JP6990449B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, has been configured to be capable of notifying the remaining time until some event occurs (hereinafter referred to as a count notification). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the remaining time until a predetermined event occurs is subtracted, and the remaining time is notified.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in a gaming machine that executes such a count notification, if another notification having a higher notification priority than the count notification is executed during the execution of the count notification, the player's change in the remaining time due to the count notification is caused by the player. As a result of the attention being directed, there is a risk that it is difficult for the player to recognize the notification content of another notification as compared with the count notification. Therefore, it is desired that such a gaming machine appropriately perform notification.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which notification is appropriately executed.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes a notification means and a timing means, and the notification means is a first notification that is a notification regarding the timing progress of the timing means and a notification different from the first notification. It is possible to notify a second notification, which is a notification having a higher notification priority than the first notification, and there are a plurality of types of the first notification and the second notification, respectively, and the notification means includes the first notification. There are a first notification means and a second notification means, and the first notification has the same notification priority regardless of the type of the first notification, while the second notification is the type of the second notification. When the second notification is newly executed during the execution of the first notification, the first notification means is restricted by the first notification means, while the second notification means is restricted. In a situation where the first notification is not restricted and the start condition of the first notification and the start condition of the second notification are satisfied at the same time, the timing result of the timing means becomes a specific timing result. When the end condition of the first notification is satisfied, but the end condition of the second notification is not satisfied and the time measurement result of the time measuring means becomes the specific time measurement result, the first notification and the second notification are satisfied. When the start condition of the third notification different from the notification is satisfied and the second notification is newly executed during the execution of the first notification, the second notification means is not limited to the first notification. The gist is that when the second notification is newly executed during the execution of the third notification, the third notification is restricted .

According to the present invention, the notification can be appropriately executed.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification mode of full error notification, and (b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification mode of magnetic error notification. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the production mode of the first dialogue notification, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the production mode of the second dialogue notification. (A) to (d) are explanatory views explaining an example of the effect mode of the count notification. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the execution mode when the full error notification and the count notification by the first aspect are executed. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the execution mode when the full error notification and the count notification by the second aspect are executed. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the execution mode when the magnetic error notification and the count notification by the first aspect are executed. (A) and (b) are explanatory views illustrating an example of the execution mode when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed. A timing chart illustrating an example of an execution mode when a full error notification and a count notification are executed. A timing chart illustrating an example of an execution mode when magnetic error notification and count notification are executed.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, the game ball launched by the player operating the firing handle HD arranged on the front surface of the frame member Y1 is guided down. Further, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The image display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). In the following description, the symbol variable game may be abbreviated as a variable game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an upper plate Z1 and a lower plate Z2 as storage plates capable of storing game balls on the front side of the frame member Y1. The upper plate Z1 and the lower plate Z2 are storage plates for storing the game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10. The game ball stored in the upper plate Z1 is launched by the player operating the launch handle HD. The game ball overflowing from the upper plate Z1 is guided to the lower plate Z2 through a guide passage (not shown). The game ball stored in the lower plate Z2 is discharged to the outside of the machine by operating the ball removal switch TS. A means (full sensor (switch) MS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting that the lower plate Z2 is in a full state is provided in a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball overflowing from the upper plate Z1 to the lower plate Z2. I have.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces light emission. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various effect sounds such as sound effects and music to produce a sound effect. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are each a notification device capable of executing notification, and these constitute a notification device group that executes notification. The notification device group corresponds to the notification means. That is, the notification device group as the notification means includes the speaker Sp and the image display device 11. The speaker Sp corresponds to the first notification means, and the image display device 11 corresponds to the second notification means.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first start port 12 is an entry port where the start condition of the variable game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the image display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

The second starting port 13 is an entry port where the starting condition of the variable game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens / closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the image display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

Further, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance where the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the variable game of the normal symbol, and then from the closed state. Operates to the open state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices to be paid out by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball causes the prize ball to be paid out. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device that is a target for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14 or the like. It is possible to insert a game ball into the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening. There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed strike, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when hitting to the right. It should be noted that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when a right-handed hit is made, or enter the first starting opening 12 as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25, as shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a variable game using the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the variable game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device that plays a variable game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device that plays a variable game of the second special symbol. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. The first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpots are different, so that the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) may be different. In the following description, when the first special symbol variable game and the second special symbol variable game are not distinguished, they may be simply referred to as a special symbol variable game.

When the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol variable game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived in the variable game is played. A variable game for deriving the result according to the above is also performed in the image display device 11 by using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special symbol variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a specific jackpot symbol.

In this embodiment, the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is derived in the variable game of the special symbol, and then the jackpot game according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol is generated. The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When a jackpot game occurs, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of variable games (starting hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is a change of the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of games (number of pending starts). The normal symbol display device 25 plays a variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol, and in the variable game of the normal symbol, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a magnetic sensor JS that detects magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor JS is arranged on the back side of the game board YB in the vicinity of the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14.

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

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

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol as compared with the state where the non-entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes it easier for the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time) to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improved state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variable time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special symbol variation game is executed, or. It will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the specified upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of variable games of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol.

In the following explanation, the gaming state in which the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state are shown as "low probability time reduction", and the game state in which the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state are "low probability". In some cases, "there is a time reduction" is indicated, and the gaming state in which the probability change state and the ball entry rate is improved is indicated as "there is a high probability reduction time". The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have a gaming state that is a probable change state and a non-ball entry rate improvement state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, a gaming state according to the type of the jackpot symbol is given. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol, the game state with low probability and shortening until the end of the variable game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number or the next jackpot game is granted. Is given. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the specific big hit symbol, the game state with high accuracy and short time is given until the next big hit game is given. As described above, the low probability time reduction is a gaming state in which the probability fluctuation function does not operate, while the ball entry rate improving function operates. In addition, the high accuracy time reduction is a gaming state in which the probability fluctuation function and the ball entry rate improvement function are all activated. That is, the high probability time reduction is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the gaming state with the low probability time reduction in which the probability fluctuation function is activated and the probability fluctuation function is not activated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub control board 31, as shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, JS, and MS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the derivation of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a main fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a main fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the variable symbol game. The out-of-order fluctuation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the out-of-order symbol is finally derived in the special symbol variation game. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a main variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol, a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol, and the like.

The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information is output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information output from the main control board 30. For example, when the main control CPU 30a starts a variable game of special symbols, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information instructing the start of the variable game to the sub-control CPU 31a. do. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display content so that the image display device 11 plays a variable game of the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the gaming board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect of these decorative lamps La and the speaker Sp is performed according to the changing game of the effect pattern, or is performed when the game is controlled to the standby state.

Next, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to input of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, JS, and MS (input processing (reception processing)) will be described.

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

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the ball into the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the variable game of the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and controls the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number.

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

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry order of the game ball previously entered. (Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. do.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passing command capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 to the sub control board 31 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. I do. As for the normal hold number, an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the case of each start hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

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

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

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a full error command capable of identifying that a full error has occurred in the process when the detection signal from the full sensor MS is input to the sub control board 31. That is, in this embodiment, the fullness sensor MS detects that the lower plate Z2 is in a full state, so that a fullness error occurs.

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

In the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or the jackpot is being hit. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the game is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the first special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a specification in which the variable game of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the variable game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. In this embodiment, the start condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied when the start condition of the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the start hold number of the second special symbol is larger than zero. .. Further, the start condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is the case where the start condition of the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is zero, and the first special It holds when the number of pending starts of the symbol is larger than zero. When both the number of start hold of the first special symbol and the number of start hold of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a can control to the standby state and specify that it is in the standby state. The control information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) is output to the sub-control board 31.

When starting the variable game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special symbol and rewrites the game, and displays the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the subtraction. Control. Further, when the number of start hold is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the number of start hold after subtraction to the sub control board 31.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, when the special figure variation processing is executed) is in the probabilistic state or the non-probabilistic state based on the information that can specify the game state. , A big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result. In this embodiment, the big hit determination process for determining the big hit is executed by the main control board 30 having the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit lottery.

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

Further, the main control CPU 30a selects the main fluctuation pattern from the main fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuation that can be selected when the jackpot is won, based on the value of the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

Further, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern for the out-of-order fluctuation based on the value of the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach.

