JP2004016237A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance expectations for successive advance notice performances. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine which enables the imparting of specified game values when variable display games derive specified result modes, a game control means to control the execution of the variable display games and a performance control means to control the performances in the variable display games based on performance control commands for indicating the performances in the variable display games from the game control means are provided. Then, the performance control means performs the specified performances up to the start of at least the subsequent variable display game from the end of each variable display game being related to the specified performance control command. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine for performing a variable display game in which symbols (identification information) are displayed on a display device in a variable manner.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine), a plurality of identification information including specific identification information (big hit symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display according to a prize of a game ball fired in a game area. There is a game in which a specific game value such as generating a special game state is given in association with the fact that the display result becomes a specific mode by performing a variable display game.
[0003]
In such a variable display game of a gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the variable display game, a preliminary announcement notification effect that informs a player in advance that a specific mode may be derived as a result mode of the variable display game. Something to do. The announcement notification effect is not limited to the announcement relating to the currently displayed variable display game, but is also known to provide an advance notification of a result mode derived from a start memory in which the variable display is not performed yet.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in conventional gaming machines, advance notice is performed by the appearance of a character in a variable display game or by performing a specific reach production, and these preliminary notices are only one effect form in the variable display. However, there is a problem that it is not possible to grasp that the advance notice is being performed except at the timing of the advance notice production.
[0005]
In addition, if the advance notification is always performed during the variable display game, it is possible to determine whether or not the notification is in the advance notification state at the start of the variable display, so that the sense of expectation for the continuous announcement is lost at an early stage.
[0006]
When making a continuous announcement, there is an effect in the same manner as in a continuous announcement that occurs from a normal time, but it is difficult to have a sense of expectation because it does not easily occur continuously. Also, the player has not been able to understand that it will be a production of a continuous notice.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the continuous announcement effect state is carried over to the next variable display game and the expectation for the continuous announcement effect is improved.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first invention is a game control means for controlling execution of a variable display game, and an effect for controlling an effect of the variable display game based on an effect control command from the game control means for instructing an effect of the variable display game. And a control means, wherein when the variable display game derives a specific result mode, a specific game value can be given to the gaming machine, wherein the game control means includes information on a result of the variable display game. Execution right storage means for storing the execution right of the variable display game; and, in relation to the information on the result of the variable display game stored in the execution right storage means, a specific effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable display games. Continuous effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform a continuous effect state, and a specific effect control for selecting the effect control command for instructing the specific effect with a predetermined probability Command selection means, and selection probability change means for increasing the probability that the specific effect control command selecting means selects the specific effect control command when the continuous effect determination means determines to be in a continuous effect state. The effect control means performs the specific effect in relation to the specific effect control command from before the end of the variable display game to at least the start of the next variable display game.
[0009]
In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the effect control means is configured to, before the end of the variable display game, end the next variable display game (for example, receive a change end command) in association with the specific effect control command. Until time), the specific effect is performed.
[0010]
In a third aspect based on the first aspect, the effect control means corresponds to the predetermined timing in the next variable display game from a predetermined timing before the end of the variable display game in relation to the specific effect control command. The specific effect is performed until after the timing of the execution.
[0011]
In a fourth aspect based on the first aspect, the predetermined timing is a timing at which the effect mode of the specific effect is switched in relation to the specific effect control command.
[0012]
In a fifth aspect based on the fourth aspect, the game apparatus further comprises a plurality of effect means for performing effects in different modes in accordance with the variable display game, and the switching of the effect mode is performed by switching the effect mode by the plurality of effect means. There is a feature.
[0013]
In a sixth aspect based on the third to fifth aspects, at the predetermined timing, a specific notification display (character display on the variable display device, at a timing of T1 timing) is associated with the specific effect control command. (The blinking speed of the LED changes).
[0014]
In a seventh aspect based on the first to sixth aspects, the selection probability changing means determines that the continuous production state is determined at the last time of the continuous production state determined by the continuous production determination means. The selection probability of the increased specific effect control command is reduced in a range larger than the selection probability before the determination of the continuous effect state.
[0015]
Function and Effect of the Invention
In the first invention, a game control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game, and an effect for controlling the effect of the variable display game based on an effect control command from the game control means for instructing the effect of the variable display game. And a control means, wherein when the variable display game derives a specific result mode, a specific game value can be given to the gaming machine, wherein the game control means includes information on a result of the variable display game. Execution right storage means for storing the execution right of the variable display game; and, in relation to the information on the result of the variable display game stored in the execution right storage means, a specific effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable display games. A continuous production determining means for determining whether or not to perform a continuous production state, and a specific production system for selecting the production control command for instructing the specific production at a predetermined probability. Command selection means, and selection probability changing means for increasing the probability that the specific effect control command selecting means selects the specific effect control command when the continuous effect determination means determines to be in a continuous effect state. The effect control means performs the specific effect in association with the specific effect control command from before the end of the variable display game to at least the start of the next variable display game. Since the specific effect is performed, it is possible to clarify that the effect display is a continuous announcement effect.
[0016]
In the second invention, the effect control unit may be configured to execute the specific effect control before the end of the variable display game until the end of the next variable display game in association with the specific effect control command. Since a specific effect is performed over a plurality of variable display games, it is possible to clarify that the effect display is a continuous announcement effect.
[0017]
In the third invention, the effect control means, in association with the specific effect control command, from a predetermined timing before the end of the variable display game to after a timing corresponding to the predetermined timing in the next variable display game. Since the specific effect is performed, the specific effect is performed over a plurality of variable display games, so that it is possible to clarify that the effect display is a continuous announcement effect.
[0018]
In the fourth invention, the predetermined timing is a timing at which the effect mode of the specific effect is switched in relation to the specific effect control command. I can figure it out. In other words, by switching the presentation mode, it can be distinguished from the display mode during the normal variable display.
