JP2007325828A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which performs an announcement performance which displays a plurality of kinds of performance images in stages in accordance with a predetermined display sequence during one pattern variation game, which can vary the appearance timing of each of performance images without changing the display sequence of the performance images. <P>SOLUTION: A controlling CPU decides on the appearance timing of a character of step 1 from among a plurality of kinds of characters by a random number lottery. The controlling CPU decides on the appearance timing of characters of step 2 and subsequent steps by a random number lottery on the basis of the appearance timing of characters of steps each one ahead so as to ensure that the appearance timing of the characters of step 2 and subsequent steps is later than the appearance timing of characters of steps each one ahead. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure of a symbol variation game is performed.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, includes a variable display of a liquid crystal display type, for example, and a symbol combination game for deriving a symbol combination by varying a plurality of types of symbols on the variable display has been performed. . Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally stopped and displayed.

  In such a pachinko machine, for example, various effects such as a reach effect and a notice effect are performed in order to enhance the interest of the game. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach is formed (reach combination is displayed) in the symbol combination game, until the jackpot combination or the combination of losing is stopped or temporarily stopped. In addition, the notice effect is an effect in which a specific character or the like appears on the variable display device during the symbol combination game and informs in advance that there is a high possibility that a big win or a reach effect will be performed. . In the pachinko machine, a plurality of types of reach effects and notice effects are prepared, and the player's expectation for the big hit is changed.

In recent years, a pachinko machine that determines the display timing of the notice effect by lottery has been proposed in order to improve the interest of the game (for example, Patent Document 1). According to this invention, since the notice effect is selectively displayed at a plurality of timings, the player cannot know the appearance timing of the notice effect. For this reason, even when the notice effect does not appear at a predetermined timing, the enjoyment of expecting the appearance of the notice effect remains, and the interest of the game is improved.
JP 2003-175223 A

  By the way, in the notice effect, a plurality of types of character images are displayed step by step according to a predetermined display order, and a notice effect (so-called step-up notice) showing the degree of expectation that a jackpot or reach effect will be performed depending on the step. Exists. In such a step-up notice, attention is paid to which stage is displayed rather than when the step-up notice is started.

  However, in the invention of Patent Document 1, only the start timing of the notice effect changes, and the appearance timing of the character image at each stage is not changed. That is, in the step-up notice in which character images are displayed step by step, the player can predict when the next stage character image will be displayed. For this reason, if the character image of the next stage does not appear at a predetermined timing, it means that the step-up notice ends, so that it is a factor that lowers the interest rather than improving the interest It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose of the game machine is to perform a notice effect in which a plurality of types of effect images are displayed in stages according to a predetermined display order during a single symbol variation game, without changing the display order of the effect images. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the appearance timing of individual effect images.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game for varying a plurality of symbols, and a jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed. In this case, in a game machine in which a big hit game is performed, during the symbol variation game, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is successful by displaying a plurality of types of effect images on the display means step by step according to a predetermined display order. The display control means for causing the display means to execute a notice effect that suggests sex, and the effect control means determines, by lottery, the appearance timing of the effect image at the first stage among the plurality of types of effect images, Of the plurality of types of effect images, the appearance timing of the effect image in the second stage and later is later than the appearance timing of the effect image in the previous stage. So that the, the gist determining by lot the appearance timing of the preceding stage of the effect image as a reference.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, an appearance possible range in which the appearance timing of the effect image can be determined is determined in advance for each stage, and the effect control means The appearance timing of the effect image at each stage is determined by lottery from within the possible range, and the start timing of the possible appearance range for determining the appearance timing of the effect image at the first stage is set in advance, while the second stage The gist is that the start time of the possible appearance range for determining the appearance timing of the subsequent effect image is set after the appearance timing of the previous effect image.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine that performs a notice effect in which a plurality of types of effect images are displayed in stages according to a predetermined display order during a single symbol variation game, the display order of effect images is changed. The appearance timing of each effect image can be changed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 and a top ball tray 15 each having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine in a see-through manner are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. ing. In addition, on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off and performs a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is provided. In addition, a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output is provided below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a display device 20 having a liquid crystal display type variable display H is disposed. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display H, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns. In the present embodiment, combinations of three columns of symbols are derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols of each column forming the combination are eight types of 1-8. Therefore, the variable display H of this embodiment is a display means. Further, the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the variable display H serve as an effect execution means for executing a game effect.

  Then, the player can recognize a big hit or loss from the symbol combination finally displayed in the symbol combination game. When the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination. When the jackpot symbol combination is displayed, the player is given a jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination game starts (when the symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → middle as viewed from the player side The symbols are displayed in the order of columns (middle symbols). When the displayed left symbol and right symbol are of the same type, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). The symbol combination that can recognize this reach is the symbol combination of the reach.

  Further, below the display device 20, a start winning opening 22 including an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game in response to detection of winning of a game ball. Also, below the start winning port 22, a large winning port 24 having a large winning port door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit gaming state is given, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls. Obtainable.

