JP7325860B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among pachinko game machines, which are a type of game machine, for example, like the game machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of background sounds (so-called BGM) can be output, and speakers There are game machines that can switch background sounds to be output.

JP 2015-97881 A

By the way, if the sound output from the speaker is suddenly switched, or if a sound that was not supposed to be output is suddenly output from the speaker, the player may miss the sound output from the speaker, resulting in There is a risk that it will actually reduce interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a variable game, comprising: display control means capable of controlling a display means; sound output control means capable of controlling a sound output means; Sounds that can be output by the output means include specific sounds that can be output during execution of the variable game, and the display means displays the variable game whose execution is suspended as the execution of the variable game is suspended. The maximum number of times the specific sound is output may be suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the period, and the suggested maximum number of times the specific sound is output is the first number of times In some cases, the expectation of a big hit is higher than in the case where the maximum number of times the suggested specific sound is output is a second number which is larger than the first number.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of interest can be suppressed.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine. It is a front view of a game board. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display content regarding a pending image on the effect display device; (a) to (d) are diagrams showing holding images in various modes, and (e) to (h) are diagrams showing in-execution images in various modes. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a one-shot effect is executed. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a prefetch command. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the type of sound output from a speaker and whether or not the volume can be adjusted; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when it is suggested that the volume can be adjusted; (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when it is suggested that a specific background sound will be output. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the kind of specific background sound suggested, and a big-hit expectation degree when a specific background sound is actually output. (a) to (d) indicate that the specific background sound is output when the suspension notice effect is executed, and the effect display device when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested respectively. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content. An example of the volume output of various sounds when the volume is adjusted during the period from the start of execution of the suspension notice effect to the start of execution of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect It is a figure which shows. (a) to (c) are effects when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the specific background sound is output and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content of a display apparatus.

An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. - 特許庁The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. In addition, the middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported by the front frame 14 . In FIG. 1 , the protective glass 15 is partially omitted, but actually covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 . The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are also called door members. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16.例文帳に追加

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 17 that executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and goes out as one of the effects. The pachinko game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The decorative lamp 17 corresponds to light emitting means. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting various sounds (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, sounds output from the speaker 18 include background sounds (so-called BGM). The speaker 18 corresponds to sound output means. The pachinko game machine 10 has an upper button UB on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a lower button DB on the front side of the front frame 14. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 has a guide path 21a that guides the launched game ball to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The shot game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21.例文帳に追加A game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display panel 22. - 特許庁Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display panel 22 . The information display panel 22 has a special symbol display portion 22a. The special symbol display section 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game). In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) to be described later. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a special game as a variable game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change.

The special symbols include a big-hit symbol as a big-hit display result and a losing symbol as a non-big-hit display result. A player can recognize a big win when a big win pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a special game, and can recognize a loss when a winning pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a special game. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won, a big win pattern is determined and stopped in a special game. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won, a big win game is awarded after the special game targeted for the win is finished. A jackpot game is an advantageous situation for a player because a large number of prize balls and other benefits can be won. That is, in the present embodiment, when winning is won in the winning lottery, a winning result is derived in the variation game, and a winning game is awarded after the variation game ends.

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

The information display panel 22 has a normal symbol display portion 22c. The normal symbol display section 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game). In the normal game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (normal winning lottery). The normal pattern includes a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. In the pachinko game machine 10, when winning a normal winning pattern, normal winning symbols are fixed and displayed in a normal game. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal win is won, a normal win game is provided after the normal game targeted for the win is finished. The information display panel 22 has a normal hold display section 22d. The normal pending display section 22d displays information that can specify the number of pending games for the normal game (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). In the pachinko game machine 10, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is set to "4".

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 of the game board 20 . The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame 23 is also called a center role or a center role.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second start port 27. - 特許庁A second starting opening 27 as a starting opening is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the conditions for starting the special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. Also, the second starting port 27 as a specific starting port has a first variable member 28 as a variable member. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 or can be entered, and a game ball is difficult to enter into the second starting port 27 or is entered. It is operable in a closed state and in a non-operable state. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6). The first variable member 28 is operated to an open state when a normal winning lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, there are the first starter opening 26 and the second starter opening 27 having the first variable member 28 as starter openings.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 29. - 特許庁The big winning opening 29 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects game balls that have entered the big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. The big winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 29 . The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6). The second variable member 30 is operated to an open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is not permitted. In the following description, when the second variable member 30 is in an open state, it means that "the big winning hole 29 is opened." may indicate that

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 31. - 特許庁The gate 31 is positioned to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 31 always has a gate opening that is open so that a game ball can be entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 34. - 特許庁In the present embodiment, game balls that do not enter the first start hole 26, the second start hole 27, or the big winning hole 29 are discharged outside the machine through the out hole 34 (discharged outside from the game board 20). be done). Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game constituent members such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of the game balls flowing down the game area 21 . In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general prize winning opening in which the condition for starting the special game and the condition for starting the normal game are not satisfied, but the payout condition for prize balls is satisfied. The general prize-winning port is also called a normal prize-winning port.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "probability-variable state (probability-variable state)", and the low-probability state is a "non-probability-variable state (non-probability-variable state)". In the following description, a high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-variable state", and a low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-variable state". In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second starting port 27 than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the "non-electrical support state".

The high base state can be realized, for example, by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the control to increase the number of opening times of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal winning game At least one of the controls for making the open time of is longer than in the low base state. Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the low base state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes a so-called "variable time shortening state (variable short state)".

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

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A game state after the end of the jackpot game may be defined in the jackpot symbol. In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the jackpot 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the big winning opening 29 is the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. open for a while. In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "10 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big win symbols classified as the first big win symbols are set to be in a probability variable state as a game state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, the game state after the jackpot game ends is that the jackpot game is played until the 100th special game is finished or before the 100th special game is finished. It is prescribed to be in a high base state until it is granted. "Second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot for the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, "8 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big-hit symbols classified as the second big-hit symbols are determined to be in a non-probability-variable state as the game state after the big-hit game is finished. In addition, for the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns, the game state after the jackpot game ends is until the 100th special game is finished, or before the 100th special game is finished. A high base state is set until a game is awarded. In the following description, the jackpot game awarded based on the jackpot patterns classified as the first jackpot patterns is referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot given based on the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns. The game may be indicated as "second jackpot game".

The display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes a performance pattern game (hereinafter referred to as a performance pattern) in which patterns for performance (hereinafter referred to as performance patterns) are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of the performance symbols is fixed and stopped. hereinafter referred to as a production game). The performance game is executed by changing performance symbols in a plurality of rows. The performance pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and diversifies the display performance. The production design is also called "decoration design" or "decoration design". The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. In the following description, "first column" is indicated as "left column", "first pattern" is indicated as "left pattern", "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and "second pattern" is indicated. The "middle pattern" is indicated, the "third row" is indicated as the "right row", and the "third pattern" is indicated as the "right pattern". In each row, as a general rule, production patterns imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect game during execution of a special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the special game is fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, the big-hit symbol combination of the production symbols is fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, the combination of the big hit pattern by the production pattern corresponds to the winning production pattern combination. For example, a jackpot pattern combination is a pattern combination such as [777] in which all rows have the same effect pattern. In this way, in the effect game executed during execution of the winning variation game, the winning effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, in the performance game, the winning symbol combination according to the performance symbols is fixed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that are lost by the performance symbols corresponds to the combination of performance symbols that are lost. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323], [112], etc., in which at least some of the rows of performance symbols are different from the other rows of performance symbols. In this way, in the effect game executed during execution of the losing variation game, the losing effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the pattern may be displayed again in a variable manner, such as a "fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the pattern is different from the fixed stop display. . Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the effect game while executing the special game.

In the production game, there is a case where reach is formed and reach production is performed. In this embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily displayed in specific columns (left and right columns in this embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column The state in which the effect symbols of (in the present embodiment, the middle row) are continuously variably displayed corresponds to the state in which reach is formed. The ready-to-win effect may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect patterns are different. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 25 displays a pending image H corresponding to the pending special game. Suspended image H corresponds to a suspended image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is suspended. The suspended image H can also be said to be a suspended image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is suspended. Thus, the effect display device 25 can display the pending image. That is, the images that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 include pending images. In this embodiment, the reserved image H is a circular image.

Reserved images H include reserved images H1 to H4. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "1", the pending image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1 to H4. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "2", the pending images H1 and H2 are displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1 to H4. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "3", the pending image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1 to H3. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special pending number is "4", the pending images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H1 is displayed in the pending display area R1 in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H2 is displayed in the pending display area R2 in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H3 is displayed in the pending display area R3 in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H4 is displayed in the pending display area R4 in the effect display device 25. FIG. Incidentally, when the special pending number is “0”, the pending images H 1 to H 4 are not displayed on the effect display device 25 .

A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed first among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed second among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R2. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed third among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R3. A suspended image H corresponding to the special game to be executed fourth among the suspended special games is displayed in the suspended display region R4. Therefore, it can be said that the pending display area R1 is a display area that can specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H is to be executed first. The reserved display area R2 can be said to be a display area that can specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H is to be executed second. The reserved display area R3 can be said to be a display area that can specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H will be executed third. The reserved display area R4 can be said to be a display area capable of specifying that the special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H is to be executed fourth. As described above, the pending image H is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 in which the execution order in which the corresponding special game is executed can be specified.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a running image ZG corresponding to the special game being run is displayed in the running area ZR of the effect display device 25. - 特許庁The running image ZG corresponds to the running image corresponding to the variable game being run. Thus, the effect display device 25 can display the image ZG during execution. As shown in FIG. 3, when the special game is executed, a running image ZG based on the pending image H displayed when the running special game was suspended is displayed in the running area ZR. be. Specifically, the pending image H displayed in the pending display region R1 immediately before execution of the special game is displayed in the active region ZR as the active image ZG. Therefore, a circular running image ZG is displayed in the running area ZR when the special game is running. The active image ZG is larger than the pending image H. Therefore, when the pending image H is displayed as the image under execution ZG, the pending image H is enlarged and displayed as the image under execution ZG. Incidentally, even in a situation where the number of special reservations is 0, when a game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27, execution of the special game is temporarily suspended. , the hold image H is displayed. In this case, the pending image H is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image H is displayed in the active area ZR of the effect display device 25 as the active image ZG.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a pending advance notice effect. The suspended advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. The pending notice effect is executed in the effect display device 25. - 特許庁As described above, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 as a display means includes a suspended advance notice effect that can be executed for the variable game whose execution is suspended. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the suspension notice effect is executed, the suspension image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. That is, the suspension notice effect is configured to be executed by setting the display mode of the suspension image H to a notice mode different from the normal mode corresponding to the normal display mode. In addition, when the suspension notice effect is executed, the suspension image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is displayed in the notice mode, while other special games are supported by the execution of the suspension notice effect. The reserved image H to be displayed is not displayed in the advance notice mode. The normal mode corresponds to the normal display mode. On the other hand, the notice mode corresponds to the notice display mode. The notice display mode corresponds to a display mode relating to the suspension notice effect. That is, the pending notice effect is executed by setting the pending image H corresponding to the pending notice effect to the display mode related to the pending notice effect. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a case where a pending notice effect is executed for the special game being executed.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the pending image H is displayed in the normal mode, the pending image H based on white is displayed. On the other hand, there are multiple types of advance notice modes. Specifically, the advance notice modes include a first notice mode (shown in FIG. 4B) based on blue, a second notice mode based on red (shown in FIG. 4C), and a rainbow There is a third advance notice mode (shown in FIG. 4(d)) based on a rainbow mode represented by coloring simulating . The advance notice mode can also be said to be the effect content of the suspended advance notice effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4(e) to 4(h), similar to the holding image H, the running image ZG may be displayed in a normal mode or in an advance notice mode. . As shown in FIG. 4(e), when the image ZG during execution is displayed in the normal mode, the image ZG during execution based on white is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4(f), when the running image ZG is displayed in the first announcement mode, the running image ZG is displayed in blue. As shown in FIG. 4G, when the running image ZG is displayed in the second advance notice mode, the running image ZG is displayed in green. As shown in FIG. 4(h), when the running image ZG is displayed in the third advance notice mode, the running picture ZG based on the rainbow mode is displayed.

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

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

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

Execution of the suspension notice effect may be started for the special game when the special game is suspended. In this case, when the special game is suspended, the suspension notice effect is executed by displaying the suspension image H corresponding to the special game in the notice mode. In this way, there are cases where execution of the suspension notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is suspended with the entry of the game ball into the starting holes 26 and 27 as a trigger. In principle, the pending notice effect is continuously executed until the special game targeted for the pending notice effect ends. In other words, the suspension notice effect can be executed during at least a part of the period until the special game whose execution is suspended is finished when the execution of the special game is suspended.

