the first effect button BT1 is not operated within the operation validity period. , various controls are executed in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 8(a).

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 8(b), it is assumed that the control is in a non-time saving state and the auto button function is not set (time t10), similarly to the example of FIG. 8(a). In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines to execute the operation voice performance in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, it sets the operation validity period at a predetermined timing during the execution of the fluctuation game, and starts the operation instruction performance. (time t11).

In this example, it is assumed that the first effect button BT1 is operated at a predetermined timing after the operation validity period is set (time t12). In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the valid operation period, end the operation instruction performance, and execute the operation voice performance and voice character performance. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the operation voice performance and voice character performance when a predetermined time has elapsed (time t13).

In this way, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to execute the operation voice production in response to input of the variation pattern designation command, and when the auto button function is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the first operation voice production within the operation validity period. Operation voice performance and voice character performance are executed when the performance button BT1 is operated. Particularly in this case, the timing at which the operation voice performance and voice character performance are executed differs depending on the timing at which the first performance button BT1 is operated.

Although not shown, even when the first effect button BT1 is operated within the operation validity period when the time saving state is controlled and the auto button function is not set, the sub control CPU 51 Various controls are executed in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 8(b).

In the example of FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the control is in a non-time saving state and that "auto standard" is set as the auto button function (time t20). In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines to execute the operation voice performance in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, it sets the operation validity period at a predetermined timing during the execution of the fluctuation game, and starts the operation instruction performance. (time t21).

In this example, since "auto standard" is set as the auto button function, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the valid operation period when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the valid operation period was set, and also terminates the valid operation period. Control is performed to end the instruction performance and execute the operation voice performance and voice character performance (time t22). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the operation voice performance and voice character performance when a predetermined time has elapsed (time t23).

Further, in the example of FIG. 9(b), it is assumed that the control is in a non-time saving state and that "auto delay" is set as the auto button function (time t30). In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines to execute the operation voice production and voice character production in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, it sets the operation validity period at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variation game, and also sets the operation validity period. Control is performed to start the performance (time t31).

In this example, since "auto delay" is set as the auto button function, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the valid operation period at a timing a predetermined time before the end of the valid operation period, and performs the operation instruction performance. Then, control is performed to execute the operation voice performance and voice character performance (time t32). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation voice performance and the voice character performance to end when a predetermined time has elapsed (time t33).

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation voice performance is executed during the non-time saving state, it is possible to determine whether "auto standard" or "auto delay" is set as the auto button function. The timing of executing the operation voice performance can be changed accordingly.

Although not shown in the figure, when the time saving state is controlled and the auto button function is set, the sub control is activated regardless of whether "auto standard" or "auto delay" is set. The CPU 51 executes various controls in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 9(a).

In addition, in the example of FIG. 10, the control is in a non-time saving state, the auto button function is not set at the start of the variable game (time t40), and the operation valid period is not set during the execution of the variable game. It is assumed that the auto button function is set when the second effect button BT2 is operated (time t41). In this example, it is assumed that "auto standard" is set as the auto button function. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines to execute the operation voice performance in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, it sets the operation validity period at a predetermined timing during the execution of the fluctuation game, and starts the operation instruction performance. (time t42). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effective operation period to end at a timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effective operation period was set, to end the operation instruction performance, and to execute the operation voice performance and voice character performance. (Time t43). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the operation voice performance and the voice character performance to end when a predetermined time has elapsed (time t44).

Although not shown in the figure, if the automatic button function is set at the start of a variable game when the control is in a non-time saving state, the auto button function is activated before the operation valid period is set during execution of the variable game. When released, the sub-control CPU 51 performs various controls in the same manner as the examples shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b). That is, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the operation voice performance and the voice character performance when the first performance button BT1 is operated within the valid operation period, while executing the operation voice performance and the voice character performance when the first performance button BT1 is not operated and the valid operation period expires. When finished, the operation voice performance and voice character performance are not executed.