When starting the variable game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the main control CPU 30a generates control information for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect based on the result of the above-mentioned processing as the process related to the execution of the variable game of the special symbol. Perform the processing. Various control information generated in the process is output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a variable game with a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variable start command that can specify that the variable game is to be started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the main fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the loss processing described above. Further, when starting the variable game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol command. Therefore, the special figure command is also control information that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also control information that can specify the type of jackpot.

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol variation game as control information. Generates a variable stop command that can be specified to terminate. When starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At the same time, start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a has a big hit information generation process for generating control information (control command) instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as a process related to the progress of the big hit game, and a big prize. A jackpot game control process for opening and closing the mouth is performed. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening with the start of the opening, and outputs the opening command to the sub control board 31. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs the round command to the sub control board 31. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending with the start of the ending, and outputs the ending command to the sub control board 31. Various control information generated in the jackpot information generation process is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information, and outputs the control information to the sub control board 31.

When the game state is set to no low probability time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command as a state designation command that can specify that the game state is no low probability time reduction. Further, when the gaming state has a low probability time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command as a state designation command capable of specifying that the gaming state has a low probability time reduction. Further, when the gaming state has a high accuracy time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command as a state specification command that can specify that the gaming state has a high accuracy time reduction. Further, when the main control CPU 30a manages the grant period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of fluctuations, it counts the number of times the variable game of the special symbol is executed, and when the end condition of the ball entry rate improved state is satisfied. Generates an end command as a state specification command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

In this embodiment, the generated state designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) and when the gaming state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to have a high accuracy time reduction, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control information, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the variable game of the ordinary symbol (the ordinary map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the ordinary winning lottery will be described.
In the normal figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the hit game of the normal symbol is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal diagram variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a is rewritten by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, when the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is configured to be executed in the normal hit rate improved state, the main control CPU 30a in the normal hit lottery is in the normal hit rate improved state or is not entered. A normal winning lottery is performed with a winning probability that differs depending on whether the ball rate is improved.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-ball entry rate improved state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the ball entry rate improved state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (ordinary winning determination value) to be won in the ordinary winning to the possible numerical value of the ordinary winning random number.

Returning to the explanation of the normal hit variation process, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. Then, when the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the normal hit lottery is won. When the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal winning process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a normally performs a loss processing. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the ordinary symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol change game and changes according to the decision result in the normal hit process or the normal loss process performed based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is derived. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal winning lottery, the normal winning game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

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

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

When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-print symbols including the reach-forming symbol when the main variation pattern of out-of-reach variation is specified. Further, when the main variation pattern of the out-of-order variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol.

In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game, a combination of three columns of effect symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column is derived as a result of the effect symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the symbol combination is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. Specifically, the identification information of each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the symbol combination becomes, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. .. In the effect symbol variation game, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (medium in this embodiment). A reach effect is performed to derive one of the columns).

The reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that develops from the normal reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a symbol combination by stopping the fluctuation of the remaining rows (one of the rows) after the reach is formed. The super reach effect is an effect in which the effect symbols of the remaining rows are derived by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the symbol combination is derived by the developed effect. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation of big hits than the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the image display device 11 based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. .. As the sub-variation pattern, it is possible to specify the variation content (effect content) of the variation game of the production symbol.

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the image display device 11 so that the variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display device 11 so as to end the variation game of the effect symbol and derive the combination of the effect symbols according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation game of the effect symbol is terminated by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect symbol is clocked. You may want to end the variable game. That is, the end of the fluctuation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in the control of the image display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and causes the image to be displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

Next, error processing for executing error notification will be described. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of error notification. Specifically, the error notification includes a full error notification regarding a full error and a magnetic error notification regarding a magnetic error.

First, the full error processing for executing the full error notification will be described.
In the full error processing, when the full error command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the full error information that can identify that a full error has occurred in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 so as to execute the full error notification that can identify that the full error has occurred.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output a full error notification sound that can identify that a full error has occurred. For example, the full error notification sound is a voice of "please pull out the ball". Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the full error notification image Ge1 capable of identifying that a full error has occurred. For example, the full error notification image Ge1 is an image that imitates the character string "please pull out the ball". In this embodiment, the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed at the center or substantially the center of the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

As described above, in this embodiment, the full error notification start condition includes the input of the full error command. That is, the start condition of the full error notification is satisfied by detecting that the lower plate Z2 is in the full state by the full sensor MS.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 so as to end the full error notification when the end condition of the full error notification is satisfied, and can identify that the full error has occurred. Information is initialized. For example, the end condition of the full error notification is established when the sub-control CPU 31a clocks a predetermined full error notification time after the full error notification starts. For example, the full error notification time is 60 seconds. The sub-control CPU 31a may control the decorative lamp La so as to indicate that a full error has occurred or to emit light in a identifiable light emitting mode.

Next, magnetic error processing for executing magnetic error notification will be described.
In the magnetic error processing, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a magnetic error command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores magnetic error information that can identify that a magnetic error has occurred. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 so as to execute the magnetic error notification that can identify that the magnetic error has occurred.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output a magnetic error notification sound that can identify that a magnetic error has occurred. For example, the magnetic error notification sound is a voice of "a magnet has been detected". Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the magnetic error notification image Ge2 capable of identifying that a magnetic error has occurred. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed at the center or substantially the center of the image display area GH of the image display device 11. That is, the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed at the same position as the display position of the full error notification image Ge1 or substantially the same position in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

As described above, in this embodiment, the start condition of the magnetic error notification includes the input of the magnetic error command. That is, the start condition of the magnetic error notification is satisfied when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JS.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 so as to end the magnetic error notification when the end condition of the magnetic error notification is satisfied, and can identify that the magnetic error has occurred. Information is initialized. For example, the end condition of the magnetic error notification is satisfied when the sub-control CPU 31a clocks a predetermined magnetic error notification time after the magnetic error notification starts. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification time is longer than the full error notification time. That is, in this embodiment, the magnetic error notification has a longer time (hereinafter referred to as notification time) for the notification to be executed than the full error notification. For example, the magnetic error notification time is 90 seconds. The sub-control CPU 31a may control the decorative lamp La so as to indicate that a magnetic error has occurred or to emit light in a identifiable light emitting mode. In the following description, when the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time are not distinguished, they may be simply indicated as the error notification time.

Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a continuously executes the magnetic error notification but does not execute the full error notification when the magnetic error notification is being executed when the start condition of the full error notification is satisfied. .. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a preferentially executes the magnetic error notification over the full error notification.

Further, in this embodiment, when the start condition of the magnetic error notification is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the magnetic error notification to be executed instead of the full error notification when the full error notification is being executed. , And the image display device 11. As described above, in this embodiment, the full error notification and the magnetic error notification are not executed at the same time. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured so that two or more types of error notifications among a plurality of types of error notifications are not executed at the same time. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification is a notification having a higher notification priority than the full error notification.

Further, in this embodiment, the end condition of each error notification is satisfied by the sub-control CPU 31a timing the error notification time defined for each error notification. In this embodiment, the error notification time is not notified of the passage of time. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to specify the timing at which the error notification ends during the execution of the error notification. In the following description, the time when the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the error notification time specified for each error notification is referred to as "when the time measurement result of the sub-control CPU 31a becomes the special time measurement result".

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

Next, various notifications performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
First, the dialogue notification will be described. In this embodiment, the serif notification includes a first serif notification and a second serif notification.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the first dialogue notification can be executed in a situation where the normal reach effect is being executed in the image display device 11. When the first serif notification is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first serif image Gs1. For example, the first serif image Gs1 is an image that imitates the character string of "chance". In this embodiment, the first serif image Gs1 is displayed at the center or substantially the center of the image display area GH of the image display device 11. That is, the first serif image Gs1 is displayed at the same position as the display position of the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2, or at substantially the same position in the image display area GH of the image display device 11. In this embodiment, the first dialogue image Gs1 is a smaller image than the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2.

