JP2004202036A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement by eliminating monotony in a game machine such as a Pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 1 includes: an outer frame 2; and a front surface frame 3 which is arranged in front of the outer frame 2, and supported at one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be opening/closing possible. A glass door frame 4 is arranged at the side of the front surface of the front surface frame 3 so as to be freely opening/closing possible. A game board 5 is removably mounted on the rear side of the front surface frame 3, and includes a variable display device 14. Lottery is performed concerning whether a specified game state is generated or not by a prescribed timing. Change display is started in the variable display device 14, and stopped after a prescribed time elapses. The machine includes an indicating means for deriving a hint for the generation of the specified game state, so that the hints by the indicating means are derived by different timings every change display. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there are game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines provided with a variable display device for displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like. In such a gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied (start winning or start operation), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a special game state which is an advantageous state for the player. Are displayed in a variable manner. After a predetermined time, the fluctuation display is stopped automatically or by a stop operation. In this type of gaming machine, the gaming state is switched according to the pattern of the stopped symbol, and a special gaming state is generated depending on the stopped mode. Also, during the fluctuation display, the occurrence of the special game state may be suggested (for example, see Patent Document 1). This suggestion may be made even when the special game state does not occur.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-119669
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, such a suggestion is made only during the corresponding one-time fluctuation display, and the suggestion pattern is unique. Of course, in the next change display, the same suggestion as that made during the previous change display is not necessarily given. However, such a case is due to a series of accidental decisions to make suggestions, and is extremely rare. Thus, similar suggestions made in succession are not relevant. In other words, the player simply expects the occurrence of a special game state each time the same suggestion is made continuously in the case of continuously displaying the variable display. As a result, the player may have a monotonous feeling when playing the game, even in the case where the suggested effect of performing the game is performed.
[0005]
The above-mentioned problem is inherent in all gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines.
[0006]
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating monotonous feeling and improving amusement.
[0007]
Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
Means and the like effective to solve the above-mentioned problems are shown below. The operation, effects, and the like will be described as necessary.
[0008]
Means 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information is provided, and at a predetermined timing, whether or not to generate a specific game state is determined by lottery. A gaming machine for providing a suggestion means capable of deriving a hint of the occurrence of the specific gaming state, wherein the hint by the hint means can be derived at a different timing for each variable display. Machine.
[0009]
According to the means 1, since the timing of starting the hint can be changed for each variable display, the player cannot predict when the hint by the suggestion means is started during the variable display. Therefore, even if the player is looking forward to the derivation of the hint by the suggestion means and always pays attention to the derivation of the hint by the suggestion means, he is surprised at the derivation of the hint and feels unexpected. Become. For example, if the hint is derived by the suggestion means at a timing earlier than expected, the player is surprised at the derivation of the hint at an unintended timing, and is surprised. On the other hand, if the hint is derived at a later timing than expected, the player is surprised at the derivation of the hint at the tip of the arrow that thought that the hint might not be derived. In other words, the unexpectedness is added to the playability, so that the playability becomes complicated, and the player can experience a complicated change in the mental state. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game. It should be noted that “indicative” may be replaced with words such as “teaching”, “notice”, “suggestion”, “sign”, and “sign”. In other words, it is possible to suggest that a "hint" implies that a particular game state is likely to occur to a player, or that "a hint" indicates that a difference is likely to occur in a particular game state. It is sufficient that the game state is not changed, and a specific game state may not be generated. In addition, the phrase “intimidation” may be referred to as “intimidation production”. Further, the phrase "derived at different timings" may be replaced with "randomly derived at different timings" (hereinafter, the same applies to each means).
[0010]
Means 2. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information is provided, and at a predetermined timing, whether or not to generate a specific game state is determined by lottery. A gaming machine to be provided, wherein a suggestion means capable of deriving a hint of the occurrence of the specific gaming state is provided, wherein the hint means is based on one lottery, and the hint is displayed in a plurality of successive variable displays A gaming machine characterized in that it can be derived and that the hint can be derived at different timing for each variable display.
[0011]
According to the means 2, the hint may be derived in each of a plurality of continuous variable displays, and the plurality of continuous variable displays can be associated with each other. In other words, it is possible to provide a wider range of game characteristics, and thus it is possible to eliminate a monotonous feeling. Further, the timing at which the hint is started may be different for each variable display, so that the player cannot predict when the hint is started during the variable display. Therefore, even if a player is looking forward to deriving an intimidation and always paying attention to the derivation, he / she will be surprised and surprised when the inference is actually derived. For example, if the hint is derived earlier than expected, the player may be surprised at the hint at an unintended timing and may be surprised. On the other hand, if the hint is derived at a timing later than expected, the player is surprised at the derivation of the hint at the tip of the arrow, which is thought to have no hint. That is, by adding unexpectedness to the gameplay, complicated gameplay is generated, and the player can experience a complicated change in mental state. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game. It should be noted that "indications derived in a plurality of successive variable displays may be derived at different timings for each variable display."
[0012]
Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein, at least when the specific gaming state occurs, in each of the plurality of continuous fluctuation displays, an indication can be derived.
[0013]
According to the means 3, even if the specific game state does not occur in the variable display even though the hint has been derived, the hint may be derived even during the next fluctuation display (the hint is that the hint is derived). It can be expected that a specific game state will arrive.
[0014]
In addition, in a case where the likelihood is derived in each of a plurality of successive fluctuation displays, the probability of occurrence of the specific game state is set to be relatively high. It is expected that the hint is derived not in the variable display but in a plurality of continuous variable displays. In other words, the player plays the game while waiting for the continuous derivation of the hint. In addition, when the hint is actually derived successively, the player is delighted to derive the continuous hint that he has been waiting for, and at the same time, waits for the moment of the occurrence of the specific gaming state while elevating. That is, inflection can be imparted to the playability, and the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0015]
Means 4. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein information based on a result of the lottery is sequentially read.
[0016]
According to the means 4, based on the subsequent lottery, various controls can be performed on the information that has been changed. As a result, it is possible to give a variation to the game, and thus, it is possible to eliminate a monotonous feeling. It should be noted that the phrase “recover” means that, when a predetermined trigger is generated during the predetermined variable display, the variable display corresponding to the predetermined trigger is stored so as to be performed after the end of the predetermined variable display. It is a gist including putting. Note that the phrase “sequentially repeated” may be replaced with “sequentially repeated until a predetermined number of times”.
[0017]
Means 5. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein each of the indices can be derived in a plurality of continuous variable displays by the number of times of the reversal.
[0018]
According to the means 5, based on one lottery, it is possible to relatively easily perform the control for deriving each of the hints in a plurality of continuous variable displays. For example, there is a marked difference in control easiness when compared to control that forcibly derives a hint even to an unrecoverable fluctuation display (to a predetermined trigger that will occur in the future).
[0019]
Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the specific gaming state is a special gaming state advantageous to a player.
[0020]
According to the means 6, the effects of the means 1 to 5 can be made more remarkable.
[0021]
Means 7. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the hint is set to be started from the start of the change display of the identification information to immediately before the change stop display.
[0022]
According to the means 7, the occurrence of the specific game state can be expected until immediately before the stop display.
[0023]
In consideration of the effect of the means 3, even if the player grasps that the specific game state does not occur during the fluctuation display, the player may expect the occurrence of the specific game state of the fluctuation display. Therefore, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the specific game state for the next variable display. That is, since a game different from the normal game is performed, the depth of the game is increased, and the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0024]
Means 8. The game according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the variable display device is configured to display a plurality of pieces of identification information variably, and the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with a predetermined time difference. Machine.
[0025]
Means 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein a hint can be derived before and after the predetermined stop display timing.
[0026]
According to the means 9, the player can clearly recognize that the timing at which the hint is derived is different.
[0027]
Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein a plurality of the start timings of the hint are set in advance so as to correspond to a predetermined dynamic effect mode in the variable display.
[0028]
According to the means 10, it is possible to harmonize the variable display and the hint as a good effect. In addition, the derivation of the hint can be set in a well-balanced manner. Further, it is possible to clearly notify the player at what timing the hint was performed.
[0029]
Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a plurality of the start timings of the hint are set in advance so as to correspond to the start of change of each piece of identification information or the stop display timing of each piece of identification information. .
