JP7097081B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, for the purpose of improving the interest of a game, various effects are executed by an effect execution device during execution of a symbol change game in which the symbols are changed. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can perform a display effect of displaying a predetermined image on an effect display device, a sound effect of outputting a predetermined sound from a speaker, and the like.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-092661

However, in the conventional gaming machine, since the effect to be executed is fixed depending on the situation, the effect is made to feel monotonous by the long-time game, and as a result of the player getting tired of the effect, the interest of the game is lowered. There was a risk that it would end up.

An object of the present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect, and inputs an output means for executing the sound effect as the effect, a display means for executing the display effect as the effect, and a control command. It is possible, and includes a control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the input control command and a storage means for storing the information, and the storage means stores the character information related to the character voice to be output. , The character information is updated when the change condition of the character voice is satisfied, and the control means triggers the input of the specific command to produce the character sound based on the combination of the specific command and the character information. At least one of the timing at which the character sound effect is started and the timing at which the character sound effect ends differs depending on the character information that controls execution, and the character information includes the first character information and the first character information. There is a second character information different from the first character information, and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the character sound effect based on the combination of the specific command and the first character information. In this case, the control means is different from the character sound effect based on the combination of the special command and the second character information when the control means inputs a special command different from the specific command. The gist is that the character sound production of is feasible .

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

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. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect mode of a character selection effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the production mode of the first character notice effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the effect mode of the 2nd character advance notice effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the production mode of the common notice effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the effect mode of the full error notification effect. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect mode of a magnetic error notification effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the effect mode of the power-on notification effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the production mode of the first right-handed notification effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the production mode of the second right-handed notification effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of the effect mode of the character opening effect. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of the production mode of a common opening effect. (A) and (b) are timing charts showing specific examples of execution modes of various effects.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15.
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 a light emitting effect. 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 directing device capable of performing the staging, and these constitute a staging device group for executing the staging. The staging device group corresponds to the staging execution means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can perform a predetermined effect by the effect device group. The image display device 11 corresponds to a display means for executing a display effect as an effect. The speaker Sp corresponds to an output means for executing a sound effect as an effect.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button BT that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the effect button BT is arranged on the upper surface of the storage plate for storing the game ball. The effect button BT is a push button type. The effect button BT of this embodiment has one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. The effect button BT corresponds to an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which a game ball 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) that guides 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. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered into the game board YB to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second start port 13, and the game ball that has entered the second start 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 for which 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 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. Further, since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting the left side, the strength is adjusted so that the fired game ball does not reach the area on the right side. 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. 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 the operation of 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 the 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 includes 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.

Next, the setting change function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set one of one or a plurality of set values (setting information). The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined in the set value in this embodiment. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of the six stages from the set values "1" to "6". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3"<"4"<"5"<"6", and the advantage is high.

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 setting operation unit 30d and a RAM clear switch 30e. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to the main control means.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, MS, and JS. 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 RAM 30c can store and hold various types of information, and can back up the various types of information. For example, the main control RAM 30c may retain various information even after the power supply is cut off by the power supplied from the backup power supply mounted on the power supply unit (not shown), and is in a state of not receiving the power supply. However, since it is a non-volatile memory capable of holding the stored contents, various information may be held even after the power supply is cut off.

The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting operation unit 30d is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 30e is operated in the ON state. Further, the main control board 30 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown), and is configured to be capable of generating hardware random numbers. For example, 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. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the main control CPU 30a. For example, software random numbers include a hit symbol random number used for determining a hit symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like.

The sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that a control command 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 can input a control command output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and also performs control according to the control command based on the input control command. For example, when starting the variable game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a transmits a control command instructing the start of the variable game to the sub-control CPU 31a in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b. do. Upon receiving the control command, the sub-control CPU 31a 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 in an effect mode according to the effect mode according to the variable game of the effect symbol, or is performed when the player is controlled to the standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input a control command output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and is a sub-control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the input control command. handle.

The sub-control RAM 31c can store and hold various types of information, and can back up the various types of information. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c may retain various information even after the power supply is cut off by the power supplied from the backup power supply mounted on the power supply unit (not shown), and is in a state of not receiving the power supply. However, since it is a non-volatile memory capable of holding the stored contents, various information may be held even after the power supply is cut off. The sub-control RAM 31c corresponds to a storage means for storing information.

Further, the operation signal of the effect button BT is input to the sub-control board 31. The effect button BT has a built-in detection unit (not shown) that detects the operation state. When the corresponding button is pressed, the detection unit outputs an operation signal that makes it possible to identify that the corresponding button has been operated. The detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact type switch capable of outputting an electric signal. The operation signal is a binary signal consisting of ON / OFF.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 will be described.
First, the power-on processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the power-on processing, the main control CPU 30a performs processing according to the operation state of the setting operation unit 30d and the RAM clear switch 30e. Specifically, when neither the setting operation unit 30d nor the RAM clear switch 30e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 30a performs a return process based on various information backed up in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a has various information backed up in the main control RAM 30c when the setting operation unit 30d is not operated in the ON state and the RAM clear switch 30e is operated in the ON state. Perform initialization processing to initialize. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs an initialization process so as not to initialize some information such as information that can specify a set value among various information. Further, the main control CPU 30a displays the current set value on a display (not shown) when the setting operation unit 30d is operated in the ON state and the RAM clear switch 30e is not operated in the ON state. Perform the setting confirmation process. Further, when the setting operation unit 30d and the RAM clear switch 30e are both operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 30a performs a setting change process for changing the set value. In the setting change process, the main control CPU 30a can change the set value by operating the RAM clear switch 30e. At this time, when the setting value is configured to be one, the main control CPU 30a sets the same setting value as “1” → “1” based on the operation of the RAM clear switch 30e. Change to a value.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command that can specify which process was performed in the power-on process to the sub-control board 31. For example, when the return process is performed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a return command that can identify that the return process has been performed to the sub-control board 31. Further, when the initialization process is performed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a outputs an initialization command that can identify that the initialization process has been performed to the sub-control board 31. Further, when the setting confirmation process is performed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a setting confirmation command that can identify that the setting confirmation process has been performed to the sub-control board 31. Further, when the setting change processing is performed in the power-on processing, the main control CPU 30a outputs a setting change command that can identify that the setting change processing has been performed to the sub control board 31. When the setting change process is completed, the main control CPU 30a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the changed setting value to the sub control board 31. When the power-on process is completed, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes (hereinafter referred to as normal processes) for controlling the game.

Normal processing will be described.
First, processing related to input of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, MS, and JS (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 satisfied 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 a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the number of start hold after the addition to the sub control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command 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, 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. ..

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passage 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. A control command (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 a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the number of start hold after the 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. , The big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result and the current set value. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination process for determining the jackpot is executed by the main control board 30 having the master control CPU 30a that performs the jackpot 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 definite 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 a control command for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as a process related to the execution of the variable game of the special symbol, based on the result of the above-mentioned process. Perform the processing. Various control commands generated in the process are 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 a control command. 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 a control command. 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 a control command that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also a control command 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 a control command. Generates a variable stop command that can be specified to terminate. When the special symbol variation game is started, 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, the measurement of the fluctuation time is started. 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 opens the jackpot information generation process and the jackpot information generation process for generating a control command instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect as the process related to the progress of the jackpot game. Performs a jackpot game control process to close. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening, and outputs the opening command to the sub control board 31. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command so that it can specify whether the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol has started or the opening of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot symbol has started. .. That is, the opening command is information that can specify the type of the jackpot symbol.

