JP2008253685A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, preventing continuation of advance notice presentation of the same advance notice contents. <P>SOLUTION: An optional one advance notice presentation pattern is selected from a plurality of advance notice presentation patterns (S10). It is determined whether or not advance notice presentation information showing the selected advance notice presentation pattern is stored (S20). When it is determined that the advance notice presentation information showing the selected advance notice presentation pattern is stored in the step S20 (YES in S20), an advance notice presentation pattern of different kind from the advance notice presentation pattern corresponding to the stored advance notice presentation information is again selected (S30). Advance notice presentation based on the again selected advance notice presentation pattern is performed (S40). When advance notice presentation is performed in the step S40, advance notice presentation information showing the advance notice presentation pattern corresponding to the performed advance notice presentation is stored (S50). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a revolving game machine that uses a game medium such as a game ball or game medal to play a game.

Among conventional gaming machines, for example, there are those in which various notice effects that enable the subsequent gaming state to be estimated are executed at the start of the variation of a special symbol. As one aspect of the notice effect, a plurality of notice effect patterns are stored in advance in the notice effect pattern storage means, and any one notice effect pattern is selected from the plurality of notice effect patterns by the notice effect pattern selecting means. Then, the notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means based on the selected notice effect pattern.
JP 2003-79839 A JP 2006-187347 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, the same notice effect may occur continuously in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations (for example, in the notice effect, a character of the symbol may continuously generate a line of the same content). , Which is a cause of lowering the entertainment interest.

  Here, a technique for improving a monotonous notice effect by a character (see Patent Document 1 above) is also known, but this technique changes a selection ratio of a character or the like based on an elapsed time by a timer after power-on. However, it does not select a notice effect of a different kind of notice content from the previous notice content. For this reason, this technique has not solved the problem that the notice effects with the same notice contents are continuous.

  In addition, a technique for selecting a notice effect pattern by referring to a notice effect pattern selection table, and that CPU changes a random number range of the notice effect pattern selection table based on history information of a group of gaming machines (the above-mentioned patent documents) However, this technique only changes the range of random numbers, and does not solve the problem that notice effects with the same notice contents continue.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a series of notice effects having the same notice contents.

  The invention according to claim 1 selects any one of the notice effect patterns from the notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of notice effect patterns and the notice effect pattern stored in the notice effect pattern storage means. A gaming machine having a notice effect pattern selecting means and a notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means. Each time when is executed, the notice effect information storage means for storing the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect to be executed, and when the notice effect pattern selection means selects any one notice effect pattern In addition, it is determined whether or not the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage means. An information determining means, wherein the notice effect information selecting means determines that the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storing means by the notice effect information determining means. In addition, a different kind of notice effect pattern different from the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect information stored in the notice effect information storage means is selected again.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, any one of the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means is selected by the notice effect pattern selection means. Then, the notice effect execution means executes the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selection means. Each time the notice effect is executed by the notice effect execution means, the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect to be executed is stored in the notice effect information storage means, and the notice effect pattern selection means is an arbitrary one. When the notice effect pattern is selected, the notice effect information determining means determines whether or not the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage means.

  Here, when the notice effect information determining means determines that the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage means, the notice effect information stored in the notice effect information storage means A notice effect pattern of a type different from the notice effect pattern corresponding to is selected again by the notice effect pattern selecting means. For this reason, since the same type of notice effect pattern is not continuously selected, it is possible to prevent the notice effect of the same content of the notice effect from being continuously executed. As a result, the player always sees the notice effects having different contents continuously, so that the player cannot easily guess the gaming state that will occur thereafter. As a result, the player's expectation and concentration on the subsequent gaming state are increased, and as a result, the gaming interest can be improved.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice effect information is effect information for the same kind of notice effect.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, by making the production information for the same type of the announcement production as the announcement production information, the capacity burden of the announcement production information storage means for storing the announcement production information can be reduced, and the announcement is made. The determination burden in the notice effect information determination means for determining effect information can also be reduced. Moreover, if the notice is of a different type, the impression given to the player will change and the monotonous feeling will fade. For example, even if the same movable accessory moves, the impression given to the player changes between moving at the final stage of the step-up notice and moving with a continuous notice every time a special symbol changes. It is hard to feel it.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the same kind of notice effect is a line notice given by the effect character.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, in particular, when the same type of notice effect is a line notice given by the effect character, the same line of notice is continuously provided in the notice effect that is continuously executed. There is no. Thereby, in the notice effect which is continuously executed, the player always listens to the line notice of different contents, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front portion of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 that is a gaming machine according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, An upper plate 18, a lower plate 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24 and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 3) formed on the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 3) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 32 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 32 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 32, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the upper left side and upper right side of the front frame 16, a sound guide section for guiding the sound output from the main speaker (not shown) to the outside of the front frame 16. 34 are provided. Each sound guide section 34 includes a cylindrical sound guide section main body 32 and a plurality of slits 38 formed in the sound guide section main body 36.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation unit 155.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 3). A game board 26 (see FIG. 3) is attached to the inner side surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Furthermore, a ball lending device (ball lending unit) 154 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, a CR unit is applied as the ball lending device 154. The ball lending device 154 is formed with a card insertion slot 157 for inserting a prepaid card. In addition, the structure which provided the cash unit as the ball lending apparatus 154 may be sufficient. In this cash unit, instead of the card insertion slot 157, a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash is formed.