  Further, the display device 20 informs the number of held symbol combination games based on the number of stored start balls stored in the machine (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “hold memory number”). A display 25 is provided (see FIG. 2). The reserved memory count is incremented by “1” (+1) when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and is subtracted by “1” by the start of the symbol combination game (−1). When a game ball wins, the reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The reserved ball number display 25 is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means including a reserved 1 lamp 25a, a reserved 2 lamp 25b, a reserved 3 lamp 25c, and a reserved 4 lamp 25d. For example, when only the hold 1 lamp 25a is lit, it is notified that one symbol combination game is on hold.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the display mode of the display device 20 (variable display H) (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) ) To control. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. The main CPU 30a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals. The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10 and a plurality of types of effect patterns. The RAM 30c stores (sets) various information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light effect, sound effect) from when the symbol starts to change (start of the symbol combination game) to when all the symbols are displayed (the symbol combination game ends). The pattern used as the base of is shown. Further, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into a variation pattern for a big hit effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a loss effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally stop the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally stop the symbol combination after the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop the outlier symbol combination without going through the reach effect. The reach production is performed after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped (in this embodiment, the right symbol of the same type as the temporarily stopped left symbol is temporarily stopped), and then the jackpot symbol combination or out of symbol design. It is an effect performed until the combination is stopped.

The main CPU 30a executes various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process based on the main control program.
First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not winning of a game ball is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the winning detection means constituted by the starting winning port 22 and the starting port sensor SE1 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the input process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the big hit random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the big hit random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S14). Further, the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the jackpot symbol random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S14). The jackpot random number and jackpot symbol random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 30a at predetermined intervals. The main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c and rewrites the value before the update. Yes. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at predetermined time intervals (step S21). If the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol combination game, and the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol is in a variable display, that is, whether or not the symbol combination game is being performed ( Step S22). When the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the symbol combination game is in progress), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the symbol combination game is not in progress), the main CPU 30a determines the big hit random number stored in the ROM 30b in association with the reserved storage number and stored in the RAM 30c. A big hit determination is performed by determining whether or not the determination value matches (step S23). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 1/300.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number so that all the columns are the same type symbol (step S24). At the same time, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect (step S25).

  The main CPU 30a having determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a symbol designation command for designating a final stop symbol for each column. After that, the main CPU 30a instructs a change stop based on the change time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for ending the symbol combination game. Then, the main CPU 30a subtracts (-1) “1” from the reserved storage number stored in the RAM 30c, and rewrites the reserved storage number (step S27).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination in step S23 is negative (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S28). In this embodiment, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (probability of performing reach production) is 1/12. When the determination result of the reach determination in step S28 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a sets the symbols in the left column and the right column as the same type of symbols, and the symbols in the middle column as symbols in the left and right columns. The final stop symbols are determined differently (step S29). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect (step S30). Then, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26 and outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing. Then, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S27, and rewrites the reserved memory number by subtracting “-1” (−1) from the reserved memory number.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S28 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol so that the symbol in the left column is different from the symbol in the right column (step S31). . Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (step S32). Then, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26 and outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing. Then, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S27, and rewrites the reserved memory number by subtracting “-1” (−1) from the reserved memory number.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit that determines whether or not the symbol combination game is a big hit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative.

  Next, the overall control board 31 will be described. The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a as shown in FIG. The general CPU 31a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers every predetermined cycle. Further, a ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for overall control of the control boards 32-34. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, information such as the value of the notice pattern distribution random number is stored (set) in the RAM 31c. The notice pattern distribution random number is a random number that is sequentially updated by the overall CPU 31a every predetermined period, and the overall CPU 31a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the notice pattern distribution random numbers are all 500 integers from 0 to 499.

  When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. In addition, when the overall CPU 31 a inputs a symbol designation command or an all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 31 a outputs each command to the display control board 32.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described.
The display control board 32 includes a sub CPU 32a, and a ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. The ROM 32b stores a display control program and various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.) for controlling the display contents of the variable display device H (variations of symbols and actions of characters). Yes. The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  When the sub CPU 32a receives a control command from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) and the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the display contents of the variable display H are displayed so that the symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. To control. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so that the variable display H stops the symbol combination specified by the input symbol specifying command. By this control, the symbol combination game is performed on the variable display H.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the symbol combination game is started, the big hit announcement is performed in the display effect, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) determines the content of the big hit announcement. It is supposed to be. The jackpot notice is an effect to inform the player in advance that there is a possibility of a big hit between the start of the symbol combination game and the display of the symbol combination of the reach or the off symbol combination (the possibility of success or failure) Directing). In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice is a “notice effect” that suggests the development of the symbol combination game (possibility of a big hit).