[0030]
According to the means 11, the impression of the hint can be made clear to the player, and the timing at which the hint was performed can be more clearly conveyed. It should be noted that the phrase “to respond” may be referred to as “synchronously”.
[0031]
12. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the hint of 12.1 times can be derived over a plurality of displays.
[0032]
According to the means 12, when the hint is performed over a plurality of displays, the hint is derived at the time of or immediately before the stop display. A player who has witnessed such a presentation mode will be surprised, and will enjoy the continuity of the hints, while expanding expectations for the occurrence of a specific game state. Further, the player feels the relevance to the plurality of continuous variable displays. In other words, the playability can be broadened, and as a result, the monotonous feeling can be eliminated. In addition, "only when a predetermined condition is satisfied" may be able to derive the hint that spans a plurality of displays.
[0033]
Means 13. 13. Only one of the means 1 to 12 is allowed to derive the hint plural times during one variation display only when the occurrence of the specific game state is determined by the lottery. Gaming machine.
[0034]
According to the means 13, it is taught that the occurrence of the specific game state is determined by the derivation of a plurality of (second) hints. For this reason, the player who has visually recognized the intimidation eagerly aspires to generate the second intimidation during the fluctuating display, and plays the game while pounding. In other words, by providing an effect mode that excites the player during the game, it is possible to add inflection to the playability, and as a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.
[0035]
By the way, as described above, an effect mode for instructing that the occurrence of the specific game state has been determined is derived by controlling such that the plurality of hints are allowed “only when a predetermined condition is satisfied”. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly create or store data only to teach the determination of the occurrence of the specific game state. As a result, the load on the data storage means and the like can be reduced.
[0036]
Means 14. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13, wherein the hint can be derived with a different duration for each variable display.
[0037]
According to the means 14, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the hint by making the hint presentation state more complicated. In addition, when the specific game state is generated, various hint patterns having different durations are prepared, and thus, the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0038]
Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the hints derived at the different timings are all in the same presentation mode.
[0039]
According to the means 15, the player can easily recognize the hint.
[0040]
Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the hints derived at the different timings are all effect states of the same object.
[0041]
According to the means 16, the player can easily recognize the hint.
[0042]
Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the hint is performed in a predetermined display mode.
[0043]
According to the means 17, the player can easily recognize the hint visually.
[0044]
Means 18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 17, wherein the hint is performed in a display mode of the variable display device.
[0045]
According to the means 18, the player can easily recognize the hint by visually recognizing the variable display device which is mainly viewed.
[0046]
Means 19. 19. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the display mode is a mode in which a predetermined object is variably displayed.
[0047]
According to the means 19, by giving a characteristic to the predetermined object, the player can easily recognize the hint.
[0048]
Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 17 to 19, wherein the display mode is a mode in which a plurality of predetermined objects are displayed.
[0049]
According to the means 20, a strong impact can be added to the predetermined object, and the player can easily recognize the hint.
[0050]
Means 21. The gaming machine according to claim 20, wherein the plurality of predetermined objects are in a form included in the same category.
[0051]
According to the means 21, it is possible to impart uniformity to the predetermined object, and to add a strong impact to the predetermined object. Further, the player can easily recognize the hint. In addition, "being included in the same category" refers to "like", "like", "like", "like", "like", "like", "like", etc. May be replaced with words. Further, “form” may be referred to as “mode”.
[0052]
Means 22. 22. The gaming machine according to claim 20, wherein the display mode is a mode in which predetermined objects are displayed in a group.
[0053]
According to the means 22, a predetermined object can be given a sense of unity, and a strong impact can be added to the predetermined object. Further, the player can easily recognize the hint.
[0054]
Means 23. The gaming machine according to any one of means 20 to 22, wherein the plurality of predetermined objects are in a display mode using a plurality of the same image information.
[0055]
According to the means 23, the data amount for image information can be suppressed. It should be noted that “using a plurality of the same image information” may be replaced with “composed of only the same image information”.
[0056]
Means 24. The gaming machine according to any one of means 15 to 23, wherein the display mode is a display mode different from the identification information.
[0057]
According to the means 24, the player can easily recognize the hint by distinguishing from the identification information.
[0058]
Means 25. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the hint is performed in a lighting mode of a predetermined light emitting unit.
[0059]
According to the means 25, the player can easily recognize the hint by visually recognizing the lighting mode of the light emitting means such as a lamp. The “lighting state” includes lighting, blinking, turning off, and a combination thereof. In addition, by performing the "intimidation" on the light emitting means, the player pays attention and pays attention not only to the variable display device but also to the light emitting means. Thereby, in the game, the range of interest of the player is widened, and the interest can be further improved.
[0060]
The predetermined effect modes that can be derived at the plurality of timings may be all the same lighting mode, or may be the lighting mode by the same light emitting unit, and further, may be derived at the plurality of timings. Any of the predetermined effect modes may be the same lighting mode by the same light emitting means.
[0061]
Means 26. The gaming machine according to claim 25, wherein the light-emitting means changes a lighting mode only when the hint is performed.
[0062]
According to the means 26, the lighting mode corresponding to the hint can be easily distinguished from the lighting state corresponding to the other gaming states, and the player can recognize the hint more easily.
[0063]
Means 27. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 26, wherein the hint is performed in a voice mode output by a voice generating unit.
[0064]
According to the means 27, the player can easily recognize the hint by listening to the sound mode output by the sound generating means.
[0065]
In addition, the predetermined presentation mode that can be derived at the plurality of timings may be a similar voice mode, or may be a voice mode by the same voice generation unit, and further, may be derived at the plurality of timings. All possible predetermined presentation modes may be the same voice modes by the same voice generating means.
[0066]
Means 28. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 27, wherein the hint is performed in a variation mode of a predetermined decoration means.
[0067]
According to the means 28, the player can easily recognize the hint by visually recognizing the variation mode of the decoration means.
[0068]
Means 29. The gaming machine according to claim 28, wherein the fluctuating mode of the decoration means is changed only when the hint is performed.
[0069]
According to the means 29, the variation mode corresponding to the hint can be easily distinguished from the variation mode corresponding to other game states, and the player can recognize the hint more easily.
[0070]
Means 30. 30. A gaming machine according to claim 28 or 29, wherein a plurality of decorative means in which the variation mode changes are provided.
[0071]
According to the means 30, it is possible to give power or interest to the hint. In addition, thereby, the player has a strong interest in the hint, and thus, the hint can be more easily recognized.
[0072]
Means 31. The gaming machine according to claim 30, wherein the number of the decorating means corresponding to the hint differs depending on a predetermined condition.
[0073]
According to the means 31, it is possible to diversify the variation mode of the decoration means, to easily recognize the hint, and to eliminate the monotonous feeling.
[0074]
Means 32. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information is provided, and at a predetermined occasion, whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player is determined by lottery. After a time, the gaming machine to be stopped and displayed, the hint determination means for determining whether or not to perform the hint of the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the hint timing determination means for determining the timing to start the hint. A gaming machine characterized by comprising:
[0075]
According to the means 32, the hint determination means is provided, so that the hint can be derived regardless of whether or not a special game state occurs. In other words, it is possible to avoid the simple playability in which a special game state is generated if the hint is derived and the special game state is not generated if the hint is not derived, thereby providing a wider playability. Further, the provision of the hint timing determining means enables the hint to be started at a plurality of timings. That is, during the fluctuation display, the player cannot predict when the hint will be started, so the player will be surprised when deriving the hint, and will feel unexpected. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous feeling in the game.
[0076]
Means 33. A predetermined state triggers a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, and determines a game state based on a result of the lottery, and performs various control on game state determination means. A display device for displaying the identification information in a fluctuating manner, and after a predetermined time, stopping and displaying the identification information based on the result of the lottery, wherein the display control means generates the special game state. A gaming machine characterized by comprising an implicit determination means for deciding whether or not to perform implicitness, and an implicit timing determining means for determining a timing for starting implicit.
[0077]
According to the means 33, since the hint determination means is provided, the hint can be derived regardless of whether or not a special game state occurs. In other words, it is possible to avoid the simple playability in which a special game state is generated if the hint is derived and the special game state is not generated if the hint is not derived, thereby providing a wider playability. Further, the provision of the hint timing determining means enables the hint to be started at a plurality of timings. That is, during the fluctuation display, the player cannot predict when the hint will be started, so the player will be surprised when deriving the hint, and will feel unexpected. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous feeling in the game. In addition, the provision of the hint determination means and the hint timing determination means in the display control means makes it possible to reduce the control burden of the game state determination means.