In addition, when the execution of the special game is started, the pending notice effect may start to be executed for the special game whose execution is being put on hold. In this way, the pending notice effect may start to be executed when the special game is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a special game is started, execution of a suspension notice effect may be started for a special game whose execution is suspended. In principle, the pending notice effect is continuously executed until the special game targeted for the pending notice effect ends. In other words, if the pending notice effect is executed in conjunction with the start of execution of the special game, it can be executed during at least a part of the period until the special game targeted for the pending notice effect ends. is.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when execution of the suspension notice performance is started, a suspension notice start sound is output from the speaker 18.例文帳に追加In the pachinko game machine 10, when execution of the suspension notice performance is started when execution of the special game is suspended, and when execution of the suspension notice performance is started when execution of the special game is started. , and the on-hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18 . In the case where the execution of the suspension notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is suspended, and the case where the execution of the suspension notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is started, The on-hold notice start sounds may be the same or different.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pending image H of the third notice mode is displayed, it is suggested that the special game corresponding to the pending image H will be a big win. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the running image ZG of the third notice mode is displayed, it is suggested that the special game corresponding to the running image ZG, that is, the running special game will be a big win. be. That is, in the present embodiment, when the suspended advance notice effect of the special effect content is executed along with the suspension of the execution of the variable game, the variable game that is the target of the suspended notice effect of the special effect content is executed. It is suggested that it is a variable game that will be a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the suspension notice effect of the special effect content is executed in accordance with the start of execution of the variable game, the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the special effect content is executed. It is suggested that it is a variable game that will be a big hit.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when execution of the special game is started, when the suspension notice performance is already executed, the notice mode of the suspension notice performance changes, and the performance content of the suspension notice performance changes. Sometimes. By the way, in the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of holding expectation does not decrease when the performance content of the holding notice performance changes. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the performance content of the pending advance notice performance changes, the performance content of the pending notice performance is promoted. For example, when the effect content of the pending notice effect of the first notice mode is promoted, the notice mode of the hold image H displayed in the first notice mode is promoted to the second notice mode or the third notice mode. Similarly, for example, when the effect content of the pending notice effect of the second notice mode is promoted, the notice mode of the pending image H displayed in the second notice mode is promoted to the third notice mode. In the pachinko game machine 10, a promotion sound is output from a speaker 18 when the performance content of the pending notice performance is promoted. Note that the on-hold notice start sound and the promotion sound may be the same or may be different.

In the pachinko game machine 10, there is a case where, after the first notice mode suspension notice performance is executed, the performance is upgraded to the second notice mode suspension notice performance, and then promoted again to the third notice mode suspension notice performance. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the first notice mode suspension notice performance is executed, there is a case where it is promoted to the third notice mode suspension notice performance without being promoted to the second notice mode suspension notice performance. . As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18 when the effect content of the pending notice effect is promoted. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, the maximum number of times the promotion sound is output after that is "twice". In this way, as the execution of the special game is suspended, the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode is executed during at least a part of the period until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. This can be interpreted as suggesting that the maximum number of times the promotion sound is output is "two".

On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the second notice mode suspension notice effect is executed, there is a case where the performance is promoted to the third notice mode suspension notice effect, which is the upper limit. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, the maximum number of times the promotion sound is output after that is "once". In this way, as the execution of the special game is suspended, the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is executed for at least a part of the period until the special game whose execution is suspended ends. This can be interpreted as suggesting that the maximum number of times the promotion sound is output is "once". Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, since the performance contents of the suspension notice performance are not promoted after the suspension notice performance of the third notice mode, which is the upper limit, is executed, the promotion sound is not output thereafter.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is started, execution of the suspension notice effect may be started by displaying the image ZG during execution corresponding to the special game in the notice mode. At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, a hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18. - 特許庁Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the pending image H of the notice mode is started, the notice mode of the running image ZG corresponding to the special game changes, and the pending notice effect is produced. Content may change. Concretely, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect content of the pending notice effect is promoted. At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, a promotion sound is output from the speaker 18. - 特許庁It can also be said that the promotion of the performance content of the pending notice performance is the promotion of the notice mode of the pending image H or the promotion of the notice mode of the running image ZG.

Here, based on FIGS. 5(a) to 5(f), when the suspension notice effect is started targeting the special game whose execution is suspended, when the notice mode of the suspension image H is promoted, An example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when and when the advance notice mode of the image ZG during execution is promoted will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when the execution of the special game is started and the pending notice effect is started targeting the special game whose execution is being postponed, the special game for which the pending notice effect is applied is supported. The character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the pending image H (in FIG. 5A, the pending image H2). The character CH is displayed behind the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect. be. After that, the character CH is displayed with the content of swinging down the sword, and an effect is executed in which the normal mode suspension image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is destroyed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(b), the holding image H in the notice mode is displayed in place of the holding image H in the normal mode corresponding to the special game that is the target of the notice-on-hold effect, and the happy character CH is displayed. It is displayed on the effect display device 25 . At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, a suspension notice start sound is output from the speaker 18 as execution of the suspension notice effect is started.

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

As shown in FIG. 5(e), when the execution of the special game is started and the effect content of the pending notice effect for the special game is promoted, the character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the image ZG during execution. be. The character CH is displayed behind the image ZG during execution, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the image ZG during execution. After that, the character CH is displayed with the content of swinging down the sword, and an effect of destroying the image ZG during execution is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5( f ), the announcement mode of the image ZG during execution changes, and the character CH who is pleased is displayed on the effect display device 25 . At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, a promotion sound is output from the speaker 18 as the performance content of the pending notice performance is promoted. Incidentally, FIGS. 5(e) and 5(f) show display contents of the effect display device 25 when the advance notice mode of the running image ZG is upgraded from the second notice mode to the third notice mode. In the following description, an effect in which the character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the pending image H or the running image ZG will be referred to as a "one-shot effect".

Note that, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, while the character CH is displayed, there may be a case where a one-shot effect is executed in which the character CH leaves without swinging down the sword. Here, "the character CH is displayed, while the character CH is displayed, while the character CH goes away without swinging down his sword." In this way, after the one-shot performance is started, there may be a case where the suspension notice effect is executed and a case where the suspension notice effect is not executed. Further, after the one-shot performance is started, there may be a case where the performance content of the pending advance notice performance is promoted and a case where the performance content of the pending notice performance is not promoted. Moreover, it is good also considering the kind of character CH as several kinds. Then, depending on the type of the character CH, the degree of expectation that the pending advance notice effect is executed after the one-shot effect is started may be varied. Similarly, depending on the type of the character CH, the degree of expectation that the effect content of the pending advance notice effect will be promoted after the start of the one-shot effect may be varied.

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

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

The main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 , a main RWM 43 and a clear switch 44 . The main CPU 41 executes various processes by executing the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program. The main ROM 42 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. For example, the main ROM 42 stores a big-hit determination value used for a big-hit lottery. The big-hit determination value includes a big-hit determination value used for the big-hit lottery in the variable probability state and a big-hit determination value used for the big-hit lottery in the non-variable probability state. The jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when in the variable probability state and the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when it is in the non-variable state may be partially the same, or all may be different values. There may be. The main ROM 42 also stores chance determination values used for chance lottery. Further, the main ROM 42 stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery for determining whether to execute the ready-to-win performance when the jackpot lottery is not won, and corresponds to the ready-to-win lottery.

The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. Therefore, the variation pattern can be said to be information capable of specifying the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variation time of the special game is determined by determining the variation pattern. Also, the variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, finally, the combination of the big winning symbols by the production symbols is fixed and displayed. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. The non-lose reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect. The fluctuation pattern with the losing reach is associated with the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination through the ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the effect game.

The main RWM 43 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main CPU 41 . For example, the information stored by the main RWM 43 includes flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. Further, the main board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 41 .

A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. As shown in FIG. The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). An information display panel 22 is also connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). A first actuator A<b>1 and a second actuator A<b>2 are connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

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

The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A decorative lamp 17 , a speaker 18 , and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means, thereby realizing the function as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Further, in the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 17 as the light emitting means, thereby realizing the function of light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 as sound output means, thereby realizing a function as sound output control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 as display means, thereby realizing the function of display control means for controlling the display means.

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

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage, and converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50 . The power unit 60 has a power switch 61 . The power switch 61 can be operated to switch between an ON state and an OFF state, and maintains the operation state after switching. In order to start the pachinko game machine 10, power supply from the external power supply is started with the power switch 61 turned on, or the power switch 61 is turned off while power is being supplied from the external power supply. state to ON state.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply 62 . The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is cut off. The main RWM 43 is supplied with power from the backup power supply 62, so that the stored contents of the main RWM 43 when the power supply is interrupted can be retained even after the power supply is interrupted. The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the sub RWM 53 even after the power supply is cut off. The secondary RWM 53 is supplied with power from the backup power supply 62, so that it can retain the stored content of the secondary RWM 53 when the power supply was interrupted even after the power supply was interrupted. For example, one or both of the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 are non-volatile memories that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply is cut off, so that they can be stored even after the power supply is cut off. It may be configured to be able to hold the information that is stored.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is started, based on the various information held It is a function to return the game control. In this embodiment, both the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 have a backup function, but the sub-board 50 does not have to have a backup function, for example. The main RWM 43 is an example of information storage means configured to be capable of storing various types of information and capable of retaining at least part of the stored information even after the power supply is interrupted. Become. Similarly, the secondary RWM 53 is an information storage means capable of storing various types of information and capable of retaining at least part of the stored information even after the power supply is interrupted. An example of

Here, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, main power-on processing and sub-power-on processing that are performed when power supply is started will be described.

When the main CPU 41 is activated by activation processing (boot processing) associated with the start of power supply, it first executes main power-on processing. In the main power-on process, whether or not to initialize the main RWM 43 (RWM clear) is controlled according to the operation state of the clear switch 44 at the start of power supply. The main CPU 41 executes RWM clear of the main RWM 43 when the clear switch 44 is turned on. When performing RWM clear, the main CPU 41 initializes the game information by storing initial information in areas for storing game information among various information in the storage area of the main RWM 43 . After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the main power-on process. On the other hand, when the clear switch 44 is in the OFF state, the main CPU 41 does not clear the RWM of the main RWM 43, returns based on the stored contents of the main RWM 43 backed up, and ends the main power-on process.

When the RWM clear is executed, neither the special game nor the normal game is executed or suspended, and the state is returned to the state of neither the big win game, the small win game, nor the normal win game. On the other hand, if the RWM clear is not executed, the state when the power supply was interrupted is restored based on the backed up game information.

It should be noted that the main CPU 41 stores a predetermined control command in the output buffer to the sub-board 50 based on the game information stored in the main RWM 43 when ending the main power-on process. Specifically, when the RWM clear is executed in the main power-on process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an RWM clear command) that can specify that the RWM clear has been executed in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the RWM clear is not executed in the main power-on process, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify that the state when the power supply was interrupted is returned to the output buffer. store in For example, when the main CPU 41 returns during the small winning game with the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a return command that can specify returning during the small winning game. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent timer interrupt processing.

When the secondary CPU 51 is activated by activation processing (boot processing) associated with the start of power supply, it waits until an RWM clear command or a return command is input from the main CPU 41 . Then, when the RWM clear command or return command is input, the sub CPU 51 executes sub power-on processing. In the sub power-on process, whether or not to initialize (RWM clear) the sub RWM 53 is controlled depending on which one of the RWM clear command and the return command is input. Specifically, when the RWM clear command is input, the secondary CPU 51 executes RWM clear of the secondary RWM 53 . When performing the RWM clear, the secondary CPU 51 initializes the game information by storing initial information in the area for storing the game information among the various information in the storage area of the secondary RWM 53 . After that, the sub CPU 51 terminates the sub power-on process. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the secondary CPU 51 does not clear the RWM of the secondary RWM 53, returns based on the stored contents of the secondary RWM 53 backed up, and ends the sub power-on process. When the clear command is input, the performance game is not executed, and the state is returned to the state in which none of the performance during the big winning game, the performance during the small winning game and the performance during the normal winning game is executed. . On the other hand, when the return command is input, the state when the power supply was interrupted is restored based on the backed up game information.

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

First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the starting ports 26, 27 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 or a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input. (hereinafter referred to as input determination). When the determination result of the input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the special pending number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as pending determination). If the determination result of the suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol input process. If the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the special suspension count and updates it. The main CPU 41 also controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated special pending number. The main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a pending number command) that can specify the updated special pending number in the output buffer. When the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 43 . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information in the main RWM 43, the execution of the special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random number), a random number used to determine the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), a random number used to determine the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern random numbers), random numbers used in the effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect determination random numbers), and the like. After performing the look-ahead command generating process, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol input process. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the special game as the variable game. In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of a plurality of variable games.

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

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command based on the values of at least some random numbers among the jackpot determination random numbers, special symbol random numbers, effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process, and generates an output buffer. store in At this time, the main CPU 41 generates a read-ahead command that can specify the number of special reservations, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 in the prefetch command generation process when the special pending number is "3", the main CPU 41 can specify that the special pending number is "3". Generate a prefetch command SC1.

Generation of prefetch commands in prefetch command generation processing will be described below.
In the look-ahead command generation process, when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value, and when the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 41 performs look-ahead. A prefetch command classified as command SC1 is generated. When the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value, and the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 41 classifies it as a look-ahead command SC2. generate prefetch commands that The main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC3 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and when the value of the acquired performance determination random number does not match the performance determination value. . The main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC4 when the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and when the acquired value of the performance determination random number matches the performance determination value. . The main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC5 when the obtained value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common value.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress, the special game is not in progress, and the inter-variation interval is not in progress. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes a negative determination when any one of the jackpot game, the special game, and the interval between fluctuations is being performed. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the special game execution condition is not satisfied), the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the special game execution condition is satisfied), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. Then, when the special pending number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a standby command that can identify the standby state, and terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the special pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the special pending number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a pending count command that can specify the updated special pending count.