  In the jackpot notice of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, characters C1 to C5 appear on the variable display H in a stepwise manner (with the passage of time) according to a predetermined rule (order, etc.). It is supposed to let you. Hereinafter, in this specification, a jackpot notice whose contents change stepwise (with time) according to a predetermined rule (such as order) is also referred to as a “step-up notice”.

  In the present embodiment, characters C1 to C5 are displayed step by step in accordance with a predetermined display order in the jackpot notice (step-up notice). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the characters C1, character C2, character C3, character C4, and character C5 are displayed in this order.

  The jackpot notice may end in the middle (at each stage). Hereinafter, the jackpot notice of the contents of the effect that the character C1 will appear (the jackpot notice finished at the first stage) is indicated as “Step 1”, The jackpot notice of the content of the stage that C2 will appear (the jackpot notice that ends in the second stage) is indicated as “Step 2”. Also, the jackpot notice of the effect content that up to the character C3 appears (the jackpot notice that ends in the third stage) is indicated as “Step 3”, and the jackpot notice of the effect content that the character C4 appears (finished in the fourth stage) (Step 4). Also, the jackpot notice of the effect content that up to the character C5 appears (the jackpot notice that ends in the fifth stage) is indicated as “step 5”.

Next, the processing flow for the general CPU 31a to execute the jackpot notice will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
The overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) (step S51). When the determination result of step S51 is negative (when the variation pattern designation command is not input), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S51 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern for big hit effect is designated by the input variation pattern designation command (step S52). ). If the determination result in step S52 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a uses the notice pattern distribution table T1 for jackpot effect stored in the ROM 31b as the notice pattern distribution table used when determining the notice pattern (see FIG. 8). ) Is set (step S53). The notice pattern distribution table is used for determining the contents of a big hit notice (notice pattern).

  The notice pattern distribution table shows the correspondence between the notice pattern and the notice pattern distribution random number. In the notice pattern distribution table T1, the notice pattern distribution random number values “0” to “19” are included in the “notice pattern Y1”, and the notice pattern distribution random number values “20” to “20” are included in the “notice pattern Y2”. “79” is associated. Also, in the notice pattern distribution table T1, the values “80” to “179” of the notice pattern distribution random numbers are set in the “notice pattern Y3”, and the values “180” to the notice pattern distribution random numbers in the “notice pattern Y4” “319” is associated. In the notice pattern distribution table T1, the notice pattern distribution random numbers “320” to “499” are associated with “notice pattern Y5”. For example, if the value of the notice pattern distribution random number is “300”, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern Y4.

  Therefore, in the notice pattern allocation table T1, the notice pattern Y1 is selected with a probability of 20/500, the notice pattern Y2 is selected with a probability of 60/500, and the notice pattern Y3 is selected with a probability of 100/500. The pattern Y4 is selected with a probability of 140/500. In the notice pattern distribution table T1, the notice pattern Y5 is selected with a probability of 180/500. That is, the magnitude relationship of the probability that each notice pattern is selected is the notice pattern Y1 <the notice pattern Y2 <the notice pattern Y3 <the notice pattern Y4 <the notice pattern Y5.

  The “notice pattern Y1” is a pattern in which the contents of the effect in step 1 are specified, the “notice pattern Y2” is a pattern in which the contents of the effect in step 2 are specified, and the “notice pattern Y3” is a step. 3 is a pattern in which the content of the effect is specified. The “notice pattern Y4” is a pattern for specifying the contents of the effect in step 4, and the “notice pattern Y5” is a pattern for specifying the contents of the effect in step 5.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a extracts the notice pattern distribution random number value from the RAM 31c, and determines the notice pattern based on the notice pattern distribution table T1 (see FIG. 8) set in the RAM 31c (step S54). Next, the overall CPU 31a executes a notice command output process shown in FIG. 11 based on the decided notice pattern (step S55), and ends the notice pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S52 is negative (if the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is not designated), the overall CPU 31a determines whether the variation pattern for the reach reach is designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. Determination is made (step S56). If the determination result in step S56 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a uses the notice pattern distribution table T2 for the miss reach effect stored in the ROM 31b as the notice pattern distribution table used when the notice pattern is determined (FIG. 9). Reference) is set (step S57).

  In the advance notice pattern allocation table T2, the advance notice pattern assignment random numbers “0” to “49” are included in the “notice pattern Y1”, and the advance notice pattern distribution random values “50” to “49” are included in the advance notice pattern Y2. “149” is associated. In the notice pattern distribution table T2, the notice pattern distribution random number values “150” to “269” are displayed in the “notice pattern Y3” and the notice pattern distribution random number values “270” to “270” are displayed in the “notice pattern Y4”. “419” is associated. In the notice pattern distribution table T2, the notice pattern distribution random numbers “420” to “499” are associated with the “notice pattern Y5”. For example, when the value of the notice pattern distribution random number is “200”, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern Y3.

