JP2008018021A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to operate a control means from the beginning to the end of an operation effective period even if the operation effective period is fixed not to apply a heavy load to a presentation control means. <P>SOLUTION: When a normal advance notice pattern (an advance notice pattern Y1, Y3, Y5 or Y7) is determined, a subordinate CPU displays presentation images whenever a control button is operated till the final presentation image is displayed. On the other hand, when a stagnant advance notice pattern (an advance notice pattern Y2, Y4 or Y6) is determined, the subordinate CPU displays presentation images whenever the control button is operated till the final presentation image is displayed, and when the number of times of operation reaches a prescribed number, the subordinate CPU repeatedly displays the presentation image displayed when the number of times reaches the prescribed number till the control button is operated a plurality of times. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a production operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, includes, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the variable display to derive a combination of symbols (symbol changing game) Has been done. 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. Some of these pachinko machines are provided with production operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player in order to enhance the fun of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, one type of display effect is selected and executed from among a plurality of types of display effects by a player operating an operation button. Specifically, after the reach effect is performed, the number of operations of the operation button is counted by operating the operation button during a predetermined operation valid period. Then, the display effect is changed according to the number of operations.
JP 2004-65378 A (paragraph numbers [0107] to [0115])

  By the way, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, one or more operation effective periods are provided for each variation pattern, and the display effect can be changed according to the number of operations each time the operation effective period elapses. ing. A plurality of operation effective periods are provided and set longer as the variation pattern with higher reliability. That is, when an effect with high reliability appears, the operation effective period is lengthened so that the player can operate more operation buttons so that the display effect can be changed many times. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to continuously operate the operation buttons during the operation effective period. However, when the display effect is changed for each operation effective period, a partial variation pattern for specifying the changed display effect, determination of the number of operations when changing, change processing, and the like are required. For this reason, when a plurality of operation effective periods are provided (changes in display effects increase), the control burden on the control board increases.

  On the other hand, if the length of the operation effective period is made constant in order to reduce the control burden, it is necessary to match the operation effective period to an effect having the largest number of operations necessary to appear. For this reason, in the case of an effect where the number of operations necessary to appear is small, there is a possibility that the operation effective period will remain and the operation buttons cannot be operated continuously to the end.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to operate the operation means from the beginning to the end of the operation effective period even when the operation effective period is fixed so as not to impose a burden on the effect control means. It is in.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and the display result of the symbol variation game is a predetermined jackpot display result. In a gaming machine in which a big hit game is performed when the game is turned on, a presentation operation means operable by a player, a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and the big hit determination Based on the determination result of the means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types, and a step of displaying a plurality of types of effect images on the display means according to a predetermined display order The change pattern determining means displays a notice pattern for specifying the content of the notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol change game. Based on the determined variation pattern, the notice pattern determining means for determining from among a plurality of types of notice patterns, and causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, Effect control means for causing the display means to execute a notice effect based on the notice pattern determined by the notice pattern determining means when the effect operation means is operated during a certain operation effective period set by the variation pattern In the notice pattern, different effect images are displayed in the display order each time the effect operation means is operated until the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in advance for each notice pattern. Accordingly, the normal notice pattern to be displayed and the number of operations of the production operation means are less than the specified number of times. When the number of times is reached, the effect image at the time when the predetermined number of times is reached is classified into a stagnation notice pattern that is displayed a plurality of times each time the effect operation means is operated. At least a first normal notice pattern having a specified number of times and a second normal notice pattern having the same specified number of times as the stagnation notice pattern are included, and the effect control means includes the first normal notice pattern determined by the notice pattern determination means. Alternatively, when the second normal notice pattern is determined, a different effect image is displayed in accordance with the display order every time the effect operation unit is operated, and when the operation number of the effect operation unit reaches a specified number, the effect The final effect image to be finally displayed every time the operating means is operated is repeatedly displayed, while the notice pattern determining means When the stagnation notice pattern is determined, a different effect image is displayed in accordance with the display order every time the effect operation unit is operated, and when the operation number of the effect operation unit reaches the predetermined number, the predetermined number of times is displayed. The effect image displayed at the time of the operation is repeatedly displayed until the effect operation means is operated a plurality of times, and the effect operation means is operated when the operation number of the effect operation means reaches a specified number. The gist is that the final effect image is repeatedly displayed each time.