Further, when the first serif notification is executed, the first serif sound is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first serif sound is a "chance" voice. The first dialogue notification is executed when the first time has elapsed from the start of the variable game. In this embodiment, when the first dialogue notification is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first dialogue notification is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the second dialogue notification can be executed in a situation where the super reach effect is being executed in the image display device 11. When the second serif notification is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second serif image Gs2. For example, the second serif image Gs2 is an image that imitates the character string of "super hot". In this embodiment, the second serif image Gs2 is displayed at the center or substantially the center of the image display area GH of the image display device 11. That is, the second serif image Gs2 is displayed at the same position as the display position of the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2, or at substantially the same position in the image display area GH of the image display device 11. In this embodiment, the second dialogue image Gs2 is a smaller image than the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2.

Further, when the second serif notification is executed, the second serif sound is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second serif sound is a "super hot" voice. The second dialogue notification is executed when the second time, which is longer than the first time, has elapsed since the variable game started. In this embodiment, when the second dialogue notification is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the second dialogue notification is not executed. Further, the second dialogue notification is a notification having a higher expectation of a big hit than the first dialogue notification. As described above, the first dialogue notification and the second dialogue notification are notifications for notifying the jackpot expectation degree.

Next, the count notification will be described.
The count notification is a notification of the remaining time until a predetermined notification is executed.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the count notification is started, the image display device 11 displays a timer image Gt suggesting the remaining time until the predetermined notification is executed. In this embodiment, the timer image Gt is displayed on the upper left side of the image display area GH of the image display device 11. That is, the timer image Gt is displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 at a position different from the display positions of the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2. Further, the timer image Gt is displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 at a position not covered by the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2. In this embodiment, the timer image Gt is a smaller image than the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2. Further, the timer image Gt is an image smaller than the first serif image Gs1 and the second serif image Gs2.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt is subsequently subtracted with the passage of time after the timer image Gt is displayed. That is, during the execution of the count notification, the image display device 11 counts down the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt. In this embodiment, during the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt, a timer sound indicating that the remaining time is being subtracted is output. For example, the timer sound is an electronic sound.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt becomes zero, the image display device 11 ends the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt. That is, when the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt becomes zero, the image display device 11 ends the countdown of the remaining time. Further, in the image display device 11, the display of the timer image Gt ends after the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt becomes zero.

As shown in FIG. 6D, after the display of the timer image Gt is completed, a predetermined notification is executed. The figure shows a situation in which the first dialogue notification is executed as a predetermined notification. As described above, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of count notifications. Specifically, in this embodiment, the count notification includes a count notification according to the first aspect of notifying the remaining time until the first dialogue notification is executed, and a remaining time until the second dialogue notification is executed. There is a count notification according to the second aspect of notification. That is, in this embodiment, when the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt becomes zero, the first serif notification or the second serif notification is executed. In this embodiment, the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect are not executed at the same time. Further, in this embodiment, the timer image Gt having the same design is displayed in the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect. Further, the same notification priority is set for the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect. In this embodiment, since the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect are not executed at the same time, the same notification priority is the same as the notification mode when executed at the same time as another notification. It is shown that the notification priority is set so as to be.

Further, in this embodiment, both the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed when the variable game is started. That is, the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same timing. As described above, the first dialogue notification is executed during the execution of the normal reach effect, and the second dialogue notification is executed during the execution of the super reach effect which is developed from the normal reach effect. Therefore, in the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect, the timer image Gt having the same design is displayed, while the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt when the timer image Gt is displayed is displayed. The length is different. Specifically, in the count notification according to the first aspect, when the timer image Gt is displayed, the timer image Gt indicating the first timer time is displayed as the remaining time. On the other hand, in the count notification according to the second aspect, a timer image Gt indicating a second timer time longer than the first timer time is displayed as the remaining time. For example, the first timer time is 30 seconds. Also, for example, the second timer time is 45 seconds. In this embodiment, the count notification is the notification of the remaining time of the predetermined notification suggesting the jackpot expectation degree, while the error notification described above is the notification of the error. In general, since it is difficult to execute error notification in a normal game, it can be said that the probability that count notification is executed is higher than the probability that error notification is executed. Further, in this embodiment, the count notification is an effect that is not executed across a plurality of variable games, while the error notification is executed regardless of the variable game, so that the error notification is executed across the plurality of variable games. Can be executed. In the following description, when the first timer time and the second timer time are not distinguished, they may be simply referred to as timer time.

Next, a serif notification determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to determine whether to execute the first serif notification and the second serif notification will be described.
In the dialogue notification determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the super reach effect is executed based on the sub-variation pattern. When the super reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the second serif notification by the second serif execution lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second dialogue execution lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the second dialogue notification is executed than when the second dialogue notification is not executed. For example, it is possible to specify that the sub-control CPU 31a has a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit in the entire selection ratio when the second serif notification is executed as compared with the case where the second serif notification is not executed. It is advisable to perform the second dialogue execution lottery so that the selection ratio when a variable start command is input is high. When it is decided to execute the second serif notification, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can be specified to execute the second serif notification in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the dialogue notification determination process.

When the super reach effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the normal reach effect is executed based on the sub-variation pattern. When the normal reach effect is executed and when it is determined not to execute the second dialogue notification, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the first dialogue notification by the first dialogue execution lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first dialogue execution lottery so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the second dialogue notification is executed than when the first dialogue notification is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a has a higher expectation of a big hit when the first dialogue notification is executed than when neither the first dialogue notification nor the second dialogue notification is executed. Execution Execute the lottery. When it is decided to execute the first dialogue notification, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can be specified to execute the first dialogue notification in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the dialogue notification determination process.

When the normal reach effect is not executed, or when it is decided not to execute the first dialogue notification, the sub-control CPU 31a subordinates the information that can identify that neither the first dialogue notification nor the second dialogue notification is executed. It is stored in the control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the dialogue notification determination process.

Next, the count notification determination process for determining whether or not to execute the count notification and the execution mode of the count notification when the count notification is executed will be described.
In the count notification determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the count notification based on whether or not to execute the first dialogue notification or the second dialogue notification, and executes the count notification when the count notification is executed. Determine the aspect.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first dialogue notification, the timer execution lottery determines whether or not to execute the count notification according to the first aspect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second dialogue notification, the timer execution lottery determines whether or not to execute the count notification according to the second aspect. When neither the first line notification nor the second line notification is executed, or when it is determined not to execute the count notification, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the count notification determination process.

When it is decided to execute the count notification according to the first aspect, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can be specified to execute the count notification according to the first aspect in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the count notification determination process. When it is decided to execute the count notification according to the second aspect, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the information that can be specified to execute the count notification according to the second aspect in the sub-control RAM 31c. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the count notification determination process.

Next, the dialogue notification execution process for executing the first dialogue notification and the second dialogue notification will be described.
In the dialogue notification execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is decided to execute the first dialogue notification when the first time has elapsed from the start of the variable game of the effect symbol. .. When it is decided to execute the first dialogue notification, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the first dialogue notification over a predetermined dialogue notification time. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the first serif image Gs1. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output the first serif sound. If it is determined not to execute the first dialogue notification, or if it is not determined whether or not to execute the first dialogue notification, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the first dialogue notification.

Further, in the dialogue notification execution processing, whether or not the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the second dialogue notification when the second time has elapsed from the start of the effect symbol variation game. judge. When it is decided to execute the second serif notification, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so that the second serif notification is executed over the serif notification time. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the second serif image Gs2. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output the second serif sound. If it is determined not to execute the second dialogue notification, or if it is not determined whether or not to execute the second dialogue notification, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the second dialogue notification.

As described above, in this embodiment, the start condition of the first dialogue notification is satisfied when the first time elapses from the start of the variable game in the situation where the execution of the first dialogue notification is determined. After that, the first dialogue notification is executed over the dialogue notification time. That is, in this embodiment, the end condition of the first dialogue notification is satisfied when the dialogue notification time has elapsed since the first dialogue notification was started. Further, the start condition of the second dialogue notification is satisfied when the second time elapses from the start of the variable game in the situation where the execution of the second dialogue notification is determined. After that, the second dialogue notification is executed over the dialogue notification time. That is, in this embodiment, the end condition of the second dialogue notification is satisfied when the dialogue notification time has elapsed since the second dialogue notification was started.