  The ball lending operation unit 155 is provided with a ball lending switch 156 for requesting ball lending and a return switch 158 for requesting the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 157, respectively. .

  For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. A number of game balls (rental balls) corresponding to the number of times played are guided to the upper plate 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

  In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. If the ball lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the amount of money is reduced by the cash counter, and a number of game balls (rental balls) corresponding to the reduced amount are placed on the upper plate. Guided to section 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14 and the back side thereof is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, a central device 54, a start port 56B, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, a windmill 63, and the like are disposed.

  The central device 54 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 28 and includes an effect symbol display device 62, a center accessory 64, and a lamp device 66.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from a main control board 102 (see FIG. 4) and a sub-control board 106 (see FIG. 4) described later, and has a substantially rectangular video screen. ing. A pseudo special symbol (pseudo symbol) which is a pseudo symbol of the special symbol is displayed on the video screen. Specifically, a pseudo special symbol display area is formed on the video screen of the effect symbol display device 62 to display one or a plurality of pseudo special symbols while changing them one after another in a predetermined direction and then to stop display. Yes. That is, a left pseudo special symbol display area that displays a left pseudo special symbol (left pseudo symbol), a central pseudo special symbol display region that displays a central pseudo special symbol (central pseudo symbol), and a right pseudo special symbol (right pseudo symbol) The right pseudo special symbol display area for displaying is formed side by side along the arrangement direction that is substantially in a horizontal row (not shown). In each pseudo special symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of pseudo special symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes each pseudo special symbol displayed in the display area of the video screen to change and stop display when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. For example, when the pseudo special symbol is “7, 7, 7” with the same three-digit symbols and stopped and displayed (determined display), the large winning device 84 described later arranged in the variable winning device 80 described later is large. The winning opening 86 is opened. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each pseudo special symbol is changed, and the pseudo special symbol is arranged with the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. Is.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probability variation jackpot that is established by arranging three odd-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “7, 7, 7”. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established by arranging three digits of the same even-numbered pseudo special symbols such as “8, 8, 8”.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 is about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the special winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. The open time extended state is a state in which the opening time of the start port 56B is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. The start port 56B is opened by winning a normal symbol.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. Then, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated, or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the start port 56B. The open extension function is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) When the opening extension function of the start port 56B is activated, the short game state is set.

  The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62. The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

  In addition, on the lower left side of the game area, a 7-segment display board (design) that controls display of this symbol (which means a special symbol and a normal symbol) based on a control signal from the main control board 102. Display device) 68 is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 that displays a special symbol main symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold display LEDs 74, and a normal symbol main symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined symbol (for example, an odd number) is displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a big hit, the 7-segment display 70 displays another predetermined symbol (for example, an even number). Then, during each big hit round, the symbol is displayed on the 7-segment display 70.

  In addition, a normal symbol operation gate (game ball passage gate) 78 is disposed on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 4) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 72 and each special symbol hold display LED 74 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 70. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 78 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially lit and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 70 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 74 is turned off. Further, each time the normal symbol display LED 76 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is consumed, and one normal symbol hold display LED 72 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70, a jackpot is generated, and a jackpot 86 described later is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 76 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (a winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs and the start port 56B is opened. The special symbol main symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 70 and the special symbol pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 indicate the same game result (lottery result). .