  The invention described in claim 2 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and the big hit is triggered when the display result of the symbol variation game is a predetermined jackpot display result. In a gaming machine in which a game is performed, based on the determination result of the presentation operation means that can be operated by the player, the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect content of the variation game from a plurality of types, and displaying the plurality of types of effect images on the display unit in a stepwise manner according to a predetermined display order. Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the notification pattern that identifies the content of the announcement effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the variation game. And a notice pattern determining means for determining from among a plurality of types of notice patterns, and causing the display means to execute a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, and is set by the variation pattern An effect control means for causing the display means to execute a notice effect based on the notice pattern determined by the notice pattern determining means when the effect operation means is operated during a certain operation effective period; The normal notice pattern for displaying different effect images according to the display order each time the effect operation means is operated until the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in advance for each notice pattern. And when the number of operations of the production operation means reaches a predetermined number less than the specified number When the number reaches the number, the effect image is classified into a stagnation notice pattern that is displayed a plurality of times each time the effect operation means is operated, and the normal notice pattern has a predetermined number of times less than the stagnation notice pattern. At least a normal notice pattern and a second normal notice pattern having the same number of times as the stagnation notice pattern are included, and the effect control means is configured such that the notice pattern determination means uses the first normal notice pattern or the second normal notice pattern. When the production operation means is operated, a different production image is displayed according to the display order. When the number of operations of the production operation means reaches a specified number, the production operation means is operated. While the final effect image to be finally displayed is repeatedly displayed every time, the notice pattern determining means determines the stagnation notice pattern. When the operation means for the effect is operated, different effect images are displayed according to the display order, and when the operation number of the operation means for the effect reaches the predetermined number, the display is performed at the time when the operation is performed the predetermined number of times. The effect image is displayed repeatedly until the effect operation means is operated a plurality of times, and then the effect operation means is operated until the operation number of the effect operation means reaches the specified number of times. The gist is to display different effect images according to the display order, and to repeatedly display the final effect image every time the effect operation means is operated when the operation number of the effect operation means reaches a specified number.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined number of times determined by the stagnation notice pattern and the specified number of times of the first normal notice pattern are the same, and the stagnation notice pattern When a notice effect is executed based on the first normal notice pattern, the effect image and the display order that are displayed until the effect operation means is operated a predetermined number of times are displayed when the notice effect is executed based on the first normal notice pattern. The gist of the present invention is that the effect images and the display order are displayed until the effect operating means is operated a specified number of times.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the variation pattern determining means is for the big hit effect when the result of the big hit determining means is affirmative. While the variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns for the offending effect, and the warning pattern determination means When the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the notification pattern having the specified number of times is larger than the case where the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern for the off-line effect. The gist is that the probability of determination is high.

  According to the present invention, even when the operation effective period is fixed so as not to impose a burden on the effect control means, the player can operate the operation means from the beginning to the end of the operation effective period.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which 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.

  A display device 20 having a liquid crystal display type variable display H (display means) is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. 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. When the symbol combination game is started on the variable display H, the symbol is changed to the next symbol in a predetermined arrangement order for each column. Specifically, the symbols are added one by one in order from 1 to 8 as follows: 8 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 1 → ... Are arranged in order of arrangement so as to return to 1.

  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. 2) 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. 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 of (four) lamps (light emitting means). For example, when only one lamp is lit, it is notified that one symbol combination game is pending.

  The upper ball tray 15 is provided with push button type operation buttons 26. When the operation button 26 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the overall control board 31 (see FIG. 2) connected to the operation button 26. The overall control board 31 controls the variable display H to execute a display effect when a detection signal is input from the operation button 26 during a predetermined operation effective period. Therefore, the operation button 26 of the present embodiment is an effect operating means operated by the player.

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. 2, 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 that the symbol combination game is finally stopped after reaching 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 kind 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 that has 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 via the overall control board 31 (sub CPU 31a) (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. A final stop symbol is determined so as to be a different type of symbol (step S29). For example, when the symbols in the left and right columns are 8, the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol so that the symbol in the middle column becomes 7. 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 a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types.