Next, the count notification execution process for executing the count notification will be described.
In the count notification execution process, whether or not the sub-control CPU 31a has decided to execute the count notification according to the first aspect or the count notification according to the second aspect when the variable game of the effect symbol is started. To judge. When it is determined not to execute the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the count notification execution process.

When it is determined to execute the count notification according to the first aspect, the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the first timer time. Specifically, in the subtraction process executed at each predetermined control cycle, the sub-control CPU 31a subtracts the time corresponding to the predetermined control cycle from the first timer time, and the subtracted result becomes zero or less. The first timer time is clocked based on whether or not. In this embodiment, the first timer time is the first time. When the count notification is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable game of the effect symbol, the first timer time is a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined time from the first time.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to measure the first timer time and display the timer image Gt so that the first timer time can be specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output a timer sound. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to update the timer image Gt so that the subtraction result of the subtraction process can be specified as the time elapsed of the first timer time. When the first timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as not to display the timer image Gt. Further, when the first timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as not to output the timer sound.

When it is determined to execute the count notification according to the second aspect, the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the second timer time. In this embodiment, the second timer time is the second time. When the count notification is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable game of the effect symbol, the second timer time is a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined time from the second time. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to measure the second timer time and display the timer image Gt so that the second timer time can be specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output a timer sound. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to update the timer image Gt so that the subtraction result of the subtraction process can be specified as the time elapsed of the second timer time. When the second timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as not to display the timer image Gt. Further, when the second timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as not to output the timer sound. The sub-control CPU 31a that clocks the first timer time and the second timer time corresponds to the timing means. The count notification is a notification regarding the time lapse of the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, it can be said that the count notification is a notification of the time elapsed of the timer time. That is, in this embodiment, the timer time is notified of the time elapsed by executing the count notification. The timer time corresponds to a specific time.

As described above, in this embodiment, the start condition of the count notification according to the first aspect is satisfied when the variable game is started in the situation where the execution of the count notification according to the first aspect is determined. After that, the count notification according to the first aspect is executed over the first timer time. That is, in this embodiment, the end condition of the count notification according to the first aspect is satisfied when the first timer time has elapsed since the count notification according to the first aspect was started. Further, the start condition of the count notification according to the second aspect is satisfied when the variable game is started in the situation where the execution of the count notification according to the second aspect is determined. After that, the count notification according to the second aspect is executed over the second timer time. That is, in this embodiment, the end condition of the count notification according to the second aspect is satisfied when the second timer time has elapsed since the count notification according to the second aspect was started. That is, the end condition of each count notification is satisfied by the sub-control CPU 31a timing the timer time specified for each count notification. In the following description, the time when the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the timer time specified for each count notification is referred to as "when the time-time result of the sub-control CPU 31a becomes the specific timekeeping result".

Next, a full error notification when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, and an execution mode of the count notification according to the first aspect will be described. Here, the case where the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time means that the count notification according to the first aspect is newly executed during the execution of the full error notification, or according to the first aspect. Indicates a case where a new full error notification is executed while the count notification is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt are displayed on the image display device 11. As described above, in the image display device 11, the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt are displayed at positions that are not covered. That is, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Therefore, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the player can specify the remaining time until the predetermined notification is executed. That is, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the player can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Further, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the output of the full error notification sound is not limited in the speaker Sp, but the output of the timer sound is limited. Specifically, in the speaker Sp, when the full error notification is executed, the timer sound is output at a lower volume than when the full error notification is not executed. In this embodiment, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the count notification according to the first aspect is restricted in the speaker Sp, while the count notification according to the first aspect is restricted in the image display device 11. Count notification is not restricted.

As shown in FIG. 7B, after that, when the first timer time elapses after the count notification according to the first aspect is started, the display of the timer image Gt ends. As described above, in the image display device 11, the display of the timer image Gt is not limited even when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display of the timer image Gt has been completed. Then, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has ended can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Specifically, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has finished can recognize the execution timing of the first serif notification by the end timing. Further, when the first timer time elapses after the count notification according to the first aspect is started, the output of the timer sound ends. At this time, the output of the timer sound is limited. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the output of the timer sound has ended.

After that, in the pachinko gaming machine, the first dialogue notification is executed. That is, the full error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time. When the full error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the full error notification image Ge1 and the first dialogue image Gs1. As described above, in the image display device 11, the full error notification image Ge1 and the first dialogue image Gs1 are displayed at the same position. Therefore, when the full error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays one image so as to cover the other image. In this embodiment, a part of the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed so as to cover the entire first dialogue image Gs1. That is, when the full error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 limits the display of the first dialogue image Gs1. Further, when the full error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the speaker Sp does not limit the output of the full error notification sound, but the output of the first dialogue sound is limited. Specifically, in the speaker Sp, when the full error notification is executed, the first dialogue sound is output at a lower volume than when the full error notification is not executed. In this embodiment, when the full error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the first dialogue notification is restricted by both the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp.

Next, a full error notification when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, and an execution mode of the count notification according to the second aspect will be described. Here, the case where the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time means that the count notification according to the second aspect is newly executed during the execution of the full error notification, or according to the second aspect. Indicates a case where a new full error notification is executed while the count notification is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt are displayed on the image display device 11. As described above, in the image display device 11, the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt are displayed at positions that are not covered. That is, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Therefore, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the player can specify the remaining time until the predetermined notification is executed. That is, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the player can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Further, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the output of the full error notification sound is not limited in the speaker Sp, but the output of the timer sound is limited. Specifically, in the speaker Sp, when the full error notification is executed, the timer sound is output at a lower volume than when the full error notification is not executed. In this embodiment, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the count notification according to the second aspect is restricted in the speaker Sp, while the count notification according to the second aspect is restricted in the image display device 11. Count notification is not restricted.

As shown in FIG. 8B, after that, when the second timer time elapses after the count notification according to the second aspect is started, the display of the timer image Gt ends. As described above, in the image display device 11, the display of the timer image Gt is not limited even when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display of the timer image Gt has been completed. Then, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has ended can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Specifically, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has finished can recognize the execution timing of the second serif notification by the end timing. Further, when the second timer time elapses after the count notification according to the second aspect is started, the output of the timer sound ends. At this time, the output of the timer sound is limited. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the output of the timer sound has ended.

After that, in the pachinko gaming machine, the second dialogue notification is executed. That is, the full error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time. When the full error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the full error notification image Ge1 and the second dialogue image Gs2. As described above, in the image display device 11, the full error notification image Ge1 and the second dialogue image Gs2 are displayed at the same position. Therefore, when the full error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays one image so as to cover the other image. In this embodiment, a part of the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed so as to cover the entire second dialogue image Gs2. That is, when the full error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 limits the display of the second dialogue image Gs2. Further, when the full error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the speaker Sp does not limit the output of the full error notification sound, but the output of the second dialogue sound is limited. Specifically, in the speaker Sp, when the full error notification is executed, the second dialogue sound is output at a lower volume than when the full error notification is not executed. In this embodiment, when the full error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the second dialogue notification is restricted by both the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the output of the timer sound is limited in the speaker Sp. Therefore, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, it is difficult for the player to specify whether the count notification is executed from the output mode of the speaker Sp. Further, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Therefore, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player can identify that the count notification is executed from the display mode of the image display device 11. More specifically, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player can select either the count notification according to the first aspect or the count notification according to the second aspect from the display mode of the image display device 11. It is possible to identify whether it is being executed. That is, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player executes either the count notification according to the first aspect or the count notification according to the second aspect when the execution of the count notification is started. It is possible to identify whether it is done. More specifically, when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player can perform the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect when the display of the timer image Gt is started. It is possible to specify which of the above is being executed.

Further, when either the first dialogue notification or the second dialogue notification as the predetermined notification and the full error notification are executed at the same time, the predetermined notification is restricted in the image display device 11. Therefore, when the full error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, it is difficult for the player to specify from the display mode of the image display device 11 that the predetermined notification is executed. Further, when the full error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, the predetermined notification is restricted in the speaker Sp. Therefore, when the full error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, it is difficult for the player to specify that the predetermined notification is executed from the output mode of the speaker Sp.