  The start port 56B is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62, and is formed so as to open and close a pair of wing piece portions 56A (ordinary electric accessories) in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, there are provided a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a normal electric accessory solenoid 130 (see FIG. 4) for operating the wing piece portion 56A. Yes. When the pair of wing pieces 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased, and the pair of wing pieces 56A is closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56 </ b> B, and includes a substrate 82 and a big winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. And a count switch 126 (refer to FIG. 4) for detecting a winning ball.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the central device 54. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the electronic control device includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B.

  Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 sets a normal electric accessory solenoid 130 described later, a large prize opening solenoid 132 described later, a symbol display device 134 described later, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. Control. Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success / failure. In particular, the CPU 102A also has a function of acquiring an arbitrary random number in the big hit lottery process (special game lottery process) and determining whether or not the game is successful. Then, the CPU 102A directly controls the sub control board 106 and the payout control board 104 that are controlled so as to realize the gaming environment (effect mode) according to the determined gaming state. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing overall game control executed by the CPU 102A.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switch 126 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 130, the special prize opening solenoid 132, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal board 128, respectively. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a ball rental display board 152 and a ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 154 via a relay terminal board 150, respectively.

  The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the payout motor 162 and the payout switch 164 via the relay terminal plate 160, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control board 106 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  The sub-control board 106 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 102. The sub-control board 106 includes a CPU 106A, a ROM 106B, a notice effect pattern storage unit (notice effect pattern storage means) 106C, a notice effect pattern selection part (notice effect pattern selection means) 106D, and a notice effect execution unit (notice) An effect execution means) 106E, a notice effect information storage unit (notice effect information storage means) 106F, and a notice effect information determination unit (notice effect information determination means) 106G are provided.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116. In particular, the CPU 106A has a calculation / discrimination function for realizing the steps shown in FIGS.

  The ROM 106B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. In particular, the ROM 106B stores a program for realizing each step shown in FIGS.

  The notice effect pattern storage unit 106C stores a plurality of types of notice effect patterns corresponding to each notice effect executed at the start of symbol variation. For example, in the notice effect, there are a symbol character and a dialogue notice issued by the symbol character, and each combination is patterned and stored.

  The notice effect pattern selection unit 106D has a function of selecting any one notice effect pattern from a plurality of types of notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage unit 106C when executing the notice effect.

  Also, the notice effect information selecting unit 106D determines that the notice effect information determining unit 106G described later determines that the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F described later. It has a function of selecting again a different kind of notice effect pattern from the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect information stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F.

  The notice effect executing unit 106E has a function of executing the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting unit.

  The notice effect information storage unit 106F stores notice effect information indicating a notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect to be executed every time the notice effect executing unit 106E executes the notice effect. That is, every time the notice effect executing unit 106E executes the notice effect, the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern corresponding to the executed notice effect is stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F each time. The notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect executed immediately before is stored. Specifically, in the notice effect information storage unit 106F, for example, the notice effect information includes information specifying a symbol notice and a symbol notice that the symbol character emits, and the symbol character and the symbol displayed as the notice effect immediately before are displayed. The contents of the serif notice issued by the character are stored.

  The notice effect information determining unit 106G stores the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern in the notice effect information storage unit 106F when the notice effect pattern selecting unit 106D selects any one of the notice effect patterns. It has a function to determine whether or not. In other words, when the notice effect pattern determination unit 106D selects any one notice effect pattern by the notice effect information determination unit 106G, the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is executed immediately before. It is determined whether or not the notice effect information of the notice effect is the same.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an effect display device 166 (62) and an effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110. The effect display ROM 168 stores pseudo special symbol data that is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 62. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, various types of speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier substrate 112. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, various LEDs and lamps 172 (66) are electrically connected to the decorative driving board 114. The decoration driving board 114 receives a command from the sub-control board 106 and performs control related to game decoration. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 116. The lamp device 66 is an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172. The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 102, the sub control board 106, the payout control board 104, and the launch control board 108 are power supply boards for supplying power to the boards 102, 104, 106, and 108, respectively. 176 is connected.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, a firing motor 180, a firing stop switch 182 (46), and a touch switch 184 are electrically connected to the firing control board 108 via a firing drive board 178. ing. In addition, a ball feed solenoid 186 is electrically connected to the launch control board 108.

  Next, the notice effect control process by the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The notice effect control process shown in FIG. 8 means a process in the sub control board 106. Then, due to entering the start opening 56B or the like, the notice effect control process is also executed when a variation pattern in which the special symbol starts to vary is acquired.