  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. The overall CPU 31a is connected to the operation button 26, and detects that the operation button 26 has been pressed by inputting a detection signal indicating that the operation button 26 has been pressed from the operation button 26. It is supposed to be.

  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 with reference to FIG.
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. Accordingly, the sub CPU 32a and the overall CPU 31a in the present embodiment constitute an effect control unit.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a reach effect is performed during the symbol combination game, when the operation button 26 is operated, a jackpot notice (notice effect) suggesting the possibility of success or failure in the symbol combination game. ). In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice displays a plurality of types of effect images (in this embodiment, a character string simulating a number that simulates the expected value that is a big hit) in stages according to a predetermined display order. Production. Hereinafter, various processes for executing the jackpot notice will be described.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a executes an effect setting process (FIG. 5). Specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a specific (predetermined) variation pattern for the big hit effect or the outreach reach effect. It is determined whether or not it is a variation pattern (step S41). If the determination result of step S41 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the effect setting process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S41 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the big hit notice by random lottery (step S42). Note that the winning probability of random number lottery is determined in advance by a specified variation pattern. For example, in the case of the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the winning probability is 1/10, and in the case of the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect, the winning probability is 1/20. If the determination result in step S42 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the effect setting process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S42 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period (step S43). In the present embodiment, the operation valid period is set until a predetermined time elapses after the reach symbol combination is displayed. For this reason, in step S43, the overall CPU 31a determines the time from the start of the symbol combination game to the display of the reach symbol combination (that is, the start time until the start of the operation effective period) based on the variation pattern in the RAM 31c. To the storage area. In step S42, the overall CPU 31a sets a continuation time from the start of the operation valid period to the end of the operation effective period in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. Note that the operation valid period is set to a fixed time regardless of the type of variation pattern (that is, the same value is always set as the duration).

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines a notice pattern for specifying the effect content of the big hit notice based on the variation pattern designated by the main control board 30, sets the notice pattern in the RAM 31c (step S44), and ends the effect setting process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, one or more notice patterns are associated with one change pattern (specific change pattern), and each notice pattern distribution random number is assigned. For this reason, in the process of step S44, the general CPU 31a acquires the value of the notice pattern distribution random number, and determines the notice pattern based on the value of the notice pattern distribution random number and the variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the overall CPU 31a acquires 100 as the announcement pattern distribution random number, the overall CPU 31a determines the announcement pattern Y3 as the announcement pattern. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as a notice pattern determination unit that determines the notice pattern.

  Each notice pattern can specify a plurality of types of effect images and their display order, as shown in FIG. Specifically, in each notice pattern, each effect image is arranged from the first to a predetermined number (30th in the present embodiment) determined in advance according to the display order. For example, in the notice pattern Y2, the character string “1%” is displayed first (first), and the character string “5%” is displayed fifth.

  In this embodiment, every time the operation button 26 is operated, the effect image is displayed according to the display order. Each notice pattern has a predetermined number of times, and an effect image is displayed every time the operation button 26 is operated until the number of operations of the operation button 26 reaches the predetermined number of times. For example, regarding the notice pattern Y1, different effect images are displayed in accordance with the display order until the number of operations is five (until the display order is fifth). Then, after reaching the specified number of times, the same effect image is arranged after the specified number of times so that the effect image at the time when the specified number of times is reached is repeatedly displayed. For example, in the notice pattern Y1, the effect image “5%” is arranged after the sixth.

  The notice pattern can be broadly classified into two types. One is that the operation button 26 is operated until the number of times the operation button 26 is operated reaches a predetermined number of times predetermined for each notice pattern. This is a normal notice pattern in which different effect images are displayed in accordance with the display order each time. In the present embodiment, the notice patterns are Y1, Y3, Y5, and Y7, and these notice patterns are arranged in different presentation images according to the display order until the prescribed number of times is reached. The effect images at the time when the number of times is reached are arranged. The specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y1 is 5, the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y3 is 16, the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y5 is 20, and the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y7 is 25. Times.