Next, the main CPU 41 reads the random number information stored first among the special game random number information from the main RWM 43 . After reading the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 performs a big-hit lottery based on the value of the big-hit determination random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . In addition, in the jackpot lottery, the high probability value and the common value are used when it is in the variable probability state, and the common value is used when it is in the non-variable probability state. When the big win lottery is not won (when the big win lottery is not won), the main CPU 41 conducts an effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number.

Then, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbols to be fixed-stop-displayed in the special game and the variation pattern. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines a jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the winning symbol. Furthermore, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines a losing variation pattern based on the lottery result of the effect lottery. Specifically, when the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern without losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 outputs control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can specify the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command). ) is stored in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is terminated.

After completing the special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute a special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 41 counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores an end command for finalizing and stopping the symbol combination by the effect symbols in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 41 sets an inter-variation interval (one second in this embodiment) after the special symbols are fixed and stopped, that is, after the special game is finished. In the inter-variation interval, the special symbol that has been determined and stopped following the end of the special game continues to be determined and stopped.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 starts control to award the specified big win game after the big win special game ends. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the control of awarding the big win game after the end of the big win special game and after the inter-variation interval has passed. The main CPU 41 gives a big win game by executing a big win process.

The main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer when the big win special game ends. Further, when the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has passed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big win game, and starts the round game. After the round game is started, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 29 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is established, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. Also, the main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 41 ends the big win game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 specifies the game state after the end of the big win game based on the big win symbol (that is, the type of big win) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main CPU 41 specifies control to the non-probability-variable state, the main CPU 41 sets a probability state flag stored in the main RWM 43 to a value capable of specifying control to the non-probability-variable state upon completion of the jackpot game. . In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability state command) that can identify the non-probability state in the output buffer. In addition, when the main CPU 41 specifies to control to the variable probability state, the main CPU 41 sets a probability state flag to a value that can specify to control to the variable probability state along with the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command) that can identify the variable probability state in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 41 specifies control to the high base state, the main CPU 41 sets a base state flag to a value that can specify control to the high base state upon completion of the jackpot game. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 causes the main RWM 43 to store "100 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of special games to be controlled in the high base state as the remaining number of special games to be controlled in the high base state. Each time a special game is executed, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of special games controlled to a high base state" stored in the main RWM 43. When the "remaining number of special games to be controlled in the high base state" becomes 0, the main CPU 41, when the "remaining number of special games to be controlled in the high base state" becomes 0, the special game ends. A base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control to the base state. That is, the main CPU 41 terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

It should be noted that, when a jackpot game is provided, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to control to the non-variable probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

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

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether or not conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the normal winning game nor the normal game is in progress, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1, and displays the updated normal number of reservations, so that the information display panel 22 is displayed. Control. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Subsequently, the main CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . Then, the main CPU 41 determines the normal symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the normal game, and displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed. Control panel 22; In addition, the main CPU 41 stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is to be started when the execution of the normal game is started.

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

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 based on the sub control program will be described.
When receiving the low-probability state command, the secondary CPU 51 sets the probability state flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 to a value that can identify the non-variable probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets the probability state flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 to a value that can identify the variable probability state. By referring to the probability state flag of the secondary RWM 53, the secondary CPU 51 can identify whether the variable probability state exists. Further, when receiving the low base state command, the sub CPU 51 sets the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 53 to a value that can identify the low base state. When receiving the high base state command, the sub CPU 51 sets the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 53 to a value that can identify the high base state. The secondary CPU 51 can identify whether it is in the high base state by referring to the base state flag of the secondary RWM 53 .

Also, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls to the first effect mode when the sub base state flag is set to a value capable of identifying the low base state. When the secondary base state flag is set to a value capable of identifying the high base state, the secondary CPU 51 sets the secondary probability state flag to a value capable of identifying the non-variable state. When there is, it controls to the second production mode. When the secondary base state flag is set to a value capable of identifying the high base state, the secondary CPU 51 sets the secondary probability state flag to a value capable of identifying the probability variable state. When, it controls to the 3rd production mode.

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that a big win effect is performed during the big win game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. Also, when a round command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs an ending command, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The performance contents of the big win performance may be changed according to the kind of the big win.

When a prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores the input prefetch command in the sub RWM 53 . At this time, the secondary CPU 51 stores the prefetch commands in the secondary RWM 53 so that the storage order of the prefetch commands can be specified according to the special pending number that can be specified from the prefetch commands. Although the details will be described later, when a prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the same number of pending images H as the special pending number that can be specified from the prefetch command is displayed. For example, when the pending image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25, if a prefetch command that can specify that the special pending number is "2" is input, the secondary CPU 51 causes the pending image H2 to be newly displayed. The effect display device 25 is controlled as follows.

Next, a prize-winning effect determination process related to the execution of the pending notice effect accompanying the suspension of the execution of the special game, a pending effect determination process related to the execution of the pending notice effect after the one-shot effect, and a stroke A promotion determination process for determining whether or not to upgrade the effect content of the pending notice effect after the bifurcation effect will be described together with the control related to the display of the pending image H and the image ZG during execution.

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

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

In the prize-winning effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 performs a pending notice lottery for determining whether to start executing a pending notice effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. In this embodiment, when the pending advance notice lottery is won, the execution of the pending notice effect is determined, but when the pending notice lottery is not won, the execution of the pending notice effect is not determined. For example, the winning probability of the pending notice lottery is different between the case where it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win and the case where it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost. For example, even if it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win, the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery may be varied according to the type of the big win. In addition, the type of variation pattern determined from the look-ahead command may be configured to be identifiable, and the winning probability of the pending advance notice lottery may be varied according to the type of variation pattern. Then, when the reserved advance notice lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 terminates the winning effect determination process. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 determines to display the suspension image H in the normal mode as the suspension image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended. Then, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the suspended image H in the normal mode is displayed as the suspended image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended.

Further, when winning the pending advance notice lottery, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the advance notice mode. For example, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, and that it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost. different. For example, even if it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win, the decision mode of the announcement mode may be changed according to the type of the big win. For example, by making the types of determinable advance notice modes different, the decision manners of the advance notice modes may be varied. Alternatively, for example, by varying the probabilities of determining various types of advance notice, the manner in which the advance notice is determined may be varied. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 is configured to determine the third advance notice mode only when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big win. When the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the advance notice mode, the sub CPU 51 ends the winning effect determination process. Then, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H in the determined advance notice mode is displayed as the pending image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended.

When the variation pattern designation command is input while the suspension notice effect is not being executed, the sub CPU 51 performs suspension effect determination processing. The on-hold effect determination process is performed for a special game that has already been on hold. Then, in the on-hold effect determination process, whether or not to execute the on-hold announcement effect for the special game that is the target of the on-hold effect determination process and the type of the announcement mode in the case of executing the on-hold announcement effect are determined. Then, when the execution of the special game is started, the secondary CPU 51 performs pending effect determination processing for the special game being executed and the special game being held. When the number of the special game being executed and the number of special games being held is two or more, the secondary CPU 51 first targets the special game being executed for the pending effect determination process, and then selects one or more pending special games. On-hold effect determination processing is performed for the on-hold effect determination processing in order from the special game that is suspended first among a plurality of special games. Then, when it is decided to execute the pending notice effect before performing the pending effect determination process for all the special games being executed and pending, the secondary CPU 51 executes the remaining special games which are being held. The pending effect determination process is not performed as a target.

In the pending effect determination process, if the prefetch command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending effect determination process is the prefetch command that is the target of the pending notice effect, the secondary CPU 51 determines the special game that is the target of the pending effect determination process. A holding notice lottery for determining whether to start execution of a holding notice performance targeting a game is performed. Then, when the pending advance notice lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 51 ends the pending effect determination process for the special game targeted for the pending effect determination process. Further, when winning the pending advance notice lottery, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the advance notice mode. For example, in the same way as the effect determination process at the time of winning, in the present embodiment, it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, and that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost. , the determination mode of the advance notice mode is different. For example, the secondary CPU 51 is configured to be able to determine the third advance notice mode only when it is possible to specify that the special game that is the target of the pending effect determination process will be a big win. When the type of advance notice mode is determined, the secondary CPU 51 ends the on-hold effect determination process.

When the type of notice mode is determined in the on-hold effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 displays a character of the decided type at a position corresponding to the on-hold image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game targeted for the on-hold notice effect. CH is displayed, and the performance display device 25 is controlled so that the one-shot performance is executed. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the pending image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game to be subjected to the pending notice effect is the pending image H or execution image of the type of notice mode finally determined in the pending effect determination process. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the one-shot effect is executed with the contents changed to the middle image ZG.

In any of the prize-winning effect determination process and the pending effect determination process, when the pending advance notice execution lottery is won and the type of the advance notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 51 selects the special game targeted for the pending advance notice effect, Then, the sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as pending notice execution information) that can specify the type of the notice mode of the pending notice H or the image ZG in execution in the pending notice effect. The pending notice execution information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is erased when execution of the special game targeted for the pending notice performance corresponding to the pending notice execution information ends or when a big win game is provided. .

When the change pattern specification command is input when executing the pending advance notice effect, the sub CPU 51 performs promotion determination processing. The promotion determination process is performed for the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect that has already been executed. Then, in the promotion determination process, whether or not the effect content of the pending advance notice effect for the special game targeted for the promotion decision process is promoted and the type of the advance notice mode after the promotion are determined. Then, when the execution of the special game is started, the secondary CPU 51 performs promotion determination processing for the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect that has already been executed. If the notice mode of the pending notice effect that has already been executed is the third notice mode, that is, if the pending notice effect of the third notice mode has already been executed, the sub CPU 51 Promotion determination processing is not performed for special games targeted for advance notice performance.

In the promotion determination process, the sub CPU 51 conducts a promotion lottery for determining whether to upgrade the performance contents of the pending notice performance. Then, when the promotion lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the promotion determination process. In addition, when the promotion lottery is won, the secondary CPU 51 determines the type of notice mode after promotion. For example, similar to the prize-winning effect determination process and pending effect determination process, in the present embodiment, when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is lost. The determination mode of the advance notice mode after the promotion is different between when it is possible to specify that. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 is configured to be able to determine the third advance notice mode only when it is possible to specify that the special game targeted for promotion determination processing will be a big win. However, if the announcement mode with the highest pending expectation level has already been determined among the announcement modes that can already be determined according to the prefetch command, the secondary CPU 51 ends the promotion determination process. Further, when the type of advance notice mode after promotion is determined, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the promotion determination process.

When the type of advance notice mode after promotion is determined in the promotion decision process, the secondary CPU 51 determines a position corresponding to the pending image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game that is already in the mode of the pending notice effect. A performance display device 25 is controlled so as to display the character CH of the type indicated and execute a one-shot performance. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the pending image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending advance notice effect to be promoted is the pending image H of the notice mode of the type finally determined as the notice mode after promotion. Alternatively, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the one-shot effect is executed with the content that changes to the image ZG during execution.

In any of the prize-winning effect determination process and the pending effect determination process, when the pending advance notice execution lottery is won and the type of the advance notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 51 selects the special game targeted for the pending advance notice effect, Then, the sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as pending notice execution information) that can specify the type of the notice mode of the pending notice H or the image ZG in execution in the pending notice effect. The pending notice execution information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is erased when execution of the special game targeted for the pending notice performance corresponding to the pending notice execution information ends or when a big win game is provided. . Further, when the advance notice mode after promotion is determined in the promotion decision process, the secondary CPU 51 updates the decided notice mode to identifiable reserved notice execution information.

Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H is moved and displayed. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the in-execution image ZG based on the pending image H1 is displayed in the in-execution region ZR. Also, if the pending image H2 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H displayed as the pending image H2 is displayed as the pending image H1. Similarly, if the pending image H3 is displayed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H displayed as the pending image H3 is displayed as the pending image H2. Also, if the pending image H4 is displayed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the pending image H displayed as the pending image H4 is displayed as the pending image H3.

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

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input, the sub CPU 51 performs control to execute the effect game. The sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally determined and stopped in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the sub-CPU 51 specifies a big-hit symbol from the inputted symbol command, it determines a big-hit symbol based on the effect symbol. When the secondary CPU 51 specifies the missing symbol from the input symbol command, the secondary CPU 51 determines the missing symbol by the performance symbol. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 specifies a variation pattern with a reach-for-loss from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines a combination of symbols that includes a reach for the hit. On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 51 specifies a variation pattern without reach reach from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines a symbol combination that does not include reach reach.

Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game. Then, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 51, with the input of the end command as a trigger, determines and stops displaying the symbol combination of the production symbols. It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the end command, and may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time elapses. In this case, the end command may be omitted. In addition, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specifying command is a variation pattern including a ready-to-win effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the ready-to-win effect is executed.