Next, a magnetic error notification in the case where the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, and an execution mode of the count notification according to the first aspect will be described. Here, the case where the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time means that the count notification according to the first aspect is newly executed during the execution of the magnetic error notification, or according to the first aspect. Indicates a case where a new magnetic error notification is executed while the count notification is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the timer image Gt. As described above, in the image display device 11, the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt are displayed at positions that are not covered. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the player can specify the remaining time until the predetermined notification is executed. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the player can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Further, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the output of the magnetic error notification sound is not limited in the speaker Sp, but the output of the timer sound is limited. Specifically, the speaker Sp does not output a timer sound when the magnetic error notification is being executed. In this embodiment, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the count notification according to the first aspect is restricted in the speaker Sp, while the count notification according to the first aspect is restricted in the image display device 11. Count notification is not restricted.

As shown in FIG. 9B, after that, when the first timer time elapses after the count notification according to the first aspect is started, the display of the timer image Gt ends. As described above, in the image display device 11, the display of the timer image Gt is not limited even when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display of the timer image Gt has been completed. Then, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has ended can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Specifically, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has finished can recognize the execution timing of the first serif notification by the end timing. Further, when the first timer time elapses after the count notification according to the first aspect is started, the output of the timer sound ends. At this time, the output of the timer sound is limited. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the output of the timer sound has ended.

After that, in the pachinko gaming machine, the first dialogue notification is executed. That is, the magnetic error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time. When the magnetic error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the first dialogue image Gs1. As described above, in the image display device 11, the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the first dialogue image Gs1 are displayed at the same position. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays one image so as to cover the other image. In this embodiment, a part of the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed so as to cover the entire first dialogue image Gs1. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the first serif notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 limits the display of the first serif image Gs1. Further, when the magnetic error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the speaker Sp does not limit the output of the magnetic error notification sound, but the output of the first dialogue sound is limited. Specifically, the speaker Sp does not output the first dialogue sound when the magnetic error notification is being executed. In this embodiment, when the magnetic error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the first dialogue notification is restricted by both the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp.

Next, a magnetic error notification in the case where the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, and an execution mode of the count notification according to the second aspect will be described. Here, the case where the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time means that the count notification according to the second aspect is newly executed during the execution of the magnetic error notification, or according to the second aspect. Indicates a case where a new magnetic error notification is executed while the count notification is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the timer image Gt. As described above, in the image display device 11, the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt are displayed at positions that are not covered. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the player can specify the remaining time until the predetermined notification is executed. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the player can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Further, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the output of the magnetic error notification sound is not limited in the speaker Sp, but the output of the timer sound is limited. Specifically, the speaker Sp does not output a timer sound when the magnetic error notification is being executed. In this embodiment, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the count notification according to the second aspect is restricted in the speaker Sp, while the count notification according to the second aspect is restricted in the image display device 11. Count notification is not restricted.

As shown in FIG. 10B, after that, when the second timer time elapses after the count notification according to the second aspect is started, the display of the timer image Gt ends. As described above, in the image display device 11, the display of the timer image Gt is not limited even when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display of the timer image Gt has been completed. Then, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has ended can recognize the execution timing of the predetermined notification. Specifically, the player who recognizes that the display of the timer image Gt has finished can recognize the execution timing of the second serif notification by the end timing. Further, when the second timer time elapses after the count notification according to the second aspect is started, the output of the timer sound ends. At this time, the output of the timer sound is limited. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the output of the timer sound has ended.

After that, in the pachinko gaming machine, the second dialogue notification is executed. That is, the magnetic error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time. When the magnetic error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the second dialogue image Gs2. As described above, in the image display device 11, the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the second dialogue image Gs2 are displayed at the same position. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the first dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 displays one image so as to cover the other image. In this embodiment, a part of the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed so as to cover the entire second dialogue image Gs2. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the second serif notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 limits the display of the second serif image Gs2. Further, when the magnetic error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the speaker Sp does not limit the output of the magnetic error notification sound, but the output of the second dialogue sound is limited. Specifically, the speaker Sp does not output the second serif sound when the magnetic error notification is being executed. In this embodiment, when the magnetic error notification and the second dialogue notification are executed at the same time, the second dialogue notification is restricted by both the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the output of the timer sound is limited in the speaker Sp. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, it is difficult for the player to specify whether the count notification is executed from the output mode of the speaker Sp. Further, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player can identify that the count notification is executed from the display mode of the image display device 11. More specifically, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player can select either the count notification according to the first aspect or the count notification according to the second aspect from the display mode of the image display device 11. It is possible to identify whether it is being executed. That is, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player executes either the count notification according to the first aspect or the count notification according to the second aspect when the execution of the count notification is started. It is possible to identify whether it has been done. More specifically, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the player can perform the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect when the display of the timer image Gt is started. It is possible to specify which of the above is being executed.

Further, when either the first dialogue notification or the second dialogue notification as the predetermined notification and the magnetic error notification are executed at the same time, the predetermined notification is restricted in the image display device 11. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, it is difficult for the player to specify that the predetermined notification is executed from the display mode of the image display device 11. Further, when the magnetic error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, the predetermined notification is restricted in the speaker Sp. Therefore, when the magnetic error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, it is difficult for the player to specify that the predetermined notification is executed from the output mode of the speaker Sp.

Further, in this embodiment, when the error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, the error notification is executed in preference to the count notification. That is, the error notification is a notification different from the count notification and has a higher notification priority than the count notification. The count notification corresponds to the first notification, and the error notification corresponds to the second notification. Further, in this embodiment, when the error notification is newly executed during the execution of the count notification, the count notification is limited in the speaker Sp, while the count notification is not limited in the image display device 11. Further, in this embodiment, in the image display device 11, when the count notification and the error notification are executed at the same time, the count notification is not limited, while when the predetermined notification and the error notification are executed at the same time, the predetermined notification is specified. Notification is restricted. Therefore, in the image display device 11, when the error notification is executed during the execution of the count notification, the count notification is not limited, while when the error notification is executed during the execution of the predetermined notification, the predetermined notification is transmitted. Be restricted. The predetermined notification corresponds to the third notification. Further, in this embodiment, a timer sound is output when the full error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time, while a timer is output when the magnetic error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time. No sound is output. That is, in this embodiment, the execution mode of the count notification differs depending on the combination of the type of the count notification being executed and the type of the error notification newly executed.

Next, a full error notification and an execution mode of the count notification will be described when the start condition of the full error notification and the start condition of the count notification are satisfied at the same time.
FIG. 11 shows a case where the start condition of the full error notification and the start condition of the count notification according to the first aspect are satisfied at the same time. At the time point T00, neither the full error notification nor the count notification is executed. At the time point T01, it is assumed that the start condition of the full error notification and the start condition of the count notification are satisfied at the same time. At this time, the image display device 11 displays the full error notification image Ge1 and the timer image Gt. That is, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Further, in the speaker Sp, the output of the full error notification sound is not limited, while the output of the timer sound is limited. At the time point T02, the count notification ends when the first time has elapsed. At this time, the full error notification time longer than the first hour has not elapsed. Therefore, the full error notification does not end. In addition, the first dialogue notification is executed when the first time has elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, the display of the full error notification image Ge1 is not restricted, while the display of the first dialogue image Gs1 is restricted. Further, in the speaker Sp, the output of the full error notification sound is not limited, while the output of the first dialogue sound is limited. After that, at the time point T03, the full error notification ends when the full error notification time has elapsed. As a result, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the first serif image Gs1. Further, the speaker Sp does not limit the output of the first serif sound.

Next, the execution mode of the magnetic error notification and the count notification when the start condition of the magnetic error notification and the start condition of the count notification are satisfied at the same time will be described.
FIG. 12 shows a case where the start condition of the magnetic error notification and the start condition of the count notification according to the first aspect are satisfied at the same time. At the time point T10, neither the magnetic error notification nor the count notification is executed. At time point T11, it is assumed that the start condition of the magnetic error notification and the start condition of the count notification are satisfied at the same time. At this time, the image display device 11 displays the magnetic error notification image Ge2 and the timer image Gt. That is, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the timer image Gt. Further, in the speaker Sp, the output of the magnetic error notification sound is not limited, while the output of the timer sound is limited. At the time point T12, the count notification ends when the first time has elapsed. At this time, the magnetic error notification time longer than the first time has not elapsed. Therefore, the magnetic error notification does not end. In addition, the first dialogue notification is executed when the first time has elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, the display of the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is not restricted, while the display of the first serif image Gs1 is restricted. Further, in the speaker Sp, the output of the magnetic error notification sound is not limited, while the output of the first serif sound is limited. After that, at the time point T13, the magnetic error notification ends when the magnetic error notification time has elapsed. As a result, the image display device 11 does not limit the display of the first serif image Gs1. Further, the speaker Sp does not limit the output of the first serif sound.