  Another notice pattern is to display different effect images in accordance with the display order each time the operation button 26 is operated until the number of operations reaches the specified number, and the predetermined number of operations is less than the specified number. This is a stagnation notice pattern in which the effect image at the time when the predetermined number of times is reached is displayed a plurality of times each time the operation button 26 is operated. In the present embodiment, the notice patterns are Y2, Y4, and Y6. These notice patterns are arranged in different presentation images according to the display order, and reach the predetermined number of times after reaching the predetermined number of times after reaching the predetermined number of times. The effect images at the time of being arranged are arranged, and after reaching the specified number of times, the effect images at the time of reaching the specified number of times are arranged. The predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y2 is 5 times, and the specified number of times is 16 times. The predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y4 is 16 times, and the specified number of times is 20 times. The predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y6 is 20 times, and the specified number of times is 25 times.

  In the present embodiment, the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y1 (5 times) and the predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y2 (5 times) have the same value. Also, the effect image (final effect image, 5% in this embodiment) at the time when the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y1 is reached and the effect image (5%) at the time when the predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y2 is reached, It is the same. Furthermore, the arrangement of effect images (effect images and their display order) until the prescribed number of times of the normal notice pattern Y1 is reached, and the arrangement of effect images (effect images and their display order) until the predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y2 is reached. Is the same. The normal notice pattern Y3 and the stagnation notice pattern Y4 have the same relation, and the normal notice pattern Y5 and the stagnation notice pattern Y6 have the same relation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 30a designates the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the general CPU 31a displays the notice pattern having a predetermined number of times compared to the case where the variation pattern for the loss reach effect is determined. The probability of deciding is high. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the notice pattern having a large number of prescribed times (for example, notice patterns Y6 and Y7) associated with the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is associated with the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. Compared to the case of the notice pattern having a large number of prescribed times, more notice pattern distribution random numbers are assigned. On the other hand, a notice pattern with a small number of prescribed times associated with the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect (for example, notice patterns Y1, Y2) has a notice with a few prescribed times associated with the variation pattern for the big hit effect. Compared to the pattern case, more random numbers are assigned to the notice pattern.

Next, the notice execution process will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall CPU 31a periodically executes the notice execution process.
When executing the advance notice execution process, the overall CPU 31a first determines whether or not an operation flag is set (step S51). The operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the operation is valid. The operation flag is set in step S43 of the effect setting process. The flag is set to 1. Further, when the continuation time for starting subtraction becomes 0 after the start time becomes 0, 0 is set to the operation flag. If the determination result in step S51 is negative, the notice execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S51 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the detection signal output from the operation button 26 is input (step S52). If the determination result of step S52 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S52 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the RAM 31c by adding 1 to the number of operations stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (step S53).

  Next, the overall CPU 31a specifies an effect image to be displayed based on the notice pattern set in the RAM 31c and the number of operations set in the RAM 31c (step S54). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a refers to the notice pattern and specifies an effect image having a display order corresponding to the number of operations. For example, when the notice pattern Y2 is set and the number of operations is “6”, the overall CPU 31a specifies the effect image “5%”. When the notice pattern Y3 is set and the number of operations is “6”, the overall CPU 31a specifies an effect image “10%”.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a designates the specified effect image, and outputs an image designation command for displaying the effect image to the display control board 32 (step S55). When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the image designation command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so that the effect image designated by the image designation command is displayed. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the variable display H every time the operation button 26 is pressed.

  Next, the effect mode of the jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, description will be made assuming that the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is determined and the notice pattern Y1 is determined. In FIG. 9, it is assumed that the player operates the operation button 26 continuously 20 times or more during the operation effective period.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern based on the variation pattern for the miss reach effect designated by the variation pattern designation command. At this time, based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a selects the notice pattern Y1 and sets it in the RAM 31c. In addition, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period. Further, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32. Since the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H based on the change pattern designation command, the variable display H starts the symbol combination game (see FIG. 9A).

  When the reach symbol combination is displayed and the operation effective period starts, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation flag. Assuming that the operation button 26 is continuously operated during the operation valid period, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice execution process, the number of operations until the number of operations reaches five (the specified number in the notice pattern Y1). Each time is increased by 1, an image designation command is output to the display control board 32 so as to display different effect images in the order of “1%”, “2%”... “5%”. The sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H based on the image designation command, so that the variable display H increases “1%” and “2% every time the number of operations increases by one. ... Different effect images are displayed in the order of “5%” (see FIGS. 9B to 9D).

