JP2001113023A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To recognize expectancy without requiring time and labor for memory by making a plurality of presentations nearly simultaneously. SOLUTION: This game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a recording means 2 recording a plurality of presentations 2a, 2b through 2n and an informing means 6 informing a player 8 of the expectancy with at least two presentations combined according to the expectancy when required conditions are met. The informing means 6 is provided with a transfer medium informing the player 8 of the expectancy and a transfer controller 6a controlling the transfer medium for informing the player 8 of the expectancy. When the required conditions are met, the transfer controller 6a combines at least two presentations recorded in the recording means 2 according to the expectancy and informs the player 8 of the expectancy via the transfer medium nearly simultaneously. Since at least two presentations are made nearly simultaneously, the player 8 requires no labor and time for memory on the like. The player 8 can quickly recognize the expectancy via the presentations made nearly simultaneously.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and to a technique for notifying an expectation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Many pachinko machines, which are one type of gaming machines, include a symbol display or the like that displays a group of symbols consisting of a plurality of symbols in a fluctuating or stopped manner. Start to fluctuate the symbol group. When the changing symbol group stops at a specific symbol, a bonus is given to the player as a "big hit". Such benefits include:
For example, a special winning opening or an accessory device is opened and closed intermittently under a certain limit. These benefits allow the player to win many prize balls.

However, it takes a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) from the time when the symbol group starts to change until the symbol group finally stops. Although the player can have an expectation of expecting a privilege within the predetermined period, the player does not know at all whether or not the privilege will be given until the changing symbol stops and is fixed, and there is anxiety. In order to remove this anxiety, the conventional pachinko machine notifies the player of the degree of expectation indicating the possibility of giving a privilege by a combination of symbols sequentially displayed on a symbol display. For example, when a symbol imitating a melon is displayed after a symbol imitating an orange is displayed, the expectation becomes 80%. When a symbol imitating an apple is displayed after a symbol imitating an orange is displayed. There is such a mode that the degree of expectation becomes 50%. The player who sees the combination of the symbols displayed in this way can recognize (including guessing) the degree of expectation. Therefore, the player who recognized that the privilege was given was able to play the game with a sense of security.

[0004]

However, the subject must remember the symbol displayed last time with the expectation to be notified by the combination of symbols displayed in order. During the game, the player may not only look at the symbol display but also follow the movement of the pachinko ball, and may forget the symbol displayed last time. In this case, even if a symbol to be combined later is displayed, the degree of expectation cannot be understood. The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to allow at least two effects to be performed almost at the same time so that the degree of expectation can be recognized without having to take time and effort to learn.

[0005]

Means 1 for Solving the Problems Means 1 for solving the problems are as described in claim 1. Here, the terms described in claim 1 are interpreted as follows. This interpretation applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention. (1) “Privilege” means an advantageous gaming state given to a player. For example, shortening of the symbol fluctuation period (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”), change of the probability of winning (hereinafter, referred to as “probability fluctuation”), lids, wings,
There are various aspects such as opening and closing of wing pieces and the like, or aspects combining at least two of these. (2) “Direction” means a means for transmitting at least various information including the degree of expectation to a target person (a player, a hall clerk, or the like) through a transmission medium. For example, an effect of displaying a design, an effect of turning on (including blinking) an indicator light, an effect of producing a sound (including sound, music, sound effect, etc.), an effect of vibrating a device or a member, an effect of operating a movable body And so on. The effect of displaying a symbol includes a case where the effect is different depending on the color of the symbol (including transparent and translucent), the movement of the symbol, the type of the symbol itself, the size of the symbol, the display position, and the like. Display media (displays),
Indicator lights, acoustic devices, vibrating bodies, movable bodies, and the like correspond. The relationship between the effect and the transmission medium is arbitrary, and a mode in which one effect is performed using a plurality of transmission media, a mode in which a plurality of effects are performed using one transmission medium, and a plurality of effects using a plurality of transmission media Is performed.

[0006] According to the means 1, the notifying means notifies the degree of expectation by performing at least two effects substantially simultaneously. Since at least two productions are performed almost at the same time, there is no need for memorizing and so on. Moreover, the degree of expectation can be quickly recognized by the effects performed at substantially the same time.

[0007]

Means for solving the problem 2 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 2. Here, the term “display section” described in claim 2 may be all of a part capable of displaying a symbol on one display (or display device), or may be a part of the part. Good. Further, the display device is not limited to one display device, and may be configured by a plurality of display devices. This interpretation applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.

[0008] According to the means 2, at least two effects are provided in a manner of displaying a pattern on the display unit, a mode of turning on an indicator light, a mode of outputting sound from an acoustic device, a mode of vibrating a device or a member, a movable mode. The operation is performed in at least one of the modes of operating the member. In various ways, the enjoyment is expanded and the degree of expectation can be more reliably recognized.

[0009]

Means for solving the problem 3 Means for solving the problem are as described in claim 3. Here, the term "pattern" described in claim 3 means a special pattern consisting of characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), symbols, codes, figures (including characters, etc.), video, etc., ordinary patterns, decorative patterns ( Etc.). The design may be a still image or a moving image such as an animation. This interpretation applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.

[0010] According to the means 3, the notifying means notifies the expectation degree by displaying at least two symbols combined according to the expectation degree almost simultaneously on the display unit. Thus, a person who sees at least two symbols displayed on the display unit almost simultaneously can visually recognize the degree of expectation.
Further, since it is only necessary to look at the display unit, the degree of expectation can be easily recognized.