[0078]
Means 34. A predetermined state triggers a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, and determines a game state based on a result of the lottery, and performs various control on game state determination means. In the display device, the identification information is variably displayed, after a predetermined time, display control means for stopping display based on the result of the lottery, the gaming state determining means, the result of the lottery, The display control means includes a storage unit capable of sequentially reading variation display information based on the variation display information, and the display control unit, based on one lottery, indicates the occurrence of the special game state by a plurality of continuous variation display. , Each of which is configured to be capable of derivation control, and wherein a suggestion determining means for determining whether or not to perform the suggestion of the occurrence of the special game state, and starting the suggestion Gaming machine is characterized in that so as to comprise a hinted timing determining means for determining a timing.
[0079]
According to the means 34, the derivation is derived in each of a plurality of continuous variable displays, so that the continuous deception can be associated. In other words, it is possible to provide a wider range of game characteristics, and thus it is possible to eliminate a monotonous feeling. Further, the provision of the hint determination means enables the hint to be derived regardless of whether or not a special game state occurs. In other words, it is possible to avoid the simple playability in which a special game state is generated if the hint is derived and the special game state is not generated if the hint is not derived, thereby providing a wider playability. Further, the provision of the hint timing determining means enables the hint to be started at a plurality of timings. That is, during the fluctuation display, the player cannot predict when the hint will be started, so the player will be surprised when deriving the hint, and will feel unexpected. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous feeling in the game. In addition, the provision of the hint determination means and the hint timing determination means in the display control means makes it possible to reduce the control burden of the game state determination means. In addition, since the game state determination means includes the storage means, it becomes possible to perform various kinds of control on the changed display information that has been changed based on the subsequent lottery. As a result, it is possible to give a variation to the game, and thus, it is possible to eliminate a monotonous feeling.
[0080]
Means 35. 35. The gaming machine according to claim 34, wherein the game state determining means outputs at least information on whether or not the special game state occurs to the display control means in accordance with the determination of the game state.
[0081]
According to the means 35, the display control means can grasp information on whether or not the special game state occurs at a relatively early stage. Therefore, various controls can be performed at a relatively early stage.
[0082]
Means 36. The display control means includes special storage means for storing information on whether or not the special game state occurs, based on the information from the game state determination means, with respect to the changed display after the next time being changed. 36. The gaming machine according to claim 35, wherein:
[0083]
According to the means 36, it is possible to avoid an increase in the number of times information is exchanged between the game state determining means and the display control means, and to suppress the control program from becoming complicated.
[0084]
Means 37. When the special storage state is stored in the special storage means, at that time, regardless of the information stored in the special storage means, a hint is provided for each variable display. A gaming machine according to claim 36, characterized in that:
[0085]
According to the means 37, when the special game state occurs, the hint is often derived in a plurality of successive variable displays. Therefore, the player who has visually recognized the intimidation is eager to generate the intimidation during the next fluctuation display, and plays the game while pounding. In other words, by providing an effect mode that excites the player during the game, it is possible to add inflection to the playability, and as a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest. Further, by adopting such a configuration, the continuous derivation control of the hint can be relatively easily performed.
[0086]
Means 38. The gaming machine according to any one of means 34 to 37, wherein at least in the case where the special gaming state occurs, the hint can be derived in each of the plurality of continuous variable displays.
[0087]
According to the means 38, when the hint is performed for each of a plurality of continuous variable displays, the possibility that the special game state occurs is relatively high. The player who recognizes the fact expects that the hint is derived not in one change display but in a plurality of continuous change displays. In other words, the player plays the game while waiting for the continuous derivation of the hint. Further, when the hint is actually derived successively, the player is delighted to derive the continuous hint that he has been waiting for, and at the same time, waits for the moment of the occurrence of the special gaming state while being uplifted. That is, inflection can be imparted to the playability, and the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0088]
Also, even though the hint has been derived, even if the special game state does not occur during the variable display, the hint may be derived even during the next fluctuation display (if the hints are continuous, It can be expected that a special game state will come.
[0089]
Means 39. The gaming machine according to any one of means 32 to 38, wherein the timing of starting the intimidation is set from the time when the change display of the identification information starts to the time immediately before the change stop display.
[0090]
According to the means 39, the occurrence of the specific game state can be expected until immediately before the stop display.
[0091]
In addition, considering the effect of the means 34, even if the player grasps that the specific game state does not occur during the fluctuation display, even if the player grasps, it is not expected to generate the specific game state of the fluctuation display. Therefore, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the specific game state for the next variable display. That is, since a game different from the normal game is performed, the depth of the game is increased, and the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0092]
Means 40. The gaming machine according to any one of means 32 to 39, wherein the variable display device is configured to variably display a plurality of pieces of identification information and stop and display the plurality of pieces of identification information with a predetermined time difference.
[0093]
Means 41. The gaming machine according to claim 40, wherein the game machine is configured to be able to derive a hint before and after a predetermined stop display timing.
[0094]
According to the means 41, the player can clearly recognize that the timings at which the hints are derived are different.
[0095]
Means 42. 42. The gaming machine according to any one of means 32 to 41, wherein a plurality of the suggestion change start timings are set in advance so as to correspond to a predetermined dynamic presentation mode in the change display.
[0096]
According to the means 42, it is possible to harmonize the variable display and the hint as a good effect. In addition, the derivation of the hint can be set in a well-balanced manner. Further, it is possible to clearly notify the player at what timing the hint was performed.
[0097]
Means 43. 43. The gaming machine according to claim 40, wherein a plurality of the hint change start timings are set in advance so as to correspond to the start of change of each piece of identification information or the stop display timing of each piece of identification information. Machine.
[0098]
According to the means 43, the impression of the hint can be made clear to the player, and the timing at which the hint was performed can be more clearly conveyed. It should be noted that the phrase “to respond” may be referred to as “synchronously”.
[0099]
Means 44. The hint determination means reads the first random number value selected and determined at that time, and determines whether or not to perform the hint, and the hint timing determination means determines whether or not to perform the hint at the time. 44. The gaming machine according to any one of means 32 to 43, wherein the second random number value is read to determine a timing of performing a hint.
[0100]
According to the means 44, the configuration relating to the control of determining whether or not to perform the hint and the determination of the timing of performing the hint can be made relatively simple.
[0101]
Means 45. When the special game state does not occur, only when the deduction of the hint is determined by the hint determination means, the hint timing is determined by the hint timing determination means, and the special game state is determined. 45. The method according to any one of means 32 to 44, wherein, when it occurs, the hint is performed regardless of the determination by the hint determination means, and the hint timing is determined by the hint timing determination means. Gaming machine.
[0102]
According to the means 45, even in the case where the special game state does not occur, the hint may be derived as a dummy. In other words, it is possible to avoid the simple playability in which a special game state is generated if the hint is derived and the special game state is not generated if the hint is not derived, thereby providing a wider playability. On the other hand, when the special game state occurs, the hint is always performed. In other words, the player is delighted with the hint or the fluctuating display corresponding to the hint, and can give inflection to the playability. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the monotonous feeling.
[0103]
Means 46. The display control means includes a special hint determination means set so that the hint is more easily derived than the hint determination means, and when the special game state occurs, based on the contents of the special hint determination means. 46. A gaming machine according to any one of means 32 to 45, characterized in that it is configured to determine the derivation of the hint.
[0104]
According to the means 46, even in the case where the special game state occurs, the hint may not be derived.Therefore, if the hint is derived, the special game state occurs.If the hint is not derived, the special game state is generated. It is possible to avoid the simple playability that does not occur. In other words, the player can play the game with expectation even when the hint is not derived. In addition, when the special game state occurs, it is configured such that the hint is more easily derived than when the special game state does not occur. Therefore, the player can play the game while waiting for the derivation of the hint. As a result, it is possible to give the game an expanse, and to improve the interest.