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 commands generated in the jackpot information generation process are 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 a control command that can specify the game state as a control command, and outputs the control command 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 command, and may be set for each gaming 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 rewrites 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 ordinary winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the ordinary 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 fluctuation game and changes according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing 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 hit lottery, the normal hit 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 staging control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the sub-power-on process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
The sub power-on process is a process performed in response to a control command output in the power-on process executed by the main control CPU 30a.

In the sub-power on processing, when the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the sub-return process based on various information backed up in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when the initialization command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a sub-initialization process for initializing various information backed up in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when the setting confirmation command is input, the main control CPU 30a performs a sub-setting confirmation process for executing a setting confirmation notification effect for notifying that the setting value is being confirmed. Further, when the setting change command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a sub-setting change process for executing a setting change notification effect for notifying that the setting value is being changed. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a set value command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the set value information that can specify the set value based on the set value command.

Next, the staging 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 a 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 staging 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 out-of-balance symbol combination including the reach-forming symbol when the main variation pattern of the out-of-reach variation is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols that does not include the reach-forming symbol when the main variation pattern of out-of-bounds variation is specified.

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 the reach formation columns (two columns, the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (middle column in this embodiment) are derived. Reach production is performed to derive (1 column) of.

The reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect developed 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 effect 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.

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 identify the start of an opening, a round command that can identify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can identify 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, a characteristic effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
First, the character will be described.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of characters are included. In this embodiment, the player can select an arbitrary character from a plurality of characters, and various effects are executed based on the character selected by the player. For example, a plurality of types of characters include a boy character and a girl character. The character can be arbitrarily selected by operating the effect button BT in the character selection effect.

The character selection effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, when the character selection effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character and a second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Will be done. The display modes of the character images Gc1 and Gc2 include a selecting mode indicating that the character is being selected and a non-selecting mode indicating that the character is not the selected character. For example, the character images Gc1 and Gc2 according to the selected aspect and the character images Gc1 and Gc2 according to the non-selected aspect are different from each other in that the character images Gc1 and Gc2 according to the non-selected aspect are grayed out images. Further, the image display device 11 displays the selected image Gs1 that can specify that any character can be selected. For example, the selected image Gs1 is an image that imitates the character string "Choose a character". Further, the image display device 11 displays the button suggestion image Gb1 suggesting that the character can be selected by operating the effect button. For example, the button suggestion image Gb1 is an image imitating the effect button BT.

Next, a notice effect, which is an effect executed during the execution of the variable game and suggests a jackpot expectation of the variable game, will be described.
In this embodiment, there are a character advance notice effect based on the selected character and a common advance notice effect regardless of the selected character.

The character notice effect will be described.
In this embodiment, there is a first character advance notice effect that is executed when a boy character is being selected, and a second character advance notice effect that is executed when a girl character is being selected. The first character advance notice effect and the second character advance notice effect have a plurality of different types of effect depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Specifically, in the first character notice effect and the second character advance notice effect, the character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the character advance notice according to the second aspect, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the character advance notice effect according to the first aspect. There is a production.

The first character notice effect will be described.
The first character advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed before the effect symbol of the reach forming row is derived in the image display device 11. Further, the first character advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable game. In this embodiment, the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect have the same timing at which the effect is executed. More specifically, the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect have the same timing at which the effect starts and the same timing at which the effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the first character notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect imitating a boy's character. .. For example, the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect is the same image as the first character image Gc1. Further, when the first character notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first notice image Gy1a according to the first aspect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the first preview image Gy1a according to the first aspect is an image imitating a character string of "chance." Further, when the first character notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the first character notice sound according to the first aspect imitating a boy's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first character warning sound according to the first aspect is a voice of "chance." The first character notice effect according to the first aspect is a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect, a display effect for displaying the first notice image Gy1a according to the first aspect, and a first character notice effect according to the first aspect. It is composed of sound effects that output sound. The first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect is an example of a character image. The first character warning sound according to the first aspect is an example of a character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect is referred to as the first character notice display effect according to the first aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the first character notice sound according to the first aspect is provided. It may be indicated as a first character warning sound effect according to the first aspect.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the first character notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect imitating a boy's character. .. The first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect is an image different from the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect. Further, when the first character notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first notice image Gy1b according to the second aspect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the first preview image Gy1b according to the second aspect is an image imitating a character string of "super hot". In this embodiment, the first notice image Gy1b according to the second aspect is an image having a higher expectation of a big hit than the first notice image Gy1a according to the first aspect. Further, when the first character notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the first character notice sound according to the second aspect imitating a boy's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first character warning sound according to the second aspect is a voice of "super hot". The first character notice effect according to the second aspect is a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect, a display effect for displaying the first notice image Gy1b according to the second aspect, and a first character notice effect according to the second aspect. It is composed of sound effects that output sound. The first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect is an example of a character image. The first character warning sound according to the second aspect is an example of a character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect is referred to as the first character advance notice display effect according to the second aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the first character advance notice sound according to the second aspect is provided. It may be indicated as the first character warning sound effect according to the second aspect. Further, in the following description, when the first character notice display effect according to the first aspect and the first character notice display effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it is simply indicated as the first character notice display effect, and the first aspect is used. When the first character warning sound effect and the first character warning sound effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it may be simply indicated as the first character warning sound effect.

As described above, in the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect, a character image imitating the same character is displayed. On the other hand, the type of the displayed character image is different between the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect. Further, the type of the first notice image to be displayed is different between the first character notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character notice effect according to the second aspect. Further, in the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect, a voice imitating the same character is output. On the other hand, the output first character notice sound is different between the first character notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character notice effect according to the second aspect.

The second character notice effect will be described.
The second character notice effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the normal reach effect. Further, the second character advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the normal reach effect. That is, the second character advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed after the effect symbol of the reach forming row is derived in the image display device 11. In this embodiment, the second character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect have the same timing at which the effect is executed. More specifically, the second character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect have the same timing at which the effect starts and the same timing at which the effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the second character notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect imitating a girl's character. .. For example, the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect is the same image as the second character image Gc2. Further, when the second character notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second notice image Gy2a according to the first aspect, which suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the second preview image Gy2a according to the first aspect is an image imitating the character string of "chance yo". Further, when the second character notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the second character notice sound according to the first aspect imitating a girl's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second character warning sound according to the first aspect is a voice of "chance". The second character notice effect according to the first aspect is a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect, a display effect for displaying the second notice image Gy2a according to the first aspect, and a second character notice effect according to the first aspect. It is composed of sound effects that output sound. The second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect is an example of a character image. The second character warning sound according to the first aspect is an example of a character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect is referred to as the second character notice display effect according to the first aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the second character notice sound according to the first aspect is provided. It may be indicated as a second character warning sound effect according to the first aspect.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the second character notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect imitating a girl's character. .. The second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect is an image different from the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect. Further, when the second character notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second notice image Gy2b according to the second aspect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the second preview image Gy2b according to the second aspect is an image that imitates the character string of "Gekiatsuyo". In this embodiment, the second preview image Gy2b according to the second aspect is an image having a higher expectation of a big hit than the second preview image Gy2a according to the first aspect. Further, when the second character notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the second character notice sound according to the second aspect imitating a girl's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second character warning sound according to the second aspect is a voice of "super hot". The second character notice effect according to the second aspect is a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect, a display effect for displaying the second notice image Gy2b according to the second aspect, and a second character notice effect according to the second aspect. It is composed of sound effects that output sound. The second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect is an example of a character image. The second character warning sound according to the second aspect is an example of a character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect is referred to as the second character notice display effect according to the second aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the second character notice sound according to the second aspect is provided. It may be indicated as a second character warning sound effect according to the second aspect. Further, in the following description, when the second character notice display effect according to the first aspect and the second character notice display effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a second character notice display effect, and the first aspect is used. When the second character warning sound effect and the second character warning sound effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it may be simply indicated as the second character warning sound effect.