  Then, when the number of operations is 6 (the specified number or more), the overall CPU 31a displays an effect image “5%” that is the same as the effect image (final effect image) for the fifth operation based on the notice pattern Y1. In addition, an image designation command is output to the display control board 32. Since the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display contents of the variable display H based on the image designation command, the variable display H displays the effect image “5%” (see FIG. 9E). ).

  Thereafter, each time the operation button 26 is operated, the overall CPU 31a outputs an image designation command to the display control board 32 so as to repeatedly display the same effect image “5%” as the fifth operation image. . Thus, the variable display H repeatedly displays the effect image “5%” every time the operation button 26 is operated (see FIG. 9F).

  Next, the effect mode of the jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, description will be made assuming that the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is determined and the notice pattern Y2 is determined. In FIG. 10, it is assumed that the player operates the operation button 26 continuously 20 times or more during the operation effective period.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern based on the variation pattern for the miss reach effect designated by the variation pattern designation command. At this time, based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a selects the notice pattern Y2 and sets it in the RAM 31c. In addition, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period. Further, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32. Since the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H based on the change pattern designation command, the variable display H starts the symbol combination game (see FIG. 10A).

  When the operation valid period starts, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation flag. Assuming that the operation button 26 is continuously operated during the operation valid period, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice execution process, the number of operations until the number of operations reaches five (a predetermined number in the notice pattern Y2). Each time is increased by 1, an image designation command is output to the display control board 32 so as to display different effect images in the order of “1%”, “2%”... “5%”. The sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H based on the image designation command, so that the variable display H increases “1%” and “2% every time the number of operations increases by one. ... Different effect images are displayed in the order of “5%” (see FIG. 10B to FIG. 10D).

  Then, when the number of operations is six (predetermined number or more), the overall CPU 31a displays an effect image “5%” that is the same as the effect image of the fifth operation on the basis of the notice pattern Y2. Is output to the display control board 32. Since the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H based on the image designation command, the variable display H displays the effect image “5%” (see FIG. 10E). ).

  Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a repeatedly displays the effect image “5%” that is the same as the effect image of the fifth operation every time the operation button 26 is operated until reaching 16 times (the specified number of times of the notice pattern Y2). In addition, an image designation command is output to the display control board 32. Thus, the variable display H repeatedly displays the effect image “5%” every time the operation button 26 is operated (see FIG. 10F).

  Then, when the number of operations reaches 16 (specified number), the general CPU 31a sends an image designation command to the display control board 32 so as to display the effect image “20%” (final effect image) based on the notice pattern Y2. Output. Thereby, the variable display H displays the effect image “20%” (see FIG. 10G). Thereafter, each time the operation button 26 is operated, the overall CPU 31a outputs an image designation command to the display control board 32 so as to repeatedly display the same effect image “20%” as the 16th effect image. . Accordingly, the variable display H repeatedly displays the effect image “20%” every time the operation button 26 is operated (see FIG. 10H).

  As described above, the jackpot notice based on the normal notice pattern Y1 and the jackpot notice based on the stagnation notice pattern Y2 are performed in exactly the same manner up to the fifteenth operation. That is, when the operation button 26 is operated 1 to 5 times, different effect images are displayed in accordance with the display order (see FIGS. 9B to 9D and FIGS. 10B to 10D). ) When the number of operations is 6 to 15, the effect image “5%” displayed when the number of operations is 5 is repeatedly displayed (FIG. 9E, FIG. 9F, FIG. 10). e), see FIG. 10 (f)). However, the jackpot notice based on the stagnation notice pattern Y2 is executed in a manner different from the normal notice pattern Y1 after the 16th operation. That is, the effect image “20%” is repeatedly displayed after the 20th operation. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the jackpot notice is based on the normal notice pattern Y1 or the stagnation notice pattern Y2 until the number of operations reaches 16.