  A plurality of types of notice effect patterns are stored in advance in the notice effect pattern storage unit 106C.

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, the announcement effect pattern selection unit 106D selects any one announcement effect pattern from a plurality of types of announcement effect patterns stored in the announcement effect pattern storage unit 106C (S10). ).

  Next, when a notice effect pattern is selected in S10, the notice effect information determination unit 106G determines whether or not the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F. (S20).

  Next, when the notice effect information determining unit 106G determines that the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern selected in S20 is stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F (S20: YES), the notice effect A notice effect pattern of a different type from the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect information stored in the information storage unit 106F is selected again by the notice effect pattern selecting unit 106D (S30).

  Then, the notice effect executing unit 106E executes the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected again by the notice effect pattern selecting unit 106D (S40).

  On the other hand, when the notice effect information determining unit 106G determines that the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern selected in S20 is not stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F (S20: NO), the information is selected in S10. The notice effect execution unit 106E executes a notice effect based on the provided notice effect pattern (S40). If the notice effect information determining unit 106G determines that the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern selected in S10 is not stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F, the notice effect information storage unit 106F is notified in advance. A state in which no production information is stored is also included.

  When the notice effect is executed in S40, the notice effect information indicating the notice effect pattern corresponding to the executed notice effect is stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F (S50).

  As described above, since the same kind of notice effect pattern is not continuously selected, the notice contents having the same contents are not continuously executed. Thereby, the player always sees the notice effects having different contents continuously, so that it is difficult to guess the gaming state that occurs thereafter. As a result, the player's expectation and concentration on the subsequent gaming state are increased, and as a result, the gaming interest can be improved.

Example 1
Next, Example 1 of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
In the first embodiment, the content of the notice effect is composed of a character and a speech generated by the character. And this serif notice is performed during the change of a special symbol.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a notice effect specifying process (line notice: line acquisition process) by the sub-control board 106 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10A is a table showing values to be compared with a random number (first random number), address values for the current character and the contents of the serif of the character, and values indicated by the addresses. B) is a table showing the correspondence between each character and the number of each line. FIG. 10C is a table showing which address value the random number (first random number) compares with the value taken. This random number (first random number) determines an address to be compared with a random number value in order to determine a character and its serif.

  Each step in FIG. 9 is executed by the CPU 106A, the notice effect pattern selecting unit 106D, and the notice effect information determining unit 106G of the sub control board 106. 10A and 10B is stored as a table in any of the ROM 106B, the notice effect pattern storage unit 106C, or the notice effect information storage unit 106F of the sub-control board 106. Is.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a random number is acquired by the CPU 106A of the sub-control board 106 (S100). In the first embodiment, a random number (first random number) is acquired from integers from 0 to 240 as a range of random numbers.

  Next, a table address (hereinafter simply referred to as “address”) corresponding to the random number is acquired by the CPU 106A of the sub-control board 106 (S110). Here, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the first random number takes a value from 0 to 29, the table address 1000 is acquired. When the first random number takes a value from 30 to 59, the table address 1003 is acquired. Similarly, FIG. 10C shows which address is acquired for the random value taken. As described above, in S110, a table address corresponding to the acquired random number value is acquired. Note that the relationship illustrated in FIG. 10C is an example, and the relationship between the random number and the table address can be changed as appropriate.

  Next, the previous notice effect information (character) stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F is acquired by the CPU 106A of the sub control board 106 (S120).

  Next, the CPU 106A of the sub control board 106 compares the value indicated by the table address with the value of the random number (S130). Here, as shown in FIG. 10A, as the value indicated by the table address, the value indicated by the address 1000 is 30, the value indicated by the address 1003 is 60, the value indicated by the address 1006 is 90, and the value indicated by the address 1009 is indicated. 120, the value indicated by the address 1012 is 150, the value indicated by the address 1015 is 180, the value indicated by the address 1018 is 210, the value indicated by the address 1021 is 241, and the value indicated by the address 1024 is 241.

  When the value indicated by the table address obtained corresponding to the random number value taken is larger than the random number value (S130: YES), “1” is added to the table address, and the added table address is added. A corresponding character is acquired (S140).

  On the other hand, when the value indicated by the table address obtained corresponding to the random number value taken is smaller than the random number value (S130: NO), “3” is added to the table address (S150). Thereafter, the process returns to S130, and the value indicated by the table address is compared with the value of the random number again (S130).