As described above, in the second character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect, a character image imitating the same character is displayed. On the other hand, the type of the displayed character image is different between the second character notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect. Further, the second notice image to be displayed is different between the second character notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character notice effect according to the second aspect. Further, in the second character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect, a voice imitating the same character is output. On the other hand, the output second character notice sound is different between the second character notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character notice effect according to the second aspect.

As described above, the timing at which the effect is executed differs between the first character advance notice effect and the second character advance notice effect. More specifically, the first character advance notice effect and the second character advance notice effect differ in the timing at which the effect starts and the timing at which the effect ends. Then, when the character notice effect is executed, in the image display device 11, in addition to the character image based on the selected character, the notice image suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is also a notice image corresponding to the selected character. Is displayed. Further, when the character advance notice effect is executed, the character advance notice sound corresponding to the selected character is also output from the speaker Sp. In the following description, when the first character notice display effect and the second character notice display effect are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a character notice display effect, and the first character notice sound effect and the second character notice sound effect are referred to. When no distinction is made, it may be simply indicated as a character warning sound effect. The character notice display effect corresponds to the character display effect, and the character notice sound effect corresponds to the character sound effect.

Next, the common notice production will be described.
In this embodiment, the common notice effect has a plurality of different types of effect depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Specifically, the common notice effect includes a common notice effect according to the first aspect and a common notice effect according to the second aspect, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the common notice effect according to the first aspect. The common notice effect is an effect that can be executed during the execution of the super reach effect. Further, the common notice effect is an effect that can be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect. That is, the common notice effect is an effect that can be executed after the effect symbol of the reach forming row is derived in the image display device 11.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the common notice effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the common notice image Gy3a according to the first aspect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the common notice image Gy3a according to the first aspect is an image imitating the character string of "chance". Further, when the common warning effect according to the first aspect is executed, the common warning sound according to the first aspect is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the common warning sound according to the first aspect is the voice of "chance". The common warning sound according to the first aspect is a voice different from the voice imitating a boy character and the voice imitating a girl character. The common notice effect according to the first aspect is composed of a display effect for displaying the common notice image Gy3a according to the first aspect and a sound effect for outputting the common notice sound according to the first aspect. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the common notice image Gy3a according to the first aspect is referred to as the common notice display effect according to the first aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the common notice sound according to the first aspect is the common notice sound according to the first aspect. It may be shown as a production.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the common notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the common notice image Gy3b according to the second aspect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, the common notice image Gy3b according to the second aspect is an image imitating a character string of "super hot". Further, when the common warning effect according to the second aspect is executed, the common warning sound according to the second aspect is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the common warning sound according to the second aspect is a "super hot" voice. The common warning sound according to the first aspect is a voice different from the voice imitating a boy character and the voice imitating a girl character. The common warning sound according to the second aspect is a voice imitating the same character as the common warning sound according to the first aspect. The common notice effect according to the second aspect is composed of a display effect for displaying the common notice image Gy3b according to the second aspect and a sound effect for outputting the common notice sound according to the second aspect. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the common notice image Gy3b according to the second aspect is referred to as the common notice display effect according to the second aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the common notice sound according to the second aspect is the common notice sound according to the second aspect. It may be shown as a production.

As described above, in this embodiment, the common warning sound according to the first aspect and the common warning sound according to the second aspect are voices different from the voice imitating the boy character and the voice imitating the girl character. .. Further, the common warning sound according to the first aspect and the common warning sound according to the second aspect are voices imitating the same character. That is, it can be said that the common warning sound according to the first aspect and the common warning sound according to the second aspect are voices imitating the character for the common warning effect. In this embodiment, the common notice effect according to the first aspect and the common notice effect according to the second aspect are effects that do not include the display of an image imitating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. Further, in this embodiment, the common notice effect according to the first aspect and the common notice effect according to the second aspect are effects that do not include the output of voice imitating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. In the following description, when the common notice display effect according to the first aspect and the common notice display effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a common notice display effect, and the common notice sound effect according to the first aspect and the second. When it is not distinguished from the common warning sound effect according to the mode, it may be simply indicated as the common warning sound effect.

Next, an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and a notification effect for notifying the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the full error notification effect will be described.

The full error notification effect is a notification effect for notifying the occurrence of a full error. In this embodiment, there is a first full error notification effect that is executed when a boy character is being selected, and a second full error notification effect that is executed when a girl character is being selected.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the first full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the first full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first full error notification image Ge1 for notifying the occurrence of a full error. For example, the first full error notification image Ge1 is an image that imitates the character string "Pull out the ball". Further, when the first full error notification effect is executed, the first full error notification sound imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first full error notification sound is a voice of "Pull out the ball". The first full error notification effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect for displaying the first full error notification image Ge1, and a sound effect for outputting the first full error notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1 and the display effect of displaying the first full error notification image Ge1 are referred to as the first full error notification display effect, and the first full error notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as the first full error notification sound effect.

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the second full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Further, when the second full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second full error notification image Ge2 for notifying the occurrence of the full error. For example, the second full error notification image Ge2 is an image that imitates the character string "Pull out the ball". Further, when the second full error notification effect is executed, the second full error notification sound imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second full error notification sound is a voice of "Pull out the ball". The second full error notification effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect for displaying the second full error notification image Ge2, and a sound effect for outputting the second full error notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2 and the display effect of displaying the second full error notification image Ge2 are referred to as the second full error notification display effect, and the second full error notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as the second full error notification sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first full error notification display effect and the second full error notification display effect are not distinguished, it is simply indicated as a full error notification display effect, and the first full error notification sound effect and the second full error notification sound effect. When it is not distinguished from the full error notification sound effect, it may be simply indicated as the full error notification sound effect.