When the standby command is input, the secondary CPU 51 performs control related to the standby state. In the control related to the standby state, for example, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the symbol combination of the effect symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the standby effect is executed. The waiting effect is also called a demonstration or a customer waiting effect. In the standby effect, for example, it may be configured to call attention to the immersion.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output from the speaker 18 a premium sound as a non-specific sound that is output at the timing associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition. The premium sound is output from the speaker 18 at a predetermined timing during execution of the special game only when the special game being executed is a special game with a big win. In this embodiment, the fact that the special game being executed is a special game that results in a big win corresponds to the establishment of the predetermined condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined timing during execution of the special game for the big win corresponds to the timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect of outputting the premium sound from the speaker 18 is a so-called premium effect.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 18 can be adjusted. "Adjusting the volume" in this embodiment can also be understood as "adjusting the output strength of the volume." The pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating at least one of the up button UB and the down button DB. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at least one of the up button UB and the down button DB corresponds to operable adjustment operating means.

In the following description, operating the up button UB or the down button DB, that is, operating at least one of the up button UB and the down button DB may be expressed as "operating the buttons UB and DB." be. Therefore, for example, when the buttons UB and DB are operated, not only when both the up button UB and the down button DB are operated, but also when only the up button UB is operated, and only the down button DB is operated. It also includes cases.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the sound volume can be adjusted from the 1st to 7th stages. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the first stage volume of the sound output from the speaker 18 corresponds to the minimum volume among the adjustable volumes. Therefore, when the volume is adjusted to the first stage, it corresponds to the case where the volume stage has reached the lower limit. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, the seventh level of volume of the sound output from the speaker 18 corresponds to the maximum volume among the adjustable volumes. Therefore, when the sound volume is adjusted to the 7th stage, it corresponds to the case where the sound volume stage has reached the upper limit.

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

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

Incidentally, the premium sound is output from the speaker 18 at the maximum volume regardless of the adjusted volume. Therefore, by operating the buttons UB and DB, the volume at which the background sound is output can be set to either the same volume as the output of the premier sound or a volume smaller than the output of the premier sound. can be adjusted with Similarly, the volume at which the on-hold notice start sound is output can be selected between the same volume as the output of the premium sound and a volume smaller than the output of the premium sound by operating the buttons UB and DB. Any one of them can be adjusted. By operating the buttons UB and DB, the volume at which the promotion sound is output is either the same volume as the output of the premier sound or a volume smaller than the output of the premier sound. can be adjusted with

Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that, for example, when the volume is adjusted, the speaker 18 outputs a volume adjustment sound that can identify that the volume has been adjusted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to execute an effect that can specify the current volume level, for example. For example, the volume adjustment sound may differ in sound (for example, scale) according to the volume after adjustment. With this configuration, the effect of outputting the volume adjustment sound can also serve as the effect of specifying the current volume level.

Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume is adjustable, it may be suggested that the volume is adjustable. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device 25 as display means can indicate that the sound volume can be adjusted.

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

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

In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if an operation signal is input from the upper button UB and the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the upper limit, the secondary CPU 51 increases the volume level by one. It is increased, and the level of volume after the increase is updated to identifiable volume information. Similarly, in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the secondary CPU 51 receives an operation signal from the down button DB and if the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, the volume level is decremented by one, and the level of volume after the decrement is updated to identifiable volume information. Further, when the volume information is updated, the secondary CPU 51 may control the speaker 18 so as to output volume adjustment sound.

Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the adjustable image TY is displayed when in the standby state. If the variation pattern specification command is input while the adjustable image TY is being displayed, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the display of the adjustable image TY. Then, the sub CPU 51 causes the performance game to be executed.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be capable of outputting a background sound from the speaker 18 separately from the background sound corresponding to the type of presentation mode. In the following description, the background sound different from the background sound corresponding to the type of presentation mode will be referred to as "specific background sound". In this embodiment, the specific background sound corresponds to the specific sound. In the pachinko game machine 10, there are multiple types of specific background sounds. That is, in this embodiment, there are multiple types of specific sounds. Specifically, the specific background sounds include a first background sound that is music A, a second background sound that is music B, and a third background sound that is music C. The specific background sound can be output from the speaker 18 at least during execution of the special game. In other words, in this embodiment, the specific sound can be output during execution of the variable game. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the sound that can be output by the speaker 18 includes specific background sounds. That is, in this embodiment, the sound that can be output by the sound output means includes a specific sound.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the performance display device 25 may indicate that a specific background sound is to be output. That is, the display means may suggest that a specific sound is to be output. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, after it is decided to output the specific background sound and before the output of the specific background sound is started, the effect display device indicates that the specific background sound is output. 25. In other words, the display means may indicate that the specific sound will be output after it is decided to output the specific sound and before the output of the specific sound is started.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music suggesting image GS1 as the specific image is displayed together with the pending image H, suggesting that the specific background sound will be output. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the music suggestion image GS1 together with the hold image H, suggesting that the specific background sound is to be output. That is, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the specific sound is output by displaying the specific image together with the pending image on the display means.

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

Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output may be suggested. That is, the display means may indicate the maximum number of times the specific sound is output. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the number of times of outputting the specific background sound is determined and before the output of the specific background sound is started, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is displayed as an effect. It may be suggested at device 25 . In other words, the display means may suggest the maximum number of times the specific sound is output after the decision to output the specific sound is made and before the output of the specific sound is started. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the “maximum number of times the specific background sound is output” is the maximum number of times the output of the specific background sound is started, and the entire song from the beginning to the end of the specific background sound is output. not the maximum number of times In other words, in the present embodiment, the “maximum number of times the specific background sound is output” corresponds to the maximum number of times the song serving as the specific background sound is output from the beginning. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested within the range of 1 to 3 times.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the maximum number of reproduction times image GS2 as a special image is displayed along with the reserved image H, thereby suggesting the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. In this manner, in the pachinko game machine 10, the maximum number of reproduction times image GS2 is displayed together with the hold image H on the effect display device 25, thereby suggesting the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. That is, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested by displaying the special image together with the pending image on the display means. In the following description, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output may be referred to as "the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output."

In the pachinko game machine 10, the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound of the type suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 is suggested by the upper limit number of reproduction image GS2. For example, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a music suggesting image GS1 including character information of "music A" is displayed along with the reserved image H1, so that the next and subsequent executions are executed for the first time. It is suggested that music A is output during execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 including character information of "x 3" is displayed together with the reserved image H1, so that the music A is output at the maximum. It is suggested that the number of times is "three times".

Further, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music A" is displayed together with the reserved image H2, so that the next and subsequent executions are executed for the second time. It is suggested that music A is output during execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 including the character information of "x2" is displayed together with the reserved image H2, so that the music A is output at the maximum. It is suggested that the number of times is "twice".

Similarly, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a song suggestive image GS1 including character information of "song B" is displayed together with the reserved image H3, so that the next and subsequent third executions are performed. It is suggested that the music piece B is output during execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 including the character information of "x2" is displayed together with the reserved image H3, so that the song B is output at the maximum. It is suggested that the number of times is "twice". In addition, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music C" is displayed together with the reserved image H4, so that the next and subsequent third executions are performed. It is suggested that the music C is output during execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 including the character information of "x1" is displayed together with the reserved image H4, whereby the music C is output at the maximum. It is suggested that the number of times is "once".

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the music suggestion image GS1 is displayed to indicate that the specific background sound is to be output, the suggested specific background sound may be output, or the suggested specific background sound may be output. Sound may not be output. For example, in FIG. 10(b), a music suggestion image GS1 including character information of "music A" is displayed along with the running image ZG, but the music A is output during execution of the special game. In some cases, song A is not output. Incidentally, when the music A is not output, in the pachinko game machine 10, the background sound corresponding to the presentation mode during stay is output from the speaker 18. - 特許庁

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that when the specific background sound is output, the expectation of a big win is higher than when the specific background sound is not output. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the specific background sound is actually output from the speaker 18 after it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output, the expectation of a big win increases. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific background sound is output, the expectation for the big win is higher than before the specific background sound is output. That is, in this embodiment, when the specific sound is output, the expectation of a big hit is higher than before the specific sound is output.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous differs depending on the type of specific background sound suggested. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous differs depending on the type of specific sound suggested. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, depending on the type of specific background sound suggested, the degree of expectation for a big hit when the specific background sound of the suggested type is actually output after that may differ. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that a big hit game will be given after that, that is, the degree of expectation of a big hit varies depending on the type of the output specific sound. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the big hit is varied, but the degree of expectation controlled to the variable probability state, that is, the degree of probability variation expectation may be varied. Also, the expectation is not limited to the big hit expectation and the variable probability expectation, and may not be the expectation for an event that substantially benefits the player. For example, it may be the degree of expectation that a privilege image will be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that a song C will be output and the song C is actually output, the special game is a special game with a big win (see FIG. 11). 11, it is possible to specify the jackpot determination). On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if it is suggested that the song A will be output and the song A is actually output, it cannot be specified that the special game is a special game that will give a big win. . Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if it is suggested that the song B will be output and the song B is actually output, it is impossible to specify that the special game is a special game with a big win. Can not.

Further, for example, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game when the output of the song A is suggested by the song suggestion image GS1 displayed along with the pending image H in the normal mode, and the song A is actually output. is defined as the "first expectation". Further, for example, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game when the output of the song B is suggested by the song suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H in the normal mode, and the song B is actually output. is defined as the "second expectation". In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second expectation level is higher than the first expectation level.

Similarly, for example, the output of the song A is suggested by the song suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the pending image H of the first notice mode, and the special game when the song A is actually output It is assumed that the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to "third degree of expectation". Furthermore, for example, when the output of the song B is suggested by the song suggestion image GS1 displayed along with the pending image H of the first notice mode, and the song B is actually output, the special game hits the jackpot. Assume that the degree of expectation is “fourth degree of expectation”. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fourth expectation level is higher than the third expectation level.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, it is suggested that the song B is output and the song B is actually output rather than when the song A is suggested to be output and the song A is actually output. When it is output to , the expectation of a big hit is higher. Incidentally, when comparing the second and third expectations, the second and third expectations may be the same, or the third expectation may be higher than the second expectation. Alternatively, the second expectation level may be higher than the third expectation level.

Note that the first to fourth expectations are based on the premise that the number of times the specific background sound is output is the same. Details will be described later, but in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the jackpot expectation varies depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output, the first expectation to the fourth expectation are determined depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output. relationship may change. Even if the degree of expectation for a big hit is changed according to the number of times the specific background sound is output, it is possible to maintain the relationship among the first to fourth degree of expectation. Also, the fourth expectation can be higher than either the first expectation or the second expectation, but it should be lower than one or both of the first expectation and the second expectation. can also

In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the same type of specific background sound is output, when the specific background sound is output according to the content of the performance of the suspension notice performance when the suspension notice performance is being executed. There are cases where the jackpot expectations are different. That is, when the specific background sound of the type suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the pending image H in the advance notice mode is actually output during execution of the special game corresponding to the pending image H, The degree of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit differs depending on the type of advance notice mode.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the second notice mode is output, the specific background sound Regardless of the type, it is possible to specify that the special game for which the suspension notice effect is to be performed is the special game that will result in a big win. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the first notice mode is output, the specific background sound is output just because the specific background sound is output. Therefore, it cannot be specified that the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect is a special game that will result in a big win. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific background sound is output while the hold image H or the image ZG in execution in the second notice mode is being displayed, the special background sound that is the target of the hold notice effect It is suggested that the game is a special game with a big hit. In the pachinko game machine 10, the suspension notice performance is not executed when the suspension notice performance is already being executed. Therefore, when the suspended image H or the in-progress image ZG of the second advance notice mode is displayed corresponds to the time when only the suspension advance notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the specific sound is output while only the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect becomes a big hit. It is suggested that That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific sound is output while only the second pending notice effect among the plurality of types of effect contents is being executed, the variable game targeted for the pending notice effect is played. It is suggested that it is a variable game that will be a big hit.

It should be noted that, although not shown in the drawings, when the suspension notice effect of displaying the suspension image H of the third notice mode is being executed, even if any specific background sound is output, the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode It is possible to specify that the special game that is the target of the will be a big hit. Furthermore, when the suspension notice effect of displaying the suspension image H of the third notice mode is being executed, even if the specific background sound is not output, the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is performed. It can be specified that the special game that is played will be a big win.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the maximum number of reproduction times image GS2 is displayed and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the specific background sound may be output only the suggested maximum number of times. The specific background sound may be output a number of times less than the suggested maximum number of times, and as described above, the specific background sound itself may not be output. For example, in FIG. 10(b), the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 including character information of "x3" is displayed along with the image ZG during execution. In some cases, the specific background sound is output once, in some cases, the specific background sound is output one or more times but less than three times, and in some cases, the specific background sound itself is not output.