[0011]

Means 4 for solving the problem Means 4 for solving the problem are as described in claim 4. Means 4
According to this, the notifying unit notifies the degree of expectation by performing the display of the symbol on the display unit and the effect almost simultaneously. That is, the degree of expectation is reported by a combination of visual sense and non-visual senses (auditory and tactile sensations). Alternatively, the degree of expectation is reported by a combination of the visual sense of the display of the design and the visual sense of the effect of the design. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the degree of expectation by utilizing one sensation or utilizing a plurality of sensations almost simultaneously.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [First Embodiment] In a first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine which is one of gaming machines. First, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 1 schematically showing the outline of the present invention. The gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 has a plurality of effects 2a, 2b,.
It has a recording means 2 capable of recording 2n, and a notifying means 6 for notifying the subject 8 of the degree of expectation to the subject 8 by at least two effects when the required condition is satisfied. The notifying unit 6 includes a transmission medium for notifying the target person 8 of the degree of expectation and a transmission control unit 6a for controlling the transmission medium for notifying the target person 8 of the degree of expectation.
And Here, as a transmission medium, a display unit 6b for displaying a symbol, a display lamp 6c for lighting (including blinking),
Expectancy can be notified to the subject 8 such as an acoustic device 6d that outputs sound (including voice, music, sound effects, etc.), a vibrating body 6e that vibrates a steering wheel, and a movable body 6f that performs a predetermined operation. All devices and members are applicable. The establishment of the required condition corresponds to, for example, that a game ball has won a starting port, that a symbol group including a plurality of symbols has started to change, or that a reach has been reached. The target person 8 is not limited to a player, but includes a person in charge of a hall and the like. A plurality of effects 2a, 2b,..., 2n and a transmission medium (display unit 6b, indicator lamp 6c, acoustic device 6d, vibrating body 6e, movable body 6f, etc.)
The relationship with is arbitrary.

When the required conditions are satisfied in the gaming machine constructed as described above, the transmission control unit 6a performs at least two effects recorded in the recording means 2 substantially simultaneously, thereby transmitting the target person 8 via the transmission medium. Notify the degree of expectation. Since at least two productions are performed almost simultaneously,
The subject 8 does not have to take time to learn. In addition, the effects performed almost at the same time allow the subject 8 to quickly recognize the degree of expectation. The transmission control unit 6a combines at least two effects selected from the plurality of effects 2a, 2b,..., 2n recorded in the recording means 2 according to the degree of expectation, and at least simultaneously combines the at least two effects. You may do it. In this way, the effect corresponding to the degree of expectation is performed, so that the subject 8 can more clearly recognize the degree of expectation.

Here, the following embodiment can be realized. Even in these modes, the degree of expectation can be recognized without taking time and effort such as learning. (1) A plurality of effects 2a, 2b,
, 2n are further provided with random number generation means 4 used for determining at least two effects selected from among the effects. The random number generation means 4 generates a random number, and the transmission control unit 6a selects and combines at least two effects in accordance with the generated random number. Since at least two effects combined in this way are irregular, the effects are different even with the same degree of expectation. Therefore, the subject 8 can enjoy a change in the effect performed almost simultaneously. (2) The notification unit 6 is configured to display at least two symbols on the display unit 6b almost simultaneously. An aspect in which one symbol is displayed on the display unit 6b corresponds to one effect. In addition,
In some cases, a mode in which a plurality of symbols are displayed on the display unit 6b may be used as one effect. In this way, the subject 8 who has seen at least two symbols displayed almost simultaneously on the display unit 6b can visually recognize the degree of expectation. Also,
Since it is only necessary to look at the display unit 6b, the degree of expectation can be easily recognized. (3) The notifying means 6 notifies the expectation by performing the display of the symbol on the display unit 6b and the effect almost simultaneously.
Is configured. That is, the degree of expectation is reported by a combination of visual sense and non-visual senses (auditory and tactile sensations).
In this case, the subject 8 can easily recognize the degree of expectation by utilizing a plurality of senses almost simultaneously. Similarly, the degree of expectation is notified by a combination of the visual sense by displaying the design and the visual sense by effecting the design. In this case subject 8
Can easily recognize the degree of expectation using only one sense.

Next, an example in which the present invention is applied to a first-class pachinko machine, which is one of gaming machines, that is, an example in which at least two symbols are displayed almost simultaneously to notify the degree of expectation, is shown in FIGS. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine 10 which is a first-type pachinko machine. The game board surface 12 of the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG.
Above is a gate sensor 5 that detects the passing pachinko ball
8, a first opening 30 having a starting sensor 60 for detecting a winning pachinko ball, a first opening 30 having a starting opening sensor 60 for detecting a winning pachinko ball, and a big win having a lid 74 opened and closed by a solenoid 54. A mouth 34, a composite device 14 having a special symbol display 22, a holding ball lamp 20, 28, and the like as described later, as well as a general winning opening, a windmill, a nail, and the like are appropriately disposed.

One of the passage openings 24 is provided with a normal symbol display 26 for displaying a normal symbol while changing or stopping the symbol. Normally, the symbol display 26 has one or a plurality of light emitters (for example, an LED emitting green and an LED emitting red). When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32, the fluctuation starts and stops after a lapse of a predetermined time. Specifically, the light emitter is turned on to make a change, and a specific light emitter (for example, a red LED) is used.
When it stops in the lighting state or the light-out state, the lower starting port 68
Is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 4 seconds). In addition to the lid 74, the special winning opening 34 is provided with a V-zone 56 or a V-zone 56 that enables the jackpot game state to be continued within a required number of times (for example, 16 times) when the pachinko ball wins within the special winning opening period (for example, 20 seconds). , A normal winning port for simply paying out prize balls. V zone 5 to detect the winning pachinko ball
6 has a V zone sensor 52 and a winning sensor 70 in the normal winning opening. A starting port sensor 66 for detecting a winning pachinko ball is provided below the special winning port 34.
A lower starting port 68 having The lower starting port 68
Has a function equivalent to that of the first type starting port 30. Each of the first-type starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68 pays out a prize ball in the same manner as a normal winning port when a pachinko ball wins.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, when the pachinko ball wins in the first type starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68, the required condition is satisfied.

The composite device 14 includes a special symbol display 22 capable of displaying a foreground symbol and a background symbol, a holding ball lamp 20 for displaying the number of pachinko balls that have passed through the gate 32 during a normal symbol variation, and a special symbol variation. There is a holding ball lamp 28 for displaying the number of pachinko balls that have won the first kind starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68 therein. Hereinafter, the number that can be recognized by the display of the reserved ball lamp 28 is referred to as “the number of reserved balls”. The special symbol display 22 corresponding to the display unit 6b uses, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays a special symbol such as a character, a symbol, a code, a graphic, and a video, a decorative symbol, and the like. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 22 starts to fluctuate when a pachinko ball wins in the first type starting port 30 or the lower starting port 68, and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. Although a liquid crystal display is used as the special symbol display 22, any display capable of displaying symbols, such as a CRT, an LED display, and a plasma display, may be used. Moreover, although the normal symbol display 26 and the special symbol display 22 were used separately,
The same indicator may be used for both. Retaining ball lamp 2
Reference numerals 0 and 28 each include one or a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LEDs).