In this way, in the situation where the start condition of the count notification and the start condition of the error notification are satisfied at the same time, the end condition of the count notification is satisfied when the time measurement result of the sub-control CPU 31a becomes the specific time measurement result. On the other hand, the end condition of error notification is not satisfied. Further, in a situation where the count notification start condition and the error notification start condition are satisfied at the same time, when the timekeeping result of the sub-control CPU 31a becomes the specific timekeeping result, the predetermined notification start condition is satisfied and the sub-control When the timekeeping result of the CPU 31a becomes a special timekeeping result, the end condition of the error notification is satisfied, but the end condition of the predetermined notification is not satisfied.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, when the count notification and the error notification having a higher notification priority than the count notification are executed, the speaker Sp limits the count notification while displaying an image. The device 11 does not limit the count notification. Therefore, even during the execution of the count notification, the player can easily recognize the notification content of the error notification. Then, in a situation where the start condition of the count notification and the start condition of the error notification are satisfied at the same time, both are started at the same timing, while the error notification is executed longer than the count notification. Therefore, even if the player cannot recognize the notification content of the error notification as a result of the player's attention being directed to the count notification, the count notification ends first, so that the count notification ends. Later, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the notification content of the error notification.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, since the full error notification and the magnetic error notification are not executed at the same time, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the notification content of the error notification being executed.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, the execution mode of the count notification differs depending on whether the count notification is executed at the same time as the full error notification or the magnetic error notification. Thereby, in this embodiment, in the situation where the error notification is executed during the execution of the count notification, the count notification and the error notification can be suitably executed by the combination of the count notification and the error notification.

(1-4) According to this embodiment, the timer image Gt capable of specifying the time elapsed of the first time, which is the end condition of the count notification, is when the error notification is executed during the execution of the count notification. Is not restricted in display. That is, the time elapsed of the first time, which is the end condition of the count notification, is notified even when the error notification is executed during the execution of the count notification. Therefore, even in such a situation, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the timing at which the predetermined notification is executed. Then, in a situation where the count notification and the error notification are started at the same time, the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the error notification time, so that the player can easily recognize the notification content of the dialogue notification.

(1-5) According to this embodiment, even if the count notification has a lower priority than the error notification, the image display device 11 does not limit the count notification, so that the player can easily recognize the count notification. .. On the other hand, after the first time has elapsed from the start of the count notification, the error notification can be easily recognized by the player by limiting the predetermined notification in the image display device 11. Therefore, even if the player cannot recognize the notification content of the error notification as a result of the player's attention being directed to the count notification, the count notification ends first and the predetermined image display device 11 has a predetermined value. By limiting the notification of, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the notification content of the error notification after the count notification is completed.

(1-6) According to this embodiment, the error notification having a higher priority than the count notification has different notification priorities depending on the type thereof, whereby other error notifications are suitably restricted depending on the type of error notification. can do.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same controls are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the full error notification and the magnetic error notification can be executed at the same time.
In the full error processing, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment causes the full error notification to be executed in addition to the magnetic error notification when the magnetic error notification is being executed when the start condition of the full error notification is satisfied. It controls the speaker Sp and the image display device 11. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2 at different display positions. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to give priority to the magnetic error notification over the full error notification. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the magnetic error notification image Ge2 at a position closer to the center or substantially the center of the image display area GH of the image display device 11 than the full error notification image Ge1.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment executes magnetic error notification in addition to full error notification when full error notification is being executed when the start condition of magnetic error notification is satisfied in the magnetic error notification process. The speaker Sp and the image display device 11 are controlled so as to be operated. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2 at different display positions. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to give priority to the magnetic error notification over the full error notification.

Further, in this embodiment, when the full error notification, the magnetic error notification, and the count notification are displayed at the same time, the image display device 11 uses one or both of the full error notification image Ge1 and the magnetic error notification image Ge2 as a timer. It is configured to limit the display of the image Gt. At this time, a part of the timer image Gt may be restricted, or the entire timer image Gt may be restricted. Further, in this embodiment, when the full error notification, the magnetic error notification, and the count notification are displayed at the same time, the speaker Sp outputs the full error notification sound and the magnetic error notification sound, while the timer sound is emitted. It is configured not to be output. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured so that the image display device 11 can simultaneously execute two types of error notifications among a plurality of types of error notifications.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, error notification having a higher priority than count notification can simultaneously execute two or more types of error notification by the same notification means. Therefore, even in a situation where two or more types of second notifications are executed, it is possible to make the player recognize the notification contents of the plurality of second notifications.

(Third embodiment)
The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in that the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect can be executed at the same time. .. Further, the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in that the first dialogue notification and the second dialogue notification can be executed at the same time.

When the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment decides to execute the second dialogue notification in the dialogue notification determination process, it determines whether or not to execute the first dialogue notification. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment may decide to execute both the first serif notification and the second serif notification.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment executes both the first dialogue notification and the second dialogue notification, the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect in the count notification determination process. Decide whether or not to execute both notifications. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment determines to execute both the first dialogue notification and the second dialogue notification, both the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect are performed. It may be decided to execute the notification.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment determines to execute both the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect, the first timer time in the count notification execution process. , And both timer times of the second timer time are clocked. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls both the timer times and the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the count notification according to the first aspect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the timer image Gt capable of specifying the first timer time and the timer image Gt capable of specifying the second time. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the timer image Gt capable of specifying the first timer time and the timer image Gt capable of specifying the second time at different display positions. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the image display device 11 so as to preferentially execute the count notification according to the first aspect over the count notification according to the second aspect, and the count notification according to the first aspect may be performed. In comparison, the image display device 11 may be controlled so as to preferentially execute the count notification according to the second aspect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output a timer sound. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to update the timer image Gt capable of specifying the first timer time so that the subtraction result of the subtraction process can be specified as the time elapsed of the first timer time. do. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to update the timer image Gt capable of specifying the second timer time so that the subtraction result of the subtraction process can be specified as the time elapsed of the second timer time. do.

When the first timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as not to display the timer image Gt capable of specifying the first timer time. Further, when the second timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as not to display the timer image Gt capable of specifying the second timer time. Further, when the second timer time elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as not to output the timer sound.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(3-1) According to this embodiment, two types of count notification can be executed at the same time. Therefore, even in a situation where two types of count notifications are executed, it is possible to make the player recognize each of the notification contents of the plurality of count notifications.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the first embodiment, in the full error processing, the sub-control CPU 31a performs full error notification instead of magnetic error notification when magnetic error notification is being executed when the start condition of full error notification is satisfied. The speaker Sp and the image display device 11 may be controlled so as to be executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the full error notification with priority over the magnetic error notification, and the error notification for which the start condition is satisfied later is prioritized among the full error notification and the magnetic error notification. And execute it. Of the full error notification and the magnetic error notification, when the error notification for which the start condition is satisfied is executed with priority, the sub-control CPU 31a satisfies the full error notification end condition, while the magnetic error notification end condition is satisfied. If this is not the case, the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 may be controlled so as to execute the magnetic error notification instead of the full error notification. Of the full error notification and the magnetic error notification, when the error notification for which the start condition is satisfied is executed with priority, the sub-control CPU 31a satisfies the end condition for the full error notification while the end condition for the magnetic error notification is satisfied. If it does not hold, the full error notification may be simply terminated. Of the full error notification and the magnetic error notification, when the error notification for which the start condition is satisfied is executed later, the magnetic error notification is performed when the start condition for the magnetic error notification is satisfied during the execution of the full error notification. Since the notification time is longer than the full error notification, the end condition of the magnetic error notification is satisfied, but the end condition of the full error notification is not satisfied.