[0019]
In the fifth invention, a plurality of effects are provided for performing effects in different modes in accordance with the variable display game, and the switching of the effects is switching of the effects by the plurality of effects. By switching the production mode by means, it is possible to more clearly grasp that the continuous notice is being performed, and it is possible to develop the production mode by using a plurality of production modes.
[0020]
In the sixth aspect, at the predetermined timing, a specific notification display is performed in association with the specific effect control command. Therefore, the notification is performed at two stages of the notification display at the predetermined timing and the specific effect. You can have a sense of expectation that the production will continue.
[0021]
In the seventh invention, the selection probability changing means selects the specific effect control command, which is increased when it is determined that the continuous effect state is determined, in the last round of the continuous effect state determined by the continuous effect determining means. Since the probability is reduced in a range larger than the selection probability before the determination of the continuous production state, the non-specific production control command is also selected in the final round, so that the final non-specific production in the continuous production is selected. Even so, since the specific effect is performed until the end of the variable display game, a sense of expectation can be maintained even after a predetermined timing.
[0022]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024]
A game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2 is formed on the surface of the game board 1, and a variable display device (special symbol display device) 4 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 3, and below the game area. In addition to the special variable winning device 5 having a large winning port, the gaming area is provided with the respective winning ports 11a to 11d, the starting port 7, the normal symbol display device 23, the normal variable winning device 8 and the like. .
[0025]
The display screen portion of the variable display device 4 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (CRT), or the like. A plurality of variable display areas are provided in the display screen portion (display area), and identification information (design) is displayed in each variable display area. That is, symbols (for example, numbers from “0” to “9”) assigned as identification information are variably displayed in the variably displayed regions provided on the left, middle, and right sides, and a variably displayed game is performed. In addition, an image based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.
[0026]
A continuous notification lamp 24 is provided at an upper portion of the variable display device 4 to continuously notify a result of the variable display game in advance over a plurality of variable display games. A multi-color light emitting LED is used for the continuous notification lamp 24, and the notification mode (emission color and the like) changes according to the notice state.
[0027]
Above the special fluctuation winning device 5, a starting port 7 having a normal fluctuation winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 8 is disposed, and at a predetermined position on the left and right of the game area 3, a normal symbol starting gate 20 is disposed. .
[0028]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 3, and the launched game ball is in the game area 3. , Flow down the game area 3 while the rolling direction is changed by the rolling guide member 13 such as a windmill arranged in each place, and win the starting port 7, the general winning ports 11a to 11d, and the special variable winning device 5, It is discharged from the out port 12 provided at the lowermost part of the game area 3. The winning of the game balls to the general winning openings 11a to 11d is detected by the general winning opening sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 2) provided for each of the general winning openings.
[0029]
When a game ball wins in the starting port 7, the general winning ports 11a to 11d, and the special variable winning device 5, a number of prize balls according to the type of the winning device that has won are discharged from a discharging device (not shown), and the game board is displayed. It is supplied to a supply plate (a plate to which a prize ball or a lending ball is paid out to a player) provided on the lower front surface of the gaming machine.
[0030]
When a game ball is won at the starting port 7, the value of the special symbol random number counter and the value of the jackpot symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 are extracted according to the timing of the game ball winning. The game control device 100 selects a display control command signal (variable display command) in consideration of the random number value. In other words, the display control command signal is selected based on the value of the special symbol random number counter, the big hit symbol random number counter, the random number for determining the fluctuating display pattern, and the previously stored stop symbol combination, and transmitted to the display control device 150 (FIG. 6, see FIG. 7).
[0031]
Then, in the variable display device 4, a variable display game in which the above-described symbols are displayed in a variable order is started, and an image relating to the variable display game is displayed. When a winning in the starting opening 7 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when a special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), a big hit state is established, and a state in which three symbols are aligned. Stop at (big hit symbol). At this time, the special variable winning device 5 opens the special winning opening widely for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the special winning opening solenoid 6 (see FIG. 2), and the player acquires many game balls. can do. That is, the special variable prize winning device 5 is converted from a closed state in which game balls are not received (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state in which game balls are easily received (a state advantageous to the player).
[0032]
The winning of the game ball to the starting port 7 is detected by the special symbol starting sensor 14. The special symbol random number counter value and the big hit symbol random number counter value extracted according to the passing timing of the game ball are stored in a predetermined storage area (special symbol start storage area) in the game control device 100 as a special symbol start memory. (For example, up to four consecutive times) is stored. The number of stored special symbol start memories is displayed on a special symbol start memory display 18 composed of four LEDs provided on the upper part of the variable display device 4. In addition, even if the special symbol start storage display 18 is not configured with four LEDs, but is configured to directly display a number with a 7-segment LED or the like, the variable display device 4 is configured to display the stored number. Is also good. Then, the game control device 100 performs a variable display game on the variable display device 4 based on the special symbol start memory.
[0033]
The winning of the game ball to the special variable winning device 5 is detected by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16 (see FIG. 2).
[0034]
When a game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 20, the normal symbol display 23 blinks a plurality of (eg, two) lamps including a hit display sequentially. When a prize to the ordinary symbol starting gate 20 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the ordinary symbol random number counter value at the time of detecting the prize is a winning value), a winning state related to the ordinary symbol is set, and the ordinary symbol is hit. Stops with the hit lamp lit. At this time, the normal variable winning device 8 provided in front of the starting port 7 keeps the entrance to the starting port 7 for a predetermined time (for example, 0. 0) by energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 2). 5 seconds) so that the possibility of winning the game ball into the starting port 7 is increased.
[0035]
The passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol starting gate 20 is detected by the ordinary symbol starting sensor 21. The normal symbol random number counter value provided in the game control device 100 extracted according to the passing timing of the game ball is stored in a predetermined storage area (normal symbol start storage area) in the game control device 100 as a normal symbol start memory. , A predetermined number of times (for example, up to four consecutive times). The stored number of the ordinary symbol start memory is displayed on an ordinary symbol start memory display 22 composed of four LEDs provided on the upper side of the special variable winning device 5. The game control device 100 performs a lottery for a normal symbol based on the normal symbol start memory.