The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that the smaller the number of times indicated as the maximum output number of specific background sounds, the higher the expectation of a big hit. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, since the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested within the range of 1 to 3 times, it is assumed that 1 or 2 times out of 1 to 3 times is the first number, Assume that the second number of times is two or three times, which is greater than the first number of times. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound is the first number, compared to the case where the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound is the second number. , Expectations for big wins are high. That is, in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of times the suggested specific sound is output is the first number of times, the maximum number of times the suggested specific sound is output is the second number of times greater than the first number of times. Compared to the case of , the degree of expectation for a big hit is high.

In the pachinko game machine 10, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output when execution of the suspension notice effect is started. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started along with the suspension of the execution of the special game, the specification output during the execution of the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect Background sounds are suggested. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a pending notice effect is started with the start of a special game, a specific background sound that is output during execution of the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect is suggested.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output, at least until the execution of the special game for which the specific background sound is suggested to be output is started, the specific background It is suggested that sound is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of the execution of the special game, during the period until the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect ends It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least part of the period. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, during the period until the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is finished It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least part of the period.

For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the execution of the first notice mode of the pending notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of the execution of the special game, the subject of the first notice mode of the pending notice effect is set. It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least part of the period until the special game ends. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second advance notice mode pending notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of execution of the special game, the subject of the second notice mode pending notice effect It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the special game that has become . That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content is executed, thereby ending the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content. It is suggested that the specific sound is output during at least a part of the period until the Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is started with the suspension of execution of the special game, the target of the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the special game that has been completed is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the suspension notice effect of the special effect content is executed, and the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the special effect content ends. It is suggested that the specific sound is output during at least a part of the period until the

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

In addition, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of the first notice mode suspension notice effect is started with the start of execution of the special game, the subject of the first notice mode suspension notice effect It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the special game that has been completed is completed. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of the second advance notice mode suspension notice effect is started along with the start of execution of the special game, the target of the second notice mode suspension notice effect It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the special game that has become . That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is started, the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content is executed, and the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content is ended. It is suggested that the specific sound is output during at least a part of the period until the Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is started along with the start of execution of the special game, the target of the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the special game that has been completed is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is started, the suspension notice effect of the special effect content is executed, and the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the special effect content is ended. It is suggested that the specific sound is output during at least a part of the period until the

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

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of the pending notice effect is started, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started along with the suspension of the execution of the special game, the specification output during the execution of the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect A maximum number of background sounds is suggested. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when execution of a pending notice effect is started in conjunction with the start of a special game, a specific background sound that is output during execution of the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect is suggested.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested, at least until the execution of the special game for which the specific background sound is suggested to be output is started, the specific background sound is suggested. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of the execution of the special game, during the period until the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect ends The maximum output count of the specific background sound is suggested in at least a part of the period. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, during the period until the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is finished The maximum output count of the specific background sound is suggested in at least a part of the period.

For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the execution of the first notice mode of the pending notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of the execution of the special game, the subject of the first notice mode of the pending notice effect is set. The maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested during at least part of the period until the special game ends. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second advance notice mode pending notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of execution of the special game, the subject of the second notice mode pending notice effect The maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested during at least a part of the period until the special game that has become . That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content is executed, thereby ending the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content. The maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is started with the suspension of execution of the special game, the target of the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is The maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested during at least a part of the period until the special game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the suspension notice effect of the special effect content is executed, and the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect of the special effect content ends. The maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the performance display device 25 suspends the execution of the special game, at least part of the period until the suspension of the special game ends. In the period, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output may be suggested. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the display means displays the specific sound during at least a part of the period until the suspended variable game ends. A maximum number of times to be output may be suggested.

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

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started in accordance with the suspension of the execution of the special game, the The specific background sound is suggested, and the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested. That is, in the present embodiment, when the suspension notice effect is started in conjunction with the suspension of the execution of the variable game, the specific sound to be output during the execution of the variable game for which the suspension notice effect is applied is suggested. and the maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice effect is started in conjunction with the start of execution of the special game, it is output during the execution of the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect. The specific background sound is suggested, and the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is suggested. That is, in the present embodiment, when the suspension notice effect is started along with the start of execution of the variable game, the specific sound to be output during execution of the variable game that is the target of the suspension notice effect is suggested. and the maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested.

Here, control for suggesting output of the specific background sound will be described together with control for suggesting the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output.
When winning the pending advance notice lottery in the prize-winning effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of specific background sound indicating that it will be output as the execution of the pending advance notice effect is started. Similarly, when winning the pending advance notice lottery in the pending effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of specific background sound indicating that it will be output as the execution of the pending advance notice effect is started. In determining the type of specific background sound suggesting that it will be output with the start of execution of the pending notice effect, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether to actually output the specific background sound suggesting that it will be output. An output lottery is performed during the production to be determined. In the pachinko game machine 10, it is decided not to output the specific background sound by winning the output lottery at the time of performance, while it is decided not to output the specific background sound by not winning the output lottery at the time of performance. becomes.

When the performance output lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 51 determines the type of the specific background sound suggesting that it will be output from among the songs A to C. On the other hand, if the output lottery at the time of effect is won, the sub CPU 51 suggests output according to the look-ahead command for the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect, that is, the special game that outputs the specific background sound. Determines the type of specific background sound. For example, the sub CPU 51 can determine the music C as the type of specific background sound that suggests output only when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit. In other words, when the secondary CPU 51 can identify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be lost, the secondary CPU 51 does not determine the music C as the type of specific background sound that suggests output, but suggests output. Any one of music A and music B other than music C is determined as the type of specific background sound to be played. In addition, the secondary CPU 51 outputs at different determination rates depending on whether it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will result in a big hit, or to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will result in a loss. Determines the type of specific background sounds that are suggested to be played. For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines the type of specific background sound that suggests output so that the degree of expectation for a big hit when actually output increases in the order of song A<song B<song C.

Further, when determining the type of specific background sound to be output, the secondary CPU 51 determines the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound to be suggested with the start of execution of the pending notice effect. The sub CPU 51, in both cases of winning the pending advance notice lottery in the winning effect determination process and winning the pending notice lottery in the pending effect determination process, is accompanied by the start of execution of the pending advance notice effect. determines the maximum number of times the specific background sound suggested by For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound from 1 to 3 times. For example, the secondary CPU 51 can specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, and the case that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a loser. Determines the maximum number of times the specified background sound is output. For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines the maximum number of suggested specific background sounds to be output such that the smaller the maximum number of suggested specific background sounds to be output, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Note that the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound corresponds to the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output.

In addition, when the reserved advance notice lottery in the prize winning performance determination processing is not won, the sub CPU 51 performs the non-performance output lottery for determining whether to output the specific background sound during execution of the special game whose execution is suspended. In the pachinko game machine 10, it is decided not to output the specific background sound by winning the non-performance output lottery, but not winning the non-performance output lottery. The Rukoto.

When the non-effecting output lottery is won, the secondary CPU 51 generates a specific background sound suggesting that it will be output in response to the prefetch command for the special game whose execution is suspended, that is, the special game that outputs the specific background sound. Decide on the type. For example, the sub CPU 51 can determine the music C as the type of specific background sound that suggests output only when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit. In addition, the secondary CPU 51 outputs at different decision rates depending on whether the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be identified as a big win and when the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be identified as a loser. Determines the type of specific background sounds that are suggested to be played.

Furthermore, when the output lottery for non-effect is won, the secondary CPU 51 outputs the maximum number of suggested specific background sounds according to the prefetch command for the special game whose execution is suspended, that is, the special game that outputs the specific background sound. to decide. For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound from 1 to 3 times. For example, the secondary CPU 51 can specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a big hit, and the case that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command will be a loser. Determines the maximum number of times the specified background sound is output. For example, the secondary CPU 51 determines the maximum number of suggested specific background sounds to be output such that the smaller the maximum number of suggested specific background sounds to be output, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, when the output lottery for non-effect is not won, the sub CPU 51 performs a guess output lottery to determine whether or not to suggest that the specific background sound will be output even though the specific background sound is not output. When the guess output lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 51 determines not to suggest output of the specific background sound. Similarly, when the guess output lottery is not won, the secondary CPU 51 decides not to indicate the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. On the other hand, if the guess output lottery is won, the secondary CPU 51 determines the type of specific background sound suggesting output. Also, when winning the guess output lottery, the secondary CPU 51 determines the maximum output count of the suggested specific background sound.

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

In addition, when the secondary CPU 51 stores suggestive sound information and suggestive count information in the secondary RWM 53, the secondary CPU 51 stores information (hereinafter referred to as output existence/non-existence information) that can specify whether or not it is decided to actually output the specific background sound. Store in RWM 53 . Specifically, the sub CPU 51 determines that the specific background sound is actually output when the output lottery during production is won or when the output lottery during non-production is won. Identifiable output presence/absence information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 . On the other hand, the secondary CPU 51 can specify that it has decided not to actually output the specific background sound when the output lottery during presentation is not won or when the false output lottery is won. Output presence/absence information is stored in the sub RWM 53 . Further, from the output presence/absence information, it is possible to specify a special game for which the specific background sound is suggested to be output.

Then, when the type of the specific background sound suggesting output is determined, the secondary CPU 51 displays the determined type of The production display device 25 is controlled so as to display a music suggestive image GS1 having contents suggesting that the specific background sound will be output. For example, when the type of specific background sound suggesting that it is to be output is determined with the start of execution of the pending notice effect, the secondary CPU 51 determines the suspending effect corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the music suggesting image GS1 having the contents suggesting that the determined type of specific background sound will be output is displayed together with the image H.

Similarly, when the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound is determined, the secondary CPU 51 displays the determined specific The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the upper limit number of reproduction image GS2 indicating the maximum number of times the background sound is output is displayed. For example, when the maximum number of output times of the suggested specific background sound is determined with the start of execution of the pending notice effect, the secondary CPU 51 changes the pending image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the pending notice effect. At the same time, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reproduction upper limit number image GS2 indicating the determined maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is displayed.

After displaying the music suggestive image GS1, the sub CPU 51 moves and displays the music suggestive image GS1 in the same manner as it controls so that the pending image H is moved and displayed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be displayed. In addition, after displaying the upper limit number of times image GS2, the sub CPU 51 controls so that the hold image H is moved and displayed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command. The performance display device 25 is controlled so as to move and be displayed.

When the sub RWM 53 stores output presence/absence information identifiable that it has been decided to actually output the specific background sound, and execution of a special game identifiable from the output presence/absence information is started. , the sub CPU 51 determines the number of times the specific background sound is output during execution of the special game. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 outputs the specific background sound during the execution of the special game, the number of times being one or more and equal to or less than the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound that can be specified from the suggestion number information. Determine the number of times. When the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information is started, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the output of the specific background sound is started for the first time. Further, when the number of times the specific background sound is output is two or more, the secondary CPU 51 starts outputting the specific background sound at a predetermined timing during execution of the target special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested. The speaker 18 is controlled so that Incidentally, the case where execution of a special game identifiable from the output presence/absence information is started corresponds to the case where a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special game identifiable from the output presence/absence information is input.

During the execution of the target special game where the output of the specific background sound is suggested, if the output of the specific background sound starts the same number of times as the number of times indicated as the maximum output number of times that the specific background sound is output, the secondary The CPU 51 hides the music suggestion image GS1. This ends the suggestion that the specific background sound will be output. Similarly, during the execution of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound was suggested, the output of the specific background sound started the same number of times as the number of times suggested as the maximum number of outputs for the specific background sound to be output. In this case, the secondary CPU 51 hides the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2. This ends the suggestion of the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output.

However, if the specific background sound is output a number of times less than the number of times suggested as the maximum number of outputs for which the specific background sound is output, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested is performed. At the end, the music suggestion image GS1 is hidden. Similarly, when the specific background sound is output a number of times less than the number of times suggested as the maximum number of outputs for which the specific background sound is output, the secondary CPU 51 outputs the special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested. , the reproduction upper limit number image GS2 is hidden.

When the specific background sound is not to be output, the secondary CPU 51 hides the music suggestive image GS1 upon completion of the target special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested. Similarly, when the specific background sound is not to be output, the secondary CPU 51 hides the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2 upon completion of the target special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested.

Further, when the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information ends, the secondary CPU 51 erases the suggested sound information, the suggested number of times information, and the output presence/absence information stored in the secondary RWM 53 . Incidentally, regardless of whether the output presence/absence information is capable of specifying that the specific background sound is actually output, the secondary CPU 51, when the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information ends, The suggestive sound information, the suggested number of times information, and the output presence/absence information stored in the RWM 53 are erased.

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

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

In addition, it is assumed that the secondary CPU 51 determines to output the music piece A during execution of the special game for which the suspension notice effect has been executed in accordance with the execution of the suspension notice effect. At this time, along with execution of the pending notice effect, the effect display device 25 displays a music suggestion image GS1 suggesting that the music A will be output together with the pending image H1, and outputs a specific background sound. It is suggested that Thus, it is suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound after it is decided to output the specific background sound and before the output of the specific background sound is started. may be Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suggest the type of specific background sound when it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output.