  For example, when the random number acquired in S100 is 20, as shown in FIG. 10C, the table address is 1000, and the value indicated by the table address is 30. In this case, in S130, the value (30) indicated by the table address is compared with the random number (20). As a result, since the value (30) indicated by the table address is larger than the random number (20), the process proceeds to S140, and “1” is added to the table address 1000. As a result, the table address becomes 1001, and “A” is acquired as the character corresponding to the table address 1001 as shown in FIG.

  When the random number acquired in S100 is 40, the table address is 1003 as shown in FIG. 10C, and the value indicated by this table address is 60. In this case, in S130, the value (60) indicated by the table address is compared with the random number (40). As a result, since the value (60) indicated by the table address becomes larger than the random number (40), the process proceeds to S140, and “1” is added to the table address 1003. As a result, the table address becomes 1004, and “A” is acquired as the character corresponding to the table address 1004 as shown in FIG.

  When the random number acquired in S100 is 220, the table address is 1021, and the value indicated by this table address is 241 as shown in FIG. In this case, in S130, the value (241) indicated by the table address is compared with the random number (220). As a result, since the value (241) indicated by the table address becomes larger than the random number (220), the process proceeds to S140, and “1” is added to the table address 1021. As a result, the table address becomes 1022, and “D” is acquired as the character corresponding to the table address 1022, as shown in FIG.

  When the random number acquired in S100 is 30, as shown in FIG. 10C, the table address is 1003, and the value indicated by this table address is 60. In this case, in S130, the value (60) indicated by the table address is compared with the random number (30). As a result, since the value (60) indicated by the table address is larger than the random number (30), the process proceeds to S140, and “1” is added to the table address 1003. As a result, the table address becomes 1004, and “A” is acquired as the character corresponding to the table address 1004 as shown in FIG.

  When the random number acquired in S100 is 60, the table address is 1006 as shown in FIG. 10C, and the value indicated by this table address is 90. In this case, in S130, the value (90) indicated by the table address is compared with the random number (60). As a result, since the value (90) indicated by the table address is larger than the random number (60), the process proceeds to S140, and “1” is added to the table address 1006. As a result, the table address becomes 1007, and “B” is acquired as the character corresponding to the table address 1007 as shown in FIG.

  When the random number acquired in S100 is 240, the table address is 1021, and the value indicated by this table address is 241 as shown in FIG. In this case, in S130, the value (241) indicated by the table address is compared with the random number (240). As a result, since the value (241) indicated by the table address becomes larger than the random number (240), the process proceeds to S140, and “1” is added to the table address 1021. As a result, the table address becomes 1022, and “D” is acquired as the character corresponding to the table address 1022, as shown in FIG.

  As described above, the character type is determined based on the random number acquired in S100.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the first embodiment, characters “A” to “D” are set. Characters “A” to “D” are names of persons appearing in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. Further, the lines are set from “1” to “8”, and are all lines having different contents. As a combination, the character “A” emits the words 1 or 2, the character “B” emits the words 3 or 4, the character “C” emits the words 5 or 6, and the character “D” becomes the words 7 or 7. It is set to emit a line 8.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after acquiring the current character in S140, the notice effect information determination unit 106G determines whether or not the previous character is the same as the current character (S160).

  If the previous character and the current character are not the same (characters are different, S160: NO) and the notice effect information determining unit 106G determines that the previous character is replaced with the previous character (S170). ). At this time, the previous character stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F is deleted, and the current character is newly stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F. Note that “the previous character is not the same as the current character” means that, for example, if the previous character is “A”, the current character is a character other than “A”, that is, “B”, “C”. , “D”.

  On the other hand, when the previous character and the current character are the same (S160: YES), if it is determined by the notice effect information determination unit 106G, “3” is added to the table address, corresponding to the added table address. A character is acquired (S175). Note that “the previous character and the current character are the same” means, for example, that the previous character is “A” and the current character is also “A”.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to S160, and whether or not the previous character and the current character are the same is determined again by the notice effect information determination unit 106G (S160). Thereafter, the same processing is repeated.