[0036]
Decorative light emitting devices such as decorative lamps and LEDs are provided at key points in the gaming machine. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a sound output device (speaker).
[0037]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system of the gaming machine 1 centering on the gaming control device 100.
[0038]
The game control device 100 is a main control device that comprehensively controls the game, a CPU that controls the game control, a ROM that stores invariable information for the game control, and a RAM that is used as a work area at the time of the game control. , An input interface 102, an output interface 103, an oscillator 104, and the like.
[0039]
The gaming microcomputer 101 detects signals from various detection devices (special symbol start sensor 14, general winning opening sensors 17A to 17N, count sensor 15, continuation sensor 16, normal symbol start sensor 21) via the input interface 102. In response, various processes such as a jackpot lottery are performed. Then, through the output interface 103, the effect control device 150 (decoration control device 250, sound control device 300, display control device), discharge control device 200, large winning opening solenoid 6, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10, normal symbol display A command signal is transmitted to the device 23 and the like to control the game in a comprehensive manner.
[0040]
The discharge control device 200 controls the operation of the payout unit based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 to discharge the prize balls. Further, based on a ball lending request from a card ball lending unit (not shown), the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the ball lending.
[0041]
The decoration control device 250 is provided in the effect control device 150, and controls a decoration light, a decoration light emitting device such as an LED, based on a decoration control command signal as the effect control command signal from the game control device 100, The display of the special symbol start memory display 18 and the normal symbol start memory display 22 are controlled.
[0042]
The sound control device 300 is provided in the effect control device 150, and controls a sound effect output from a speaker based on a sound control command signal as an effect control command signal from the game control device 100.
[0043]
The effect control device 150 edits the decoration control command signal and the sound control command signal based on the effect control command signal, and transmits them to various decoration control devices (decoration control device 250, sound control device 300). However, a configuration may be adopted in which various decoration devices are controlled by a decoration control command signal and a sound control command signal.
[0044]
The communication from the game control device 100 to the various dependent control devices (the effect control device 150 and the discharge control device 200) is configured such that only one-way communication from the game control device 100 to the dependent control device is allowed. I have. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the slave control device side of the game control device 100.
[0045]
The power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When detecting a predetermined voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the game control device 100 and the like. The game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process when receiving the power failure detection signal, and stops the operation of the CPU when receiving the reset signal. The backup power supply unit supplies backup power to the RAM of the game control device 100 and the like to back up game data (game control information including variable display game information) and the like.
[0046]
A display control device as a display control means is provided in the effect control device 150, and includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, a RAM 153, a DMAC (direct memory access controller) 154, an interface 155, a VDC (video display controller) 156, an image It comprises a font ROM 157 storing data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, etc.), an oscillator 158, a gamma correction circuit 159, a driver 161 and the like.
[0047]
The CPU 151 creates screen information (symbol display information, background screen information, moving image character screen information, etc.) based on a display control command signal as an effect control command signal from the game control device 100, and stores it in the RAM 153. This screen information is transferred to the VDC 156 by the DMAC 154 that has received the transfer command at the timing of the vertical synchronization interrupt of the VDC 156. The VDC 156 fetches the corresponding image data of the font ROM 157 based on the image information, performs horizontal scanning and vertical scanning on the screen of the variable display device 4, and performs a predetermined image display (drawing).
[0048]
The ROM 152 stores, in addition to a program for operating the CPU 151, variable display procedure information including a variable display procedure for each variable display pattern. In response to the variable display command sent to 150, the variable display procedure information is read from the ROM 152, and an image based on the read variable display procedure information is displayed on the variable display device 4.
[0049]
The font ROM 157 stores data of each design used for the variable display game, and data of effect display such as a background and a character.
[0050]
The γ correction circuit 159 corrects the non-linear characteristics of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the variable display device 4 and adjusts the display illuminance of the variable display device 4.
[0051]
The driver 161 is controlled by the CPU 151 to control the lighting state (lighting, off, blinking) and the lighting color (red, blue, yellow, white, etc.) of the continuous notification lamp 24 provided on the upper part of the fluctuation display device 4. , An interface to the continuous notification lamp 24.
[0052]
In front of the interface 155, a buffer circuit 160, which is a signal transmission direction regulating means, is provided. Only a signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 is allowed, and a signal input from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100 is allowed. Signal output is prohibited. When performing bidirectional communication between the game control device 100 and the display control device 150, a bidirectional buffer may be used for the buffer circuit 160.
[0053]
The signal transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 includes a variation display command for instructing a stop symbol or a variation process. The effect control device 150 changes the appearance symbol and the temporary stop symbol that are variably displayed in the variability display pattern corresponding to the variability display pattern determination random number extracted by the game control device 100 by the variability display command from the game control device 100. Select and display on the variable display device 4. And finally, the big hit symbol transmitted from the game control device 100 is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.
[0054]
The effect control device 150 can include a movable member control device that controls a movable member by an actuator (solenoid), in addition to the decoration control device 250, the sound control device 300, and the display control device. That is, in the embodiment of the present invention, the decoration control device 250, the sound control device 300, the display control device, and the movable member control device function as an effect control device, and various lamps, speakers, variable display controlled by these control devices. The device and the movable member function as an effect device.
[0055]
Instead of integrating the decoration control device 250, the sound control device 300, the display control device, and the movable member control device into the effect control device 150, these subordinate control devices may be separately provided.
[0056]
In the game control device 100 configured as described above, the start winning monitoring processing (FIG. 6), the fluctuation display command selection processing (FIG. 7), the fluctuation display command selection processing 1 (FIG. 8), and the fluctuation display command selection processing 2 (FIG. 9), a process such as a continuous announcement determination process is performed to constitute a game control means. Further, in the display control device 150, processes such as a continuous announcement effect determination process (FIG. 10) are performed to constitute an effect control unit.