  The notice pattern distribution random numbers are distributed so that the notice pattern Y2, Y3 whose final effect image is the effect image “20%” has a higher probability of appearing when the probability of a big hit is higher than the normal notice pattern Y1. It has been. For this reason, even if the jackpot notice based on the normal notice pattern Y1 is executed and the final effect image “5%” is repeatedly displayed, the player expects that the final effect image will be the effect image “20%”. The operation button 26 is operated 16 times or more.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since the operation effective period is made constant according to the variation pattern and the determination and execution of the effect content (precautionary pattern) of the big hit notification is made once, the control burden on the overall CPU 31a can be reduced. In addition, when the normal notice pattern Y1, Y3, Y5, Y7 is determined, the sub CPU 32a displays the effect image every time the operation button 26 is operated until the final effect image is displayed. On the other hand, when the stagnation notice pattern Y2, Y4, Y6 is determined, the sub CPU 32a displays the effect image every time the operation button 26 is operated until the final effect image is displayed, and the number of operations is set to a predetermined number. In such a case, the effect image displayed at the time when the predetermined number of times until the operation button 26 is operated a plurality of times is repeatedly displayed.

  For this reason, even if the operation button 26 is operated, when the effect image does not advance to the next different effect image, it is not possible to know whether or not the effect image is the final effect image. That is, even if the final effect image is repeatedly displayed on the variable display H based on the normal notice pattern in practice, if the stagnation notice pattern is selected and the operation is performed more than the specified number of times set in the normal notice pattern, the stagnation occurs. It can be thought that the final effect image in the notice pattern is displayed. Therefore, even if the normal notice pattern that can display the final effect image with a small number of operations is determined compared to the stagnation notice pattern, the player continues to operate while the operation valid period is set. The button 26 can be operated.

  (2) The specified number of times of the normal notice pattern and the predetermined number of times of the stale notice pattern are set to the same value, and the effect image when the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern is reached and the effect image when the specified number of times of the stale notice pattern is reached Were the same. Furthermore, the arrangement of effect images until the specified number of normal notice patterns is reached is the same as the arrangement of effect images until the predetermined number of stagnant notice patterns is reached. By doing so, the player cannot determine which of the normal notice pattern or the stagnation notice pattern has been determined by the overall CPU 31a from the type and display order of the effect images until the specified number of times is reached. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether or not the jackpot notice is based on the normal notice pattern based on the displayed effect image and its display order even if the jackpot notice is performed based on the normal notice pattern. Therefore, even when the final effect image is displayed when the big hit announcement based on the normal announcement pattern is executed, the player can continuously operate the operation button 26.

  (3) When the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated by the main CPU 30a, the general CPU 31a has a probability of determining the advance notice pattern having a predetermined number of times compared to the case where the variation pattern for the loss reach effect is determined. It was expensive. By doing in this way, when the symbol combination game is a big hit, the number of operations until reaching the final effect image is likely to increase as compared to the case where the game is lost. For this reason, the player can determine whether or not the symbol combination game is likely to be a big hit from the number of operations until the final effect image is reached. Therefore, since the player wants to display the final effect image, the player can continue operating the operation button 26 until the final effect image is displayed during the operation effective period.

  (4) Since the same effect image is repeatedly displayed when the number of operations reaches a predetermined number or when the specified number is reached, it is difficult for the player to know how many times the current operation button 26 has been operated. That is, when the big hit announcement based on the normal notice pattern Y1 is executed, even if the operation button 26 is operated for the specified number of times in the big hit notice based on the stagnation notice pattern Y2, the player hardly notices that it is not the stagnation notice pattern Y2. . For this reason, even when the big hit announcement based on the normal announcement pattern Y1 is executed, the player can continuously operate the operation button 26 during the operation effective period.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st embodiment, the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the stagnation notice patterns Y12 and Y14 in the second embodiment, the operation button 26 is operated until the number of operations reaches a specified number after the effect image at the time of being operated a predetermined number of times is displayed a plurality of times. Different effect images are displayed in accordance with the display order each time.

  Specifically, in the notice pattern Y12, different effect images are arranged according to the display order until the number of operations reaches a predetermined number (5 times), and after reaching the predetermined number, the effect image at the time when the predetermined number of operations are performed. (5%) is arranged a plurality of times (in this embodiment, 5 times). Thereafter, different effect images are arranged in accordance with the display order until the number of operations reaches a specified number (15 times). Then, after the number of operations reaches the specified number (15 times), effect images at the time when the specified number of times is reached are arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y11 (five times) and the predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y12 (five times) have the same value. Also, the effect image (final effect image, 5% in the present embodiment) when the specified number of times of the normal notice pattern Y11 is reached, and the effect image (5%) when the predetermined number of times of the stagnation notice pattern Y12 is reached, It is the same. Further, the arrangement of effect images (effect images and their display order) until the prescribed number of normal notice patterns Y11 is reached, and the arrangement of effect images (effect images and their display order) until the predetermined number of stagnation notice patterns Y12 are reached. Is the same. The normal notice pattern Y13 and the stagnation notice pattern Y14 have the same relationship.