Next, the magnetic error notification effect will be described.
The magnetic error notification effect is a notification effect for notifying the occurrence of a magnetic error. In this embodiment, the same magnetic error notification effect is executed regardless of the selected character.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the magnetic error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the magnetic error notification image Ge3 that notifies the occurrence of the magnetic error. For example, the magnetic error notification image Ge3 is an image that imitates the character string "a magnet has been detected". Further, when the magnetic error notification effect is executed, the magnetic error notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the magnetic error notification sound is a voice of "a magnet has been detected". The magnetic error notification sound is a voice different from the voice imitating a boy's character and the voice imitating a girl's character. It can be said that the magnetic error notification sound is a voice imitating a character for magnetic error notification. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect is an effect that does not include the display of an image imitating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. Further, in this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect is an effect that does not include the output of voice imitating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. The magnetic error notification effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the magnetic error notification image Ge3 and a sound effect for outputting the magnetic error notification sound. In the following description, a display effect for displaying the magnetic error notification image Ge3 may be referred to as a magnetic error notification display effect, and a sound effect for outputting a magnetic error notification sound may be referred to as a magnetic error notification sound effect.

Next, the power-on notification effect will be described.
The power-on notification effect is a notification effect that notifies that the power supply has started. In this embodiment, there is a first power-on notification effect that is executed when a boy character is being selected, and a second power-on notification effect that is executed when a girl character is being selected. In this embodiment, the character selected when the power-on notification effect is executed is the character selected when the power supply is cut off.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the first power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the first power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first power-on notification image Gd1 for notifying that the power supply has started. For example, the first power-on notification image Gd1 is an image that imitates the character string "power is turned on". Further, when the first power-on notification effect is executed, the first power-on notification sound imitating a boy's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first power-on notification sound is a voice of "the power has been turned on". The first power-on notification effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect for displaying the first power-on notification image Gd1, and a sound effect for outputting the first power-on notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1 and the display effect of displaying the first power-on notification image Gd1 are referred to as the first power-on notification display effect, and the first power-on notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as a first power-on notification sound effect.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the second power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Further, when the second power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second power-on notification image Gd2 for notifying that the power supply has started. For example, the second power-on notification image Gd2 is an image that imitates the character string "power is turned on". Further, when the second power-on notification effect is executed, the second power-on notification sound imitating a girl's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second power-on notification sound is a voice of "the power has been turned on". The second power-on notification effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect for displaying the second power-on notification image Gd2, and a sound effect for outputting the second power-on notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2 and the display effect of displaying the second power-on notification image Gd2 are referred to as the second power-on notification display effect, and the second power-on notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as a second power-on notification sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first power-on notification display effect and the second power-on notification display effect are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a power-on notification display effect, and the first power-on notification sound effect and the second power-on notification sound effect. When it is not distinguished from the power-on notification sound effect, it may be simply indicated as the power-on notification sound effect.

Next, the right-handed notification effect will be described.
The right-handed notification effect is an effect of notifying that it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the area to the right of the game board YB. For example, in the right-handed notification effect, it is advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball toward the right area of the game board YB, such as when the big hit game is started and when the ball entry rate is improved. Is executed when. Hereinafter, the right-handed notification effect executed when the ball entry rate is improved will be described. In this embodiment, as the right-handed notification effect executed when the ball entry rate is improved, the first right-handed notification effect executed when the boy character is being selected and the girl character are selected. There is a second right-handed notification effect that is executed when it is inside.

The first right-handed notification effect and the second right-handed notification effect have a plurality of different types of effect depending on the degree of expectation for advantageous setting. Specifically, in the first right-handed notification effect and the second right-handed notification effect, the right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect and the right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect have higher expectations for advantageous setting. There are two modes of right-handed notification effect. The advantageous setting expectation degree is an expectation degree in which a more advantageous setting value is set for the player.

The first right-handed notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when the first right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect imitating a boy character. To. Further, when the first right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right area of the game board YB. The first right-handed notification image Gm1a according to the first aspect is displayed. For example, the first right-handed notification image Gm1a according to the first aspect is an image imitating a character string of "right-handed". Further, when the first right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the first right-handed notification sound according to the first aspect imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first right-handed notification sound according to the first aspect is a "right-handed" voice. The first right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect, a display effect for displaying the first right-handed notification image Gm1a according to the first aspect, and a first aspect according to the first aspect. 1 It is composed of a sound effect that outputs a right-handed notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect is referred to as the first right-handed notification display effect according to the first aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the first right-handed notification sound according to the first aspect is described. It may be indicated as the first right-handed notification sound effect according to the first aspect.

As shown in FIG. 11B, when the first right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect imitating a boy character. To. Further, when the first right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right area of the game board YB. The first right-handed notification image Gm1b according to the second aspect is displayed. For example, the first right-handed notification image Gm1b according to the second aspect is an image imitating the character string of "right-handed me". In this embodiment, the first right-handed notification image Gm1b according to the second aspect is an image having a higher expectation of advantageous setting than the first right-handed notification image Gm1a according to the first aspect. Further, when the first right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is executed, the first right-handed notification sound according to the second aspect imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first right-handed notification sound according to the second aspect is the voice of "right-handed me". The first right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect, a display effect for displaying the first right-handed notification image Gm1b according to the second aspect, and a second aspect according to the second aspect. 1 It is composed of a sound effect that outputs a right-handed notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect is referred to as the first right-handed notification display effect according to the second aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the first right-handed notification sound according to the second aspect is described. It may be indicated as the first right-handed notification sound effect according to the second aspect. Further, in the following description, when the first right-handed notification display effect according to the first aspect and the first right-handed notification display effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as the first right-handed notification display effect. When the first right-handed notification sound effect according to the first aspect and the first right-handed notification sound effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it may be simply indicated as the first right-handed notification sound effect.

The second right-handed notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, when the second right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect imitating a girl character. To. Further, when the second right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right area of the game board YB. The second right-handed notification image Gm2a according to the first aspect is displayed. For example, the second right-handed notification image Gm2a according to the first aspect is an image imitating the character string of "right-handed". Further, when the second right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the second right-handed notification sound according to the first aspect imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second right-handed notification sound according to the first aspect is the voice of "right-handed". The second right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect is a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect, a display effect for displaying the second right-handed notification image Gm2a according to the first aspect, and a first aspect according to the first aspect. 2 It is composed of a sound effect that outputs a right-handed notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect is referred to as the second right-handed notification display effect according to the first aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the second right-handed notification sound according to the first aspect is described. It may be indicated as a second right-handed notification sound effect according to the first aspect.

As shown in FIG. 12B, when the second right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect imitating a girl character. To. Further, when the second right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is executed, the image display device 11 notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right area of the game board YB. The second right-handed notification image Gm2b according to the second aspect is displayed. For example, the second right-handed notification image Gm2b according to the second aspect is an image imitating the character string of "right-handed". In this embodiment, the second right-handed notification image Gm2b according to the second aspect is an image having a higher expectation of advantageous setting as compared with the second right-handed notification image Gm2a according to the first aspect. Further, when the second right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is executed, the second right-handed notification sound according to the second aspect imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second right-handed notification sound according to the second aspect is the voice of "right-handed". The second right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect is a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect, a display effect for displaying the second right-handed notification image Gm2b according to the second aspect, and a second aspect according to the second aspect. 2 It is composed of a sound effect that outputs a right-handed notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect is referred to as the second right-handed notification display effect according to the second aspect, and the sound effect of outputting the second right-handed notification sound according to the second aspect is described. It may be indicated as a second right-handed notification sound effect according to the second aspect. Further, in the following description, when the second right-handed notification display effect according to the first aspect and the second right-handed notification display effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a second right-handed notification display effect. When the second right-handed notification sound effect according to the first aspect and the second right-handed notification sound effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, it may be simply indicated as the second right-handed notification sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first right-handed notification display effect and the second right-handed notification display effect are not distinguished, they are simply indicated as the right-handed notification display effect, the first right-handed notification sound effect, and the second. When it is not distinguished from the right-handed notification sound effect, it may be simply indicated as a right-handed notification sound effect.