[0057]
The effect means for performing a specific effect (continuous notice) according to the present invention is not limited to the fluctuating display device 4 controlled by the display control device 150, but the decorative lamp and the sound control device 300 controlled by the decoration control device 250. A movable member (for example, a limb or the like of a character provided around the fluctuation display device 4) is operated by the action of an actuator (solenoid) controlled by a speaker controlled by a movable member control device (not shown). (Which operates in accordance with the progress of the game: not shown) can be realized by an effect control device or an effect device subordinate to a game control device.
[0058]
FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The outline of the game will be described with reference to this state transition diagram. In the following description, the variable display area of the variable display device 4 will be described as left, middle, and right variable display areas.
[0059]
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the game is in the customer waiting state, a display control command signal for commanding the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, and On the display screen of the display device 8, a customer waiting screen, which is a moving image or a still image, is displayed.
[0060]
Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 wins the starting port 7, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100, a lottery of the variable display game is performed, and the winning is a special symbol start memory. Is stored as Then, a display control command signal for instructing the display variation is sent from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, and the variation display of a plurality of symbols is started in the variation display area on the left, middle and right of the screen of the variation display device 4. Is done.
[0061]
After a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, the variable display temporarily stops in the order of left, right, and middle. This temporary stop state is a state in which the final stop symbol is not determined as a substantially stop state in which the player can recognize the symbol. More specifically, in addition to slightly changing the design at the stop position, a mode such as rotating the design, enlarging or reducing the design, changing the color of the design, or changing the shape of the design, etc. There is.
[0062]
When a reach state (for example, a state in which the left symbol and the right symbol may generate a big hit combination) occurs in the process of the fluctuation display, a predetermined reach game is performed. In the reach game, for example, the symbol in the middle is fluctuated at a very low speed, fluctuated at a high speed, or the fluctuating display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display are performed according to the reach game.
[0063]
If the result of the lottery is a big hit, the left, middle, and right symbols are finally stopped in a predetermined big hit combination, and a big hit state occurs.
[0064]
When this big hit state occurs, a special game (big hit game) in which the special variable winning device 5 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. The special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passed to the special variable prize apparatus 5 as one unit (one round). A predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on condition that a winning in the continuous winning opening in No. 5 (detection of a winning ball by the continuous sensor 16) is performed. Further, when a big hit game occurs, a signal for instructing a display relating to the big hit game to the display control device 150 is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, such as a big hit fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit effect display, and the like. The big hit game is displayed on the screen.
[0065]
In this case, if the big hit is a specific big hit, a specific game state is generated after the big hit game, the probability of the next big hit occurrence becomes high probability (probable change state), and the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display game on the ordinary symbol display 23 is performed. The time is shortened (shortening of time) and the like, so that the player becomes more advantageous.
[0066]
Then, when the variable display game ends (at the time of loss) or when the big hit game ends, if there is a special symbol start memory, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. If the special symbol start memory is not stored when the variable display game ends (at the time of loss), the game is returned to the customer waiting state.
[0067]
When a game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 20, a random number relating to the normal symbol is extracted based on the passing or the normal symbol starting memory, and if the random number is a hit, the hit symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 23. In addition, the normal variable prize winning device 8 of the starting port 7 is expanded for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), so that the winning in the starting port 7 is facilitated.
[0068]
FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, showing a change between a normal state and a continuous notice state. FIG. 4A shows a change in the state of the game control means, and FIG. 4B shows a change in the state of the effect control means.
[0069]
The game control device 100 constituting the game control means normally controls the progress of the game in the normal state (1001), and performs a predetermined notification, such as determining that continuous notification is to be performed by a continuous random number. When the condition is satisfied, control is performed to set a continuous notice state. That is, if the variable display mode with advance notice is selected, the continuous advance notice is made (1002), and a display control command signal with advance notice (variable display command) is transmitted as the specific effect control command. At this time, the display control device 150 constituting the effect control means receives the variable display command with a notice from the game control device 100 and sets a continuous notice flag (from M1 in the normal state to the continuous notice state, The state is changed to M2), the normal state (1011) is shifted to the continuous announcement state (1012), and a continuous announcement state as a continuous production state in which a specific production is performed continuously is performed. The continuous notice state (1012) is provided with four types of states M2 to M5, and the state changes when a change display command is received (see FIG. 5).
[0070]
Then, if the variation display mode without notice is selected in the game control device 100,
A continuous end process of transmitting a display control command signal (fluctuation display command) without notice as a non-specific effect control command is performed (1003), and returns to a normal state (1001). At this time, the display control device 150 sets the continuous notice flag to M1 in the normal state and shifts from the continuous notice state (1012) to the normal state (1011) by the continuous end processing in the game control device 100.
[0071]
FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, showing a stage of a continuous notice state.
[0072]
The display control device 150 is provided with a continuous notice flag, and is set to one of M1 indicating the normal state and M2 to M5 indicating the continuous notice state. The notice state differs depending on the type of the display control command signal (variable display command) received by the display control device 150 from the game control device 100. In other words, receiving the change display command with advance notice (command with advance notice) increases the stage of the advance notice state by one step, and receiving the change display command without advance notice (command without notice) cancels the advance notice state, The state returns to the normal state (M1). Further, with the change of the notice state, the mode of the notification (light emission color) by the continuous notification lamp 24 changes.
[0073]
Specifically, when a notice-with-command is received in the normal state (M1), the state changes to the notice state (M2). With the change to the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from red indicating the normal state to blue indicating the M2 state.
[0074]
When a command with a notice is received in the notice state (M2), the notice state is raised by one step to the notice state (M3). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from blue indicating the M2 state to purple indicating the M3 state. On the other hand, when the command without notice is received in the notice state (M2), the state returns from the notice state (M2) to the normal state (M1). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from blue indicating the M2 state to red indicating the normal state.
[0075]
When a command with a notice is received in the notice state (M3), the notice state is raised by one step to the notice state (M4). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from purple indicating the M3 state to green indicating the M4 state. On the other hand, if a command without notice is received in the notice state (M3), the state returns from the notice state (M3) to the normal state (M1). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from purple indicating the M3 state to red indicating the normal state.