Further, it is assumed that the secondary CPU 51 determines to output the music piece A once during the execution of the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect due to the execution of the suspension notice effect. Then, in accordance with the execution of the suspension notice effect, the effect display device 25 displays, together with the suspension image H1, an upper-limit-number-of-reproductions image GS2 suggesting that the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is "one". displayed to suggest the maximum number of times the particular background sound will be output.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when execution of the special game corresponding to the pending notice effect of the second notice mode is started, the effect display device 25, based on the pending image H1 of the second notice mode, An image ZG during execution of the second advance notice mode is displayed. Furthermore, in the effect display device 25, a music suggestion image GS1 that suggests that the song A will be output is displayed along with the image ZG during execution, suggesting that the specific background sound will be output. In addition, in the effect display device 25, along with the running image ZG, an upper limit number of reproduction image GS2 indicating that the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound is "once" is displayed, and the specific background sound is output. maximum number of times

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(d), in the effect display device 25, when the maximum number of specific background sounds suggested by the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2 is output, it is displayed along with the in-execution image ZG. The music suggestion image GS1 is hidden. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is executed in accordance with the suspension of execution of the special game, so that the second notice mode is subject to the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode. It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least part of the period until the end of the special game. When the execution of the special game is suspended, the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound during at least a part of the period until the suspended special game ends. It may be suggested that

Similarly, in the effect display device 25, when the specific background sound is output the maximum number of times suggested by the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2, the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2 that has been displayed together with the currently executing image ZG is hidden. Become. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is executed by executing the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode as the execution of the special game is suspended. The maximum number of times the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the end of the special game is suggested. When the execution of the special game is suspended, the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound during at least a part of the period until the execution of the suspended special game ends. may suggest a maximum number of times

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12(c) and 12(d), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific background sound is output while the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, It becomes possible to specify that the special game of .

By the way, as shown in FIG. 12(d), it is assumed that the effect contents of the pending notice effect are promoted during execution of the special game. In this case, in the effect display device 25, the notice mode of the running image ZG is upgraded from the second notice mode to the third notice mode. At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18 while the image ZG in execution of the second notice mode is displayed, and the image ZG in execution of the third notice mode is displayed. When the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is executed by outputting the promotion sound while the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the special game being executed becomes a big win. It becomes possible to specify. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a premium sound is output from the speaker 18 during execution of a special game, it is possible to specify that the special game being executed will be a big win.

Next, based on FIG. 13, an example of a case where the volume is adjusted during the period from when execution of the suspension notice effect is started until execution of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is started. ,explain.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, execution of the special game is suspended at timing t11, and when the suspension notice effect for the special game is executed, the music suggestion image GS1 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the specific background sound is played. is output. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the special game is suspended at timing t11, and when the suspension notice effect for the special game is executed, the upper limit number of reproduction image GS2 is displayed on the effect display device 25. , the maximum number of times a particular background sound is output is suggested.

After that, it is assumed that the upper button UB is operated at timing t12 before the execution of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is started, and the volume is adjusted from the first level to the fourth level. . In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, at timing t13, execution of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is started, and when the specific background sound is output, the specific background sound is output to the speaker at the fourth stage volume. 18 is output. Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB within a period from when the specific background sound is suggested to be output until the specific background sound is output. You can adjust the volume at which specific background sounds are output. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume of the output of the specific sound can be adjusted by operating the adjusting operation means within the period from when the output of the specific sound is suggested until when the specific sound is output. is. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that the down button DB is operated at timing t14 in the middle of outputting the specific background sound, and the volume is adjusted from the fourth level to the third level. In this case, the specific background sound being output is output from the speaker 18 at the third level of volume. Further, when the output of the specific background sound is started for the second time at the subsequent timing t15, the pachinko gaming machine 10 starts outputting the specific background sound at the third stage volume.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the buttons UB and DB, the volume of output of the specific background sound can be adjusted. On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the premium sound is output at timing t16 after timing t15 and during the execution of the special game in which the specific background sound is output, the maximum volume is seven levels. A premium sound is output from the speaker 18 at a loud volume. At this time, even if the stage of the volume being adjusted is different from the third stage and the fourth stage, the pachinko game machine 10 outputs the premium sound from the speaker 18 at the maximum volume. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the volume is adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB during the period from when the particular background sound is suggested to be output until when the particular background sound is output, Also, the volume at which premium sound is output cannot be adjusted. That is, in the present embodiment, a variation game is executed in which the specific sound is output even if the adjustment operation means is operated during the period from when the output of the specific sound is suggested until when the specific sound is output. It is impossible to adjust the volume of the non-specific sound that is output at the timing associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the sound volume at which the premium sound is output is the 7th stage sound volume, which is the maximum sound volume. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, the volume at which the specific background sound is output is the volume adjusted among the first to seventh stages of volume. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, by operating the buttons UB and DB, the sound volume at which the specific background sound is output is the same as the volume at which the premier sound is output, and the premier sound is output. The volume can be adjusted in any one of the first to sixth levels, which are smaller than the volume to be set. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume at which the specific sound is output can be set to the same volume as the volume at which the non-specific sound is output or a volume lower than the volume at which the non-specific sound is output by operating the adjusting operation means. and , can be adjusted.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specific background sound is output during execution of the special game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that a specific background sound will be output, the standby state is not entered until the special game targeted for the suggestion ends. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an adjustable image TY is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the standby state, suggesting that the volume can be adjusted. For this reason, although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not enter a standby state when it is suggested that a specific background sound will be output, so the effect display device 25 does not display the adjustable image TY. , does not suggest that the volume is adjustable. That is, in this embodiment, when it is suggested that the specific sound is output, it is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted.

However, although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 enters a standby state if the special pending number is 0 after the special game suggesting that the specific background sound is output ends. In this standby state, the pachinko game machine 10 displays an adjustable image TY on the effect display device 25, suggesting that the tone can be adjusted.

Next, a case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output will be described. In addition, a case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested will be described. Note that when the power supply is restarted, it is intended that the power supply is started without the clear switch 44 being operated as the power supply is started.

In the pachinko game machine 10, output of the specific background sound is not suggested when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output, the suggestion that the specific background sound is to be output is restarted. not.

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

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

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

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

When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the secondary RWM 53 stores suggestive sound information. However, even if suggestive sound information is stored in the sub RWM 53 as a result of the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 is configured to display the music suggestive image GS1 based on the suggestive sound information. The performance display device 25 is not controlled. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output, it is not suggested that the specific background sound is to be output. It will happen.

Similarly, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the secondary RWM 53 stores the suggested number of times information. However, even when the suggested number of times information is stored in the sub RWM 53 along with the start of the power supply, the secondary CPU 51 causes the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2 to be displayed based on the suggested number of times information. The effect display device 25 is not controlled at this time. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is It will not be suggested.

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

Then, when output presence/absence information capable of specifying that the specific background sound is actually output is stored in the secondary RWM 53, and execution of a special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information is started. If so, the secondary CPU 51 determines the number of times the specific background sound is output during execution of the special game. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 outputs the specific background sound during execution of the special game from the number of times that is equal to or greater than 1 and is equal to or less than the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound that can be specified from the suggestion number information. Determine the number of times. Then, when execution of the target special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested is started, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the output of the specific background sound is started for the first time. Further, when the number of times the specific background sound is output is two or more, the secondary CPU 51 starts outputting the specific background sound at a predetermined timing during execution of the target special game for which the output of the specific background sound has been suggested. The speaker 18 is controlled so that However, when output presence/absence information capable of specifying that it has been decided not to output the specific background sound is stored in the secondary RWM 53, and execution of a special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information is started. , the sub CPU 51 does not output the specific background sound.

When the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information ends, the secondary CPU 51 erases the suggested sound information, the suggested number of times information, and the output presence/absence information stored in the secondary RWM 53 . That is, when execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence/absence information ends, the secondary CPU 51 erases the suggestive sound information, the suggestive count information, and the output presence/absence information stored in the secondary RWM 53 .

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the specific background sound is being output, the specific background sound is not restarted to be output. In other words, even if it is decided to actually output the specific background sound, if the power supply is stopped before the specific background sound is actually output, the specific background sound will be can be output, the specific background sound is not output after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is stopped after the specific background sound is actually output.

Further, in the Pachinko game machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the suspension notice performance is being executed, the suspension notice performance is not executed and the suspension notice performance is not restarted. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the suspension notice effect is not executed after the power supply is restarted, the suspension notice effect may be restarted at the subsequent timing. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the execution of the suspension notice performance is restarted, the suspension notice start sound is output from the speaker 18.例文帳に追加Furthermore, when the performance content of the pending notice performance is promoted, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18.例文帳に追加

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

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the execution of the special game is suspended during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 displays the suspension image H1 in the first notice mode and executes the suspension notice effect. assumed to have started. At this time, the effect display device 25 displays a music suggestion image GS1 that suggests that the song B will be output together with the pending image H1, suggesting that the song B will be output. Furthermore, in the effect display device 25, together with the pending image H1, an upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 indicating that the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is displayed. The number of times shall be indicated. It is assumed that it is decided to output the specific background sound.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped at such a time (shown as "recovery from power failure" in FIG. 14(b)), the effect The display device 25 does not execute the suspension notice effect. Furthermore, when the power supply is restarted, the effect display device 25 does not display the music suggestion image GS1, and does not suggest that the specific background sound is to be output. Similarly, when the power supply is restarted, the effect display device 25 does not display the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 and does not indicate the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output.

However, as shown in FIG. 14(c), when the execution of the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is started, it has been decided to output the specific background sound as premised. A specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 . However, when it is not decided to output the specific background sound, the speaker 18 does not output the specific background sound.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output, it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output. On the other hand, a specific background sound may be output at a later timing. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific sound is output, it is not suggested that the specific sound is output, A specific sound may be output at a later timing.

Incidentally, although not shown, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the pending notice effect is being executed, the pending notice effect is not resumed, but the pending notice effect is targeted. A suspension notice effect for the special game may be executed. For example, in FIG. 14(c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect, the image ZG during execution of the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the suspension notice start sound is displayed. is output from the speaker 18.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
(1) It is suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound after it is decided to output the specific background sound and before the output of the specific background sound is started. may occur. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from missing the specific background sound and prevent the user from losing interest.

(2) The volume of the specific background sound output can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB during the period from when the specific background sound is suggested to be output until the specific background sound is output. is. Therefore, after it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output, the specific background sound can be heard after adjusting the volume of the output of the specific background sound, and the player can be easily satisfied. On the other hand, even if the buttons UB and DB are operated, the volume of the premium sound output during execution of the special game in which the specific background sound is output cannot be adjusted. In this way, even if the volume at which the specific background sound is output is adjusted, the volume at which the premium sound different from the specific background sound is output is not adjusted. For this reason, for example, when the volume of the output of the specific background sound is adjusted, the volume of the output of the premium sound is adjusted to the volume of the output of the premium sound. It can be suppressed.

(3) By operating the buttons UB and DB, the volume at which the specific background sound is output is selected from the same volume as the output of the premium sound and a volume smaller than the output of the premium sound. Either can be adjusted. That is, the volume at which the specific background sound is output can be adjusted to a volume equal to or lower than the volume at which the premium sound is output. As a result, the specific background sound is not output at a volume higher than the output volume of the premium sound, so that the output of the specific background sound interferes with the output of the premium sound, thereby reducing interest. can be suppressed.

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

(5) It is suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound after it is decided to output the specific background sound and before the output of the specific background sound is started. may occur. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from missing the specific background sound and prevent the user from losing interest. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suggest the type of specific background sound when it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output. As a result, when it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output, it is possible to draw attention to the type of the specific background sound and improve interest.

(6) By displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the pending image H on the effect display device 25, it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output, and the type of the specific background sound can be specified. Therefore, the player confirming the reserved image H can be made to pay attention not only to the reserved image H but also to the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H, and the specific background sound is efficiently output. It can be suggested that Conversely, the player who confirms the music suggestion image GS1 can be made to pay attention to the music suggestion image GS1 as well as the pending image H displayed together with the song suggestion image GS1, and the execution is suspended. It can be said that it is possible to efficiently draw attention to the special game.

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

(8) If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output, it is not suggested that the specific background sound will be output, but after that A specific background sound may be output at certain times. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the suggestion that the specific background sound will be output when the power supply is restarted, and as a result, the power supply is restarted. If the specific background sound is output at the timing after the specific background sound is output, the interest can be improved by outputting the specific background sound.

(9) The production display device 25 may suggest that a specific background sound is to be output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from missing the specific background sound and prevent the user from losing interest. In particular, when the execution of the special game is suspended, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the execution of the suspended special game ends. . Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by making the player enjoy the period until the execution of the suspended special game is finished while suppressing the deterioration of the interest.

(10) By displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the pending image H on the effect display device 25, it is suggested that the specific background sound is to be output. Therefore, the player confirming the reserved image H can be made to pay attention not only to the reserved image H but also to the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H, and the specific background sound is efficiently output. It can be suggested that Conversely, the player who confirms the music suggestion image GS1 can be made to pay attention to the music suggestion image GS1 as well as the pending image H displayed together with the song suggestion image GS1, and the execution is suspended. It can be said that it is possible to efficiently draw attention to the special game.

(11) When the specific background sound is output, the expectation for the big win is higher than before the specific background sound is output. As a result, attention can be paid to whether the specific background sound is output, and interest can be improved.