Furthermore, although not shown, even if the time-saving state is controlled and the settings regarding the auto button function are changed before setting the valid operation period during execution of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 51 will Various controls are performed in the same manner as when the time saving state is controlled.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during execution of a variable game in which an operation voice performance is executed, the settings regarding the auto button function are changed by operating the second performance button BT2 before setting the operation validity period. When the change is made, control regarding the operation voice performance is performed based on the changed settings.

The effects of the first embodiment will be explained.
(1-1) Regarding the operation voice production that can output different character voices in the non-time saving state and the time saving state, and by making the settings related to the auto button function different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the game Since it is possible to prevent players from getting bored, it is possible to improve their interest in the game.

(1-2) Since the selected character image G20 and the auto button setting image G30 are displayed on the performance display device 12, which is a performance execution means separate from the speaker Sp where the operation voice performance is performed, the settings related to the auto button function are The content can be made easier to recognize.

(1-3) In particular, the selected character image G20 and the auto button setting image G30 are continuously displayed during the period in which they can be customized. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to easily recognize the content customized by the customization function.

(1-4) Since the settings regarding the auto button function can be changed by operating the second performance button BT2 during execution of the variable game, the convenience regarding the settings of the auto button function can be improved.

(1-5) Regarding the operation voice performance, by making it possible to adjust the volume both in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state, it is possible to easily execute the operation voice performance at the volume desired by the player. By differentiating the settings that can be made regarding the auto button function between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, it is possible to prevent players from getting bored.

(1-6) Since the operation instruction performance and voice character performance that are executed in conjunction with the operation voice performance are executed by the performance display device 12, which is a performance execution means different from the speaker Sp that executes the operation voice performance, the game Even when the user is not paying attention to the sound output from the speaker Sp, it is possible to prevent the user from noticing the operation voice performance.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be explained. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, when an operation valid period is set during a non-time saving state, control is possible such that the operation instruction performance is not executed during the operation valid period. . Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 determines to execute the operation voice performance during the non-time-saving state, it determines by a predetermined lottery whether or not to execute the operation instruction performance during the operation validity period (time t50). . If it is determined not to execute the operation instruction performance, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the operation validity period during execution of the variable game, and controls the operation instruction performance not to be executed (time t51). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the first performance button BT1 has been operated, or that the first performance button BT1 is deemed to have been operated at a predetermined timing due to the auto button function being set. As a trigger, control is performed to end the operation validity period and to execute the operation voice performance (time t52). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the operation voice performance when a predetermined time has elapsed (time t53).

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the operation instruction performance, similarly to the example of the first embodiment, the operation validity period is set during the execution of the variable game, and the operation instruction performance is executed during the operation validity period. control so that According to this, when the operation voice performance is executed during a non-time-saving state, there are cases in which it is performed with an operation instruction performance and cases in which it is executed without an operation instruction performance. Become.

Furthermore, although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is capable of controlling the voice character performance not to be executed in conjunction with the execution of the operation voice performance when the operation voice performance is executed during the non-time saving state. It is. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 decides to perform the operation voice performance during the non-time-saving state, it determines, by a predetermined lottery, whether or not to execute the voice character performance in conjunction with the execution of the operation voice performance. If it is determined not to perform the voice character performance, the sub-control CPU 51 controls not to perform the voice character performance when performing the operation voice performance. On the other hand, when it is determined to perform the voice character performance, control is performed to perform the voice character performance in conjunction with the execution of the operation voice performance, in the same manner as in the example of the first embodiment. According to this, when the operation voice performance is executed during a non-time saving state, there are cases in which it is performed with a voice character performance and cases in which it is performed without a voice character performance. Become.

The effects of the second embodiment will be explained.
(2-1) The operation voice performance is sometimes executed with the operation instruction performance and sometimes without the operation instruction performance, so the performance when the operation voice performance is executed is It is possible to enjoy the game by diversifying the modes. In addition, the operation voice production is sometimes executed with voice character production and sometimes without voice production, so the mode of production when the operation voice production is executed is diversified. You can enjoy playing games.

(2-2) When the operation voice performance is performed without the operation instruction performance, the operation instruction performance does not notify that the operation validity period has been set, so when the operation voice performance is executed. It can increase surprise.