[0076]
Similarly, when a notice-with-command is received in the notice state (M4), the notice state goes up by one step to the notice state (M5). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from green indicating the M4 state to a multicolor change state indicating the M5 state (for example, the emission color is changed in a predetermined order or randomly in a plurality of colors). You. On the other hand, if the command without notice is received in the notice state (M4), the state returns from the notice state (M4) to the normal state (M1). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from green indicating the M4 state to red indicating the normal state.
[0077]
When the variable display ends in the notice state (M5), the state returns from the notice state (M5) to the normal state (M1). With the change of the notice state, the emission color of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from the multicolor change state indicating the M5 state to red indicating the normal state.
[0078]
In the transition of the notification state described above, the difference in the notification state is notified according to the mode (emission color) of the continuous notification lamp 24, but the notification state is changed in the lighting state (for example, the blinking speed, the brightness, the size of the lighting area, and the like). May be notified, or a plurality of notification means may be used to notify the difference in the notice state. Specifically, the difference in the notice state is notified according to the operation state of the fluctuation display device 4, the sound output device (speaker), the decoration device (various lamps), the movable member (movable mechanism), the vibration device (vibrator), and the like. For example, in the normal state (M1), the continuous notification lamp 24 is turned on, the notice state (M2) is sound effect, the notice state (M3) is the operation of the movable member, and the notice state (M4) is the light and sound effect of the continuous notice lamp 24. The notification state (M5) changes the notification mode depending on the stage of each notification state, such as lighting of the continuous notification lamp 24, sound effect, and operation of the movable member.
[0079]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a start winning monitoring process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, which is executed by the gaming control device 100.
[0080]
The game control device 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the starting opening 7 based on the winning detection signal from the special symbol starting sensor 14 (S101).
[0081]
When the special symbol starting sensor 14 detects a winning of the game ball to the starting opening 7 ("YES" in S101), the special symbol starting storage number to be added corresponding to the winning and a predetermined starting storage upper limit number. It is determined whether or not the number of special symbol start storages has reached a predetermined upper limit number, that is, whether or not there is an empty start storage (S102). If the start memory has reached the predetermined upper limit number and there is no free space in the special symbol start memory ("NO" in S102), it is not possible to store the detected prize to the start port 7, so that the start prize cannot be stored. The variable display game is not performed, and the start winning is discarded.
[0082]
On the other hand, if the start memory has not reached the predetermined upper limit number (if there is a space in the start memory: “YES” in S102), the start display memory corresponding to the detected start prize is executed in order to execute the variable display game. A random number for determining the mode of the variable display game to be executed is extracted (S103, S104). In S103, a special symbol random number counter value provided in the game control device 100 is extracted according to the start winning prize timing detected by the special symbol start sensor 14. This special symbol random number counter value is used for determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is a big hit.
[0083]
In S104, the value of the jackpot symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 is extracted according to the start winning timing detected by the special symbol start sensor 14. The big hit symbol random number counter value is used to determine a stop symbol derived as a result of the variable display game when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, and is related to the determination of whether or not the probability change state is set. .
[0084]
Then, the extracted special symbol random number counter value and jackpot symbol random number counter value (or the determination result of the special symbol random number counter value and the jackpot symbol random number counter value) are stored as the special symbol start memory (S103, S104).
[0085]
Then, the game control device 100 updates the special symbol start storage number by adding 1 to the special symbol start storage number data provided in the special symbol start storage area (S105).
[0086]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a variable display command editing process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, which is executed by the gaming control device 100.
[0087]
As described above, the special symbol random number counter value and the big hit symbol random number counter value extracted by winning the game ball into the starting port 7 are stored as the special symbol starting memory. Then, when the variable display game ends or the big hit game ends and the next variable display game starts, the gaming microcomputer 101 of the game control device 100 stores the special symbol random number from the special symbol start storage area. The counter value is read out, a random number counter value for determining a variable display pattern is extracted to execute the variable display game corresponding to the special symbol random number counter value, and the variable display pattern selection stored in the ROM of the gaming microcomputer 101 is selected. The variable display pattern is selected with reference to the application table, and a variable display command (display control command signal) to be transmitted to the display control device 150 is selected (S111). The variable display pattern selection table is provided for each game state such as with advance notice, without advance notice, final notice, and the like. The table is changed depending on the game state, and the probability that the variable display pattern (variable display command) is selected is changed. Select a variation display pattern (variation display command). In the variation display command selection processing shown in FIG. 7, different tables are selected depending on the special symbol random number counter value and the continuous notice state. That is, when the special symbol random number counter value is a big hit value, the variable display command selecting process 2 (FIG. 9) is performed. When the special symbol random number counter value is other than the big hit value (loss), the variable display command selecting process 1 (FIG. 9). (FIG. 8) is selected, and each variable display command selection process is executed.
[0088]
Then, the game control device 100 determines a stop symbol (S112). There are a plurality of methods for determining the stop symbol. First, when the special symbol random number counter value stored as the starting memory is a value that derives a big hit, the symbol (big hit symbol) in which the identification information is aligned and stopped according to the big hit symbol random number counter value extracted at the time of starting winning. To determine.
[0089]
When the special symbol random number counter value stored as the starting memory is not a value that derives the jackpot, the variable display pattern is determined by the variable random number counter value for variation display pattern determination extracted when the variation start condition is satisfied. An appropriate combination pattern of stop symbols is instructed in the variable display pattern, and a stop symbol is determined based on the instruction and the stop symbol determination random number.
[0090]
For example, when a normal variation pattern that derives a complete losing symbol that does not cause a reach is selected, the left symbol determining random value, which is periodically extracted and updated and stored in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 101, is The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are determined as stop symbols from the symbol determination random value and the right symbol determination random value. If the combination of the symbols constitutes the reach mode or the jackpot mode in the extraction of the symbol for determining the left middle right symbol, these symbol determination random numbers are discarded, and at the next extraction timing, A new combination is determined.