Below the game board surface 12, there are provided an operation button 48 (operation unit) for the player to perform required operations on the pachinko machine 10, a lower plate 44 for temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls, An ashtray 46 for holding cigarette butts, a handle 40 having a touch sensor 42 for detecting whether or not the player's hand is touching, and a sound (a sound effect and A speaker 50 for outputting music and the like. Further, a frame opening sensor 36 for detecting the opening of the glass frame 18 (also referred to as a “metal frame”), and a lamp composed of a luminous body arranged at an appropriate position according to the game content of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. Class 16 is also provided. further,
The upper plate 38 includes a ball lending switch 64 for instructing ball lending and a return switch 72 for instructing return of the prepaid card.

Next, a main control board 100 for realizing a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 10 and a special symbol in response to a display command (for example, a signal including a symbol to be stopped or a fluctuation pattern) sent from the main control board 100. Display 2
2 and a display control board 200 for displaying symbols will be described with reference to FIG.
These main control board 100 and display control board 20
0 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, for example. The main control board 100 shown in FIG. 3 corresponds to the notifying unit 6 and mainly includes a CPU (processor) 110. The main control board 100 stores an RO for storing a game control program and required data (for example, a jackpot).
M112, RA for storing data such as various random numbers and signals
M114, an input processing circuit 102 that receives signals sent from various input devices and converts it into a data format that can be processed in the main control board 100, and receives various operation data sent from the CPU 110 to operate various output devices The output processing circuit 104, the display control circuit 106 which receives the display data sent from the CPU 110 and appropriately controls (including lighting and blinking) the display and the illuminant, and sends necessary signals to the display control board 200. It has a communication control circuit 116 and the like.
All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 118.

The CPU 110 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 112 to realize a game by the pachinko machine 10, and the game control program includes a program for realizing a first-type start-up process described later. Including. An EPROM is used for the ROM 112 and a RAM 114
Uses a DRAM, but other types of memories may be used. Other types of memories include EEPROM, SRAM,
There is a flash memory and the like. As an input device in which the input processing circuit 102 receives a detection signal or the like, for example, the operation button 4
8, starting port sensors 60 and 66, gate sensor 58, winning sensor (V zone sensor 52, etc.) or other sensors (frame opening sensor 36, touch sensor 42, etc.). An output device from which the output processing circuit 104 outputs a signal includes, for example, the solenoid 54 and the like. Display control circuit 1
For example, the lamps 1 may be controlled by a lamp 1
6, a holding ball lamp 20, 28, or a normal symbol display 26. The communication control circuit 116 can also send necessary data to a frame control board (not shown), a hall computer, and the like, if necessary.

Next, the display control board 200 is
And a display control program, ROM 202 for storing required display data (for example, display information corresponding to a display instruction, a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a deviation fluctuation pattern, a plurality of reach patterns, etc.), a display instruction, and display information. ,
RAM 204 for storing input / output signals, etc., communication control circuit 2 for receiving data sent from main control board 100
06, a character generator 212 that stores required symbols and generates them in response to a command, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 214 that receives the display information sent from the CPU 210 and displays the processed symbols on the special symbol display 22 . All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 208.

The CPU 210 executes a display control program stored in the ROM 202 to display symbols on the special symbol display 22. The display control program also includes a program for realizing a symbol display process described later. .
The ROM 202 corresponding to the recording unit 2 uses an EPROM, and the RAM 204 uses a DRAM. However, other types of memories described above may be used. The communication control circuit 206 can send necessary data to a frame control board (not shown), a hall computer, and the like, if necessary. The symbol data generated by the character generator 212 includes, for example, characters (alphanumeric characters and kanji), symbols (special symbols,
There are ordinary patterns, decorative patterns, etc.), still images, moving images (animation, etc.), and images. The VDP 214 having a VRAM, a pallet RAM, and the like reads the design data generated by the character generator 212 in response to the display information,
Perform image editing such as color specification and sprite processing, and
After expanding the design data to RAM or palette RAM,
Finally, a video signal, a synchronization signal, and the like are output to the special symbol display 22. At this time, the sprite function realized by executing the sprite processing makes it possible to simultaneously or non-simultaneously change not only the special symbol as the foreground symbol but also the decorative symbol as the background symbol.

The frame control board and other boards for controlling the operation of various devices in response to the command signal sent from the main control board 100 are not shown or described because they are not related to the gist of the present invention. I do. Examples of the various devices include a launching device that launches a pachinko ball when the handle 40 is operated, and a payout device that pays out a pachinko ball for lending a ball or winning a ball.

The procedure executed by the main control board 100 to realize the present invention in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
Here, FIG. 4 shows a procedure of a first-type start-up processing for realizing a winning determination of a pachinko ball with respect to the first-type start-up port 30.
FIG. 3 shows, in a flowchart, the details of the symbol variation process for realizing the symbol group variation on the special symbol display 22. These processes are all performed by the main control board 100 shown in FIG.
The CPU 110 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 112 at an appropriate timing (for example, every 4 milliseconds). For simplicity of explanation, the first type starting port 30 and the lower type starting port 6
8 operates in the same manner, and the first type starting port 30 will be described as an example. In an actual pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball wins in the first-type starting port 30 or the like while the symbol group on the special symbol display 22 fluctuates, a predetermined number (for example, four) of the pachinko ball is retained and the retaining ball lamp 28 is activated. The symbol group is changed after the symbol group is turned on after the symbol group has been changed, but the description will be made on the assumption that only one pachinko ball has won the first kind start-up opening 30 or the like.