-In each embodiment, the count notification may be executed across a plurality of variable games. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to specify whether or not a predetermined notification is executed in the predetermined variable game before the predetermined variable game is executed. For example, whether or not the predetermined notification is executed in the main fluctuation pattern may be associated with it.

Further, when the count notification is executed across a plurality of variable games, the timer image Gt may not indicate the remaining time until the variable game in which the predetermined notification is executed is started. That is, the count notification may be executed until the variable game in which the predetermined notification is executed is started, but the remaining time may not be notified.

-In addition, when the count notification is executed across a plurality of variable games, the jackpot game may be started during the execution of the count notification. In this case, the count notification may be limited or the count notification may not be limited during the execution of the jackpot game. When the count notification is restricted during the execution of the jackpot game, the count notification may not be restricted after the end of the jackpot game.

-In each embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of timings at which the count notification is started. For example, the count notification includes a count notification executed when the first start time has elapsed since the start of the variable game in which the predetermined notification is executed, and a second start time longer than the first start time. There may be a count notification that is executed when the elapse of.

-In each embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of timings at which the countdown of the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt is started after the start of the count notification. For example, the count notification may include a count notification in which the countdown of the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt is started when the first standby time has elapsed since the count notification was started. Further, for example, the count notification may include a count notification in which the countdown of the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt is started when the second standby time longer than the first standby time has elapsed. When configuring so that there are multiple types of timings when the countdown starts after the start of the count notification, the remaining time is not displayed by the timer image Gt during the period from the start of the count notification to the execution of the countdown. It is good to do it.

-In each embodiment, when the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt becomes 0, the display of the timer image Gt may not be terminated. For example, the display of the timer image Gt may be terminated during the execution of the predetermined notification, or the display of the timer image Gt may be terminated when the predetermined notification is completed.

-In each embodiment, the current time is continuously measured by the electric power supplied from the standby power source (storage battery, etc.) regardless of whether the power is turned on, and the date (year, month, day) at that time. And a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as RTC) that generates information (hereinafter referred to as RTC information) capable of specifying the time (hour, minute, second) may be provided. In this case, the end condition of the count notification may be satisfied when the sub-control CPU 31a clocks a specific time based on the RTC information. That is, the timekeeping result of the sub-control CPU 31a may be the specific timekeeping result because the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the specific time based on the RTC information. In this case, the specific time may be a predetermined time, or may be a time based on the time when the start condition of the count notification is satisfied. For example, the time based on the time when the start condition of the count notification is satisfied is the time after the timer time has elapsed from the time when the start condition of the count notification is satisfied.

Further, when the RTC is provided, the end condition of the error notification may be satisfied when the sub-control CPU 31a clocks a special time based on the RTC information. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may time the special time based on the RTC information so that the time-taking result of the sub-control CPU 31a becomes the special time-taking result. In this case, the special time may be a predetermined time or may be a time based on the time when the error notification start condition is satisfied.

Further, when the RTC is provided, the predetermined notification start condition may be satisfied by the sub-control CPU 31a timing a special time based on the RTC information. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may measure the special time based on the RTC information, so that the time measurement result of the sub-control CPU 31a may be the special time measurement result. In this case, the special time may be a predetermined time or a time based on the time when the variable game starts.

-In each embodiment, a plurality of count notifications may be executed in one variable game. In this case, a plurality of count notifications may be executed at the same time, or another count notification may be executed after one of the count notifications is completed. When another count notification is to be executed after one count notification is completed, a predetermined time is added to the remaining time after the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt in one count notification becomes zero. The timer image Gt may be updated so as to be used.

-In each embodiment, the display mode of the timer image Gt may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the timer image Gt may be able to specify the approximate remaining time until the predetermined notification is started, or may be able to specify the approximate timing at which the predetermined notification is started. That is, the information that can be specified by the timer image Gt is an image that suggests the remaining time until the predetermined notification is started, but is not an image that can specify the remaining time until the predetermined notification is started. May be good.

-In each embodiment, the design of the timer image Gt may be different depending on the type of count notification. For example, the color of the timer image Gt may be different or the shape of the timer image Gt may be different between the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect. Further, for example, the design of the timer image Gt is used for each of the count notification for notifying the remaining time until the first dialogue notification is executed and the count notification for notifying the remaining time until the first dialogue notification is executed. There may be a plurality of different types of count notifications. That is, even if one count notification and another count notification have the same length of remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt when the timer image Gt is displayed, the design of the timer image Gt is different. good. In this case, it can be said that the type of count notification can be specified by the combination of the design of the timer image Gt and the length of the remaining time indicated by the timer image Gt when the timer image Gt is displayed.

-When the design of the timer image Gt is different between one count notification and another count notification, the timer image Gt when the one count notification and another count notification are executed at the same time as the error notification. The display mode may be different. For example, when the count notification of 1 and the error notification are executed at the same time, the error notification image is displayed over the timer image Gt as compared with the case where another count notification and the error notification are executed at the same time. Areas may be different. Further, for example, when the count notification of 1 and the error notification are executed at the same time, the error notification image and the timer image Gt are displayed at a position where they are not covered, while another count notification and the error notification are displayed. When executed at the same time, a part or all of the error notification image may be displayed by covering a part or all of the timer image Gt. In this case, when the count notification and the error notification are executed at the same time, it can be said that the type of the count notification can be specified by the display mode of the timer image Gt.

-In each embodiment, even if the execution mode of the full error notification and the execution mode of the count notification according to the first aspect are arbitrarily changed when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time. good. For example, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the full error notification image Ge1 may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the timer image Gt. When the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt is executed even in the situation where the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time. The remaining time may be specified by the portion of the full error notification image Ge1 that does not cover the image Ge1. Further, when the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt may be an image larger than the full error notification image Ge1.

-For example, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be output.
-For example, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be limited.

-In each embodiment, even if the execution mode of the full error notification and the execution mode of the count notification according to the second aspect are arbitrarily changed when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time. good. For example, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the full error notification image Ge1 may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the timer image Gt. When the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt is executed even in a situation where the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time. The remaining time may be specified by the portion of the full error notification image Ge1 that does not cover the image Ge1. Further, when the full error notification image Ge1 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt may be an image larger than the full error notification image Ge1.

-For example, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be output.
-For example, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be limited.

-In each embodiment, even if the execution mode of the magnetic error notification when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time and the execution mode of the count notification according to the first aspect are arbitrarily changed. good. For example, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the magnetic error notification image Ge2 may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the timer image Gt. When the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt is displayed even in a situation where the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time. Of these, the remaining time may be specified by the portion that does not cover the magnetic error notification image Ge2. Further, when the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt may be an image larger than the magnetic error notification image Ge2.

-For example, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may be output at a lower volume than when the magnetic error notification is not executed. good.

-For example, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be limited.
-In each embodiment, even if the execution mode of the magnetic error notification when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time and the execution mode of the count notification according to the second aspect are arbitrarily changed. good. For example, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the magnetic error notification image Ge2 may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the timer image Gt. When the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt is displayed even in a situation where the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time. Of these, the remaining time may be specified by the portion that does not cover the magnetic error notification image Ge2. Further, when the magnetic error notification image Ge2 is displayed so as to cover a part of the timer image Gt, the timer image Gt may be an image larger than the magnetic error notification image Ge2.

-For example, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may be output at a lower volume than when the magnetic error notification is not executed. good.

-For example, when the magnetic error notification and the count notification according to the second aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be limited.
-In each embodiment, the timing mode of the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time may be timed by addition. Further, for example, the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time may be values that can specify the number of interrupt processes for measuring the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time. In this case, every time the interrupt process for subtracting the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time is executed, the full error notification time and the magnetic error notification time may be updated by subtracting 1 from a identifiable value.

-In each embodiment, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound is output at a lower volume than when the full error notification is not executed. You may.