Next, the opening effect in this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, there is a character opening effect based on the selected character and a common opening effect not related to the selected character. In this embodiment, either the character opening effect or the common opening effect is executed according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In the following description, the character opening effect may be referred to as "character OP effect", and the common opening effect may be referred to as "common OP effect".

The character OP effect will be described.
The character OP effect is an opening effect executed when the type of the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol. In this embodiment, there is a first character OP effect executed when a boy character is being selected, and a second character OP effect executed when a girl character is being selected.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the first character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1 imitating a boy's character. Further, when the first character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first opening image Go1 indicating that the big hit game is started. For example, the first opening image Go1 is an image imitating the character string of "boy bonus". Further, when the first character OP effect is executed, the first opening sound imitating a boy's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first opening sound is the voice of "boy bonus". The first character OP effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect for displaying the first opening image Go1, and a sound effect for outputting the first opening sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1 and the display effect of displaying the first opening image Go1 are referred to as the first character OP display effect, and the sound effect of outputting the first opening sound is the first. It may be indicated as a character OP sound effect.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the second character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2 imitating a girl's character. Further, when the second character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second opening image Go2 indicating that the big hit game is started. For example, the second opening image Go2 is an image imitating the character string of "girl bonus". Further, when the second character OP effect is executed, the second opening sound imitating a girl's character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second opening sound is the voice of "girl bonus". The second character OP effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect for displaying the second opening image Go2, and a sound effect for outputting the second opening sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2 and the display effect of displaying the second opening image Go2 are referred to as the second character OP display effect, and the sound effect of outputting the second opening sound is the second. It may be indicated as a character OP sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first character OP display effect and the second character OP display effect are not distinguished, they are simply indicated as the character OP display effect, and the first character OP sound effect and the second character OP sound effect are shown. When it is not distinguished from, it may be simply indicated as a character OP sound effect.

Next, the common OP effect will be described.
The common OP effect is an opening effect executed when the type of the jackpot symbol is a specific jackpot symbol.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the common OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the common OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second character image Gc2 imitating a girl's character. Further, when the common OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the common opening image Go3 indicating that the big hit game is started. For example, the common opening image Go3 is an image that imitates the character string of the "special bonus". Further, when the common OP effect is executed, a common opening sound imitating a boy character and a common opening sound imitating a girl character are output from the speaker Sp. For example, the common opening sound is the voice of a "special bonus". The common OP effect is composed of a display effect for displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect for displaying the common opening image Go3, and a sound effect for outputting the common opening sound. There is. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2, and the display effect of displaying the common opening image Go3 are referred to as a common OP display effect, and a common opening sound is output. The sound effect to be performed may be referred to as a common OP sound effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the common OP effect, a character image imitating the selected character and a character image imitating the non-selected character are displayed. More specifically, a character image that mimics each of the selectable characters is displayed. Further, in the common OP effect, a sound imitating a selected character and a sound imitating a non-selected character are output. More specifically, character voices that mimic each of the selectable characters are displayed.

Next, a process (hereinafter referred to as a notice effect lottery process) executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to determine whether or not to execute the above-mentioned various advance notice effects and an effect mode when the effect is executed will be described.

In this embodiment, the advance notice effect lottery process is executed when the special figure command and the fluctuation start command are input. The advance notice effect lottery process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the character advance notice effect and an effect mode when the character advance notice effect is executed (hereinafter, referred to as a character advance notice effect lottery process). Further, the advance notice effect lottery process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the common advance notice effect, and a process for determining an effect mode when executing the common advance notice effect (hereinafter, referred to as a common advance notice effect lottery process). For example, in the advance notice effect lottery process, the character advance notice effect lottery process and the common advance notice effect lottery process are executed in this order.

The character notice effect lottery process will be described.
In the character advance notice effect lottery process, whether or not the sub-control CPU 31a executes the character advance notice effect based on the type of the special symbol that can be specified from the special figure command and the change pattern that can be specified from the change start command. And the character advance notice effect lottery that determines the effect mode when the character advance notice effect is executed is executed. When executing the character notice effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a has a higher decision ratio when the character notice effect is executed than when the character notice effect is not executed, which is a big hit in the whole decision ratio. The character notice effect lottery is executed. Further, when the character notice effect lottery is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit in the case where the character notice effect according to the second aspect occupies the entire determination ratio as compared with the character advance effect according to the first aspect. The character notice effect lottery is executed so that the decision ratio becomes high. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as character advance notice effect information) that can specify the lottery result of the character advance notice effect lottery in the sub-control RAM 31c.

As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree differs between the character notice effect according to the first aspect and the character advance notice effect according to the second aspect. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that when the character advance notice effect is executed, the type of the character advance notice effect executed according to the jackpot expectation degree is different. More specifically, in this embodiment, it can be said that when the character advance notice effect is executed, the type of the character advance notice sound effect executed according to the jackpot expectation degree is different. In this embodiment, it can be said that when the character notice effect is executed, the type of the character notice display effect executed according to the jackpot expectation is different.

Next, a common notice effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the common notice effect and the effect mode of the common notice effect when the common notice effect is executed will be described. The common notice effect lottery process is one of the processes in the notice effect lottery process.

In the common notice effect lottery process, whether or not the sub-control CPU 31a executes the common notice effect based on the type of the special symbol that can be specified from the special figure command and the change pattern that can be specified from the change start command. , And a common notice effect lottery for determining the effect mode when the common notice effect is executed is executed. When executing the common notice effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a has a higher decision ratio when the common notice effect is executed than when the common notice effect is not executed, which is a big hit in the whole decision ratio. The common notice production lottery is executed. Further, when the common notice effect lottery is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit in the case where the common notice effect according to the second aspect occupies the entire determination ratio as compared with the common notice effect according to the first aspect. A common notice production lottery will be executed so that the decision rate will be high. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as common notice effect information) that can specify the lottery result of the common notice effect lottery in the sub-control RAM 31c.

As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation is different between the common notice effect according to the first aspect and the common notice effect according to the second aspect. That is, in this embodiment, when the common notice effect is executed, it can be said that the type of the common notice effect executed according to the jackpot expectation degree is different. More specifically, in this embodiment, it can be said that when the common warning effect is executed, the type of the common warning sound effect executed according to the jackpot expectation is different. In this embodiment, it can be said that when the common notice effect is executed, the type of the common notice display effect executed according to the jackpot expectation is different. That is, while the common advance notice effect executes the same common advance notice effect regardless of the character information, the type of the common advance notice effect executed according to the jackpot expectation degree is different. Further, the common warning sound effect outputs the same common warning sound regardless of the character information, but the type of the common warning sound executed according to the jackpot expectation is different. Further, while the common notice display effect outputs the same common notice image regardless of the character information, the type of the common notice image executed according to the jackpot expectation degree is different.