In the first-type starting port process shown in FIG. 4, it is first determined whether or not a pachinko ball has won the first-type starting port 30 (step S10). Specifically, when a detection signal is received from the starting port sensor 60 shown in FIGS.
ES), and if no detection signal is received, it is determined that no winning has been made (NO). When the pachinko ball wins in the first kind opening 30 (YES), various random numbers are read and stored [Step S12]. The various random numbers include, for example, a jackpot determination random number RA used to determine whether or not a jackpot, and a special symbol display 22 when the jackpot determination random number RA determines that a jackpot has been determined.
Jackpot symbol random number RB used to identify the jackpot symbol (combination of specific symbols) to be displayed in the, random pattern RC used to identify the pattern from the start of the change of the symbol group until it stops, etc. Applicable.

Next, a symbol change process for displaying the change of the symbol group on the special symbol display 22 is performed [step S14]. The details of the symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, first, the random number RA for jackpot determination stored in step S12 is read (step S2).
0], and determines whether or not it is a “big hit” [Step S2
2]. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the jackpot determination random number RA matches the jackpot value. The jackpot value is one in the normal state, but the gaming state (for example, probability fluctuation)
In some cases, the number may be increased to a plurality. If it is determined to be a "big hit" (YES), the big hit symbol random number RB stored in step S12 is read [step S24], and finally stopped and determined based on the value of the big hit symbol random number RB. A planned symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “scheduled symbol to be stopped”) is determined [Step S26], and the process proceeds to Step S28 described later. The design to be stopped is, for example, RO
It is determined by referring to the first data table stored in M112 and setting the relationship between the random number RB for the jackpot symbol and the symbol to be stopped.

On the other hand, if it is determined at step S22 that the pattern is "losing" (NO), the CPU 11 reads out the loss design data for displaying the loss design from the RAM 114 [step S40]. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not reach is reached in the course of the fluctuation, that is, whether or not the missing symbol includes a reach symbol (step S42). The reach (reach state) means a state in which other special symbols (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) match the reach symbol, except for the remaining special symbols (for example, middle symbols) which are still fluctuating. The reach symbol corresponds to, for example, a combination of a left symbol and a right symbol on the activated line, and many pachinko machines 10 have the same symbol (so-called zigzag pattern). If it contains a reach symbol (YE
S) Finally, if it becomes "missing", but reaches the middle in the middle, a symbol to be stopped is determined based on the symbol design data [step S26], and the process proceeds to step S28 described later. If no reach symbol is included in step S42 (NO), a symbol to be stopped is determined based on the lost symbol data [step S44], and the process proceeds to step S28 described later.

In step S28, step S12 in FIG.
The variation pattern random number RC stored in step (1) is read, and a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number RC (step S30). The fluctuation pattern is a pattern for realizing the display of the fluctuation of the symbol group and the animation (decorative design). The variation pattern is, for example, the ROM 11 of FIG.
2, and is determined with reference to a second data table also stored in the ROM 112. The second data table sets the relationship between the variation pattern random number RC and the variation pattern. The fluctuation of the symbol group includes a normal fluctuation of a mode in which a reel is rotated, a forward / reverse fluctuation of a mode of swinging in a desired direction around a predetermined position, and a total pattern fluctuation of a mode in which all the groups are fluctuated almost in synchronization. There is. The pachinko machine 10 that fluctuates in a plurality of fluctuating areas also includes data on a fluctuating speed and a fluctuating direction during fluctuating, a stop timing, an order, and the like. In an example in which the order of symbols to be stopped when the variation patterns are different is different, a sense of expectation of expecting a reach, a big hit, or the like may occur in accordance with the order of stop.

Then, the symbol to be stopped determined in steps S26 and S44 and the variation pattern determined in step S30 are transmitted to the display control board 200, and the symbol group is varied [step S32]. Here, the display control board 20
With reference to FIG. 6, a description will be given of a symbol display process for realizing a variation of the symbol group at 0. FIG. In the symbol display process shown in FIG. 6, first, when the symbol to be stopped and the variation pattern transmitted from the main control board 100 are received [Step S5
0], the effect determination random number RD is read [Step S5
2]. The effect determination random number RD is used to specify a combination of symbols for notifying the degree of expectation indicating the possibility of a jackpot when changing the symbol group based on the received change pattern. The effect determination random number RD corresponds to the random number generation means 4, and may be configured to be obtained by the main control board 100 and transmitted to the display control board 200 without being obtained by the display control board 200.

Then, the symbol to be stopped and the random number R for effect determination
A combination of symbols for a plurality of effects (for example, a first symbol and a second symbol) is determined based on D (Step S)
54]. The combination of the symbols is determined by, for example, the following method. Here, an example in which the symbol to be stopped is constituted by a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol will be described. For the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are all numeric symbols (from symbol "0" to symbol "9"). As described above, when the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol, the symbol is set as a reach symbol. At this time, the shift of the symbol from the middle symbol as viewed from the reach symbol (hereinafter referred to as "symbol relationship") is two symbols before, one symbol before, the same symbol, one symbol after, two symbols after, and other symbols ( For example, there are three symbols before and three symbols after). For example, if the middle symbol is "6" when the reach symbol is "7", the middle symbol is "one symbol before" when viewed from the reach symbol, and "2 symbols" when the middle symbol is "5". "Before." When the middle symbol is symbol "7", it is "the same symbol", and this case is a big hit.

The setting example of the symbol relation and the effect determination random number RD (hereinafter simply referred to as “RD”) which can take any value from 0 to 9 is divided into upper and lower two stages for convenience of notation. The results are shown in Table 1. Table 1 is stored in the ROM 202 or the like as a third data table. In each column of Table 1,
A combination of symbols is represented in a format of “(first symbol) − (second symbol)”. In Table 1, “O” is a symbol imitating a large ship, “K” is a symbol imitating a small ship, and “B” is
Indicates a symbol imitating a boat, and “sunny”, “cloudy”, and “storm” indicate a symbol imitating each weather.
Hereinafter, when simply referring to a large boat, a small boat, a boat, fine, cloudy, and storm, it means a design that imitates each of them.