(12) The suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed along with the suspension of execution of the special game, so that the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed. It is suggested that the specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the target special game ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from missing the specific background sound and prevent the user from losing interest. Further, by combining the execution of the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode with the suggestion that the specific background sound is output, the suspension notice of the first notice mode or the second notice mode It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the execution of the performance, and not only suppress the failure to hear the specific background sound, but also improve the interest by executing the suspension notice performance.

(13) When the specific background sound is output while only the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is a special game that will result in a big win. It is suggested. In this way, when the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, it is possible to raise interest in whether or not the specific background sound is actually output, thereby improving interest.

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

(15) The suspension notice effect is executed by setting the display mode of the suspension image H to a notice mode different from the normal mode. Then, by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the pending image H on the effect display device 25, it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output. Therefore, the player who checks the pending image H displayed in the advance notice mode can be made to pay attention not only to the pending image H but also to the music suggestion image GS1 displayed along with the pending image H, which is efficient. can suggest that a specific background sound is output to Conversely, the player who confirms the music suggestion image GS1 can be made to pay attention to the music suggestion image GS1 as well as the pending image H displayed together with the song suggestion image GS1. It can be said that it is possible to attract attention efficiently.

(16) The effect display device 25 may indicate the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from missing the specific background sound and prevent the user from losing interest. In particular, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested during at least a part of the period until the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended ends. be. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by making the player enjoy the period until the execution of the suspended special game is finished while suppressing the deterioration of the interest.

(17) By displaying the maximum number of times of reproduction image GS2 together with the pending image H on the effect display device 25, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested. Therefore, the player who confirms the reserved image H can be made to pay attention not only to the reserved image H but also to the upper limit number of times of reproduction image GS2 displayed together with the reserved image H. A maximum number of times to be output can be suggested. Conversely, the player who confirms the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2 can be made to pay attention to the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2 as well as the pending image H displayed together with the upper limit number of reproductions image GS2. It can be said that it is possible to efficiently draw attention to the special game being played.

(18) A part of the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is set as the first number of times, and the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is higher than the first number of times Assume that part or all of the large number of times is set to the second number of times. At this time, when the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is the first number of times, the jackpot is greater than when the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is the second number of times. Expectations are high. That is, when the maximum number of times that the suggested specific background sound is output is small, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher. Therefore, even when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is small, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged and losing interest.

In particular, the gaming machine is often configured such that the greater the number of times a certain effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big win. For this reason, like the pachinko game machine 10, when the maximum number of suggested specific background sounds is output is small, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher, thereby providing novelty and greater effect. You can improve your interest.

(19) When the first notice mode or the second notice mode suspension notice effect is executed, the effect content of the suspension notice effect may be promoted thereafter. For this reason, after the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed, at least a part of the period until the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect ends. It is possible to improve interest while drawing attention to the fact that the performance content of the advance notice performance is promoted. On the other hand, when the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is executed, the effect content of the suspension notice effect is not promoted after that. For this reason, after the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is executed, it is possible to improve interest by making people stop paying attention to whether or not the content of the effect of the suspension notice effect will be promoted, and to make them pay attention to other effects. can.

(20) When the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, there is a possibility that the effect content of the suspension notice effect will be promoted by two levels after that. On the other hand, when the suspension advance notice effect of the second advance notice mode is executed, there is a possibility that the effect content of the suspension advance notice effect is promoted by one step thereafter. As described above, since the number of stages of performance content of the pending notice performance that can be upgraded after that differs depending on the type of notice mode, enjoyment according to the type of notice mode can be provided and interest can be improved.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to suggest that the specific background sound is output. Alternatively, it may be configured to suggest that the specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 . Moreover, in suggesting that the specific background sound is to be output, a plurality of production devices, which are part or all of the production display device 25, the decoration lamp 17, and the speaker 18, may be used.

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

・Even if it has already been decided to output the specific background sound before the power supply is cut off, the specific background sound may not be output after the power supply is restarted. . Alternatively, when the power supply is restarted, a lottery may be held to decide whether to output the specific background sound again. The specific background sound is output when output of the specific background sound is determined in the lottery, while the specific background sound is not output when it is determined not to output the specific background sound in the lottery. You may

- After the power supply is stopped while the specific background sound is being output, the output of the specific background sound may be restarted when the power supply is restarted. For example, when it is decided that the specific background sound will actually be output, the power supply may be turned off before or after the specific background sound is actually output. In the case of a stop, the specific background sound may be output after power supply is restarted.

・After the power supply is stopped while the suspension notice effect is being executed, when the power supply is restarted, the suspension notice effect is executed, and the execution of the suspension notice effect is resumed. good too. Furthermore, at the timing after that, there may be a case where the effect content of the pending advance notice effect is promoted.

In the above embodiment, when it is suggested that the song C will be output and the song C is actually output, it is possible to specify that the special game is a special game with a big win. In other words, as the specific background sound, it has a specific background sound that can be specified as a special game that will be a big win just by being output from the speaker 18 . However, the specific background sound does not have to be a specific background sound that can be identified as a special game that is a big win just by being output from the speaker 18 . That is, no matter what type of specific background sound is output, it does not have to be configured to be able to specify that there is a special game that will result in a big win when the specific background sound is output.

・Similarly to the second notice mode, for example, when the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the first notice mode is output, the type of the specific background sound Regardless of the above, it may be possible to specify that the special game that is the target of the pending notice effect is a special game that will result in a big win.

・When the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestive image GS1 displayed together with the pending image H of the second advance notice mode is output, the output of the specific background sound is considered to be the target of the pending notice effect. It does not have to be configured to be able to identify that the winning special game is a big winning special game. In other words, when the specific background sound is output while only the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, it is suggested that the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is a special game with a big win. It does not have to be.

・The period during which the specific background sound is suggested to be output is not limited to, for example, at least a part of the period from when the execution of the special game is suspended until the execution of the suspended special game ends. . For example, the period during which the specific background sound is suggested to be output is, for example, at least part of the period from when the execution of the special game is suspended to when the suspended special game starts. may

The degree of expectation for a big win may be the same between when the specific background sound is output and when the specific background sound is not output. For example, there may be no change in the degree of expectation for a big hit after the specific background sound is output and before the specific background sound is output. Further, when the specific background sound is not output, the expectation of the big win may be higher than after the specific background sound is output.

・There are cases where it is suggested that the specific background sound will be output between the time when it is decided to output the specific background sound and before the output of the specific background sound is started, and when the output of the specific background sound is There may be cases where it is not suggested that the specific background sound will be output before the start. At this time, for example, if it is not suggested that the specific background sound will be output until the output of the specific background sound is started, the specific background sound is output before the output of the specific background sound is started It may be configured such that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than when it is suggested to be output. With this configuration, even in a situation where it is not suggested that the specific background sound will be output until the output of the specific background sound is started, it is possible to create a sense of anticipation and interest. can be improved.

- The maximum number of times the specific background sound is output may be one. That is, the number of times the specific background sound is output does not have to be multiple times. The number of times the specific background sound is output is 1 to 3 times in the above embodiment, but as described above, it may be 1 time, 2 times, or 4 times or more. There may be.

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

- The greater the number of times the specific background sound is output, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit may be. In addition, it may be configured such that the degree of expectation of a big hit does not change depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output. For example, as described above, if the type of the specific background sound is switched each time the specific background sound is output, more specific background sounds can be heard as the number of times the specific background sound is output increases. There is an advantage, and the less the number of times the specific background sound is output, the longer the specific background sound can be heard. In this way, it is possible to amuse the player and improve the amusement without changing the degree of expectation for the big win depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output.

- In the above-described embodiment, by displaying the music suggestion image GS1, it is configured to suggest that the specific background sound will be output and also to suggest the type of the specific background sound. However, the image suggesting that the specific background sound will be output may be different from the image suggesting the type of the specific background sound. In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to suggest the type of the specific background sound. 18 may be configured to suggest the type of specific background sound. In suggesting the type of the specific background sound, some or all of the effect display device 25, the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 may be used. When suggesting that the specific background sound is to be output, the type of the specific background sound may not be suggested. That is, in the above embodiment, it is not necessary to suggest the type of specific background sound.

- It is not necessary to change the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous depending on the type of specific background sound suggested. For example, depending on the type of specific background sound suggested, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous may differ, or the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous may not differ. In addition, it may be configured such that even if the output of any kind of specific background sound is suggested, there is no change in the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from being overwhelmed by the type of specific background sound that has not yet been output.

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

・Even if the buttons UB and DB are operated during the period from when the specific background sound is suggested to be output until the specific background sound is output, the volume of the specific background sound cannot be adjusted. There may be. For example, even if the volume is adjusted during the period from when the specific background sound is suggested to be output until the specific background sound is output, the specific background sound is not output at the adjusted volume. It may be configured as In this case, the specific background sound may be configured to be output, for example, at the volume before adjustment, that is, at the volume when the suggestion that the specific background sound is output is started. Further, in the above embodiment, the promotion sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB from when the suspension notice performance is executed until the performance content of the suspension notice performance is upgraded and the promotion sound is output. Volume is adjustable. However, after the execution of the pending notice effect has started, even if the volume can be adjusted, even if the effect content of the pending notice effect that has already started is promoted, the accompanying promotion sound Volume may be configured to be non-adjustable. In this case, the promotion sound may be configured to be output at the volume before adjustment, that is, at the volume when execution of the suspension notice effect is started.

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

- During execution of the special game, it may be configured to indicate that the volume can be adjusted. For example, the effect display device 25 may be configured to display the adjustable image TY during execution of the special game. It should be noted that the manner in which the sound volume can be adjusted may differ between when in the standby state and during execution of the special game. For example, different images may be displayed on the effect display device 25 to suggest that the volume can be adjusted in the standby state and during execution of the special game. In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to indicate that the volume can be adjusted. Alternatively, the speaker 18 may be configured to indicate that the volume can be adjusted. Moreover, in suggesting that the volume can be adjusted, some or all of the effect display device 25, the decoration lamp 17, and the speaker 18 may be used.

- In the above-described embodiment, the speaker 18 may be configured not to output some of the sounds that can be output. For example, the speaker 18 may be configured not to output at least one of the on-hold notice start sound and the promotion sound. For example, the suspension notice start sound and the promotion sound are the same sound, and the promotion sound (or the same sound as the promotion sound) is output from the speaker 18 as the execution of the suspension notice effect is started. good too. Alternatively, the speaker 18 may be configured not to output premium sound. It should be noted that the volume of the output of the premium sound may be adjustable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment may have an external terminal connectable to an external device. In such a game machine, when a premium sound is output, that is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the secondary CPU 51 controls the output of an external signal capable of specifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied from an external terminal. It may be configured as

- The sound corresponding to the specific sound may not be a background sound, and may be, for example, an effect sound. For example, the variable start sound output with the start of the special game may be the specific sound, the hold notice start sound may be the specific sound, the promotion sound may be the specific sound, and at the end of the special game The fluctuating stop sound that is output along with this may be used as the specific sound. For example, a plurality of types of variation start sounds may be used, and the degree of expectation for a big hit may vary depending on the type of variation start sounds output from the speaker 18 . For example, a plurality of types of fluctuation stop sounds may be used, and the degree of expectation for a big hit may vary depending on the type of fluctuation start sound output from the speaker 18 .

- There may be multiple types of background sounds corresponding to the types of production modes. The specific background sound may be changed according to the type of production mode. The specific background sound may include a background sound corresponding to the type of production mode.

- Of the sounds output from the speaker 18, the sounds whose volume cannot be adjusted are not limited to the premium sounds, and the volume of the output of the premium sounds may be adjustable. For example, a sound that is different from the premium sound and that can be output during at least one of the execution of the special game for the big win and when the execution of the special game for the big win is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the "big win determination sound" ) may be configured to be adjustable. The sound for confirming the big win corresponds to the sound output from the speaker 18 at the timing associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition that is met during the execution of the special game for the big win or while the execution of the special game for the big win is suspended. . Note that the volume of all sounds output from the speaker 18 may be adjustable.

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

- When execution of the suspension notice effect is started, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output may not be suggested. In addition, when execution of the suspension notice effect is started, even if the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is not indicated good. For example, when the execution of the special game is suspended and the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed, the subject of the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode It may be configured such that the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is not suggested during a part or all of the period until the special game that has become the target ends.

- Even if the suspension notice effect is already being executed, the suspension notice effect may be executed for a special game other than the special game for which the suspension notice effect is executed. For example, some or all of a plurality of types of pending notice effects of a first notice mode, a second notice mode, and a third notice mode are executed in parallel. may be used. It should be noted that there is no need to differentiate the effect contents of the pending notice effects that are executed in parallel. may

- As the suspension notice effect, it is not necessary to provide the content of the effect suggesting that the target special game is a special game that becomes a big win when executed, like the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode. For example, there may be two types of advance notice modes, a first advance notice mode and a second notice mode. Further, even if the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is configured to be executable, there may be a case where the special game targeted for the suspension notice effect is lost. In addition, the notice mode is not limited to the mode of changing the basic color of the reserved image H. For example, the notice mode may be a mode in which the reserved image H in the normal mode described in the above embodiment is blinked and displayed. . In addition, for example, a mode in which a pending image H having a different design from the pending image H in the normal mode referred to in the above-described embodiment may be displayed as the advance notice mode.