  In this way, when the jackpot notice is executed based on the notice pattern Y12, different effect images are displayed each time the operation button 26 is operated until the number of operations is 1 to 5, and the number of operations is 5 to 5. Up to nine times, every time the operation button 26 is operated, the effect image displayed when the number of operations is five is repeatedly displayed. When the number of operations is 10 to 15, a different effect image is displayed every time the operation button 26 is operated. After the number of operations is 15 or more, the number of operations is 15 each time the operation button 26 is operated. The effect image displayed at the time of is repeatedly displayed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the operation effective period is set as the start of reach production, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, you may set from the time of a symbol combination game start. In the above embodiment, the notice pattern is set when the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the outreach reach effect is designated, but the notice pattern is set when the change pattern for the outage effect is designated. May be set.

  In the stagnation notice pattern of the above embodiment, the predetermined number of times is only one, but a plurality may be provided. For example, a notice pattern may be provided in which the predetermined number of times is 5 and 10 times and the specified number of times is 20 times. In this way, when the number of operations is 1 to 5 times, a different effect image is displayed every time the operation button 26 is operated, and when the number of operations is 5 to 9 times, each time the operation button 26 is operated. The effect image displayed when the number of operations is five is repeatedly displayed. When the number of operations is 10 to 19, the effect image displayed at the time when the number of operations is 10 is repeatedly displayed every time the operation button 26 is operated, and when the number of operations is 20 or more, the operation button 26 is displayed. Each time is operated, the effect image displayed when the number of operations is 20 is repeatedly displayed. In this case, the player does not know when the number of operations reaches the specified number and when the final effect image is displayed. Therefore, the player can continue to operate the operation button 26 until the operation valid period ends.

  In the notice pattern Y2 of the above embodiment, when the number of operations is 16, an effect image of “20%” is displayed from an effect image of “5%”, but an effect of “5%” is displayed. An effect image of “20%” or more, for example, an effect image of “60%” or “80%” may be displayed from the image.

  ○ In the jackpot notice of the above embodiment, each time the operation button 26 is operated, the number indicating the expected value that becomes a jackpot is increased, but even if the jackpot notice is executed in other manners good. For example, each time the operation button 26 is operated, the number of meters schematically showing the expected value that is a big hit may be increased. Each time the operation button 26 is operated, the number of characters may be increased or the character may be increased.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the notice effect is executed based on the stagnation notice pattern, the effect image displayed when the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches a predetermined number is based on the first normal notice pattern. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is the same as a final effect image displayed when a notice effect is executed. By doing so, the player cannot recognize whether the stage of the displayed effect image is the final effect image of the first normal notice pattern or the effect image in the middle of the stagnation notice pattern. For this reason, even if it is a final effect image, a player can be made to operate the effect operation means.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. The flowchart which shows production | presentation setting processing. Explanatory drawing which shows distribution of a notice pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production content of a notice pattern. The flowchart which shows a notice execution process. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect of jackpot notice. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of jackpot notice. Explanatory drawing which shows the production content of the notice pattern of 2nd embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  H ... Variable display (display means), 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 21 ... Opening / closing blades, 22 ... Start prize opening, 23 ... Grand prize opening, 24 ... Grand prize opening door, 26 ... Operation buttons (for production) Operation means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main CPU (big hit determination means, variation pattern determination means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall CPU (notice pattern determination means, effect control means), 32 ... display control Substrate, 32a ... sub CPU (production control means).