  Therefore, in the notice pattern allocation table T2, the notice pattern Y1 is selected with a probability of 50/500, the notice pattern Y2 is selected with a probability of 100/500, and the notice pattern Y3 is selected with a probability of 120/500. The pattern Y4 is selected with a probability of 150/500. In the notice pattern distribution table T1, the notice pattern Y5 is selected with a probability of 80/500. That is, the magnitude relationship of the probability that each notice pattern is selected is the notice pattern Y1 <the notice pattern Y5 <the notice pattern Y2 <the notice pattern Y3 <the notice pattern Y4.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a extracts the value of the notice pattern distribution random number from the RAM 31c, and determines the notice pattern based on the notice pattern distribution table T2 (see FIG. 9) set in the RAM 31c (step S58). Then, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S55 shown in FIG. 11 and ends the notice pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S56 is negative (when the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect is not designated), the overall CPU 31a serves as a notice pattern distribution table used when the notice pattern is determined. Then, the notice pattern allocation table T3 (see FIG. 10) for the offending effect stored in the ROM 31b is set (step S59).

  In the notice pattern distribution table T3, the notice pattern distribution random number values “0” to “249” are included in the “notice pattern Y1”, and the notice pattern distribution random number values “250” to “250” are displayed in the “notice pattern Y2”. “399” is associated. In the notice pattern distribution table T3, the notice pattern distribution random numbers “400” to “499” are associated with “notice pattern Y3”. For example, if the value of the notice pattern distribution random number is “300”, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern Y2.

  Therefore, in the notice pattern allocation table T3, the notice pattern Y1 is selected with a probability of 250/500, the notice pattern Y2 is selected with a probability of 150/500, and the notice pattern Y3 is selected with a probability of 100/500. That is, the magnitude relationship of the probability that each notice pattern is selected is the notice pattern Y3 <the notice pattern Y2 <the notice pattern Y1, and the notice pattern Y4 and the notice pattern Y5 are not selected.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a extracts the value of the notice pattern distribution random number from the RAM 31c, and determines the notice pattern based on the notice pattern distribution table T3 (see FIG. 10) set in the RAM 31c (step S60). Then, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S55 and ends the notice pattern determination process.

  Next, a notice command output process for instructing the display control board 32 of the appearance timing of the characters C1 to C5 at each stage in the step-up notice will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the overall CPU 31a acquires the value of the first timing setting random number (setting random number) for determining the appearance timing of the character C1 (start timing of step 1) (step S71), and the appearance timing of the character C1. The obtained value is set as it is in the first timer (measurement timer) for measuring (step S72). The first timing setting random number is a random number that is sequentially updated every predetermined cycle (2 ms in the present embodiment) by the overall CPU 31a, and the overall CPU 31a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The value before update is rewritten. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the first timing setting random numbers are 201 different integers from 1000 to 1200. The first timer is stored in the RAM 31c, and the value is subtracted by 2 every 2 ms in the output process executed every 2 ms. Further, when the value of the first timer becomes 0 or less, the overall CPU 31a outputs a first notice command instructing the appearance timing of the character C1 in the output process.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice pattern determined in the notice pattern determination process is the notice pattern Y1 (step S73). If the determination result of step S73 is affirmative, the notice command output process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S73 is negative, the overall CPU 31a obtains the value of the second timing setting random number (setting random number) for determining the appearance timing of the character C2 (starting timing of step 2). (Step S74). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a measures the appearance timing of the character C2 by adding the value of the first timer set in step S72 and the effect execution time of step 1 to the second random number for timing setting. The second timer (measurement timer) is set (step S75). That is, the overall CPU 31a calculates the end of the production in step 1 (when the character C1 is erased) with reference to the appearance timing of the character C1, and the second timing setting random number from the end of step 1 is calculated. After the time set based on the value elapses, the character C2 appears.

  The second timing setting random number is a random number that is sequentially updated every predetermined cycle (2 ms in the present embodiment) by the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The value before update is rewritten. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the second timing setting random number are all 3001 integers from 0 to 3000. The second timer is stored in the RAM 31c, and the value is subtracted by 2 every 2 ms in the output process executed every 2 ms. When the value of the second timer becomes 0 or less, the overall CPU 31a outputs a second notice command for instructing the appearance timing of the character C2 in the output process.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice pattern determined in the notice pattern determination process is the notice pattern Y2 (step S76). If the determination result of step S76 is affirmative, the notice command output process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S76 is negative, the overall CPU 31a acquires the value of the third timing setting random number (setting random number) for determining the appearance timing of the character C3 (starting timing of step 3). (Step S77). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a measures the appearance timing of the character C3 by adding the value of the second timer set in step S75 and the effect execution time of step 2 to the value of the third timing setting random number. The third timer (measurement timer) is set (step S78). That is, the overall CPU 31a calculates the end time of the effect in step 2 (when the character C2 is erased) with reference to the appearance timing of step 2, and the third timing setting random number from the end of the effect in step 2 After the time set based on the value of elapses, the character C3 appears.