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

- In the second embodiment, when the operation voice performance is executed during the time saving state, there may be times when the operation voice performance is performed with the operation instruction performance and times when the operation voice performance is performed without the operation instruction performance. Furthermore, when performing the operation voice performance during the time saving state, there may be times when the operation voice performance is performed with the voice character performance and times when the operation voice performance is performed without the voice character performance.

- In the second embodiment, the jackpot expectation level in the variable game being executed is determined depending on when the operation voice performance is performed with the operation instruction performance and when the operation voice performance is performed without the operation instruction performance. Different expectations may be suggested as follows. In addition, the expectation level of the jackpot in the fluctuating game that is being executed differs between when the operation voice performance is executed with the voice character performance and when the operation voice performance is performed without the voice character performance. It may be suggested.

- In the second embodiment, if the operation instruction performance is not executed during the operation validity period, the first performance button BT1 is not considered to have been operated even when the auto button function is set. You can. That is, when the auto button function is set, when the operation instruction performance is executed during the valid operation period, the sub-control CPU 51 assumes that the first performance button BT1 has been operated at a predetermined timing and issues the operation voice. While the performance is executed, when the operation instruction performance is not performed during the valid operation period, the operation voice performance may not be performed.

- In each embodiment, the types of images that can be displayed as customization information regarding customization may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device 12 may be able to display a volume image as volume information that allows the volume to be specified, or may be able to display a light amount image as the light amount information that allows the amount of light to be specified.

- In each embodiment, the period during which customization information is displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the selected character image G20 may not be displayed even during a period when a character can be selected, or may be displayed even during a period when a character cannot be selected. Good too. Furthermore, the auto button setting image G30 may not be displayed even during a period in which settings related to the auto button function are possible, or may not be displayed even during a period in which settings related to the auto button function are not possible. There may be cases where

- Each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine in which customization information regarding customization is not displayed.
- In each embodiment, the contents that can be set as the volume adjustment function, the light intensity adjustment function, and the character selection function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the contents that can be set for the volume adjustment function and the light intensity adjustment function may differ depending on the current gaming state. Furthermore, the contents that can be set for the character selection function may be the same regardless of the current game state.

- In each embodiment, the timing at which settings regarding the volume adjustment function, light intensity adjustment function, and character selection function can be changed may be changed as appropriate.
- Each of the embodiments may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with a volume setting switch that sets a standard volume level when the volume is not changed by the volume adjustment function. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may adjust the volume by changing the volume level based on the volume level set by the volume setting switch. That is, in each embodiment, the volume may be adjusted by a combination of the operation of the volume setting switch and the operation of the cross key BT3. Similarly, each of the embodiments may be embodied in a gaming machine that includes a light intensity setting switch that sets a reference light intensity level when the light intensity is not changed by the light intensity adjustment function.

- In each embodiment, the contents that can be set as the auto button function may be changed as appropriate. For example, there may be only two settings that can be set as the auto button function: "ON" and "OFF". Furthermore, in each embodiment, the contents that can be set as the auto button function may be the same regardless of the current gaming state.

- In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the content that can be customized for each gaming state by varying whether settings related to the auto button function are enabled or not depending on the current gaming state. You may also do so. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may enable settings related to the auto button function during a non-time saving state, while disabling settings related to the auto button function during a time saving state.

- In each embodiment, the timing at which settings regarding the auto button function can be changed may be changed as appropriate. For example, settings regarding the auto button function may be disabled while a variable game is being executed. Furthermore, settings regarding the auto button function may be made possible even during a winning game.

- In each embodiment, when the auto button function is set, the timing at which the first effect button BT1 is deemed to have been operated may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first performance button BT1 may be deemed to have been operated at the start of the valid operation period, or the first performance button BT1 may be deemed to have been operated when a specific time has elapsed after the valid operation period started. You can do it like this.

- In each embodiment, when the first effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button function is being set, the setting of the auto button function may be canceled. At this time, if the first effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button function is being set and the operation is valid, the setting of the auto button function is canceled, while the auto button function is being set and the operation is valid. The setting of the auto button function may not be canceled when the first effect button BT1 is operated outside. Further, when the first effect button BT1 is operated while the auto button function is being set, the setting of the auto button function may be canceled regardless of whether or not the operation is valid.