[0032]

[Table 1]

According to the setting example of Table 1, the degree of expectation (probability of a big hit) of notifying the subject by displaying the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol on the special symbol display 22 is shown in Table 2. Become like

[0034]

[Table 2]

That is, in Table 1, only two combinations of a large ship and a fine ("O-fine" in the table) are set, and are included in a row with a big hit (a row with the same symbol design). It is. This means that if a combination of a large ship and fine is displayed while changing the symbol group, a 100% jackpot will result. In addition, there are six combinations of small boats and cloudy ("co-cloudy" in the table), but there is only one in the row that has a big hit. Further, there are 14 combinations of boats and storms (rain) in the table ("Bo-storm" in the table), but there is only one in the row that has a jackpot. Therefore, when a combination of a small boat and a cloud or a combination of a boat and a storm is displayed, it means that the degree of expectation decreases in order. Therefore, the target person who saw the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol displayed on the special symbol display 22 is:
It is possible to recognize the degree of expectation that the changing symbol group stops and the jackpot is won. As described above, the third data table for determining the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol based on the symbol to be stopped, the variation pattern, and the effect determination random number RD is stored in the display control board 200. There is no need for 100 to secure space for storing the third data table. Further, since the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is determined at the same time, the number of symbols to be designated and the number of fluctuation patterns to be designated can be minimized.

Display data is acquired based on the determined combination of symbols, the symbol to be stopped, the variation pattern, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "reference data") and stored in the RAM 204 [step S56]. More specifically, the determination is made with reference to a fourth data table stored in, for example, the ROM 202 or the like and setting the relationship between the reference data and the display data. The display data is a data element (parameter) for performing image editing, such as a reach pattern, a special symbol number, a special symbol display position, a decorative symbol number, a decorative symbol display position, and elapsed time. After that, CPU2
10 transmits the acquired display data to the VDP 214.

VD receiving display data from CPU 210
P214 converts the data such as symbols into the character generator 212 based on the display data acquired in step S56.
[Step S58], and performs image editing such as color designation and sprite processing [Step S60].
The data is developed on the RAM or the palette RAM [Step S62]. Then, the developed data is converted into a symbol signal and output to the special symbol display 22 [Step S64],
The symbol display processing ends. The combination of the first symbol and the second symbol edited based on the display data in this manner can be displayed on the special symbol display 22 almost at the same time to notify the player or the like. In addition, since the image editing is performed by the VDP 214 as hardware, symbols can be displayed at high speed. Therefore, when step S34 is executed, all the processes from the start of the change of the symbol group to the stop thereof are displayed on the special symbol display 22. This process includes fluctuations before reach, display of reach, and fluctuations after reach.

When the symbol display process is completed, the symbol variation process is also completed, so the process returns to FIG. 4, and it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred [step S16]. In the pachinko machine 10 which is less likely to be affected by extraneous noise and the like and has a high reliability, it is determined whether or not a “big hit” is based on the random number RA for big hit determination. If necessary, whether or not the special symbol actually displayed on the special symbol display 22 matches the big hit symbol may be used to determine whether or not it is a big hit. If "big hit" (YE
S), a jackpot process is performed [step S18], and the symbol variation process ends. The jackpot process is, for example,
4. Open the cover 74 for a certain period (for example, 30 seconds),
A jackpot game such as paying out prize balls according to the number of winning pachinko balls is performed. In addition, when the pachinko ball has not won the first kind starting port 30 in step S10 (NO),
When it is determined to be "out of place" in step S16 (NO)
Then, the first type start-up process is terminated as it is.

Next, an example in which the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed almost simultaneously on the special symbol display 22 as an example of a mode in which the processes shown in FIGS. Will be described with reference to FIG. That is, FIGS. 7 (A), 7 (B), and 7 (C) show the first symbol and the second symbol during the period from the start of the change of the symbol group to the stop, particularly after the reach. Here is an example in which the information is displayed almost simultaneously. In this example, it is assumed that the first symbol is displayed as a character and the second symbol is displayed as a background. First, FIG.
Items common to FIGS. 7B and 7C will be described. On the screen of the special symbol display 22, there are variable areas 80, 82, 8 for displaying the variation and stop of the symbol group relating to the special symbol.
4 is provided. A symbol "7" is displayed as a left symbol 80a in the variable region 80, and a right symbol 8 is also displayed in the variable region 84.
Since the numeral symbol "7" is displayed as 4a, it indicates the state of reach. In addition, in the fluctuation area 82, the fluctuation of the symbol group is still continued.

Next, the character (first symbol) and the decorative symbol (second symbol) displayed outside the variable regions 80, 82, and 84 are displayed.
The combination of the symbols will be described. The character is a symbol displayed in the foreground, and includes a large boat 88, a small boat 92,
There is a boat 96 and the like. The decorative pattern is a pattern displayed on the background, and includes a sunny 86, a cloudy 90, and a storm 94. In FIG. 7A, a large boat 88 and a fine 86 are displayed almost simultaneously. This symbol combination corresponds to “O-sun” in Table 1, and the degree of expectation is 2/2 (100%). In FIG. 7B, the small boat 92 and the cloudy sky 90 are displayed almost simultaneously. This combination of symbols corresponds to "co-cloudy" in Table 1, and the expected degree is 1/6 (about 16%).
It is. Further, in FIG. 7C, the boat 96 and the storm 94 are displayed almost simultaneously. This combination of symbols corresponds to "Bo-storm" in Table 1, and the expected degree is 1/14.
(About 7%). Therefore, the player or the like can recognize the degree of expectation as the probability of a big hit simply by looking at the screen of the special symbol display 22 at a glance. If the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed in another combination, the table 2
The degree of expectation as shown in FIG.