[0091]
Further, when a reach variation pattern in which the left and right symbols are aligned and the middle symbol deviates is selected, the left symbol is determined from the left symbol determining random value, and the same symbol as the left symbol is selected as the right symbol. Using the random symbol during reach to determine how many symbols are shifted with respect to the left and right symbols, the random number for symbol determination during reach is added to the left symbol to determine the intermediate symbol.
[0092]
Then, the game control device 100 edits the variable display command corresponding to the determined variable display pattern (S113), and transmits the variable display command to the display control device 150 (S114).
[0093]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a variable display command selection process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The variable display command selection process 1 shown in FIG. 8 is a process of the variable display command editing process (see FIG. 7) executed at the start of the variable display when the value of the special symbol random number counter is a loss value in the game control device 100. It is called and executed in step S111.
[0094]
First, with reference to the value of the continuous notice flag stored in the RAM of the game microcomputer 101 of the game control device 100, it is determined whether or not the game is in the continuous notice state (S121). If it is not in the continuous notice state ("NO" in S121), a continuous notice determination process (S122) for determining a continuous notice based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition is performed, and a variable display pattern is determined (S124, S126). On the other hand, if it is the continuous announcement state ("YES" in S121), the number of continuous announcements is updated (S132), and a process during the continuous announcement such as determining the variable display pattern (S134, S137) is performed.
[0095]
First, the processing (S122 to S126) in the case of the normal state (M1) which is not the continuous notice state will be described.
[0096]
If the continuous notice flag is M1 and the state is not in the continuous notice state, the continuous notice decision processing is executed, and if the continuous notice is determined by the continuous notice random number, the continuous notice state is established. Is determined (S122).
[0097]
Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the continuous notice (S123), and when performing the continuous notice ("YES" in S123), a variable display pattern selection table for determining the variable display pattern with the notice is selected (S124). . Then, a continuous notice number determination process of determining the number of notices in consideration of the current start memory is performed (S125). In this continuous announcement number determination process, if the special symbol start memory includes a big hit, the number of start memories up to the big hit is set as the continuous notice number. On the other hand, if the special symbol start memory does not include the big hit, the current start memory number is set as the continuous notice number.
[0098]
On the other hand, when the continuous announcement is not performed ("NO" in S123), a variable display pattern selection table for determining a variable display pattern without advance notice is selected (S126). Although the variable display pattern selection table without advance notice includes the variable display pattern with advance notice, the variable display pattern selection table without advance notice does not include the variable display pattern with advance notice. The variable display pattern without notice may be always selected.
[0099]
Next, the continuous notice state processing (S132 to S136) will be described.
[0100]
In the case of the continuous notice state, 1 is subtracted from the continuous notice remaining count data (or 1 is added to the continuous notice count data) to update the continuous notice count (S132). The continuous notice is stored in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 101 and updated each time the continuous notice is performed, and the number of continuous notices determined in the continuous notice number determination process (S125) is compared with the continuous notice. Is the last time (S133). If the continuous notice is not the last one ("NO" in S133), a variable display pattern selection table for determining the variable display pattern during the continuous notice is selected (S134). On the other hand, if the continuous announcement is the last one ("YES" in S133), a variation display pattern selection table for determining the variation display pattern of the last consecutive announcement is selected.
[0101]
Then, the gaming microcomputer 101 of the gaming control device 100 reads the special symbol random number counter value from the special symbol start storage area, and executes the variable display game of the variable display pattern corresponding to the special symbol random number counter value. With reference to the selected (S124, S126, S134, S136) variable display pattern selection table, a variable display pattern is selected based on the random number counter value for variable display pattern determination, and the variable display transmitted to the display control device 150 is selected. The command (display control command signal) is edited (S127).
[0102]
That is, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, as a display control command signal, in a normal state (S126), all the variable displays of the specific effect control command for starting the continuous notice state and the non-specific effect control command for not starting the continuous notice state are displayed. The pattern variation display command is selected. Also, during the continuous announcement (S124, S134), only the specific effect control command (the announcement command) is to be selected. Further, in the last consecutive announcement (S136), the variable display pattern selection table is selected such that the specific effect control command and the non-specific effect control command are to be selected.
[0103]
It should be noted that only the specific effect control command (command with advance notice) is not selected, and the non-specific effect control command (command without advance notice) is set within a range in which the probability that the specific effect control command is selected can be set higher than normal. May be included. This makes it possible to obtain an effect that the continuous notice in anticipation of the big hit is interrupted and the player is relieved even if the player is disappointed.
[0104]
The selectable change display patterns may be limited, for example, by changing the change display pattern selection table in consideration of the game state such as the number of start storages or the probability change state.
[0105]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a variable display command selection process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The variable display command selection process 2 shown in FIG. 9 is a step of the variable display command editing process (FIG. 7) executed at the start of the variable display when the value of the special symbol random number counter is the big hit value in the game control device 100. It is called and executed in S111.
[0106]
In the variable display command selection process 2, first, it is determined whether or not the game is in the continuous notice state by referring to the value of the continuous notice flag stored in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 101 of the game control device 100 (S141). If it is the continuous notice state ("YES" in S141), 1 is subtracted from the continuous notice remaining count data (or 1 is added to the continuous notice count data), and the continuous notice count is updated (S132). On the other hand, if the state is not the continuous notice state ("NO" in S141), the process shifts to the variable display table selection processing (S143). In the variation display table selection process, the variation display pattern selection table for the big hit is selected as the variation display pattern selection table for determining the variation display pattern (S143).
[0107]
Then, the microcomputer for gaming 101 of the game control device 100 selects a variation display pattern from the selected variation display pattern selection table based on the variation display pattern determination random number counter value and transmits the variation display pattern to the display control device 150. The display command (display control command signal) is edited (S144).
[0108]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuous announcement state setting process of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, which is executed by display control device 150.