- In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the auto button function to be canceled when the auto button switch SW is operated to the OFF state when the auto button function is set. . Further, in each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control to set the auto button function when the auto button switch SW is operated to the ON state when the auto button function is not set. good.

- In each embodiment, the function of the auto button switch SW may be shared with the function of other operating means. For example, when implementing a game machine with a volume setting switch that sets a reference volume when the volume is not changed by the volume change function, the auto button switch SW and the volume setting switch are: May be used for both purposes.

- Each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that is not equipped with an auto button switch SW. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to set the auto button function according to the operation of the second effect button BT2, regardless of the operation mode of the switch on the back side of the machine.

- In each embodiment, items that can be customized by the customization function may be changed as appropriate. The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a function that allows customization of items different from any of the volume adjustment function, light intensity adjustment function, character selection function, and auto button function. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include a music changing function that changes the background music that is output during the game. In this case, the type of music that can be changed by the music change function may be different between when the time-saving state is controlled and when the time-saving state is controlled. Further, the pachinko game machine 10 may be configured to vary whether or not changes can be made using the music change function depending on the current game state. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 makes it impossible to make changes using the music change function during a non-time saving state, but allows changes using the music change function during a time saving state, thereby making it possible to customize each gaming state. The contents may be different. In this case, the output of the background music corresponds to the specific performance. Further, in this case, changing the background music to be output corresponds to customization regarding a specific item among the customization regarding a specific performance, and corresponds to a second customization different from the volume. Furthermore, when implementing the present invention into a gaming machine having a music changing function, the performance mode when outputting the background music may be made different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, the type of music that is output as the background music may be different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. Further, in one state of the non-time saving state and the time saving state, character information indicating the lyrics of the song is displayed on the production display device 12 as the background music is output, and in the other state, text information indicating the lyrics of the song is displayed. Text information may not be displayed on the effect display device 12. In this case, the display of text information indicating the lyrics of the song corresponds to a special performance.

- In each embodiment, the operation voice performance may be executed without the operation instruction performance. That is, each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine in which no operation instruction performance is executed. Furthermore, in each embodiment, the operation voice performance may be performed without accompanying the voice character performance. That is, each embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine in which voice character presentation is not performed.

- In each embodiment, the operation voice performance may be performed together with other voice performance.
- In each embodiment, the content of the operation voice performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the types of character voices that can be output in the operation voice performance may be changed as appropriate. Further, the types of character voices that can be output in the operation voice production may be the same regardless of the current gaming state.

- Regarding each embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the customization function may be restricted for a predetermined period after the power is turned on. At this time, whether or not customization is restricted may be determined depending on the type of item that can be customized using the customization function. For example, for the character selection function and auto button function, changing the settings is restricted for a predetermined period after the power is turned on, while for the volume adjustment function and the light intensity adjustment function, even within the predetermined period after the power is turned on. The settings may be controlled to be changeable. In addition, if a gaming machine is implemented as a customization function with a music changing function that changes the background music that is output during a game, changes to the settings of the music changing function will be restricted for a predetermined period after the power is turned on. Alternatively, the settings may be controlled to be changeable even within a predetermined period after the power is turned on.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be embodied in a game machine equipped with a power saving state that saves the power required to operate the pachinko game machine 10. For example, in the power saving state, some or all of the presentations during the standby state may be made different from those in the non-power saving state. That is, setting the power saving state is an example of customization regarding the performance during the standby state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may vary whether or not to control the power saving state depending on whether or not a predetermined operating means disposed on the back side of the machine is operated in a predetermined manner when the power is turned on. good. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be started in a power-saving state, or may be started in a non-power-saving state. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to change whether or not to control the power saving state by operating a predetermined operating means provided on the front side of the machine. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to a non-time-saving state, settings related to the power-saving state can be changed by operating a predetermined operating means, while when it is controlled to a time-saving state, it is possible to change settings regarding the power-saving state by operating a predetermined operation means. The control may be such that it is impossible to change settings regarding the power saving state by operating the means. That is, in this example, the contents that can be customized regarding the power saving state may be different depending on whether the power saving state is controlled to be in the non-time saving state or when the time saving state is being controlled. Note that in this example, the performance during the standby state corresponds to the specific performance. Furthermore, in this example, the settings related to the power saving state can be understood as an example of customization of the performance during the standby state.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have two or more types of probability states that define the probability of winning a jackpot lottery. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 having a probability variation function. In this case, various controls may be performed so that a plurality of probability states with different probabilities of winning the jackpot lottery correspond to the first state and the second state. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to a first probability state and when it is controlled to a second probability state where the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the first probability state, It may be controlled so that the performance mode of the operation voice performance is different, or the content that can be set as the auto button function may be controlled to be different.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have two or more types of time saving states as the time saving states of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Furthermore, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not have a time saving state. That is, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not have a function of shortening the average fluctuation time of special games.