In the first embodiment, the following applications can be performed. (A1) The first symbol is displayed as a character and the second symbol is displayed.
The first symbol and the second symbol may be displayed on the special symbol display 22 in other modes, without being limited to the mode in which the symbols are displayed in the background.
For example, any of a mode in which both symbols are displayed with a character, a mode in which both symbols are displayed with a background, and a mode in which the first symbol is displayed with a background and the second symbol is displayed with a character may be used. In particular, if a display with a sense of perspective is provided between the character and the background, the notification can be provided by a three-dimensional display. In addition, one of the first symbol and the second symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicator 22.
It is good also as the production performed in. For example, the first symbol
A character (for example, a raccoon dog) is stationary and displayed on the special symbol display 22, and a second character (for example, a fox) is moved and displayed on the special symbol display 22 as a second symbol. Examples of the movement of the second character include a movement such as falling asleep or losing life. In this case, it is set so that the expectation is higher when the second character is doomed than when he falls asleep. In addition, the degree of expectation may be notified by changing the color of the design (including transparent and translucent), the type of the design itself (for example, characters and characters are different types), the size of the design, the display position, and the like. . In these modes, since the display mode of the symbols is diversified, the special symbol display 22
More fun to watch. (A2) When the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed almost simultaneously, a plurality of indicators may be displayed. In this case, which symbol is displayed on which display is arbitrary. For example, the first symbol may be displayed on the special symbol display 22 and the second symbol may be displayed on the ordinary symbol display 26. Further, the first symbol and the second symbol may be displayed on the special symbol display 22, and either one of the first symbol and the second symbol may be displayed on the ordinary symbol display 26. Similarly to (a1), one of the first symbol and the second symbol may be performed by the special symbol display 22 or the ordinary symbol display 26. In this way, the first symbol and / or the second symbol can be displayed on a display device that is easy to recognize. (A3) The first symbol is set by the type of ship and the second symbol is set by the type of weather in Table 1, but may be set in another manner. For example, the first symbol and the second symbol may be set irregularly, or one may be set in a relationship reminiscent of the other. The associative relationship means items (motif, concept, theme, classification, etc.) common to the first symbol and the second symbol. If the first symbol and the second symbol are set so as to be associated with each other, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is easy to understand, and an interestingness is generated when the degree of expectation is recognized. (A4) Although the expected degree is notified by displaying the first symbol and the second symbol in combination, the expected value may be notified by displaying three or more symbols in combination. Further, at least two symbols may be randomly combined and displayed by random numbers or the like. Further, as in (a1), at least one of the plurality of symbols may be rendered on the special symbol display 22. In these cases, the number of combinations of symbols displayed almost simultaneously increases, and the degree of expectation can be notified to the subject in various combinations.

According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) A main control board 100 according to the first and third aspects.
(Informing means 6) informs the player or the like (target person 8) of the degree of expectation by displaying the first symbol and the second symbol (at least two effects) almost simultaneously. {Step S5 in FIG.
4, S64｝. Since the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the special symbol display 22 almost at the same time, the player and the like do not have to learn or take any trouble. Further, the player and the like can recognize the degree of expectation at a glance by the first symbol and the second symbol displayed almost simultaneously. (2) According to claim 2, the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed almost simultaneously on the special symbol display 22 (display section 6b). Therefore, the player or the like can more reliably recognize the degree of expectation only by visual sense.

[Second Embodiment] In the second embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10 as in the first embodiment. This is an example of notifying. The pachinko machine 10
Is the same as that of the first embodiment, and in the second embodiment, the first embodiment is used to simplify the illustration and the description.
The points different from the above will be described. Therefore, the same elements as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In the second embodiment, the expectation is notified by performing the display of the symbol and the effect other than the display of the symbol substantially simultaneously. In order to realize this mode, in the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 6, step S32 is executed to display the symbol on the special symbol display 22, and the hammer 300 provided in the composite device 14 is moved by the solenoid 316 [step S34]. Here, the external appearance of the multifunction device 14 is shown in FIG. 8, and an example of a configuration for moving the hammer 300 is shown in FIG.

The compound device 14 shown in FIG. 8 which is used in place of the compound device 14 shown in FIG. 2 has a hammer 300 constructed so as to be able to reciprocate in a predetermined direction about a support shaft 302. A normal symbol display 26 for displaying, a special symbol display 22 for displaying a symbol, a holding ball lamp 20 for displaying the number of pachinko balls passing through the gate 32 during the change of the normal symbol, a first type during the change of the special symbol It has a holding ball lamp 28 and the like for displaying the number of pachinko balls winning in the starting port 30 and the lower starting port 68. In addition, since the composite device 14 is provided with the ordinary symbol display 26, the ordinary symbol display 26 is eliminated from the passage 24 shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a structure for moving a hammer 300 corresponding to a movable body. The movement of a solenoid 316 having a rod 314 that can move forward and backward in the direction of arrow D4 (left and right in the drawing) is controlled by the main control board 100. The power generated by the solenoid 316 is transmitted to the hammer 300 through a torque transmission mechanism,
0 is reciprocated in the direction of arrow D2 (vertical direction in the drawing).
Hereinafter, a specific example of the torque transmission mechanism will be described. An engagement member 306 is provided at the tip of the rod 314 via a coupling member 312. An engagement piece 308 that engages with the engagement member 306 is provided on a rotating plate 304 that rotates (can be any of forward rotation, reverse rotation, or forward / reverse rotation, and includes rotation) about a support shaft 310. On the rotating plate 304, a fan plate 318 is integrally formed substantially on the opposite side to the support shaft 310, and the fan plate 318 is formed.
Gear teeth are provided in the 18 arc (peripheral edge) portion. Hammer 3
00 is fixed to a rotating member 320 that rotates around the support shaft 302, and the fan plate 318 is provided on the circumference of the rotating member 320.
Gear teeth that mesh with the gear teeth. According to this mechanism, the forward / backward movement of the rod 314 is converted into a rotational movement that reciprocates around the support shaft 310 through the engagement member 306 and the engagement piece 308. This rotational motion is transmitted to the hammer 300 via the gear teeth, and when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the hammer 300 reciprocates up and down around the support shaft 302. In addition, the torque transmission mechanism is not limited to the above-described configuration,
Other configurations may be used. Other configurations include, for example, another driving body (for example, a motor or the like) replacing the solenoid 316 and a transmission unit (for example, a belt, chain, rack &
Pinion or the like, or a torque converter or the like. Further, the hammer 300 may be directly moved by a driving body such as a solenoid 316 or a motor.

Here, the degree of expectation based on the relationship between the decorative symbol 330 displayed as the background of the variable regions 80, 82, and 84 in which the special symbol is changed and stopped, and the movement of the hammer 300 are shown in Table 3, for example. It is set as follows. In addition,
The plurality of operation patterns that the hammer 300 moves are stored in the ROM 112, for example.