[0105]
Means 47. In any one of the means 1 to 46, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, an operating port is provided with an operation handle, which fires a game ball to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize, the identification information that is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is fixedly displayed after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won, and a value corresponding to the winning number (for example, if only a prize ball or the like is used). Not including writing to a magnetic card).
[0106]
Means 48. In any one of the means 1 to 46, the gaming machine is a spinning type gaming machine. Here, as a configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine, "the identification information sequence (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) composed of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed (specifically, Has variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, operation lever), and the stop operation is performed. Fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and it is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. It is a spinning-type gaming machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state. In the case of a spinning-type gaming machine, a variable display unit including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or may be provided separately from the reel and correspond to the identification information (simulated display). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying identification information may be regarded as the variable display device.
[0107]
Means 49. In any one of the means 1 to 46, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: “The identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, Variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and it is advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or may be provided separately from the reel and correspond to the identification information (in a pseudo correspondence). A display device capable of displaying identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as the variable display device.
[0108]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0109]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2 and supported by one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. .
[0110]
A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. A game board 5 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (in the back of the glass door frame 4 and inside the outer frame 2). A mechanism plate (not shown) for mounting various control boards such as a main board 31 and a display control board 32 to be described later is attached to the back side of the front frame 3.
[0111]
At the lower part of the glass door frame 4, an upper plate 6 as a ball tray for storing the game balls B is provided. In addition, a lower plate 7 as a ball tray is provided substantially at the center of the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 3. At the side of the lower plate 7, a game ball firing handle 8 is provided. The handle 8 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown), and when the player performs a turning operation of the handle 8, the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device (not shown).
[0112]
On one side of the game board 5, an inner rail 9a and an outer rail 9b for guiding a game ball B fired by the game ball launching device to an upper portion of the game board 5 are provided. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 9a, the game board 5 is formed with an out port 11 for leading out a game ball B. Most of the game balls B flowing down to the lower part of the game board 5 are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the outlet 11.
[0113]
The gaming board 5 is formed with a plurality of openings by being subjected to router processing, and each opening has a special winning opening 12, an operation chucker 13 as an operation opening, a variable display device 14, and the like. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, a portion of the game board 5 which is surrounded by the inner rail 9a and the outer rail 9b and on which the variable display device 14 and the like are disposed is a game area where the game balls B can flow down.
[0114]
In front of the special winning opening 12, a shutter 15 for opening and closing the special winning opening 12 is provided. The shutter 15 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 16 provided on the side of the special winning opening 12 (see FIG. 10). Specifically, when the special winning opening solenoid 16 is excited, the shutter 15 tilts substantially horizontally, and the special winning opening 12 is opened. When the special winning opening solenoid 16 is in the non-excited state, the shutter 15 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.
[0115]
The variable display device 14 includes a display unit 17 as a symbol display device, and a center frame 18 provided around the display unit 17. The display unit 17 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, and the display unit 17 can display a plurality of symbol rows as identification information. As these symbol columns, there are three symbol columns (identification information columns) of an upper symbol column K1, a middle symbol column K2, and a lower symbol column K3 (see FIG. 3). However, the number of symbol columns is not limited to three, and other symbol columns may be displayed. Further, the way of displaying the symbols and the way of arranging the symbol columns are not particularly limited to the upper row, the middle row, and the lower row, and may be configured as, for example, a left row, a middle row, and a right row. In the present embodiment, the display unit 17 in the normal game state displays a background image indicating a scene in the sea that is not involved in deriving a predetermined game mode, and the background image is positioned in front of the background image. The symbol rows K1 to K3 are displayed.
[0116]
Further, in the display unit 17, based on the winning of the game ball B to the operation chucker 13, the symbol variation display of each symbol row K1 to K3 (scroll display to the left in the present embodiment) is performed. It has a configuration. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbols j1, j2, j3, j4, j5, j6, j7, j8, j9, and the off symbol j10 are cyclically displayed, so that each symbol row K1 to K1. K3 is configured. Each of the symbols j1 to j9 is composed of a symbol such as a fish, and numeral symbols “1” to “9” assigned so as to correspond to each symbol. On the other hand, the off symbol j10 is composed only of a shell symbol, and as the name implies, it does not become a jackpot symbol described later but can only be an off symbol. In the middle symbol row K2 and the lower symbol row K3, symbols j1 to j9 are arranged in order from the left (the numbers are ascending in the right direction), and in the upper symbol row K1 are the symbols in the order from the right (the numbers are descending in the right direction). j1 to j9 are arranged (see FIG. 3). In the middle symbol row K2 only, symbol j4 is further arranged after symbol j9. In addition, the off symbol j10 is arranged one by one between the symbols j1 to j9.
[0117]
Further, at the time of the symbol variation display, one of a big hit symbol, a missed reach symbol, and a missed symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when the symbol variation of each symbol row K1 to K3 is fixed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the upper symbol row K1, the lower symbol row K3, and the middle symbol row K2 are stopped in this order, but this is merely an example and may be stopped in another order.
[0118]
The big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. More specifically, the jackpot state is generated when the combination of stopped symbols in all the symbol rows K1 to K3 is a predetermined jackpot combination on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 described below. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the big hit lines L1 to L5 are constituted by left, middle, and right vertical lines L1, L2, and L3 and two oblique lines L4 and L5 (five lines). ). Here, in the present embodiment, since so-called five lines are employed, three symbols j1 to j10 are displayed for each symbol row K1 to K3, and then the determination is stopped. That is, a total of nine symbols j1 to j10 are fixedly stopped and displayed on the display unit 17. When the same type of symbols j1 to j9 are arranged on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 (for example, when the same symbols "j3" are arranged on the jackpot line L1 as shown in FIG. 5), the combination of the jackpots is determined. (See FIG. 5). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the jackpot 12 is opened, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated. More specifically, the special winning opening 12 continues to be opened unless more game balls B win than a predetermined value after the opening of the special winning opening 12 or the scheduled closing time comes. When more game balls B win than a predetermined value or when the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening solenoid 16 is demagnetized. As a result, the shutter 15 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed (the above is one round). Further, until the preset continuation condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times, the special winning opening 12 repeats the opening / closing cycle described above. For example, here, the predetermined value of the winning of the game ball B in one large winning opening 12 is “10”, the opening time of the large winning opening 12 is “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined number of round continuations is “15”. Suppose you set In such a case, after opening the special winning opening 12, one of (1) ten game balls B win in the special winning opening 12 and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. When the condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 12 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 12 is repeated at most 15 times. That is, the player can acquire more premium balls.
[0119]
The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (it may not reach the jackpot state). In the present embodiment, the reach state includes a state in which the symbol fluctuation of the lower symbol row K3 stops on the lines L1 to L5 with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol of the upper symbol row K1.
[0120]
In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row K2 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbol of the upper / lower symbol row K1, K3, and becomes the big hit state. , And those that stop at a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and do not enter a jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach status"). Furthermore, after the symbol of the middle symbol row K2 temporarily stops, all the symbol rows K1 to K3 change again (or only the middle symbol row K2 changes), and then stop (also referred to as re-change reach). Is included.
[0121]
In the above-mentioned reach state, various patterns of the reach state (reach patterns) are set in addition to the "normal reach" in which the symbol of the middle symbol row K2 simply scrolls as in the normal fluctuation. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value may be different depending on each reach pattern. In addition, a reach pattern called “special reach” having a higher expected value than “super reach” or “premium reach” in which occurrence of a jackpot state is definitely displayed may be prepared.
[0122]
Further, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Specifically, the setting is made so that the probability of selecting “super reach” is lower than the probability of selecting “normal reach”. Further, the setting is made so that the probability of selecting “special reach” is lower than that of “super reach”. In addition, "Premium Reach" is set to be rarely selected. In the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different for the case of a jackpot and the case of a miss.
[0123]
In addition, in the effect display mode of the display unit 17 in which the symbol is changed, an effect other than the reach effect may be performed from the start of the change of all the symbol columns K1 to K3 to the final stop display. The effects other than the reach effect include effects such as slip fluctuation, re-fluctuation, reach suggestion, super reach suggestion, and jackpot suggestion. Here, the term "suggest" may be any meaning as long as it is possible to suggest that the predetermined game state is likely to be generated by the effect, or the effect is that the effect of the effect is exerted on the occurrence of the predetermined game state. However, there is no problem even if the predetermined game state does not occur (implication). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 9, schools of fish (fish schools) appear at the same time from the right end side of the display unit 17, and move in the direction of movement (left scroll direction) of the symbol rows K1 to K3. An effect as if passing by may be performed so as to pass the symbols j1 to j10 of the symbol rows K1 to K3 (hereinafter referred to as “fish school effect”). The fish school effect is displayed on the display unit 17 for 1.5 seconds.