[0109]
The display control device 150 analyzes the display control command signal transmitted from the game control device 100, and determines whether the display control command signal is a command with a notice (S171). If the received display control command signal is a command with a notice (“YES” in S171), the display control device 150 sets the continuous notice flag stored in the RAM 153 to M2, and sets the continuous notice state as The continuous notification lamp 24 is turned on in the mode of the advance notice to notify that the continuous announcement state is being provided. In the case of the continuous warning state, the mode of the warning state is added, the level of the warning state is increased by one step (for example, M2 → M3), and the notification mode (light emission color) of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed. , And notifies the change of the continuous notice state.
[0110]
On the other hand, if the display control command signal received by the display control device 150 is not a continuous notice start command ("NO" in S171), the continuous notice flag is cleared (set to M1) and the notice state is released. (S173). Then, the continuous notification lamp 24 is illuminated in red to notify the normal state.
[0111]
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a variable display pattern selection table used in the variable display game of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0112]
In the variation display pattern selection table shown in this figure, 16 types of variation display patterns are prepared, and the variation display patterns 0 to 7 derive a loss, and the variation display patterns 8 to 16 derive a big hit. That is, in the variable display pattern selection table, the correspondence between the variable random number counter value and the variable display pattern is defined, and each variable display pattern is selected with the probability of P (X) specified in the table. It is supposed to be.
[0113]
When the special symbol random number counter value stored as the special symbol start memory is a value for deriving the big hit, the symbol (big hit symbol) in which the identification information is aligned and stopped according to the big hit symbol random number counter value extracted at the time of starting winning. decide. Then, at the start of the variable display, the variable display pattern determining random number counter value is extracted, and the variable display pattern is determined from the value by using the “big hit” variable display pattern selection table. In the "big hit" variation display pattern selection table, variation display patterns 8 to 16 can be selected, and each is selected with a probability of P (A1) to P (A8). Then, when the variation display patterns 9, 11, 13, and 15 (variation display patterns with advance notice) are selected, a display control command signal (command with advance notice) is transmitted, and the state of advance notice is set. On the other hand, when the variation display patterns 8, 10, 12, and 14 (variation display patterns without notice) are selected, a display control command signal (command without notice) is transmitted, the notice state is released, and the normal state is set.
[0114]
Similarly, in the case of a loss, a variable display pattern selection table of “no notice”, “with notice”, and “final notice” is prepared. In the variation display pattern selection table for "losing", variation display patterns 0 to 7 can be selected, and each of them is selected with a predetermined probability. In the variable display pattern selection table with "notice", only the variable display pattern with advance notice is selected.When this table is used, a notice with advance command is always transmitted, It will be in the notice state.
[0115]
Further, in the variable display pattern selection table of “final notice”, the selection probability of the variable display pattern with advance notice is set to be lower than when the variable display pattern selection table of “no notice” is selected. I have. In the variable display pattern selection table of “final notice”, a part of the variable display patterns (variable display pattern 6) is not selected from among the variable displays without notice (only some of the variable display patterns are selected). To be).
[0116]
Further, in the variation display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 11, different probabilities are selected depending on whether or not there is a time saving. However, whether or not the probability variation state in which a large hit is derived with a high probability in the variation display game is determined. Different tables may be provided depending on the situation, and the variable display patterns may be selected with different probabilities. Further, in the big hit, different tables are provided depending on whether or not a specific symbol (for example, a probable variable symbol for deriving a probability variation state) is derived based on the big hit symbol random number counter value, so that different probabilities are selected. You can also.
[0117]
FIG. 12 is a timing chart of a preliminary announcement notification of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0118]
The first variation display game is performed in the normal state by a variation display command without notice, and the continuous notification lamp 24 is blinking red to notify the normal state.
[0119]
Subsequently, when the second variation display game is performed by the variation display command with a notice, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from the normal state (flashing in red) to the notice state with the start of the variation display. Switch to M2 (blue blinking). In the second variation display game (variation display game with notice), the effect display is switched by, for example, causing a notice character to appear during a predetermined time (T1) during the variation display. Then, this notification state is continued until the start of the next (third) variable display game.
[0120]
Subsequently, when the third variation display game is performed by the variation display command with a notice, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is changed from the notice state M2 (blinking blue) to the notice state with the start of the change display. Switch to M3 (purple flashing). Also in the third variation display game (variation display game with notice), the effect display is switched by, for example, causing a notice character to appear during a predetermined time (T1) during the variation display. This notification state is continued until the start of the next (fourth) variable display game.
[0121]
Subsequently, the fourth variation display game is performed by the variation display command without notice. Then, with the end of the variable display, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the notice state M3 (purple blinking) to the normal state (red blinking).
[0122]
That is, in the timing chart of the notice notification shown in FIG. 12, the notice state is changed at the start of the next variable display, so that even after the end of the variable display game in which the notice notice is started (or the notice state is changed), the next state is changed. The notice state continues until the start of the variable display game, and a continuous notice is made over a plurality of variable display games. Further, in the last variable display game of the continuous announcement notification, the notice state is changed at the end of the variable display game.
[0123]
FIG. 13 is a timing chart of the advance notice of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0124]
The first variation display game is performed in the normal state by a variation display command without notice, and the continuous notification lamp 24 is blinking red to notify the normal state.
[0125]
Subsequently, a second variation display game is performed by a variation display command with a notice. In the second variation display game (variation display game with notice), the effect display is switched by, for example, causing a notice character to appear during a predetermined time (T1) during the variation display. Then, after the switching of the effect display (T2), the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the normal state (flashing in red) to the notice state M2 (blinking blue). The appearance of the character at the T1 timing functions as a notice of switching of the effect display at the T2 timing. In addition, the appearance of the character at the timing T1 may be restricted so as to appear with a predetermined probability, so that unexpectedness of the notification state switching such as suddenly switching the notification state may be produced.
[0126]
This notification state is continued even after the start of the next (third) variable display game until the next notification state is changed.
[0127]
Subsequently, a third variation display game is performed by a variation display command with a notice. Also in the third variation display game (variation display game with notice), the effect display is switched by, for example, causing a notice character to appear during a predetermined time (T1) during the variation display. Then, after the switching of the effect display (T2), the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the notice state M2 (blue blinking) to the notice state M3 (purple blinking). Then, this notification state is continued until the next notification state is changed.