  The third timing setting random number is a random number that is sequentially updated every predetermined cycle (2 ms in the present embodiment) by the overall CPU 31a, and the overall CPU 31a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The value before update is rewritten. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the third timing setting random number are 201 whole numbers from 0 to 200. The third timer is stored in the RAM 31c, and the value is subtracted by 2 every 2 ms in the output process executed every 2 ms. When the value of the third timer becomes 0 or less, the overall CPU 31a outputs a third notice command for instructing the appearance timing of the character C3 in the output process.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice pattern determined in the notice pattern determination process is the notice pattern Y3 (step S79). If the determination result of step S79 is affirmative, the notice command output process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S79 is negative, the overall CPU 31a acquires the value of the fourth timing setting random number (setting random number) for determining the appearance timing of the character C4 (start timing of step 4). (Step S80). Then, the overall CPU 31a measures the appearance timing of the character C4 by adding the value of the third timer set in step S78 and the effect execution time of step 3 to the value of the fourth timing setting random number. A fourth timer (measurement timer) is set (step S81). That is, the general CPU 31a calculates the end of the production in step 3 (when the character C3 is erased) with reference to the appearance timing of step 3, and the fourth timing setting random number from the end of the production in step 3. The character C4 appears after the time set based on the value has elapsed.

  The fourth timing setting random number is a random number that is sequentially updated every predetermined cycle (2 ms in the present embodiment) by the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The value before update is rewritten. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the fourth timing setting random number are 1201 integers ranging from 0 to 1200. The fourth timer is stored in the RAM 31c, and the value is subtracted by 2 every 2 ms in the output process executed every 2 ms. When the value of the fourth timer becomes 0 or less, the overall CPU 31a outputs a fourth notice command for instructing the appearance timing of the character C4 in the output process.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice pattern determined in the notice pattern determination process is the notice pattern Y4 (step S82). If the determination result of step S82 is affirmative, the notice command output process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S82 is negative, the overall CPU 31a acquires the value of the fifth timing setting random number (setting random number) for determining the appearance timing of the character C5 displayed in step 5. (Step S83). Then, the overall CPU 31a measures the appearance timing of the character C5 by adding the value of the fourth timer set in step S81 and the effect execution time of step 4 to the value of the fifth timing setting random number. The fifth timer (measurement timer) is set (step S84), and the notice command output process is terminated. That is, the overall CPU 31a calculates the end of the production in step 4 (when the character C4 is erased) with reference to the appearance timing of step 4, and the fifth timing setting random number from the end of the production in step 4. After the time set based on the value has elapsed, the character C5 appears.

  The fifth timing setting random number is a random number that is sequentially updated every predetermined cycle (2 ms in the present embodiment) by the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The value before update is rewritten. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the fifth timing setting random number are 6201 integers ranging from 0 to 6200. The fifth timer is stored in the RAM 31c, and the value is subtracted by 2 every 2 ms in the output process executed every 2 ms. When the value of the fifth timer becomes 0 or less, the overall CPU 31a outputs a fifth notice command for instructing the appearance timing of the character C5 in the output process.

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a according to the present embodiment causes the variable display H to execute the big hit announcement via the display control board 32, and thus becomes an effect control unit. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as an effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the jackpot notice (up to which step is executed). The RAM 31c of the overall control board 31 serves as a random number storage unit that stores the first timing setting random number to the fifth timing setting random number for each step (step). The RAM 31c serves as a measurement timer storage unit that stores the first to fifth timers for each step (step).

  As described above, when determining the appearance timing of the character C1 (the output timing of the first notice command) in the notice command output process, the general CPU 31a determines the predetermined possible appearance range, that is, the first timing. Determined by random lottery from within the range of setting random numbers. The first timing setting random number has a unit of ms, and can be set as it is in the first timer.

  In addition, when determining the appearance timing of the character C2 (the output timing of the second notice command) in the notice command output process, the general CPU 31a uses the appearance timing of the previous character C1 as a reference and the appearance of the character C2. A possible range is determined, and a random number lottery is determined from the possible range of appearance. Specifically, the second timing setting random number setting range when the end of the appearance of the character C2 (at the end of the effect of step 1) is set to 0 is the possible appearance range of the character C2. In other words, in the case of the present embodiment, the second timing setting random number setting range when the time point obtained by adding the value of the first timer and the effect execution time of step 1 is set to 0 is set as an appearable range. For example, if the value of the first timer is 100 ms, the execution time of the step 1 is 200 ms, and the second timing setting random number setting range is 300 to 400, it is within the range of 600 to 700 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Is the possible appearance range of the character C2. The same applies to the determination of the appearance timing of the characters C3 to C5.