[0124]
When the game ball B newly wins the operating chucker 13 during the symbol variation display of the (symbol row K2) on the display unit 17, the symbol variation display corresponding to that is performed at that time. After the end of the process. That is, the symbol change display is on standby (held). The maximum number of symbol change display to be retained is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, the maximum number of retained symbol display is set to four. However, the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of suspensions may be set to eight in order to wait for eight symbol change displays.
[0125]
Above the center frame 18, holding lamps 19 a, 19 b, 19 c, and 19 d indicating the number of times of holding the symbol change display are incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 19a to 19d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this example). The holding lamps 19a to 19d are turned on each time the symbol variation display is suspended, and are turned off when the symbol variation display corresponding to the suspension is executed.
[0126]
Various sensors for detecting the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are attached to the gaming board 5. For example, a start switch 20 for detecting that the game ball B has won the operating chucker 13, a large winning port switch 21 for detecting that the game ball B has won the large winning opening 12, and the like are provided (see FIG. 10). ).
[0127]
Furthermore, a large number of nails (however, numerals are omitted for convenience) are provided on the game board 5 to appropriately disperse and adjust the flowing direction of the game balls B, and various members (such as windmills) are used. Object) is arranged.
[0128]
In addition, various other effect lamps, electric decoration members, and the like (hereinafter, referred to as lamps) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting states (lighting, turning off, blinking, etc.) of these lamps can be changed as appropriate according to the progress of the game.
[0129]
In addition, a speaker (not shown) is embedded in the front frame 3 to emit various sound effects as the game progresses, and to teach a player a game state or the like by voice.
[0130]
In the present embodiment, the main control of the game is controlled by the main board 31 as a game state determining means. The main board 31 includes a read-only memory (ROM) that stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, a central processing unit (CPU) that executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program and the like, and a random number that stores calculation results by the CPU. An access memory (RAM) is provided.
[0131]
Further, various counters are set on the main board 31. For example, an internal random number counter for determining whether to generate a jackpot state, a jackpot symbol random number counter for determining a jackpot symbol to be stopped on the display unit 17, a symbol other than the jackpot symbol to be stopped for the display unit 17 (off) Various random number counters such as an out-of-design symbol random number counter for determining a symbol and an out-of-focus reach symbol, and a reach type determination counter for selecting one of a plurality of types of reach patterns as described above are set. The value of each of these random number counters is updated within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “299”) every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). When the value reaches a specific value, it returns to the initial value. The values of these random number counters are read as random numbers in accordance with predetermined conditions, and symbol variation information is created based on the read values of the random number counters and the like.
[0132]
In addition, the main board 31 has a round counter for counting the number of rounds during the jackpot, a winning counter for counting the number of winning game balls B to the special winning opening 12, and a holding counter 42 for counting the number of holdings of the symbol variation display ( h) (see FIG. 10). "H" of the suspension counter 42 (h) corresponds to the number of suspensions, and takes the values of "0", "1", "2", "3", and "4" in order. . More specifically, when the game ball B wins the operation chucker 13, it is determined whether or not the value of the hold counter 42 (h) on the main board 31 is smaller than the maximum number of holds (in this example, “4”). . When the value of the suspension counter 42 (h) is smaller than the maximum number of suspensions, 1 is added to the value of “h” of the suspension counter 42 (h). At the same time, the main board 31 turns on the corresponding holding lamp (one of 19a to 19d). On the other hand, if the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is equal to or greater than the maximum number of hold times ("4"), no addition to the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is performed. Therefore, in this example, the symbol change display is suspended only up to four times, and the suspension is not stored even if there is more winning. When the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is “0”, it means that the state is not held.
[0133]
Now, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the RAM of the main board 31 has a reserved storage area 41 (i) as a storage unit for storing (storing) the change information.
[0134]
“(I)” of the hold storage area 41 (i) corresponds to “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” of the above-mentioned hold counter 42 (h), and “ The values of "0", "1", "2", "3", and "4" are sequentially taken. The main board 31 that has created the variation information reads the value of the suspension counter 42 (h) and stores the variation information in the corresponding suspension storage area 41 (i). For example, the change information when the value of the hold counter 42 becomes “3” is stored in the hold storage area 41 (i = 3).
[0135]
More specifically, the hold storage area 41 (i) is configured to have four storage areas and one execution area corresponding to the hold counter 42 (h). The four storage areas are the storage areas 41 (i) whose values are "1", "2", "3", and "4", and the execution areas are the storage areas 41 (i). Is “0”. At the time of symbol change, the change information stored in the hold storage area 41 (i = 1) as a storage area is shifted to the hold storage area 41 (i = 0) as an execution area, so that the hold storage area 41 is shifted. The variation information stored in (i) is output as a command to various control boards.
[0136]
In the present embodiment, the display control board 32 that constitutes the suggestion unit and the display control unit that controls the main control in the display control of the variable display device 14 is also provided with the above-described ROM, CPU, RAM, and the like. . Further, the RAM of the display control board 32 has a special holding storage area 43 (i) as special storage means.
[0137]
The special hold storage area 43 (i) stores (stores) information on whether or not a jackpot has been output from the main board 31. Specifically, a flag 44 is set in the special hold storage area 43 (i), and if information indicating that a jackpot has been stored is stored, a sign that the jackpot is in a jackpot standby state is provided. When the flag 44 is set to "1" and information indicating that the hit is not a big hit is stored, the flag 44 is set to "0".
[0138]
Further, in the present embodiment, the display control board 32, which has received the information indicating that the jackpot has been hit, sets the flag 44 of the corresponding special hold storage area 43 (i) to "1" and sets the special hold storage area. The flag 44 of the special hold storage area 43 (i) having a smaller value of “i” than 43 (i) is also set to “1”. That is, in this case, the value of the flag 44 of the special hold storage area 43 (i) corresponding to the hold executed before the hold corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot state is forcibly rewritten to “1”. It will be.
[0139]
In the present embodiment, various counters are also set on the display control board 32. That is, a fish school effect occurrence counter 45 as a hint counter for determining whether or not the fish school effect is to be executed on the display unit 17, and a hint to determine at what timing the fish school effect is to be executed on the display unit 17. Various random number counters such as a fish school effect generation timing counter 46 as a timing counter are set. The values of these random number counters are read as random numbers according to predetermined conditions, and based on the read values of the random number counters, fish school effect information is created.
[0140]
Further, the display control board 32 is set with various counters such as a special hold counter 47 (h) that counts the number of times the information is held, corresponding to the information on whether or not a big hit has occurred from the main board 31.
[0141]
Note that the special hold storage area 43 (i) in the present embodiment has the same configuration as the hold storage area 41 (i) as described above. More specifically, “(i)” of the special hold storage area 43 (i) takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” in order. The value is set so as to correspond to the value of the special hold counter 47 (h). The special storage area 43 (i) is configured to have four storage areas and one execution area. The four storage areas are those in which the value of the special hold storage area 43 (i) is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and the execution area is the special hold storage area 43 ( The value of i) is “0”. At the time of symbol change, the information on whether or not a jackpot has been stored in the special hold storage area 43 (i = 1) as a storage area is shifted to the special hold storage area 43 (i = 0) as an execution area. Then, the control based on the information on the jackpot or the like stored in the special hold storage area 43 (i) is executed.
[0142]
Here, the shift control on the main board 31 regarding the shift of the variation information stored in the hold storage area 41 (i) will be described in detail.
[0143]
The main board 31 always determines whether the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is not “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not the change information is stored in the storage area. When a negative determination is made, that is, when the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is “0”, only such determination is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, when the determination condition is satisfied (the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is “1,” “2,” “3,” or “4”), the symbol is currently displayed on the display unit 17. It is determined whether or not a change has occurred. When the symbol change is performed on the display unit 17, such determination is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, when the symbol change on the display unit 17 is not performed (except during the big hit state), the change information of the “hold storage area 41 (i)” is changed to the immediately preceding area “hold storage area 41 (i− 1) ". Then, it is determined again whether or not the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is “0” and whether or not the symbol change on the display unit 17 is performed. The shift control of the change information stored in the hold storage area 41 (i) is continued until the value of the hold counter 42 (h) becomes “0”.