・The suspension notice effect may be a part of the period from when the execution of the special game is suspended until the special game whose execution is suspended ends, or when the execution of the special game is suspended. It may be at least a part of the period from the start to the start of the special game whose execution has been suspended. In addition, the suspension notice effect may be at least part of a period from suspension of execution of the special game to a predetermined timing during execution of the suspended special game. The predetermined timing referred to here may be, for example, the timing at which the ready-to-win effect is started or the timing at which the ready-to-win effect ends.

・Eligible for special games that were subject to the suspension notice effect even though the suspension notice effect was not resumed when the power supply was resumed after the power supply was stopped while the suspension notice effect was being executed. A pending notice effect may be executed. For example, in FIG. 14(c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect, the image ZG during execution of the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the suspension notice start sound is displayed. is output from the speaker 18.

・The suspension notice effect in the above embodiment is an effect that makes the player expect that the special game targeted by the suspension notice effect will be a big hit. It is also possible to provide an effect that makes the player expect to be controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the game. For example, it is possible to specify the type of the jackpot game in the case of a big hit from the look-ahead command, and after specifying the type of the jackpot game in the case of a jackpot, it is determined whether to execute the pending notice effect. can be configured to

・When the execution of the special game is suspended, in determining the execution of the suspension notice effect, it is possible to determine how many times the special game is started before starting the execution of the suspension notice effect. good. By constructing in this way, even if the execution of the suspension notice performance is not started when the execution of the special game is suspended, the execution of the suspension notice performance can be expected to start thereafter. In the above-described configuration, even if the pending effect determination process in the above embodiment is not performed, the execution of the pending notice effect is started in accordance with the start of execution of the special game. can be created.

- When the effect content of the suspension notice effect is promoted, the type of promotion sound may be changed according to the effect content of the suspension notice effect before promotion. For example, a promotion sound output when the content of the pending notice effect is promoted from the reserved notice effect of the first notice mode, and a case where the content of the reserved notice effect is promoted from the reserved notice effect of the second notice mode. You may make it differ from the promotion sound output to .

- When the effect content of the suspension notice effect is promoted, the type of promotion sound may be changed according to the effect content of the suspension notice effect after the promotion. For example, when the pending notice effect of the first notice mode is promoted to the pending notice effect of the second notice mode, the first promotion sound is output as the content of the pending notice effect is promoted. can be configured to For example, when the performance is promoted to the first notice mode pending notice effect or the second notice mode pending notice effect, the second promotion sound is output as the content of the pending notice effect is promoted. can be configured to In the case of such a configuration, when the suspension notice performance of the first notice mode is executed, it is not known whether the promotion sound to be output after that is the first promotion sound or the second promotion sound. On the other hand, when the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, it can be understood that the promotion sound to be output after that is the second promotion sound. That is, it can be said that the execution of the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode corresponds to the suggestion that the second promotion sound is output as the promotion sound. In this way, when it is suggested that the promotional sound will be output by executing the pending notice effect, it is possible to suggest the type of the promotional sound. Conversely, it can be said that execution of the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode corresponds to not suggesting which kind of promotion sound is to be output as the promotion sound. In the case of such a configuration, it can be said that the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous will differ depending on the type of promotion sound suggested. Further, in the case of the configuration as described above, the promotion sound output first and the promotion sound output second after execution of the suspension notice performance of the first notice mode are different.

- When the specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 while the pending notice effect is being executed, the content of the effect of the pending notice effect may be promoted. For example, when the specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 while the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode is being executed, it is promoted to the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode or the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode. It may be configured to Similarly, for example, when the specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 while the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, it is configured to be promoted to the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode. good too. In this case, it is necessary that the special game for which the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode is executed becomes a big hit. For this reason, when only the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, it is possible to output the specific background sound only when the special game for which the suspension notice effect is performed is a special game with a big win. good. In this way, by outputting a specific sound when the suspension notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed and promoting it to the suspension notice effect of the third notice mode, the special game that is the target of the suspension notice effect. It is also possible to configure such that it is suggested that is a big hit. It should be noted that when the third notice mode of the pending notice effect, which has the highest degree of expectation among the pending notice effects, is being executed, there is no notice mode with a higher degree of expectation than the third notice mode of the pending notice effect. It is preferable to configure so that the effect content of the advance notice effect is not promoted. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, when the specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 after execution of the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is started, It may be configured such that the type of advance notice mode is promoted. That is, when the specific sound is output from the sound output means after the execution of the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content is started, the effect content of the suspension notice effect is expected to be more advantageous than the effect content being executed. It may be configured to be promoted to the content of the production. It should be noted that the "advantageous expectation" here is not limited to the expectation of a big hit, but also the expectation of being controlled in a variable probability state, and the expectation that the game will be advantageous for the player after that. be. In this configuration, if the specific background sound is actually output after the execution of the suspension notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is started, the content of the suspension notice effect is promoted. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention to the fact that the specific background sound is actually output. By suggesting the output of the specific background sound in advance, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing the deterioration of the interest.

In the above embodiment, a special game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the first starting hole 26 and a special game that is executed based on the ball entering the second starting hole 27 (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) may be separated from the above. For example, the second special game may be preferentially executed over the first special game, or may be executed in the reserved order regardless of the type of special game. . Alternatively, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. Alternatively, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, at least one of the types of big wins and determination rates of various big wins determined when the first special game results in a big win and when the second special game results in a big win may be made different. When the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable, the pending image corresponding to the first special game and the pending image corresponding to the second special game are separately displayed on the effect display device 25. can be configured to For example, the reserved image corresponding to the first special game and the reserved image corresponding to the second special game may have different designs. Further, when in the low base state, execution of the pending notice effect for the first special game is permitted, while execution of the pending notice effect for the second special game may be restricted. good. Similarly, in the high base state, execution of the pending notice effect for the second special game is permitted, while execution of the pending notice effect for the first special game is restricted. good too.

・Even if the jackpot is not won, it may be configured to be controllable to the high base state when the number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period reaches the specified number of times. The number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period referred to here may be, for example, the number of executions of the special game executed without giving the jackpot game after being controlled to the non-variable state, or the end of the jackpot game. It may also be the number of executions of special games that were executed without the next big winning game being awarded afterward. For example, when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, and the control is performed to the high base state, until the special game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times, or until the upper limit number of times is executed. It may be configured to be controlled to the high base state until the jackpot game is awarded before the special game is executed the number of times. However, if the high base state ends without the jackpot game being awarded before the upper limit number of special games are executed, the high base state will be triggered by the execution count of the special game until the jackpot game is awarded. may be configured so as not to be controlled by In the gaming machine configured as described above, the pending notice effect may be, for example, an effect that makes the player expect to be controlled to the high base state when the number of executions of the special game reaches a specified number of times.

As the special symbols which can be fixed and stopped when the jackpot lottery is not won, a winning symbol and a symbol different from the losing symbol (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) may be provided. Further, when the chance symbols are determined and stopped displayed in the special game in the low base state, the determination and stop display of the chance symbols may be used as a trigger to control to the high base state. good. In the gaming machine configured as described above, the pending notice effect may be, for example, an effect that makes the player expect that the chance symbols will be fixed and stopped and controlled to the high base state in the special game targeted for the pending notice effect. good. In addition, only during the period from when the power supply is started until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, when the chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, it is configured to be controlled to the high base state. good too. At this time, in a period other than the period from when the power supply is started until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, even if the chance symbols are displayed in the fixed stop state in the special game, the high base state is not controlled. Alternatively, the chance symbols may not be fixed and displayed in the special game.

- The above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko machine that performs a small winning lottery in addition to the big winning lottery. In general, when a small win is won in a small win lottery, a small win symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and a small win game is awarded after the special game is finished. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, for example, the number of times (frequency) that a small win is won per unit time (frequency) or the number (frequency) of giving a small win game per unit time is improved compared to the normal game state. It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can be controlled in a state (so-called small hit RUSH). In a pachinko game machine capable of performing a small winning lottery in addition to a big winning lottery, both the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery can be regarded as winning lotteries, and both the big winning game and the small winning game can be regarded as winning games. . In addition, in a pachinko machine capable of carrying out a small winning lottery in addition to a big winning lottery, only the big winning lottery wins out of the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery, and only the big winning game out of the big winning games and small winning games. Each can be treated as a game. In addition, in a pachinko game machine that performs a small-hit lottery, there may be a plurality of types of small-hit symbols. Then, the type of the small winning game may be changed according to the type of the small winning symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed in the special game. For example, when the types of small winning games are different, the opening modes of the big winning openings in the small winning games may be varied. In addition, the big winning opening opened in the big winning game and the big winning opening opened in the small winning game may be the same or different.

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

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state, a specification to control to a variable probability state until the next big hit game is given, a specification to control to a variable probability state until winning the falling lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the variable probability state until the special game for the number of times is completed. In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state has a specification (V variable machine) that controls the variable probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Also, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with specifications that mix the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. In addition, the V-variable machine has a specification that provides a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. The V variable machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round There are specifications that cause play. The pachinko game machine of the above-described embodiment may be embodied as a V probability changing machine of any specification among these specifications. Also, for example, depending on the type of jackpot game, the degree of expectation that a game ball enters a specific area may be varied.

- The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine in which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is provided when game balls are provided. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called management gaming machine) in which physical game media are not paid out. Such a pachinko game machine is configured to be able to convert a game ball into a game ball that can be shot by using a virtual medium, and to shoot the game ball.

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

- The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In the slot machine, the number of bets (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating a BET button or inserting medals. In a slot machine, when a start lever is operated after setting the number of bets, a plurality of reels are rotated. In a slot machine, when a stop button is operated after a plurality of reels are rotated, rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. Then, in the slot machine, when all the reels stop rotating, a prize (a medal, a replay) is awarded according to the stopped symbol combination. In a slot machine, when a predetermined time has passed without setting the number of bets, the machine enters a standby state. In addition, in the slot machine, when the credits are 1 or more, if the settlement button for settlement of the credits is operated, the machine enters a standby state. In the slot machine, when medals are awarded, in addition to paying out the medals, the number of credits may be increased by the number of medals awarded. Game media used in slot machines may be medals or virtual media composed of electronic data. That is, it may be applied to slot machines that do not use physical game media.

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

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are installed. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board (sub-control section) may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards that control effects. Also, the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 51 of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display section for displaying the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display section for displaying the number of round games during the jackpot game. In addition, the various display units of the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (the information display panel 22 in the above embodiment). may be provided on another member.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(b) A gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a variable game, comprising display control means capable of controlling display means and sound output control means capable of controlling sound output means, wherein said display means can execute an effect. includes a pending notice effect that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and the content of the pending notice effect includes a plurality of types of effect contents including a specific effect content, and the sound output means. The sounds that can be output include a specific sound that can be output during execution of the variable game. A gaming machine characterized in that it is suggested that the specific sound will be output during at least a part of the period until the end of the variable game for which the suspension notice effect of the specific effect content is applied. .

(b) display control means capable of controlling the display means and sound output control means capable of controlling the sound output means, wherein the sound that can be output by the sound output means can be output during execution of the variable game; When the execution of the variable game is suspended, the display means plays the specific sound during at least a part of the period until the suspended variable game ends. A game machine characterized in that it may be suggested that is output.

(c) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, comprising display control means capable of controlling a display means and sound output control means capable of controlling a sound output means, wherein There is a specific sound that can be output during execution of the variable game, and the display means, after it is decided to output the specific sound and before the output of the specific sound is started, A gaming machine characterized in that it may suggest that the specific sound is output.

(d) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, comprising display control means capable of controlling a display means and sound output control means capable of controlling a sound output means, wherein has a specific sound that can be output during execution of the variable game, there are a plurality of types of the specific sound, and the display means outputs the specific sound after it is decided to output the specific sound It may be suggested that the specific sound will be output until is started, and when it is suggested that the specific sound will be output, the type of the specific sound can be suggested. A gaming machine characterized by:

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decoration lamp 18... Speaker 22... Information display panel 25... Effect display device 26... 1st start opening 27... 2nd start opening 28... 1st variable member 29... Big winning opening 40... Main board 41 Main CPU 42 Main ROM 43 Main RWM 44 Clear switch 50 Sub board 51 Sub CPU 52 Sub ROM 53 Sub RWM 60 Power supply unit 61 Power switch 62 Backup power DB Down button GS1 Music Suggestive image GS2...Replay limit image H...Holding image TY...Adjustable image UB...Up button ZG...Running image

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a variable game,
a display control means capable of controlling the display means;
a sound output control means capable of controlling the sound output means,
The sounds that can be output by the sound output means include specific sounds that can be output during execution of the variable game,
When the execution of the variation game is suspended, the display means outputs the specific sound the maximum number of times during at least a part of the period until the suspension of the variation game ends. may be suggested,
When the maximum number of times that the suggested specific sound is output is the first number, compared to the case where the maximum number of times that the suggested specific sound is output is the second number, which is greater than the first number of times. and a high degree of expectation for a big hit .

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