Next, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to execute the characteristic effect in the above-described embodiment will be described together with its operation.
First, the character selection process will be described.

The character selection process is a process related to character selection. The character selection process is executed when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a standby command and a fluctuation start command. In the character selection process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute the character selection effect. Next, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a selection operation acceptance period for accepting an operation for selecting a character. The sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the character being selected can be identified when the operation of the effect button BT is detected during the selection operation acceptance period. That is, the character information is information that can identify the selected character. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a detects the operation of the effect button BT during the selection operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and the acquired character information can identify the boy's character. Determine if it is character information. When the acquired character information is boy character information, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the girl character can be identified. When the acquired character information is not the boy's character information, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the boy's character can be identified. As described above, in this embodiment, the character information includes character information that can identify a boy's character and character information that can identify a girl's character. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a character that can be identified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as the character being selected.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the selection operation acceptance period and ends the character selection process when the end condition of the selection operation acceptance period is satisfied. For example, the end condition of the selection operation acceptance period ends when the big hit game is started or when an error occurs. As described above, in this embodiment, the character can be selected when it is in the standby state (hereinafter, referred to as “game waiting”) and when the variable game is being executed. In the character selection process, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the character selection effect to be executed in different modes depending on whether the execution trigger of the character selection process is the input of the standby command or the input of the variation start command. You may do it. In this embodiment, the operation of the effect button BT during the selection operation acceptance period corresponds to the change condition of the character information. Then, in this embodiment, the character information is changed when the condition for changing the character information is satisfied. Character information corresponds to special information. Further, the character information that can identify the boy's character corresponds to the first special information. The character information that can identify the girl's character corresponds to the second special information. As described above, in this embodiment, the character selection effect having different execution modes is executed according to the character information during the game standby. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character selection effect having a different display mode is executed according to the character information during the game standby. Further, in this embodiment, a character selection effect having a different execution mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the variable game. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character selection effect having a different display mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the variable game.

Next, the full error processing for executing the full error notification effect 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 image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute a full error notification effect that can identify that a full error has occurred. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the full error notification effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a boy's character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the first full error notification effect. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second full error notification effect when the girl character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. .. That is, in this embodiment, the type of full error notification effect to be executed differs depending on the character information. When another error notification effect is being executed when the full error command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the full error notification effect.

After starting the full error notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to end the full error notification effect when the predetermined full error notification time is timed after the full error notification effect is started. The display device 11 and the speaker Sp are controlled, and information that can identify that a full error has occurred is initialized. For example, the full error notification time is 30 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, the full error notification effect based on the character information is executed triggered by the input of the full error command. At this time, in the image display device 11, in addition to the character image based on the character information, the full error notification image corresponding to the character information is also displayed for the full error notification image for notifying that the full error has occurred. That is, the full error notification image Ge1 is an image based on character information that can identify a boy's character. Further, the full error notification image Ge2 is an image based on character information that can identify a girl's character. Further, when the full error notification effect is executed, the full error notification sound corresponding to the character information is also output from the speaker Sp. That is, the first full error notification sound is a full error notification sound based on character information that can identify a boy's character. The second full error notification sound is a full error notification sound based on character information that can identify a girl's character. 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 when the full error notification effect is executed.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the full error notification effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information when the control command (full error command) of 1 is input from the main control CPU 30a. Control. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the full error notification sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the full error notification display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The full error command is an example of special information that is 1.

Next, the magnetic error processing for executing the magnetic error notification effect 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 image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the magnetic error notification that can identify that the magnetic error has occurred. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the same magnetic error notification effect regardless of the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. When another error notification effect is being executed when the magnetic error command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the magnetic error notification effect.

After starting the magnetic error notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is an image display device so as to end the magnetic error notification when the predetermined magnetic error notification time is timed after the magnetic error notification is started. 11. While controlling the speaker Sp, the information that can identify the occurrence of the magnetic error is initialized. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification time is longer than the full error notification time. For example, the magnetic error notification time is 60 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect regardless of the character information is executed triggered by the input of the magnetic error command. 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 when the magnetic error notification effect is executed.

In this way, when the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect when the control command (magnetic error command) of 1 is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification effect regardless of the character information. do. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification sound effect regardless of the character information when the effect is controlled by inputting the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification display effect regardless of the character information when the effect is controlled by inputting the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a.

Next, a process for executing the power-on notification effect (hereinafter referred to as a power-on notification effect execution process) will be described. In this embodiment, the power-on notification effect execution process is a process executed in the sub-return process. That is, the power-on notification effect execution process is a part of the sub-return process.

In the power-on notification effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the power-on notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the power-on notification effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a boy character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are used to execute the first power-on notification effect. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second power-on notification effect when the girl character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. .. That is, in this embodiment, the type of power-on notification effect to be executed differs depending on the character information.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the power-on notification effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command (return command) of 1 from the main control CPU 30a. do. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the power-on notification sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the power-on notification display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The return command is an example of special information that is 1.

Next, the right-handed notification effect execution process for executing the right-handed notification effect will be described.
In the right-handed notification effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so that the right-handed notification effect is executed when the state 2 designation command or the state 3 designation command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the right-handed notification effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a boy's character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the first right-handed notification effect. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second right-handed notification effect when the girl character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. .. That is, in this embodiment, the right-handed notification effect to be executed differs depending on the character information.

Further, when executing the right-handed notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is more advantageous than the right-handed notification effect according to the first aspect in the right-handed notification effect according to the second aspect in the total determination ratio. The right-handed notification effect is executed so that the determination ratio when the set value is set is high. That is, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the right-handed notification effect to be executed is determined based on the set value information.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is right-handed based on the combination of the control command and the character information when the control command (state 2 designation command and state 3 designation command) of 1 is input from the main control CPU 30a. Controls the execution of notification effects. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the right-handed notification sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the right-handed notification display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. Each of the state 2 designation command and the state 3 designation command is an example of special information of 1.

Next, the opening process for executing the opening effect will be described.
In the opening process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so that the opening effect is executed based on the opening command. At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies from the opening command that it is the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol, the image is such that the opening effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is executed. The display device 11 and the speaker Sp are controlled. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol from the opening command, and identifies the boy's character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. At that time, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are controlled so as to execute the first character OP effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a is specified from the opening command to be the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol, and the girl character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. , The image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are controlled so as to execute the second character OP effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the common OP effect when the opening of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot symbol can be specified from the opening command.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character OP effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command (opening command) of 1 from the main control CPU 30a. .. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character OP sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character OP display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. The opening command that can be specified to be the opening of a jackpot game based on a normal jackpot symbol is an example of special information of 1.

Further, in this embodiment, a character OP effect having a different execution mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the jackpot game. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character OP sound effect having a different output mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, a character OP display effect having a different display mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, a process for executing the advance notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 15A shows a situation in which the variable game is started at the time point T10. At this time, it is assumed that the selected character is a boy character. In addition, it is assumed that the execution of the character notice effect is decided in the variable game. At the time point T11, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable game, the execution timing of the first character notice effect arrives. At the time point T11, when the execution timing of the first character advance notice effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the first character advance notice effect based on the character information and the character advance notice effect information. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a boy's character from the character information, and executes the character notice effect according to the first aspect or the character notice effect according to the second aspect from the character advance notice effect information. When it is specified, it is determined that the first character notice effect is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the first character advance notice effect is not executed when the girl character is specified from the character information or when the non-execution of the character advance notice effect is specified from the character advance notice effect information. When the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first character advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the first character advance notice effect according to the effect mode based on the character advance notice effect information. From the premise, at the time point T11, the boy character is selected and the execution of the character advance notice effect is determined, so that the first character advance notice effect is executed.