[0144]
As described above, the fluctuation information stored in the hold storage area 41 (i) is shifted. As a result, the change information stored in the storage area is shifted to the execution area (stored in the hold storage area 41 (i = 0)). The main board 31 constantly monitors whether or not the change information is stored in the hold storage area 41 (0). When the main board 31 detects the change information in the hold storage area 41 (0), the main board 31 The change information stored in the storage area 41 (0) is output to each control board as a command, and the change information stored in the hold storage area 41 (0) is deleted. At the same time, the main board 31 is the one corresponding to the holding storage area 41 (i) among the holding lamps 19a, 19b, 19c and 19d in the lighting state (one of the holding lamps 19a, 19b, 19c and 19d in the lighting state). The holding lamp 19) located at the far right is turned off, and “1” is subtracted from the holding counter 42 (h).
[0145]
Next, a description will be given of processing contents when determining the jackpot state and the like in the main board 31.
[0146]
First, upon receiving a detection signal from the start switch 20 indicating that the winning of the game ball B to the operation chucker 13 has been detected (except for the maximum number of times of suspension), the main board 31 reads the value of the internal random number counter. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is a value corresponding to the jackpot. When the value of the internal random number counter is a value corresponding to the jackpot, the values of the jackpot symbol counter and the reach random number counter are read out, and the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol stopped on the display unit 17 based on those values. Determine the reach pattern leading up to the stop. In other words, the fluctuation information indicating that "after the determined reach state, the jackpot state is generated after the determined jackpot symbol stop through the determined reach state" is determined.
[0147]
On the other hand, when the value of the internal random number counter is not the value corresponding to the jackpot, the value of the missed symbol counter is read out, and the missed symbol to be stopped by the display unit 17 is determined based on the value. At this time, it is determined whether the value of the missing symbol counter is a value corresponding to the missing reach symbol or a value corresponding to the missing symbol. When the value of the out-of-touch symbol counter corresponds to the out-of-touch reach symbol, the value of the reach random counter is read, and the reach type until the out-of-touch reach symbol is stopped is determined based on the value. That is, the variation information indicating that "the determined outreach symbol is stopped after the determined reach state" is determined. If the value of the missing symbol counter is a value corresponding to the missing symbol (a value not corresponding to the reaching reach symbol), the variation information indicating "stop the missing symbol" is determined.
[0148]
The main board 31 performs the above-described determination control at the time of determining whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is a value corresponding to the jackpot, and displays information on whether or not the jackpot is displayed. Output to the substrate 32.
[0149]
Next, the determined change information is stored in the corresponding hold storage area 41 (i). Then, as described above, the change information is shifted in the hold storage area 41 (i), and the change information shifted to the execution area (hold hold area 41 (i = 0)) is converted into a command.
[0150]
The main board 31 reads the value of the hold counter 42 (h) when converting the variation information into a command, determines the symbol variation time of the symbol columns K1 to K3 based on the value, and determines the determined symbol. The information of the fluctuation time is included in the command. In the present embodiment, the symbol change time is set to be different depending on the value of the hold counter 42 (h) and whether or not the reach state has occurred. Specifically, when the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is “3” or “2” and the reach state does not occur, the symbol variation time is set to 5 seconds. If the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is "1" or "0" and no reach state occurs, the symbol change time is set to 10 seconds. Further, when the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is "3" or "2" and a normal reach occurs, the symbol change time is set to 15 seconds. In addition, when the value of the hold counter 42 (h) is “1” or “0” and a normal reach occurs, the symbol change time is set to 20 seconds. In addition, when a reach effect other than the normal reach occurs, the symbol change time is set to 30 seconds. Here, the symbol variation time refers to the time from the start of symbol variation until the symbol of the middle symbol row K2 is determined and stopped.
[0151]
After the symbol variation time is determined, the main board 31 adds symbol variation time information to the commanded variation information. Then, a command (hereinafter, such a command is referred to as a variation command) having the variation information and the symbol variation time information is output to the display control board 32 and the like.
[0152]
Next, the details of the symbol change process in the display control board 32 will be described.
[0153]
It has already been described that when the main board 31 determines whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is a value corresponding to a jackpot, information on whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot is output to the display control board 32. The display control board 32 having received this information adds “(1)” to the value of the special reservation counter 47 (h) and, based on the value of the special reservation counter 47 (h), determines whether or not a big hit has occurred. Is stored in the corresponding special hold storage area 43 (i). At this time, if the information is not a jackpot, the display control board 32 sets the flag 44 of the corresponding special hold storage area 43 (i) to “0”. On the other hand, if the information is a jackpot, the display control board 32 sets the flag 44 of the corresponding special hold storage area 43 (i) to “1” and sets the special hold storage area 43 (i). The flag 44 of the special hold storage area 43 (i) having a smaller value (i) than the value (i) is forcibly set to "1".
[0154]
While performing the processing as described above, the display control board 32 waits for the change command from the main board 31 to be sent.
[0155]
Then, the display control board 32 that has received the change command from the main board 31 performs the shift control of the information on whether or not a big hit has been stored in the special hold storage area 43 (i). Specifically, the information on whether or not the jackpot of the “special hold storage area 43 (i)” is shifted to the immediately preceding area “special hold storage area 43 (i−1)”. As a result, information as to whether or not a big hit has been stored in the special hold storage area 43 (i = 0), which is the execution area.
[0156]
Next, the display control board 32 checks the flag 44 set in the special hold storage area 43 (i = 0). When the flag 44 is set to “0”, the display control board 32 reads the value of the fish school effect generation counter 45 and determines whether or not to generate a fish school effect based on the value. In the present embodiment, when the flag 44 is set to “0”, a setting is made to generate a fish school effect with a probability of 1/15.
[0157]
When the value of the fish school effect generation counter 45 does not generate the fish school effect, the display control board 32 determines the display mode on the display unit 17 based on the change command, and changes the symbol rows K1 to K3. To start. On the other hand, when the value of the fish school effect generation counter 45 is a value for generating the fish school effect, the display control board 32 reads the value of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 and sets the value of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 to the value. Based on this, the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 are determined. Then, by referring to the fish school effect timing table stored in the ROM in advance, it is determined at which timing the fish school effect is performed.
[0158]
In the present embodiment, for example, there are six values of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46, and the generation times are set in the fish school effect generation timing table corresponding to the six fish school effect occurrence timings 0 to 5. Have been. The generation timings corresponding to the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 are set from the start of the fluctuation to immediately before the confirmation stop display. Further, the occurrence times corresponding to the fish school effect occurrence timings 0 to 5 correspond to the symbol variation time. Specifically, when the symbol fluctuation time is 5 seconds and the fish school effect generation timing is 0, the generation timing is set to 0 second. That is, in this case, a fish school effect is performed simultaneously with the start of the symbol change. In the case of the fish school effect generation timing 1, the generation timing is set to 2 seconds. That is, in this case, the fish school effect is performed two seconds after the symbol change starts. Further, in the case of fish school effect generation timings 2, 3, and 4, the generation timing is set to 3 seconds. In addition, in the case of the fish school effect generation timing 5, the generation timing is set to 4 seconds. When the symbol fluctuation time is 10 seconds, the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 are 0 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 7 seconds, and 9 seconds in order, and when the symbol fluctuation time is 15 seconds, the fish school effect generation timing 0 to 5 are 0 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 10 seconds, and 14 seconds in order, and when the symbol fluctuation time is 20 seconds, fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 are 0 seconds, 4 seconds, and 7 in order. In the case of seconds, 8 seconds, 10 seconds, and 19 seconds, and the symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds, the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 are set to 0 second, 4 seconds, 10 seconds, 11 seconds, 20 seconds, and 29 seconds, respectively. You.