-In each embodiment, when the full error notification and the count notification according to the first aspect are executed at the same time, the timer sound may not be limited.
-In each embodiment, the timing mode of the first timer time and the second timer time may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first timer time and the second timer time may be timed by addition. Further, for example, the first timer time and the second timer time may be values that can specify the number of interrupt processes for timing the first timer time and the second timer time. In this case, every time the interrupt process for subtracting the first timer time and the second timer time is executed, the value that can specify the remaining time of the first timer time and the second timer time may be subtracted by 1 and updated. .. When the first timer time and the second timer time have values that can specify the number of interrupt processes for measuring the first timer time and the second timer time, the timer image Gt specifies the number of interrupt processes. It may be a possible image, or it may be an image suggesting the number of interrupt processes. Further, even when the first timer time and the second timer time have values that can specify the number of interrupt processes for measuring the first timer time and the second timer time, the timer image Gt is predetermined. It may be an image showing the remaining time until the notification of is executed.

-In each embodiment, the display position of the timer image Gt may be different between the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect. In this case, when the count notification and the error notification are executed at the same time, the image display device 11 has a different execution mode of the count notification depending on the type of the count notification. More specifically, when the count notification and the error notification are executed at the same time, the display mode of the timer image Gt in the image display device 11 differs depending on the type of the count notification.

-In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a clocks the first timer time and the second timer time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first timer time and the second timer time may be measured by the display control means while providing the image display device 11 with the display control means. That is, the control means for measuring the first timer time and the second timer time may be different from the control means for measuring the error notification time.

-In each embodiment, another error notification may be executed in addition to or instead of the full error notification and the magnetic error notification. In this case, another mode of executing error notification may be arbitrarily defined. Further, when another error notification can be executed, another error notification and a count notification are executed at the same time, another error notification execution mode and the count notification execution mode are arbitrarily defined. It is good. Further, when making another error notification executable, even if the error notifications of three types are configured to be executable and the error notifications of three or more types among the multiple types of error notifications are not executed at the same time. good. Further, when enabling another error notification, the error notifications of three types are configured to be executable, and the error notification of three or more types among the multiple types of error notifications can be notified by the same notification device. You may.

-In each embodiment, another count notification may be executed in addition to or instead of the count notification according to the first aspect and the count notification according to the second aspect. In this case, another count notification may be one type or a plurality of types. When enabling different count notifications, each of the execution modes of the different count notifications may be arbitrarily defined. Further, when another count notification is made executable, when the error notification and another count notification are executed at the same time, the execution mode of the error notification and the execution mode of the other count notification are arbitrarily defined. It is good.

-For example, when an error notification and another count notification are executed at the same time, the error notification image is displayed so as to cover a part or all of another count notification image (corresponding to the timer image Gt). However, the error notification image and another count notification image may be displayed so as not to be covered with each other. When the error notification image is displayed so as to cover a part of another count notification image, even if the error notification and another count notification are executed at the same time, the error notification image of another count notification image is displayed. Of these, another type of count notification may be specified by the portion that does not cover the error notification image. Further, when the error notification image is displayed so as to cover a part of another count notification image, the other count notification image may be a larger image than the error notification image.

-For example, when an error notification and another count notification are executed at the same time, another count notification sound (corresponding to the timer sound) is output at a lower volume than when the error notification is not executed. May be done.

-For example, when the error notification and another count notification are executed at the same time, the other count notification sound may not be restricted.
-For example, when enabling another count notification, it is configured so that three types of count notifications can be executed and two or more types of count notifications among a plurality of types of count notifications are not executed at the same time. You may. Further, when enabling different count notifications, three types of count notifications can be executed, and two or more types of count notifications out of a plurality of types can be notified by the same notification device. You may.

-In each embodiment, the count notification may be able to specify the remaining time until another notification is executed in addition to or instead of the first dialogue notification and the second dialogue notification. In this case, another notification may be of one type or a plurality of types. When making it possible to execute a count notification that can specify the remaining time until another notification is executed, each of the execution modes of the other notification may be arbitrarily defined. Further, when the count notification that can specify the remaining time until another notification is executed can be executed, the error notification and another notification are executed at the same time, the execution mode of the error notification, and another. It is preferable that the execution mode of the notification is arbitrarily determined.

-For example, when an error notification and another notification are executed at the same time, the error notification image may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the other notification image, and the error notification image and the error notification image may be displayed. It may be displayed so as not to be covered with another broadcast image. When the error notification image is displayed so as to cover a part of another notification image, even if the error notification and another notification are executed at the same time, the error notification among the other notification images is notified. Another type of notification may be identifiable by the portion that does not cover the image. Further, when the error notification image is displayed so as to cover a part of another notification image, the other notification image may be an image larger than the error notification image.

-For example, when an error notification and another notification are executed at the same time, the other notification sound may be output at a lower volume than when the error notification is not executed.
-For example, when an error notification and another notification are executed at the same time, the other notification sound may not be restricted.

-In each embodiment, the movable body is provided, and the count notification may include a movable body notification in which the movable body operates. In this case, the full error notification and the magnetic error notification may not include the notification by the movable body. Further, even if the full error notification and the magnetic error notification do not include the notification by the movable body, the operation of the movable body is restricted when the error notification and the count notification are executed at the same time. May be done.

-In each embodiment, a movable body is provided, and the predetermined notification may include a movable body notification in which the movable body operates. In this case, the full error notification and the magnetic error notification may not include the notification by the movable body. Further, even when the full error notification and the magnetic error notification do not include the notification by the movable body, when the error notification and the predetermined notification are executed at the same time, the operation of the movable body is performed. It may be restricted.

In each embodiment, in addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that specially controls the image display device 11 are provided. It may be provided. Further, the sub-control board may include such a sub-sub-control board and a board for controlling other effects and notifications.

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

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the fluctuation game for the number of times. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-In each embodiment, a state using a small hit lottery or a small hit game (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) The probability that the first notification is executed may be higher than the probability that the second notification is executed.

(B) While the second notification may be executed across a plurality of variable games, the first notification may not be executed across a plurality of variable games.
(C) It is preferable that the time lapse is notified during the specific time, while the time lapse is not notified during the special time.

(D) The timekeeping means may measure the specific time by subtraction.
(E) There are a plurality of the time measuring means, and it is preferable that the time measuring means for measuring the specific time and the time measuring means for measuring the special time are different.

(F) It is preferable that the specific time and the special time have different timing modes.
(G) The timekeeping means is a means for measuring the time, and in a situation where the start condition of the first notification and the start condition of the second notification are satisfied at the same time, the timekeeping means measures the specific time. As a result, the timekeeping result of the timekeeping means becomes the specific timekeeping result, the timekeeping means measures the special time, the timekeeping result of the timekeeping means becomes the special timekeeping result, and the timekeeping result of the timekeeping means becomes the specific timekeeping result. With this as an opportunity, the start condition of the first notification and the third notification different from the second notification is satisfied, and the timing result of the timing means becomes the special timing result. While the start condition of the second notification is satisfied, the start condition of the third notification is not satisfied, and the first notification by the second notification means may be notification regarding the time until the specific time is reached.

(H) It is preferable that two or more types of the first notifications among the plurality of types of the first notifications are not executed at the same time.
(I) In the specific notification means which is at least one of the first notification means and the second notification means, two or more of the first notifications of the plurality of types can be simultaneously executed, and the specific notification means can be executed. It is preferable that the notification means can simultaneously execute two or more types of the second notification among the plurality of types of the second notification.

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

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Notification means and
With timekeeping means,
The notification means includes a first notification that is a notification regarding the timing progress of the timing means, and a second notification that is different from the first notification and has a higher notification priority than the first notification. , Can be notified,
There are a plurality of types of the first notification and the second notification, respectively.
The notifying means includes a first notifying means and a second notifying means.
The first notification has the same notification priority regardless of the type of the first notification, while the second notification has a different notification priority depending on the type of the second notification.
When the second notification is newly executed during the execution of the first notification, the first notification means is restricted from the first notification, while the second notification means is restricted from the first notification. not,
In a situation where the start condition of the first notification and the start condition of the second notification are satisfied at the same time, the end condition of the first notification is triggered by the timing result of the timing means becoming a specific timing result. On the other hand, the end condition of the second notification is not satisfied, and the condition is not satisfied.
When the timekeeping result of the timekeeping means becomes the specific timekeeping result, the start condition of the third notification different from the first notification and the second notification is satisfied.
In the second notification means, when the second notification is newly executed during the execution of the first notification, the first notification is not restricted, while the second notification is newly executed during the execution of the third notification. A gaming machine characterized in that the third notification is restricted when executed in .

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