At the time point T12, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated during the selection operation acceptance period of the character selection effect during the execution of the first character advance notice effect. From the premise, when the effect button BT is operated, the selected character is a boy's character. That is, when the effect button BT is operated, the character information stores information that can identify the boy's character. Therefore, when the operation of the effect button BT is detected at the time point T12, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the girl character can be identified. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the first character advance notice effect that can be executed while the boy character is being selected, but continues to execute the first character advance notice effect.

At the time point T13a, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. At this time, the character information stores information that can identify the girl's character. After that, at the time point T13b, it is assumed that the return process is executed by the main control CPU 30a as the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. At the time point T13b, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the sub-return process based on the return command input from the main control CPU 30a. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the power-on notification effect execution process in the return process, and controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the power-on notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second power-on notification effect based on the identification of the girl character from the character information. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the first power-on notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a recovers when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a return command. It is possible to execute the second power-on notification effect based on the combination of the command and the character information. More specifically, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the first power-on notification sound effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the sub-control CPU 31a inputting a return command. As a result, it is possible to execute the second power-on notification sound effect based on the combination of the return command and the character information. Further, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the first power-on notification display effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the return command by the sub-control CPU 31a. It is possible to execute the second power-on notification display effect based on the combination of the return command and the character information.

FIG. 15B shows a situation in which the variable game is started at the time point T20. The character selected at this time is assumed to be a boy character. Further, it is assumed that the execution of the character notice effect is decided in the variable game. The time point T20 to the time point T21a shows the same situation as the time point T10 to the time point T11. That is, at the time point T21a, the first character notice effect is executed. The first character notice effect is executed from the time point T21a to the time point T21b. After that, at the time point T22, it is assumed that the normal reach effect is executed as the same effect symbol is derived in the reach forming row. At this time, the player can specify in advance that the execution timing of the second character advance notice effect has arrived due to the execution of the normal reach effect.

At the time point T23, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated before the execution timing of the second character advance notice effect arrives during the selection operation acceptance period of the character selection effect. From the premise, when the effect button BT is operated, the selected character is a boy's character. That is, when the effect button BT is operated, the character information stores information that can identify the boy's character. Therefore, when the operation of the effect button BT is detected at the time point T23, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the girl character can be identified.

At the time point T24a, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the normal reach effect, the execution timing of the second character advance notice effect arrives. When the execution timing of the second character advance notice effect arrives at the time point T24a, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the second character advance notice effect based on the character information and the character advance notice effect information. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a girl character from the character information, and executes the character advance notice effect according to the first aspect or the character advance notice effect according to the second aspect from the character advance notice effect information. When it is specified, it is determined that the second character notice effect is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the second character advance notice effect is not executed when the boy character is specified from the character information or when the non-execution of the character advance notice effect is specified from the character advance notice effect information. When the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second character advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second character advance notice effect according to the effect mode based on the character advance notice effect information. At the time point T24a, since the girl character is selected and the execution of the character notice effect is determined, the second character notice effect is executed from the time point T24a to the time point T24b. Even if a boy's character is selected by operating the effect button BT during the selection operation acceptance period of the character selection effect during the execution of the second character advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is the first. The second character notice effect is continuously executed without ending the two-character notice effect.

After that, at the time point T25, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the super reach effect, the execution timing of the common notice effect arrives. When the execution timing of the common advance notice effect arrives at the time point T25, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the common advance notice effect based on the common advance notice effect information. When executing the common notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the common notice effect according to the effect mode based on the common notice effect information.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a takes the opportunity of inputting a plurality of control commands (special figure command and fluctuation start command) from the main control CPU 30a, and the character notice based on the combination of the control command and the character information. Control the execution of the production. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character warning sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of a plurality of control commands from the main control CPU 30a. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character notice display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of a plurality of control commands from the main control CPU 30a. The special figure command and the fluctuation start command are examples of a plurality of special commands.

Further, in this embodiment, a character advance notice effect having a different execution mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the variable game. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character warning sound effect having a different output mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the variable game. Further, in this embodiment, a character notice display effect having a different display mode is executed according to the character information during the execution of the variable game.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of different character notice effects can be executed in the period from the start of a predetermined variable game to the start of the next variable game, depending on the character information. More specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of different character warning sound effects can be executed in the period from the start of a predetermined variable game to the start of the next variable game, depending on the character information. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of different character notice display effects can be executed in the period from the start of a predetermined variable game to the start of the next variable game, depending on the character information. Further, the timing at which the character notice effect is started differs depending on the character information. More specifically, the timing at which the character warning sound effect is started differs depending on the character information. Further, the timing at which the character notice display effect is started differs depending on the character information.

Further, when the character notice effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a notice image according to the character information as a notice image suggesting a jackpot expectation degree in addition to the character image based on the character information. That is, the preview images Gy1a and Gy1b are images based on character information that can identify a boy's character. Further, the preview images Gy2a and Gy2b are images based on character information that can identify a girl's character. In this embodiment, the character information can be said to be information regarding a display mode of a character notice display effect that outputs a character image. That is, the sub-control RAM 31c stores character information as special information regarding the display mode of the character notice display effect for outputting the character image.

Further, when the character advance notice effect is executed, the character advance notice sound corresponding to the character information is also output from the speaker Sp. That is, the first character warning sound is a character warning sound based on character information that can identify a boy's character. The second character warning sound is a character warning sound based on character information that can identify a girl's character. In this embodiment, the character information can be said to be information regarding an output mode of the character warning sound effect that outputs the character sound. That is, the sub-control RAM 31c stores character information as special information regarding the output mode of the character warning sound effect that outputs the character sound.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, since the execution mode of the character warning sound effect is changed by satisfying the character information change condition, the player can play the character for a long time. Since it is possible to suppress getting bored with the warning sound production, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the game.

(2) According to this embodiment, the execution of the character warning sound effect is also restarted with the restart of the power supply, so that even if the power supply is cut off during the execution of the character warning sound effect, the game is played. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the electric power. Further, since the type of the character warning sound effect to be executed changes with the restart of the power supply, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the character warning sound effect.

(3) According to this embodiment, since the execution mode of the character notice display effect changes when the condition for changing the character information is satisfied, the player can play the character for a long time. It is possible to suppress getting tired of the notice display effect. Further, since the type of the character image displayed in the character notice display effect differs depending on the jackpot expectation degree, the character advance notice display effect can be focused on, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, with respect to the common notice effect of displaying a common image regardless of the character information, since the display mode differs depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit, it is easy for the player to recognize whether the situation is such that a big hit can be expected.

(4) According to this embodiment, since the display mode of the display effect displayed during the execution of the variable game, the execution of the jackpot game, and the waiting for the game is different based on the character information, the game for a long time can be played. If this is done, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the game even in a situation where the character warning sound effect is not executed.