[0159]
Then, the display control board 32 determines the display mode on the display unit 17 based on the display information of the fish school effect and the fluctuation command, starts the fluctuation of the symbol rows K1 to K3, and, if necessary, the fish school effect. Execute
[0160]
When the flag 44 of the special hold storage area 43 (i = 0) is set to “1”, the display control board 32 confirming the fact reads the value of the fish school effect generation counter 45 described above. Omitted, the value of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 is read. The display control board 32 determines the timing at which the fish school effect is to be performed based on the read value of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 by referring to the fish school effect timing table. Then, the display control board 32 determines the display mode on the display unit 17 based on the display information of the fish school effect and the fluctuation command, starts the fluctuation of the symbol rows K1 to K3, and executes the fish school effect at a predetermined timing. I do.
[0161]
By the way, when the fish school effect generation timing 5 immediately before the confirmation stop display is selected from the fish school effect generation timing table, the fish school effect is performed across two symbol fluctuations. More specifically, when the fish school effect generation timing 5 is selected, the generation time is set one second before the symbol fixed stop display, whereas the display time of the fish school effect is 1.5 seconds. Therefore, the fish school effect can be displayed only for the remaining one second during the symbol change, and the fish school effect for the remaining 0.5 seconds is displayed at the next symbol change.
[0162]
When selecting the fish school effect generation timing 5 having such a display mode, the display control board 32 performs predetermined control according to the game state. For example, when the flags 44 of the special holding storage area 43 (i) are all set to “0” and the value of the fish school effect generation counter 45 is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the fish school effect, the fish school effect occurrence timing counter 46 Is read out. Here, if the fish school effect generation timing 5 is not selected (any one of the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 4 is selected), any one of the selected fish school effect generation timings 0 to 4 is selected. Fish school effects at the time of occurrence are performed. On the other hand, when the fish school effect generation timing 5 is selected, the value of the specific hold counter 42 (h) is confirmed. When such a value is other than “0”, that is, information such as information as to whether or not the special hold storage area 43 (i = 1) to be executed next to the special hold storage area 43 (i = 1) to be executed is a big hit. When various types of information are stored (when there is a hold), a fish school effect is performed across the symbol change confirmation stop display. In this case, the display control board 32 stores various kinds of information of the special hold storage area 43 (i = 1) next to the special hold storage area 43 (i = 0) in which the fish school effect generation timing 5 is selected. Even if it is shifted to 43 (i = 0), the value of the fish school effect generation counter 45 is not read. As a result, the fish school effect for the next 1.5 seconds is prohibited.
[0163]
On the other hand, when the flag 44 of the special holding storage area 43 (i) is set to “1”, the selected fish school effect is performed regardless of which of the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 is selected. Is Thereby, for example, various information of the special hold storage area 43 (i = 3) corresponds to the jackpot determination display, and various kinds of information of the special hold storage area 43 (i = 1) are stored in the special hold storage area 43 (i = 1). i = 0), and when a fish school effect is to be performed at the timing of the fish school effect generation timing 5 during the corresponding symbol change, the original 1.5 second fish school effect is also performed during the next symbol change. Done. In other words, the display mode is such that two fish school effects are performed on the display unit 17 during the symbol change. In addition, when the fish symbol generation timing of the next symbol change is performed at the start of the change, a series of fish school effect display is longer than usual.
[0164]
As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, the big hit state is set to always occur after passing through the fish school effect. That is, it can be said that the fish shoal production corresponds to a "big hit suggestion" (indicative) that suggests that the big hit state occurs with a high probability. Then, the player who has recognized that the fish school effect is “suggestion of big hit” plays the game while looking forward to the occurrence of the fish school effect. In addition, when a fish school effect actually occurs, the player feels joy at the occurrence of the fish school effect that he has been looking forward to, and expands his expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot state.
[0165]
Further, in the present embodiment, when the display control board 32 receives the information indicating the jackpot, the display control board 32 sets the flag 44 of the special hold storage area 43 (i) corresponding to the hold to “1”, and sets the special hold. The flag 44 of the special hold storage area 43 (i) having a smaller value of (i) than the hold storage area 43 (i) is forcibly set to "1". By adopting such a configuration, a fish school effect can be displayed in each of a plurality of successive symbol change displays. That is, relevance can be given to a plurality of continuous variable displays. As a result, the playability can be broadened, and as a result, the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0166]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the fish shoal production that is a “big hit suggestion” is displayed continuously. For this reason, the player who has recognized that the fish school effect occurs in each of the plurality of continuous fluctuation displays does not indicate that the hint is derived in the continuous plural fluctuation displays instead of in the single fluctuation display. expect. In other words, the player plays the game while waiting for the occurrence of the continuous fish school effects. Also, when a continuous fish school effect actually occurs, the player feels joy at the occurrence of the continuous fish school effect which he has been looking forward to, and greatly expands the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state. In other words, the player can enjoy a sense of excitement different from that in the normal game state, and thus can eliminate a monotonous feeling when playing the game.
[0167]
In addition, even if the design fluctuation is out of spite of the occurrence of the school of fish, and the symbol is confirmed and stopped and displayed, the fish school effects may occur even during the next design change (the fish school effects are not continuous). Or, in that case, it can be expected that a jackpot situation will come.
[0168]
Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of fish school effect generation timings are prepared and randomly determined, so that the player can predict when the fish school effect will occur during the symbol change. Not stick. As a result, even a player who looks forward to the occurrence of the school of fish and is always paying attention to the occurrence of the school of fish will be surprised by the occurrence of the school of fish. For example, if a fish school effect occurs earlier than expected, the player is surprised at the fish school effect at an unintended occurrence timing, and is surprised and rejoiced. On the other hand, if the fish school effects occur at a later timing than expected, the player will be surprised to learn that the fish school production at the tip of the arrow is disappointed that the fish school production will not occur. Become. That is, by adding unexpectedness to the gameplay, complicated gameplay is generated, and the player can experience a complicated change in mental state. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest in the game.
[0169]
In addition, in the present embodiment, the fish school effect generation timing is set from the time when the symbol change starts to immediately before the final stop display, and it is possible to expect the big hit state to come just before the final stop display. For example, when the value of the hold counter (h) is “3”, first, a fish school effect occurs at the fish school generation timing 3 and deviates, and a fish school effect occurs at the fish school generation timing 3 even during the next symbol change. At the next symbol change, a fish school effect may occur at the fish school generation timing 5 and a fixed stop may be displayed at the big hit symbol. In this case, since the fish school effect does not occur immediately before the design confirmation stop display, let alone at the time of the fish school generation timing 3 during the third symbol change, the player may have ended after two consecutive fish school effects. He was disappointed and amazed at the fish production at the tip of the arrow, which he thought would not come to the jackpot, and would reach a moment of bliss. In other words, it is possible to add inflection from discouragement to delight in the playability, and it is possible to dispel a monotonous feeling in the game.
[0170]
In addition, fish school effects may be derived simultaneously with the start of the variable display. Conventionally, such an effect is not performed at the start of the variable display, and in many cases, the user generally feels bored. In this regard, in the present embodiment, a fish school effect that is a suggestion of a jackpot may be derived even at the start of the change, so that the player can always have a sense of expectation. Then, the player is surprised at the sudden derivation of the fish school effect at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display, which the player is not familiar with, so that the player is surprised.
[0171]
In addition, since there is a possibility that a fish school effect will occur immediately before the confirmation stop display, even when the symbol row K3 does not enter the reach state in the stopped state, the fish school effect does not yet occur during the symbol change. Or, it can be expected that fish school effects will occur continuously. That is, in playing the game, it is possible to always keep the expectation. In addition, instead of expecting the big hit symbol fixed stop display of the symbol change, expecting the occurrence of the big hit state for the next symbol change, since a game different from the normal game state is performed, The depth of the game is increased, and the monotonous feeling can be eliminated.
[0172]
In addition, the fish school effect may be displayed across two symbol changes. Normally, when the symbol confirmation stop is displayed, the fluctuation display other than the background is not performed. However, when the fish school effect is displayed across two symbol fluctuations, even when the symbol confirmation stop display is displayed, a big hit is suggested. The barn fish effect is variably displayed. A player who has witnessed such a visual recognition mode will be surprised and interested in the continuity of the fish school effect, and will visually recognize the display unit 17 while expanding the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit state.