  Next, the appearance timing of the characters C1 to C5 in the jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is selected. In FIG. 12A, in the notice command output process, the overall CPU 31a acquires 1100 as the value of the first timing setting random number, acquires 1000 as the value of the second timing setting random number, I will explain it as well. In FIG. 12A, 100 is acquired as the value of the third timing setting random number, 200 is acquired as the value of the fourth timing setting random number, and 3000 is set as the value of the fifth timing setting random number. It is assumed that

  In FIG. 12A, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 1 from the appearance possible range R1 of 1000 ms to 1200 ms from the start of the symbol combination game when step S71 of the notice command output process is executed. Here, from the premise, the general CPU 31a acquires 1100 as the first timing setting random number value, and thus sets 1100 to the first timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 1 after 1100 ms has elapsed since the start of the symbol combination game (time point A1).

  Next, when executing step S73 of the advance command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 2 from the appearance possible range R2 of 0 to 3000 ms from the end of step 1. Here, when step 1 ends, the production execution time E1 of step 1 (800 ms in the present embodiment) is added to the start of step 1 (the value of the first timer). Therefore, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 2 from the possible appearance range R2 of 1900 ms to 4900 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a acquires 1000 as the value of the second timing setting random number, and therefore sets 2900 in the second timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 2 after 2900 ms has elapsed since the start of the symbol combination game (time point A2).

  Next, when executing step S75 of the advance command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 3 from the appearance possible range R3 of 0 to 200 ms from the end of step 2. Here, at the end of step 2, the production execution time E2 of step 2 (800 ms in the present embodiment) is added to the start of step 2 (the value of the second timer). Accordingly, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 3 from the appearance possible range R3 of 3700 ms to 3900 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a acquires 100 as the value of the third timing setting random number, and therefore sets 3800 in the third timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts Step 3 after 3800 ms have elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point A3).

  Next, when executing step S77 of the advance command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 4 from the appearance possible range R4 of 0 to 1200 ms from the end of step 3. Here, when step 3 ends, the production execution time E3 (800 ms in this embodiment) of step 3 is added to the start of step 3 (the value of the third timer). Therefore, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 4 from the possible appearance range R4 of 4600 ms to 5800 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a acquires 200 as the value of the fourth timing setting random number, and therefore sets 4800 in the fourth timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 4 after 4800 ms have elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point A4).

  Next, when executing step S79 of the advance command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 5 from the appearance possible range R5 of 0 to 6200 ms from the end of step 4. Here, at the end of step 4, the production execution time E4 of step 4 (800 ms in the present embodiment) is added to the start of step 4 (value of the fourth timer). Accordingly, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 5 from the possible appearance range R5 of 5600 ms to 11800 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, from the premise, the general CPU 31a acquires 3000 as the value of the fifth timing setting random number, and therefore sets 8600 in the fifth timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 5 after 8600 ms has elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point A5).

  Next, the appearance timing of each character C1 to C5 (start timing of step 1 to step 5) will be described based on FIG. In FIG. 12B, in the notice command output process, the overall CPU 31a acquires 1000 as the value of the first timing setting random number and 500 as the value of the second timing setting random number. explain. In FIG. 12B, 50 is acquired as the value of the third timing setting random number, 1200 is acquired as the value of the fourth timing setting random number, and 5000 as the value of the fifth timing setting random number. It is assumed that

  In FIG. 12B, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 1 from the appearance possible range R11 of 1000 ms to 1200 ms from the start of the symbol combination game when step S71 of the notice command output process is executed. Here, since the general CPU 31a acquires 1000 as the first timing setting random number value from the premise, 1000 is set in the first timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 1 after 1000 ms has elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point B1).

  Next, when executing step S73 of the advance command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 2 from the appearance range R12 of 0 to 3000 ms from the end of step 1. Here, when step 1 ends, the production execution time E1 of step 1 (800 ms in the present embodiment) is added to the start of step 1 (the value of the first timer). Accordingly, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 2 from the possible appearance range R12 of 1800 ms to 4800 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a acquires 500 as the value of the second timing setting random number, and therefore sets 2300 in the second timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 2 after 2300 ms have elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point B2).

  Next, when executing step S75 of the advance command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 3 from the appearance possible range R13 of 0 to 200 ms from the end of step 2. Here, at the end of step 2, the production execution time E2 of step 2 (800 ms in the present embodiment) is added to the start of step 2 (the value of the second timer). Therefore, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 3 from the possible appearance range R13 of 3100 ms to 3300 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, the general CPU 31a acquires 50 as the value of the third random number for timing setting from the premise, so that 3150 is set in the third timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts Step 3 after 3150 ms have elapsed since the start of the symbol combination game (time point B3).

  Next, when executing step S77 of the advance notice command output process, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 4 from the possible appearance range R14 of 0 to 1200 ms from the end of step 3. Here, when step 3 ends, the production execution time E3 (800 ms in this embodiment) of step 3 is added to the start of step 3 (the value of the third timer). Accordingly, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 4 from the possible appearance range R14 of 3950 ms to 5150 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, from the premise, the overall CPU 31a acquires 1200 as the value of the fourth random number for timing setting, and therefore sets 5150 to the fourth timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts step 4 after 5150 ms has elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point B4).