[0047]

[Table 3]

Next, as an example of a mode in which the processes shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 are executed and a plurality of effects are performed almost at the same time, when the symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 22 and the hammer 300 is moved almost simultaneously. This will be described with reference to FIG. That is, FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (B), FIG.
(C) shows the period from the start of the change of the symbol group to the stop and the finalization of the symbol. In particular, all the symbol changes (all of the left symbol 80a, the middle symbol 82a, and the right symbol 84a are synchronized). This means that the hammer 300 corresponding to the movable body is moved when performing the change of the symbol group. First, matters common to FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C will be described. The screen of the special symbol display device 22 includes change areas 80, 82, and 84 for displaying the change and stop of the symbol group related to the special symbol. FIG. 10 (A)
Indicates a state in which the reach has been reached, and a symbol "7" is displayed in the variable region 80 as a left symbol 80a and in the variable region 84 as a right symbol 84a. In the fluctuation area 82, the fluctuation of the symbol group is still continued. FIG.
10 (B) and FIG. 10 (C) show combinations of symbols displayed in the middle of all symbol changes. In addition, the variable regions 80 and 8
The decorative patterns 330 displayed on the background in relation to 2, 84 include the screen patterns α, β, γ shown in Table 3, and the like.
In the example of FIG. 0 (A), FIG. 10 (B), and FIG.
A screen pattern β on which rivers, palm fruits, etc. are drawn is displayed.

Next, the movement of the hammer 300 when the screen pattern β is displayed as the decorative symbol 330 will be described. In the example of FIG. 10A, the hammer 300, which is actually stopped, is swung down to notify the player or the like that the reach has been reached. In this case, hammer 3
In order to make the player think that there is an impact when 00 hits the screen of the special symbol display 22, the special symbol and the background symbol are continuously shaken for a while. At this time, when the impact sound, the vibration sound, and the like are output from the speaker 50, the sense of reality is further increased, and the reach can be more reliably notified to a player or the like. FIG.
In the examples of FIG. 0 (B) and FIG. 10 (C), the state of swinging down the hammer 300 to return to the original position is shown. When performing the swing-down and swing-up, the symbols displayed in the variable areas 80, 82, and 84 are sequentially changed. In addition, how many times the reciprocating operation of swinging down and swinging up (0
(One time, one time, multiple times), the player or the like is notified of the degree of expectation. That is, according to Table 3, as the number of reciprocating motions of the hammer 300 increases, the degree of expectation increases, and when the hammer 300 does not move, the player can recognize that the degree of expectation is lowest. Therefore, the player can play a game while expecting the hammer 300 to perform reciprocating movements a lot.

In the second embodiment, the following application can be made. (B1) The movable body 6f is not limited to the hammer 300, and another movable body may be used. Other movable bodies include, for example, a rotatable one that imitates a golf putter, and a character that is configured to be able to operate its arms and head to imitate an animal such as a gorilla or a bear. Pachinko machine 1
By using another movable body that matches the game content of 0, the sense of unity of the movable body is increased, and the player or the like can be more reliably notified of the degree of expectation. (B2) The effect is not limited to the hammer 300 (the movable body 6f), and may be performed in another effect. Examples of the other effects include an effect for displaying a design, an indicator light 6c such as a lamp 16 for lighting and a holding ball lamp 20 or 28, an audio device 6d such as a speaker 50 for emitting a sound, a device such as a handle 40, or the like. The vibrating body 6e that vibrates the member corresponds to the hammer 3
Any combination including 00 (at least two effects) may be used. The arbitrary combination mode may be an effect combined in advance, or an effect determined irregularly by random numbers or the like. As an effect of displaying a symbol, as shown in (a1) in the first embodiment, for example, a second character (for example, a fox) as a symbol is moved and displayed on the special symbol display 22 to notify the degree of expectation. In addition to the mode of moving the second character, there is a mode in which the color of the symbol (including transparent and translucent), the type of the symbol itself, the size of the symbol, the display position, and the like are different. The indicator lamp 6c notifies the degree of expectation by a lighting (including blinking) pattern.
The acoustic device 6d reports the degree of expectation based on the type of sound (type of voice, music, sound effect, etc.), volume, tone, and the like, and the vibrator 6e reports the degree of expectation based on the magnitude and pattern of vibration. In this way, by displaying the symbol on the special symbol display 22 and performing appropriate effect means, it is possible to reliably inform the player or the like of the degree of expectation. Also, if the number of effects is increased or decreased according to the degree of expectation, a player or the like can more easily recognize the degree of expectation.

According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) A main control board 100 according to the first and fourth aspects.
(Informing means 6) is a display of the decorative pattern 330 and the hammer 3
The player or the like (target person 8) was informed of the degree of expectation by performing the movement 00 (at least two effects) almost simultaneously (see steps S54 and S64 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 10). Since the display of the decorative pattern 330 and the movement of the hammer 300 are performed almost at the same time, the player or the like does not have to learn or take any trouble. In addition, the display of the decorative pattern 330 and the movement of the hammer 300 performed almost simultaneously enable the player or the like to quickly recognize the degree of expectation. (2) According to the second aspect, the hammer 300 (movable body 6f) is moved almost at the same time when the decorative symbol 330 is displayed on the special symbol display 22 (display unit 6b). Therefore, the player or the like can more reliably recognize the degree of expectation only by visual sense. In addition, the player or the like can make a plurality of senses (visual, auditory, tactile) by lighting the indicator lamp 6c, making a sound by the acoustic device 6d, or making the device or member vibrate by the vibrating body 6e. The degree of expectation can be recognized. In this way, the enjoyment can be widened and the degree of expectation can be recognized more reliably if performed in various modes.

[Other embodiments] The above-described pachinko machine 1
In 0 (gaming machine), the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, each of the following embodiments to which the above embodiment is applied may be implemented. (1) In the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10. Instead of this form, a game machine other than a pachinko machine (for example, a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.) provided with a game board and a game control device can also be used. The present invention can be applied to Even with the other gaming machines, at least two effects are performed almost at the same time, so that the degree of expectation can be recognized without taking time and effort such as learning.

(2) In the first embodiment, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol in Table 1 is not changed. Instead of this mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol, the type of the symbol, and the like may be arbitrarily changed (changed). Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, a case where the special symbol is stopped at a combination of symbols specified in advance (for example, “333”), and the condition may be appropriately changed according to the type of the pachinko machine 10 and the date and time. Good. In this way, the degree of expectation due to the combination of symbols also changes, so that the player can maintain the expectation of winning a jackpot until all of the special symbols stop.