- The sub-control board 50 is used as a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are installed. A lamp control board for specialized control may be separately provided. Further, some or all of the display control board, audio control board, and lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50. Further, the functions of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The first special game and the second special game may be executed according to the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning holes 14 and 15, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Furthermore, the second special game may be omitted.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not execute a performance game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.
- In this embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but it is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.

The technical ideas that can be understood from this embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Additional Note 1) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game played by varying symbols and capable of executing various effects, a state control means for controlling the state of the game, a effect execution means for executing the effects, The state control means includes a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means and a customization means capable of customizing the performance, and the state control means selects one of a plurality of states including a first state and a second state. The second state is more advantageous for the player than the first state, and the effect execution means includes a display effect means capable of displaying an image, and a display effect that is capable of displaying an image. There is a non-display effect means different from the means, the display effect means is capable of displaying customization information regarding customization by the customization means, the non-display effect means is capable of executing a specific effect, and the display effect means is capable of displaying customization information regarding the customization by the customization means, The performance is a performance that can be executed in different performance modes when controlled to the first state and when controlled to the second state, and when controlled to the first state. , wherein the content that can be customized by the customizing means for the specific performance is different from when the gaming machine is controlled to the second state.

BT1...First production button (first operation means) BT2...Second production button (first operation means) BT3...Cross key (first operation means) LB...Left key (first operation means) RB...Right key (first operation means) 1 operation means) UB...up key (first operation means) DB...down key (first operation means) G10...operation instruction image G11...character voice image G20...selected character image (customization information) G30...auto button setting image ( Customization information) GH...Image display unit HD...Fire handle La...Decoration lamp (effect execution means, non-display effect means) SE1...First start prize sensor SE2...Second start prize sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SL1... First solenoid SL2...Second solenoid Sp...Speaker (performance execution means, non-display production means, audio production means) SW...Auto button switch (second operation means) YB...Game board YBa...Game area 10...Pachinko game machine 11 ... Frame body 11a... Installation frame 11b... Mounting frame 11c... Locking device 12... Production display device (production execution means, display production means) 13... Information display device 13a... First special symbol display section 13b... Second special symbol display section 13c...First special reservation display section 13d...Second special reservation display section 13e...Normal symbol display section 13f...Normal reservation display section 14...First starting prize opening 15...Second starting winning opening 16...Normal movable piece 17...Large Prize opening 18...Special opening/closing piece 25...Gate 40...Main controller board 41...Main control CPU (state control means) 42...Main control ROM 43...Main control RAM 50...Sub-control board 51...Sub-control CPU (effect control means) , customization means) 52...Sub-control ROM 53...Sub-control RAM

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that is capable of executing a variable game by changing the symbols, and also capable of executing various effects,
a state control means for controlling the state of the game;
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means;
Equipped with a customization means that allows customization regarding production,
The state control means is capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a first state and a second state,
The second state is more advantageous for the player than the first state,
The effect execution means includes a display effect means capable of displaying an image, and a non-display effect means different from the display effect means,
The display rendering means can display customization information regarding customization by the customization means,
The non-display presentation means is capable of executing a specific presentation,
The specific performance is a performance that can be executed in different performance modes when controlled to the first state and when controlled to the second state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the content that can be customized by the customizing means for the specific performance is different between when it is controlled in the first state and when it is controlled in the second state.

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