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and a jackpot game is performed when the display result of the symbol variation game is a predetermined jackpot display result,
Operation means for directing that can be operated by the player,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types;
The notice pattern for specifying the effect contents of the notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol change game by displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images on the display means step by step according to a predetermined display order, Based on the variation pattern determined by the pattern determining means, a notice pattern determining means for determining from among a plurality of kinds of notice patterns,
When the display unit is caused to execute a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, and the effect operation unit is operated during a certain operation effective period set by the variation pattern And an effect control means for causing the display means to execute a notice effect based on the notice pattern determined by the notice pattern determining means,
The notice pattern includes
A normal notice pattern that displays different effect images according to the display order each time the effect operation means is operated until the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in advance for each notice pattern;
When the number of operations of the production operation means reaches a predetermined number of times less than the specified number of times, the stagnation notice pattern that displays the production image at the time when the production operation means is operated multiple times every time the production operation means is operated Classified,
The normal notice pattern includes at least a first normal notice pattern having a specified number of times less than the stagnation notice pattern and a second normal notice pattern having the same number of times as the stagnation notice pattern,
The production control means includes
When the notice pattern determination means determines the first normal notice pattern or the second normal notice pattern, a different effect image is displayed according to the display order every time the effect operation means is operated, and the effect operation means When the number of operations reaches the specified number of times, the final effect image to be finally displayed every time the effect operation means is operated is repeatedly displayed,
When the notice pattern determining means determines the stagnation notice pattern, a different effect image is displayed according to the display order every time the effect operation means is operated, and the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches the predetermined number of times. The effect image displayed at the time when the operation is performed a predetermined number of times is repeatedly displayed until the operation means for operation is operated a plurality of times, and when the number of operations of the operation means for the effect reaches a specified number, the effect is displayed. A game machine characterized in that a final effect image is repeatedly displayed each time the operating means is operated. In a gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and a jackpot game is performed when the display result of the symbol variation game is a predetermined jackpot display result,
Operation means for directing that can be operated by the player,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types;
The notice pattern for specifying the effect contents of the notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol change game by displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images on the display means step by step according to a predetermined display order, Based on the variation pattern determined by the pattern determining means, a notice pattern determining means for determining from among a plurality of kinds of notice patterns,
When the display unit is caused to execute a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, and the effect operation unit is operated during a certain operation effective period set by the variation pattern And an effect control means for causing the display means to execute a notice effect based on the notice pattern determined by the notice pattern determining means,
The notice pattern includes
A normal notice pattern that displays different effect images according to the display order each time the effect operation means is operated until the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in advance for each notice pattern;
When the number of operations of the production operation means reaches a predetermined number of times less than the specified number of times, the stagnation notice pattern that displays the production image at the time when the production operation means is operated multiple times every time the production operation means is operated Classified,
The normal notice pattern includes at least a first normal notice pattern having a specified number of times less than the stagnation notice pattern and a second normal notice pattern having the same number of times as the stagnation notice pattern,
The production control means includes
When the notice pattern determination means determines the first normal notice pattern or the second normal notice pattern, a different effect image is displayed according to the display order every time the effect operation means is operated, and the effect operation means When the number of operations reaches the specified number of times, the final effect image to be finally displayed every time the effect operation means is operated is repeatedly displayed,
When the notice pattern determining means determines the stagnation notice pattern, a different effect image is displayed according to the display order every time the effect operation means is operated, and the number of operations of the effect operation means reaches the predetermined number of times. The effect image displayed at the time when the operation is performed a predetermined number of times is repeatedly displayed until the effect operation means is operated a plurality of times, and then the operation number of the effect operation means reaches the specified number of times. A different effect image is displayed in accordance with the display order each time the effect operation means is operated, and when the operation number of the effect operation means reaches a specified number of times, the final effect is displayed each time the effect operation means is operated. A gaming machine characterized by repeatedly displaying images. The predetermined number of times determined by the stagnation notice pattern and the specified number of times of the first normal notice pattern are the same,
When the notice effect is executed based on the stagnation notice pattern, the notice image and the display order displayed until the effect operation means is operated a predetermined number of times are executed based on the first normal notice pattern. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the case where the game is performed, the same effect images and display order are displayed until the effect operation unit is operated a specified number of times. The variation pattern determining means determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the jackpot effect when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, whereas the variation pattern determination means is for the outlier effect when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative The fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of
When the variation pattern determination unit determines a variation pattern for a big hit effect, the notice pattern determination unit determines the predetermined number of times compared to the case where the variation pattern determination unit determines a variation pattern for a loss effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a probability of determining a notice pattern with a large number is high.

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