[0173]
In particular, when a fish school effect is performed over two symbol changes, two fish school effects may occur during one symbol change. In the present embodiment, only when the occurrence of the jackpot state is determined, two fish school effects are allowed during one symbol change, so that the occurrence of the big jackpot state is caused by the occurrence of the two fish school effects. Confirmation will be taught. For this reason, the player who visually recognizes the fish school effect that straddles the symbol confirmation stop display is the second fish school effect (if the second fish school effect occurs at the start of the symbol change, the player crosses the symbol change twice, The user aspires to generate a 2.5-second fish school effect that is longer than 1.5 seconds, which is the fish-school-game display time, and stares at the display unit 17 while pounding. In other words, by providing an effect mode that excites the player during the game, it is possible to add inflection to the playability, and as a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.
[0174]
Note that the presence of a plurality of fish school production timings allows the player to determine the relationship between the generation timing of the fish school production and the occurrence of the jackpot based on the player's own past experience, memory, statistics, etc. Sometimes I have various thoughts. In other words, the player's various thoughts intersect with the fish school effect that occurs at a plurality of timings, resulting in complicated gameplay, which can dramatically improve the interest.
[0175]
Further, the display control board 32 is provided with a fish school effect generation counter 45, a fish school effect generation timing counter 46, and the like, so that the display control board 32 controls the school effect, thereby reducing the burden on the main board 31 having a large amount of control. Can be.
[0176]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.
[0177]
(A) In the above embodiment, when the flag 44 is set to “1”, a fish school effect is always performed, but the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, when the display control board 32 is provided with a “big hit fish school effect generation counter” set so that a fish school effect is more likely to occur than the fish school effect generator counter 45, and the flag 44 is set to “1”. In such a case, the reading operation of the “big hit fish school effect generation counter” may be configured to be performed, and the fish school effect may be performed with a relatively high probability.
[0178]
(B) When a fish school effect is performed during a symbol change, the symbol confirmation stop display may be performed without fail through various reach states. For example, only when the super reach state occurs, the value of the fish school occurrence counter may be read.
[0179]
(C) In the above-described embodiment, the fish school effect is indicated as a jackpot, but is not particularly limited thereto, and may indicate a predetermined game state as appropriate. For example, it may indicate that a super reach state occurs.
[0180]
(D) In the above embodiment, the display time for one fish school effect is set to 1.5 seconds, but the display time is not particularly limited. For example, the fish school effect may be continuously displayed from the start of the symbol change to the stop. The display of the fish school effect is not limited to during the corresponding symbol change. For example, in the special hold storage area 43 (i), one or a plurality of continuous flags are set to “1”. In this case, after the fish school effect has occurred once, the fish school effect may be continuously displayed until the large winning opening 12 is opened.
[0181]
(E) The number of values of the fish school effect generation counter 45 and the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 in the above embodiment is not particularly limited. For example, 20 values of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 may be present, or the number of values of the fish school effect generation counter 45 may be changed based on a predetermined condition to change the probability of occurrence of the fish school effect. It may be.
[0182]
(F) In the above embodiment, if the next symbol change is not suspended, it is set so that the fish school effect is not performed (at the timing of the fish school effect generation timing 5) over the symbol confirmation stop display. Even when the next symbol change is not suspended, a fish school effect that straddles the symbol fixed stop display may be performed. That is, regardless of whether or not the fish school effect generation timing is selected, the fish school effect may be displayed for a predetermined period of time (1.5 seconds in the above example) irrespective of the presence or absence of the hold.
[0183]
(G) Even when the flag 44 of the special hold storage area (i) is set to “0”, the fish school effect may be displayed twice in one symbol change display. For example, the value of the fish school generation timing counter is determined when various kinds of information are stored in the special holding storage area (i). Is determined, the fish school effect may be performed twice in one symbol change display.
[0184]
(H) In the above embodiment, the fish school effect generation counter 45, the fish school effect generation timing counter 46, and the fish school effect generation timing table are provided on the display control board 32. It may be provided on the main substrate 31.
[0185]
(I) The information output to the display control board 32 when the main board 31 reads the value of each random number counter value is not particularly limited. At least it is only necessary to output information on whether a jackpot or not, for example, a jackpot information or reach pattern information is output, and various effect modes based on such information are displayed in advance. The control board 32 may determine it.
[0186]
(J) In the above embodiment, the target for deriving the “big hit suggestion” is not particularly limited to a school of fish. The target may be any object that can be recognized by the player. For example, one fish may be displayed on the display unit 17, or a character other than a fish may be displayed. In addition, a specific effect form by various members (a lamp, a speaker, an accessory, or the like) other than the display unit 17 may be “big hit suggestion”, and the “big hit suggestion” is performed continuously. The timing may be configured to be randomly selected. For example, a specific effect occurrence counter and a specific effect occurrence timing counter are provided on a lamp sound control board (not shown) for controlling the lighting state of the lamp, sound output by a speaker, and the like. By receiving information indicating that the flag has been set to “1” from, the value of such a counter may be read out to determine an effect mode relating to the specific effect. In addition, as a target when deriving the “big hit suggestion”, for example, four predetermined characters are provided so as to be variable, and the change start timing of the character is randomly selected. It may be configured such that the number of the varying accessories changes in accordance with the continuous number of times of the change so as to be continuously performed. Of course, on the display unit 17, instead of the fish school effect, various effect modes may be displayed. In addition, various effects by the display unit 17, lamps, speakers, accessories, and the like as targets of the "big hit suggestion" may be arbitrarily combined. Further, in addition to the display unit 17, a sub-display unit using a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or the like may be provided, and the "big hit suggestion" may be performed in the sub-display unit. Of course, it may be arbitrarily combined with various effects by the display unit 17, a lamp, a speaker, an accessory and the like.
[0187]
Note that the lamp, the speaker, the accessory, and the like may be changed in the production mode only when the “big hit suggestion” is performed.
[0188]
(K) In the above embodiment, the number of values of the fish school effect generation timing counter 46 corresponding to each of the fish school effect generation timings 0 to 5 is different between the case where the big hit state occurs and the case where the big hit state does not occur. You may.
[0189]
(L) In the above embodiment, a fish school or a part of a fish school in a fish school effect may be configured by using a plurality of images of the same fish. For example, a fish school may be formed by creating image data of angelfish and copying the image data 20 times. Of course, a fish school may be configured by combining one or more other images with such a school of fish.
[0190]
(M) The present invention may be implemented as a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a jackpot has been hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a twice-rights item or a three-times right item) can increase the jackpot expectation value until a jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two or three times). ). Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine which enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Furthermore, it is also possible to apply to a pachinko machine called a blade wing. In addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention can be implemented as a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, and various similar game machines such as a sparrow ball. The slot machine is a well-known slot machine in which, for example, a symbol is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and a symbol is stopped by operating an operation lever to determine a symbol valid line. In this case, the game media include coins and medals.
[0191]
(N) Further, the game machine may be implemented as a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated. As a specific example, an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, the rotation of the reel). Variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the start of the operation, the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) is performed. The special game state in which the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to or after a predetermined time elapses, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated on condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Generating means, using a game ball as a game medium, requiring a predetermined number of game balls at the start of the change of the identification information, and using a large number of game balls at the time of generating a special game state. One in which the ball is paid out.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing symbols displayed on a display unit.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a symbol row displayed on a display unit.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a display unit for explaining a big hit line.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a display unit for explaining a big hit symbol.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display mode on a display unit.
FIG. 7 is a view showing fish school effects on the display unit.
FIG. 8 is a view showing a fish school effect on the display unit.
FIG. 9 is a view showing a fish school effect on the display unit.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control board in the pachinko machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 13 ... Operation chucker as an operation port, 14 ... Variable display device, 31 ... Main board as a game state determination means, 32 ... Suggestion means, Display control board constituting display control means, 41: a reserved storage area as a storage means; 43, a special reserved storage area as a special storage means; 45, a fish school effect generation counter as a reminder counter; 46, a fish school effect generation timing counter as a reminder timing counter.

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information is provided, and at a predetermined opportunity, whether or not to generate a specific game state is determined by lottery, and the variable display device starts variable display, and after a predetermined time, stops display A gaming machine for providing a suggestion means capable of deriving a hint of the occurrence of the specific gaming state, wherein the hint by the hint means can be derived at a different timing for each variable display. Machine.

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