  Next, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 5 from the appearance possible range R15 of 0 to 6200 ms from the end of step 4 when step S79 of the notice command output process is executed. Here, at the end of step 4, the production execution time E4 of step 4 (800 ms in the present embodiment) is added to the start of step 4 (value of the fourth timer). Accordingly, the overall CPU 31a sets the appearance timing of step 5 from the possible appearance range R15 of 5950 ms to 12150 ms from the start of the symbol combination game. Here, from the premise, the central CPU 31a acquires 5000 as the value of the fifth timing setting random number, and therefore sets 10950 in the fifth timer. That is, the overall CPU 31a starts Step 5 after 10950 ms has elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game (time point B5).

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a determines the output timing of the notice command instructing the execution of each step by random lottery from the output possible range. For this reason, the output timing of the notice command instructing the execution of each step is not constant, and the player cannot predict the start time of each step. Further, since the output possible range after step 2 is set based on the output timing (character appearance timing) of the immediately preceding notice command, even if the output timing is not constant, the display order of the characters C1 to C5 Will not be changed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The general CPU 31a determines the appearance timing of the character C1 in the first step 1 among the plurality of types of characters C1 to C5 by random lottery. Further, the general CPU 31a sets the appearance timings of the characters C2 to C5 after step 2 so that they are later than the appearance timings of the characters C1 to C4 of the previous step 1 to step 4, respectively. -Determined by random lottery based on the appearance timing of characters C1-C4 in step 4. For this reason, the appearance timings of the characters C1 to C5 in the individual steps 1 to 5 are changed for each symbol combination game, and when the player displays the next stage characters C1 to C5 (in the next step) It will be unpredictable) Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to predict which step will be developed (which step will be completed) during the symbol variation game, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the appearance timings of the characters C2 to C5 after step 2 are delayed from the appearance timings of the characters C1 to C4 of the previous step 1 to step 4, respectively. Random lottery is used to determine the appearance timing of characters C1 to C4. For this reason, the display order of the characters C1 to C5 is not changed, and the player is not confused.

  (2) A possible appearance range in which the appearance timing of the characters C1 to C5 can be determined is determined in advance for each step. For this reason, the characters C1 to C5 of each step can be displayed in accordance with the effect contents and variation time of the symbol combination game. In addition, the start timing of the possible appearance range for determining the appearance timing of the characters C2 to C5 after step 2 is set after the appearance of the characters C1 to C4 with reference to the appearance timing of the previous character C1 to C4, respectively. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display order of the characters C1 to C5 from changing. For this reason, the player is not unnecessarily confused.

  (3) The overall CPU 31a increases the number of steps for the jackpot notice with higher probability when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative than when the determination result is negative. As a result, in the symbol combination game that is a big hit, the characters C1 to C5 are displayed in more stages than in the symbol combination game that is lost, so the player has developed to many steps, and many characters It is hoped that C1 to C5 are displayed, and attention is paid to which step is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by changing the appearance timing of the characters C1 to C5 in each step and making it impossible to predict to which stage the character C1 to C5 will be performed.

  (4) The overall CPU 31a increases the number of steps for jackpot notification with a higher probability when the determination result of reach determination is affirmative than when negative. Thereby, since the symbols C1 to C5 are displayed in more stages in the symbol combination game in which the reach effect is performed than in the symbol combination game that is out of play, the player has developed to many steps, and many The characters C1 to C5 are desired to be displayed, and attention is paid to which step is executed. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by changing the appearance timing of the characters C1 to C5 in each step.

  (5) By setting the unit of the value of the first timing setting random number to the fifth timing setting random number to ms, the unit of the value of the first timer to the fifth timer is the same. Then, the overall CPU 31a sets the values of the first timing setting random number to the fifth timing setting random number as they are from the first timer to the fifth timer, respectively. For this reason, processing for converting the values of the first timing setting random number to the fifth timing setting random number (for example, processing for specifying a value by referring to a table based on the value of the timing setting random number) is required. Eliminates processing.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the big hit announcement is performed by the display effect. However, the sound effect by the speaker 17, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, or the movable object effect by the movable body may be combined. Moreover, you may carry out combining these. For example, from step 1 to step 4, a jackpot notice may be executed with a display effect and a light emission effect, and step 5 may be executed with a display effect and a movable body effect. Further, instead of the display effect, a big hit announcement may be made by an audio effect by the speaker 17, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, or a movable object effect by a movable body. For example, from step 1 to step 3, the jackpot notice may be performed only by the display effect, in step 4, the jackpot notice may be executed by the light emission effect, and in step 5, the jackpot notice may be executed only by the movable body effect.