(3) In the first embodiment, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is displayed almost simultaneously on the special symbol display 22 (display section 6b) to notify the degree of expectation. When the decorative symbol 330 was displayed on the special symbol indicator 22, almost at the same time, the hammer 300 (movable body 6f) was moved to notify the degree of expectation. Thus, in each embodiment, it is a condition that a symbol is displayed on at least the special symbol display 22. Instead of this form, special symbol display 2
The condition may not be displayed on the condition 2 and the expectation may be notified by performing at least two other effects almost simultaneously. The other at least two effects are, for example, an effect of turning on the indicator light 6c, an effect of emitting sound by the sound device 6d, an effect of vibrating the device or member by the vibrating body 6e, an effect of operating the movable body 6f, and the like. This is a mode in which various effects are arbitrarily combined. As described above, by performing at least two other effects at substantially the same time, it is possible to easily recognize the degree of expectation by utilizing a plurality of senses at substantially the same time. In addition, if performed in various modes, the degree of expectation can be recognized more reliably.

(4) In the first embodiment, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol to be rendered is determined based on the symbol to be stopped and the fluctuation pattern and the rendering random number RD {step S54 in FIG. ｝. Instead of this form,
A combination of the first symbol and the second symbol to be rendered may be determined based on the variation pattern and the rendering random number RD. Table 4 shows an example of a fifth data table stored in the ROM 202 or the like and in which the relationship between the variation pattern and the effect determination random number RD is set. Table 4 is shown in the same manner as Table 1, and is referred to for determining a combination of the first symbol and the second symbol based on the variation pattern and the effect determination random number RD.

[0056]

[Table 4]

According to the setting example in Table 4 above, the variation patterns are six variation patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6 is set. Table 2 shows the degree of expectation of notifying the target person by displaying the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol on the special symbol display 22. In this way, even when the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is determined based on the variation pattern and the effect determination random number RD, the degree of expectation is the same as that of the first embodiment. Obtainable.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, at least two effects are performed almost simultaneously within a period from the start of the change of the symbol group to the stop of the symbol group to determine the symbol. Steps S32 and S34}. Instead of this mode, at least two effects may be performed almost simultaneously at another timing. Other timings include a period from when the pachinko ball wins the first type starting port 30 to a time when the symbol group starts to fluctuate on the special symbol display 22, a period when the winning pachinko ball is suspended, The period specified by the player or the like by operating the operation button 48, the jackpot game period, and the like correspond to the period. Even when at least two effects are performed almost simultaneously at such other timings, it is possible to reliably notify the player or the like of the degree of expectation. Also,
When there are a plurality of degrees of expectation to be notified to the player or the like (for example, when there is a pending ball), each degree of expectation may be notified to the player or the like by at least two effects performed separately for each degree of expectation. For example, the special symbol display 22 (display section 6b)
, The combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is displayed almost simultaneously, and the degree of expectation for the current lottery is notified.
This corresponds to a mode in which the (indication lamp 6c) is turned on and the degree of expectation for the next lottery is notified by a sound emitted from the speaker 50 (sound device 6d). By notifying not only the present time but also the degree of expectation for the next lottery in this way, the player can play the game with an expectation of acquiring a privilege in the future.

(6) In the above embodiments, the recording means 2 for recording a plurality of effects is applied to the ROM 112 and the ROM 202 (see FIG. 3). Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a RAM 114, a RAM 204, a character generator 212, a ROM or RAM in a hall computer communicable through the main control board 100 or the communication control circuits 116 and 206, and a flexible disk accessible by a disk device Disk media such as hard disks and magneto-optical disks; cards such as prepaid cards, IC cards and paper cards accessible by a card device;
Alternatively, a printed material on which characters, symbols, and the like accessible by the reading device are printed may be applied. Even with such a recording device or recording medium, a plurality of effects can be appropriately stored (recorded).

[0060]

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. This embodiment has not only the aspects of the invention described in the claims but also other aspects of the invention. Embodiments of the present invention will be enumerated below, and related explanations will be provided as necessary.

[Mode 1] A gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the notifying means notifies the degree of expectation within a period from when reach is reached to when fluctuation is stopped. [Relevant Description of Aspect 1] According to the present aspect, the notifying unit notifies the degree of expectation within a period from reaching the reach to stopping the fluctuation. When the reach is reached, the expectation of expecting the privilege is increased, and the expectation is further increased in accordance with the announced expectation.

[0062]

According to the present invention, at least two effects are performed almost at the same time, so that the degree of expectation can be recognized without taking the trouble of remembering.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an outline of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a main control board and a display control board.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a first type start-up process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a symbol variation process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a symbol display process.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a special symbol display.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing the appearance of the multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example for moving a hammer.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a combination of a movement of a hammer and a display of a special symbol display.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 recording means 2a, 2b, ..., 2n production 4 random number generation means 6 notification means 6a transmission control unit 6b display unit 6c indicator light 6d sound device 6e vibrator 6f movable body 8 target person 10 pachinko machine (game machine) 22 special design Display (display unit) 26 Normal symbol display 100 Main control board (transmission control unit) 110, 210 CPU 112, 202 ROM 114, 204 RAM 200 Display control board 212 Character generator 214 VDP 300 Hammer (movable body)

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine configured to be able to notify an expectation indicating a possibility of award of a privilege, wherein the at least two effects are performed at substantially the same time to notify the expectation. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the at least two effects include a mode of displaying a symbol on a display unit, a mode of turning on a display lamp, a mode of outputting sound from an audio device, and a device or member. A gaming machine that performs at least one of a vibration mode and a movable mode. 3. A gaming machine configured to be able to notify of an expectation indicating a possibility of giving a privilege, wherein a display unit capable of displaying a symbol and at least two symbols combined in accordance with the expectation are substantially simultaneously displayed. A notifying unit for notifying the degree of expectation by displaying on a display unit. 4. In a gaming machine configured to be able to notify the degree of expectation indicating a possibility that a privilege is given, a display unit capable of displaying a symbol, a display of the symbol on the display unit, and an effect are performed substantially simultaneously. And a notifying means for notifying the degree of expectation.