[0128]
Subsequently, the fourth variation display game is performed by the variation display command without notice. Then, with the end of the variable display, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the notice state M3 (purple blinking) to the normal state (red blinking).
[0129]
That is, in the timing chart of the notice notification shown in FIG. 13, the notice state is changed to the predetermined timing (T2) after the switching of the effect during the next fluctuation display, so that the notice notice is started (or the notice state is changed). After the variable display game is completed, the notice state is continued until the next variable display game is started, and the continuous notification is performed over a plurality of variable display games.
[0130]
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of a preliminary announcement notification of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0131]
The first variation display game is performed in the normal state by a variation display command without notice, and the continuous notification lamp 24 is blinking red to notify the normal state.
[0132]
Subsequently, a second variation display game is performed by a variation display command with a notice. In the second variation display game (variation display game with notice), the effect display is switched by, for example, causing a notice character to appear during a predetermined time (T1) during the variation display. Then, with the switching of the effect display, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the normal state (blinking in red) to the notice state M2 (blinking in blue). This notification state is continued even after the start of the next (third) variable display game until the next notification state is changed.
[0133]
Subsequently, a third variation display game is performed by a variation display command with a notice. Also in the third variation display game (variation display game with notice), the effect display is switched by, for example, causing a notice character to appear during a predetermined time (T1) during the variation display. Then, with the switching of the effect display, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the notice state M2 (blue blinking) to the notice state M3 (purple blinking). This notification state is continued until the next notification state is changed.
[0134]
Subsequently, the fourth variation display game is performed by the variation display command without notice. Then, with the end of the variable display, the notification state of the continuous notification lamp 24 is switched from the notice state M3 (purple blinking) to the normal state (red blinking).
[0135]
That is, in the timing chart of the notice notification shown in FIG. 14, the notice state is changed to the switching timing (T1) of the effect during the next change display, so that the notice notice is started (or the notice state is changed). Even after the display game is over, the notice state is continued until the start of the next variable display game, and a continuous notice is provided over a plurality of variable display games.
[0136]
As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, each time the variable display game is executed, the continuous announcement notification that performs the advance announcement of whether or not the start memory includes the big hit in the plurality of the variable display games that are stored in the start state. In order to produce an effect, the variable display control command is prepared in advance with a command with advance notice including an instruction of advance notice and a command without advance notice without instruction of advance notice, and normally selects from both commands. At the time of the notice, the control is performed so that only the command with the notice is selected. In addition, in the last round of the advance notice, although the selection probability of the command without notice is not high, the command is selected from both commands. Therefore, since the notice is generated even if the lottery of the notice is not won, if the lottery of the notice is won, the notice is repeated in a plurality of variable display games. In addition, if the command without notice is selected for the last change display, the notice of the previous change display may continue as it is in the last change display, and no new notice may be performed.
[0137]
Then, when giving a notice, the notification mode of the previous variable display game is maintained for a predetermined period from the start of the variable display game, and after the predetermined period elapses, the next notification mode is switched. That is, in the next variable display game, the announcement of the previous variable display game is continued. This notification mode is released when the next variable display game ends. However, when the notice state is changed, the notice notification mode is updated in the course of the variable display game. Therefore, since the notification state continues until the next variable display game, the sense of expectation can be continued until the next variable display game after the notified variable display game.
[0138]
In addition, a plurality of modes (M2 to M5) are provided for the advance notice, and the advance notice state changes according to the number of continuous receptions of the advance notice command, and the advance notice announcement effect mode changes based on the change of the advance notice state. Feeling can be gradually increased.
[0139]
The embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system of the gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine.
FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a start winning monitoring process of the gaming machine.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a variable display command editing process of the gaming machine.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a variation display command selection process of the gaming machine.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a variable display command selection process of the gaming machine.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a continuous announcement state setting process of the gaming machine.
11 is an explanatory diagram of a variation display pattern selection table of the gaming machine. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a timing chart of the advance notice.
FIG. 13 is a timing chart of the advance notice.
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of the advance notice.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 game board
4 Variable display device
5 Variable winning device
7 Starting port
18 Special design start memory display
24 continuous notification lamp
100 game control device
150 Display control device

Claims (7)

Game control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect of the variable display game based on an effect control command instructing the effect of the variable display game from the game control means,
In a gaming machine capable of providing a specific game value when the variable display game derives a specific result mode,
The game control means,
Execution right storage means for storing execution right of the variable display game including information on a result of the variable display game;
In relation to the information on the result of the variable display game stored in the execution right storage means, a continuous effect determination for determining whether or not to enter a continuous effect state in which a specific effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable display games. Means,
Specific effect control command selecting means for selecting the effect control command instructing the specific effect with a predetermined probability,
When the continuous effect determination means determines to be in a continuous effect state, the specific effect control command selecting means includes a selection probability changing means that increases the probability of selecting the specific effect control command,
A gaming machine, wherein the effect control means performs the specific effect in relation to the specific effect control command from before the end of the variable display game to at least the start of the next variable display game. The said effect control means performs the said specific effect in connection with the said specific effect control command from before the end of the said variable display game until the end of the next variable display game. Gaming machine. The effect control means performs the specific effect in association with the specific effect control command from a predetermined timing before the end of the variable display game to after a timing corresponding to the predetermined timing in the next variable display game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined timing is a timing at which an effect mode of the specific effect is switched in relation to the specific effect control command. 5. A plurality of effect means for effecting different aspects in accordance with the variable display game,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the switching of the presentation mode is a switching of the presentation mode by the plurality of presentation units. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein a specific notification is displayed at the predetermined timing in association with the specific effect control command. The selection probability change means, in the last round of the continuous production state determined by the continuous production determination means, the selection probability of the specific production control command that was increased when it was determined to be a continuous production state, the continuous production The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the value is reduced within a range larger than the selection probability before the state is determined.

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