In the above embodiment, the number of steps (number of steps) of the big hit notification is five, but it may be changed to an arbitrary step. For example, there may be four stages or six stages.
In step S75 of the advance command output process of the above embodiment, the overall CPU 31a adds the effect execution time of step 1 together with the value of the first timer and the second timing setting random number to the second timer. The effect execution time of step 1 may be added in advance to the second timing setting random number. If the effect execution time in step 1 is added to the second timing setting random number in advance, the overall CPU 31a does not need to add in step S75. Thereby, the processing burden of step S75 is reduced. The same applies to the processing of step S78, step S81, and step S84.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the symbol variation game is started, the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and to what stage the effect image appears in the notice effect. An effect content determination unit is provided, wherein the effect content determination unit increases the appearance stage of the effect image with higher probability when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative than when the determination result is negative. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

  (B) Reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the effect content determination means is more than when the determination result of the reach determination is negative The gaming machine according to the descriptive idea (A), wherein the number of appearance stages of the effect image is increased with higher probability in the case of positive.

  (C) A gaming machine that includes an effect executing means for executing a game effect related to a symbol variation game that varies a plurality of symbols, and a jackpot game is performed when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game And a random number for setting a random number for determining the appearance timing of the game effect and updated within a predetermined range every predetermined period. Random number storage means for storing and measurement timer storage means for storing a measurement timer for measuring the appearance timing of the effect image, wherein the unit of the setting random number value is the same as the value unit of the measurement timer, and the effect control means Is a game machine characterized in that the random number for setting is directly set in the measurement timer as the appearance timing of the game effect. In conventional gaming machines, the time set for the measurement timer is determined based on the value of the setting random number. Specifically, for example, a table in which the time set in the measurement timer is associated with each value of the setting random number is prepared in advance, and the effect control unit sets the time set in the measurement timer based on the value of the setting random number. And set the time. This complicates the process of setting the time in the measurement timer. Therefore, the unit of the setting random number value is the same as the unit of the measurement timer value, and the effect control means directly sets the value of the setting random number as the appearance timing of the effect image in the measurement timer. For this reason, the process of converting the value of the setting random number is not necessary, and the process is simplified.

  (D) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (c), wherein the game effect is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol variation game. Thereby, a notice effect can be performed at random and a player's interest can be improved.

  (E) In a gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a symbol variation game for varying a plurality of symbols, wherein the symbol winning game is performed when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. An effect that causes the display means to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol variable game by displaying a plurality of types of effect images on the display means in stages according to a predetermined display order during the variable game. Random number storage means that includes a control means and that determines a random number for determining the appearance timing of the effect image and is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined cycle, and the appearance of the effect image A measurement timer storage means for storing a measurement timer for measuring timing at each stage is provided, and a unit of the setting random number is a unit of the measurement timer value. The production control means sets the first stage setting random number value as it is in the first stage measurement timer as the appearance timing of the first stage production image among the plurality of types of production images, A gaming machine, wherein the setting random numbers for the second and subsequent stages are set as they are in the second and subsequent measurement timers with reference to the appearance timing of the effect image of the previous stage. Thereby, the appearance timing of the effect image at each stage is changed for each symbol variation game, and the player cannot predict when the effect image at the next stage is displayed. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to predict to which stage the effect image is displayed during the symbol variation game, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, by random number lottery based on the appearance timing of the previous stage effect image so that the appearance timing of the second stage and subsequent stage effect images is later than the appearance timing of the previous stage effect image, respectively. Therefore, the display order of the effect images is not changed, and the player is not confused. Further, since the unit of the setting random number value is the same as the unit of the measurement timer value, it is not necessary to convert the setting random number value, and the processing becomes simple.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a display apparatus. The block diagram which shows the structure of a main control board, a display control board, a lamp control board, and an audio | voice control board. The flowchart which shows the flow of a winning process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a fluctuation pattern determination process. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the flow of jackpot notice. The flowchart which shows the flow of a notice pattern determination process. An explanatory view showing notice pattern distribution table T1. An explanatory view showing notice pattern distribution table T2. An explanatory view showing notice pattern distribution table T3. The flowchart which shows the flow of an advance command output process. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the timing which a character appears.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU (big hit judging means, reach judging means), 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU (production control means, Effect content determining means), 31c... RAM (random number storage means, measurement timer storage means), 32... Display control board, 32a.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that includes a display means for displaying a symbol variation game for varying a plurality of symbols, and a jackpot game is performed when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
During the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of effect images are displayed on the display means in a stepwise manner according to a predetermined display order, and a notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol variation game is executed on the display means. Production control means
The effect control means determines the appearance timing of the first stage effect image among the plurality of types of effect images by lottery and the appearance timing of the second stage and later effect images among the plurality of types of effect images. The game machine is characterized in that each is determined by lottery based on the appearance timing of the previous stage effect image so that it is later than the appearance timing of the previous stage effect image. A possible range of appearance in which the appearance timing of the effect image can be determined is determined in advance for each stage, and the effect control means determines the appearance timing of the effect image at each stage by lottery from within the possible appearance range. And
The start timing of the possible appearance range for determining the appearance timing of the first stage effect image is set in advance, while the start timing of the possible appearance range for determining the appearance timing of the second stage and subsequent effect images is one each. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is set after the appearance timing of the effect image in the previous stage.

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