(5) According to this embodiment, since the common notice display effect can be executed regardless of the character information, it is easy for the player to recognize whether the situation can be expected to be a big hit by the common notice display effect. ..

(6) According to this embodiment, a plurality of character warning sound effects can be executed in the period from the start of a predetermined variable game to the start of the next variable game, so that the interest of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

(7) According to this embodiment, since the start timing of the character warning sound effect differs depending on the character information, the player gets tired of the character sound effect even when the game is played for a long time. Can be further suppressed.

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.
-The end condition of the selection operation acceptance period may not be satisfied when an error occurs, or may be satisfied when a specific error occurs. In this case, in the error notification effect corresponding to the error being generated, when the effect based on the character information is executed, the effect mode of the error notification effect may not change when the selected character changes. The effect mode of the error notification effect may be changed to an effect mode based on the changed character.

-There may be an effect based on a character that is not being selected. For example, there may be an effect on a girl character that can be executed when a boy character is being selected, or there may be an effect on a boy character that can be executed while a girl character is being selected. That is, when the boy character is specified from the character information, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controllable so as to execute an effect related to the girl character. Further, when the girl character is specified from the character information, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controllable so as to execute an effect related to the boy character.

-The sub-control RAM 31c does not have to be a backup-capable storage means.
Further, the sub-control RAM 31c does not have to back up the character information. In this case, the power-on notification effect may be executed based on the initialized character information. For example, the initialized character information may be able to identify a boy's character, a girl's character, and may identify a character different from the boy's character and the girl's character. May be.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c does not have to back up the set value information.
-In the above embodiment, the condition for changing the character information is satisfied by operating the effect button BT during the selection operation acceptance period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the condition for changing the character information may be satisfied based on the lottery result of a predetermined lottery performed by the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, for example, the character information change condition may be provided with a plurality of effect modes and may be satisfied when the effect mode change condition is satisfied. That is, the condition for changing the character information may be satisfied by changing the effect mode.

-In addition to or instead of the various effects described above, there may be another display effect having a different display mode depending on the character information. In this case, another display effect may be a display effect that displays a character image, or may be a display effect that displays an image different from the character image. Another display effect may be executed at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the jackpot game, and the waiting of the game. In this case, another display effect may be always executed at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the jackpot game, and the waiting for the game. Further, another display effect may be executed based on a combination of one or a plurality of control commands and character information.

-In addition to or instead of the various effects described above, there may be another sound effect having a different output mode depending on the character information. In this case, another sound effect may be a sound effect that outputs a character sound, or may be a sound effect that outputs a sound different from the character sound. Another sound effect may be executed at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the jackpot game, and the waiting of the game. In this case, another sound effect may be always executed at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the jackpot game, and the waiting of the game. Further, another sound effect may be executed based on a combination of one or a plurality of control commands and character information.

-The execution timing of the character notice effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the first character advance notice effect and the second character advance notice effect may have the same start timing and / or end timing. Further, for example, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be different between the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect. Further, for example, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be different between the second character advance notice effect according to the first aspect and the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect.

-The execution timing of the common notice effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, in the common advance notice effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the first character advance notice effect according to the first aspect. Further, for example, in the common advance notice effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the first character advance notice effect according to the second aspect. Further, for example, in the common advance notice effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the second character advance notice effect according to the first aspect. Further, for example, in the common advance notice effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the second character advance notice effect according to the second aspect.

-The first character notice effect may be executed when a command different from the special figure command and the fluctuation start command is input. For example, the first character advance notice effect may be executed when a command that can specify the execution of the first character advance notice effect is input.

-The second character notice effect may be executed when a command different from the special figure command and the fluctuation start command is input. For example, the second character notice effect may be executed when a command that can specify the execution of the second character notice effect is input.

-The common notice effect may be executed when a command different from the special figure command and the fluctuation start command is input. For example, the common notice effect may be executed when a command that can specify the execution of the first common notice effect is input.

-When determining the effect mode of the right-handed notification effect, the right-handed notification effect of the first aspect is executed when the first setting is arbitrary, and when the second setting is different from the first setting, the second setting is performed. Two modes of right-handed notification effect may be executed. That is, the right-handed notification effect may be different from the right-handed notification effect executed according to the set value information.

-The sub-control CPU 31a has specified from the opening command which jackpot symbol is the opening of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify which jackpot symbol is the opening of the jackpot game based on the combination of the special figure command and the opening command. That is, the opening effect may be executed based on the combination of the special figure command, the opening command, and the character information. In this case, the opening command may not be able to specify whether the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol has started or the opening of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot symbol has started.

-The opening effect may include another opening effect in addition to or instead of the character OP effect and the common OP effect. For example, another opening effect may be an effect having a different execution mode based on the character information. When another opening effect can be executed in addition to the character OP effect and the common OP effect, the type of the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, a specific jackpot symbol, and another jackpot symbol, and another jackpot symbol. The opening effect may be an opening effect of a jackpot game based on another jackpot symbol. In this case, when the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol and when it is another jackpot symbol, the opening effect based on the character information is executed, while different opening effects are executed. That is, the execution mode of the opening effect based on the selected character may be different based on the start of the opening, the character information, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

-In addition to or instead of the opening effect, at least one of the round effect and the ending effect may have different execution modes based on the type of the jackpot symbol and the character information. That is, at least a part of the execution modes of the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect may be changed based on the type of the jackpot symbol and the character information.

-During the execution of the big hit game, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, the big hit return effect that can identify the return during the big hit game may be executed. In this case, the jackpot return effect may be an effect in which the execution mode is different based on the combination of the return command and the character information, and the common effect is executed regardless of the combination of the return command and the character information. You may do it. Further, when the jackpot return effect is configured to be executed, the jackpot return effect is executed in place of the power-on notification effect, and is executed in an execution mode capable of identifying that the power supply has been started. You may do it.

-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 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 may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when a gaming 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.

-A state in which a small hit lottery or a small hit game is used (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) When the sub control means controls the execution of the sound effect when a command different from the special command is input from the main control means, the sub control means controls the execution of the common sound effect not related to the special information. It is good to do it.

(B) It is preferable that the display mode of the display effect displayed according to the character information is different in at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the big hit game, and the waiting of the game.

(C) It is preferable that the common display effect can be executed regardless of the character information.
(D) It is preferable that a plurality of different character sound effects can be executed in the period from the start of a predetermined variable game to the start of the next variable game according to the character information.

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.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can perform a predetermined effect
An output means for executing the sound effect as the effect, and
Display means for executing the display effect as the effect, and
A control means capable of inputting a control command and controlling the execution of the effect based on the input control command, and a control means.
Equipped with a storage means for storing information,
Character information related to the character voice to be output is stored in the storage means.
The character information is updated when the condition for changing the character voice is satisfied.
The control means controls the execution of the character sound effect based on the combination of the specific command and the character information when the specific command is input.
At least one of the timing at which the character sound effect is started and the timing at which the character sound effect ends are different depending on the character information.
The character information includes a first character information and a second character information different from the first character information.
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the character sound effect based on the combination of the specific command and the first character information, the control means means that the control means is the specific command. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a character sound effect different from the character sound effect based on the combination of the special command and the second character information when a different special command is input. ..

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