Here, in this embodiment, since the same character has two types of lines, even if the previous character and the current character are the same, the character can be changed to a different character if it passes through the loop of S160 and S175 at most twice. can do.
On the other hand, if it is the same as the previous character, the method of returning to S100 and re-acquiring the random number may accidentally acquire the same character several times, and loops a longer section than this embodiment. , Likely processing time. Further, there arises a problem that the burden of the process for acquiring the dialogue in the sub control board 106 increases. In this respect, in this embodiment, since a relatively short section may be looped a small number of times, the processing load on the sub-control board 106 can be reduced, the processing time can be shortened, and the character different from the previous character The effect is that it can be acquired reliably. This is important because it is necessary to generate a serif notice within a predetermined time within the variation time of the special symbol. In other words, if the processing takes time, the timing at which the serif notice is issued may be slightly delayed, which may cause the player to feel uncomfortable and eventually reduce the game motivation.

  Further, when executing the acquisition processing of the dialogue shown in FIG. 9 in the sub-control board 106, the table as shown in FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C is stored in advance, so that FIG. Based on the tables shown in 10 (A), (B), and (C), the sub-control board 106 can promptly proceed with the speech acquisition process of FIG. On the other hand, if the table shown in FIG. 10 is not stored, the table address, the value indicated by the address, the character, the contents of the serif, the arithmetic expression specifying the relationship between the address and the random number to be acquired is stored In the line acquisition process, each value must always be calculated based on an arithmetic expression, which significantly increases the processing load on the sub-control board 106. When the processing load on the sub-control board 106 increases dramatically, a CPU and electronic circuit design that matches the increased processing load is required, and the manufacturing cost of the sub-control board 106 increases and the product life of the sub-control board 106 decreases. There is also a risk of the problem. In this regard, in this embodiment, since the tables as shown in FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C are stored in advance, the processing load on the sub-control board 106 does not increase, and the above-described problem occurs. The point can be solved.

  When the current character is set instead of the previous character in S170, "1" is added to the table address (S180).

  Next, the dialogue corresponding to the added address is acquired (S190). For example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when “1” is added to the address “1001” and the address becomes “1002”, the speech 1 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1004” and the address becomes “1005”, the dialogue 2 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1007” and the address becomes “1008”, the dialogue 3 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1010” and the address becomes “1011”, the dialogue 4 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1013” and the address becomes “1014”, the dialogue 5 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1016” and the address becomes “1017”, the dialogue 6 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1019” and the address becomes “1020”, the dialogue 7 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1022” and the address becomes “1023”, the dialogue 8 is acquired. When “1” is added to the address “1025” and the address becomes “1026”, the speech 1 is acquired.

  The table addresses 1024 to 1026 are set to change the character from “D” to “A”, for example, when the previous character is “D” and the random number 239 is acquired. By the way, when the previous character is D and the current random number 239 is acquired, the table address 1021 is obtained, and the value (241) indicated by this table address is larger than the random number (239). “1” is added to 1021. As a result, the table address becomes 1022, and “D” is acquired as the character. However, since the previous character is also “D”, S160 is YES, and “3” is added to the table address 1022 to become the table address 1025. However, if the table addresses from 1024 to 1026 are not defined as shown in FIG. 10A, the current character cannot be acquired. In this embodiment, since the character “A” is defined in the table address 1025, the previous character “D” can be changed to the current character “A”. Further, since the line 1 is defined at the address 1026 indicating the line, the line 1 of A different from D can be acquired.

  In this way, in this embodiment, in order to change to the previous character, three addresses 1021 corresponding to the maximum value of the random number to be acquired, the address 1022 of the current character corresponding thereto, and the address 1023 of the serif of the character are finally added. An additional table address was set. That is, the address 1024 corresponding to the value to be compared with the first random number, the address 1025 of the current character corresponding thereto, and the address 1026 of the serif of that character. Even if a numerical value is acquired, the characters and lines can be changed easily.

  As described above, the content of the notice effect is controlled so that the same lines of the same character do not continue. Thus, the same character is controlled not to continue in the notice effect that is continuously executed. As a result, the player confirms the same (or different) lines of different characters in the notice effect that is continuously executed, thereby increasing expectation and concentration on the game and eliminating monotony. .

  In other words, since most of the changes in the special symbol are off, the player feels that the same line of the same character as that at the time of the off is also the change of this time. In particular, it is not preferable that the same lines of the same character as when they are removed appear continuously, resulting in a monotonous game. However, with different lines of different characters, there is a sense of expectation that this time will be a big hit. In this embodiment, the number of lines is set to eight for easy understanding, but the number of lines in an actual gaming machine is much larger. By giving different lines, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the big hit without distracting from the game motivation.

  In this embodiment, the character of the notice effect changes without fail. There are two ways to change the player's impression of the notice effect, such as changing the character or changing the content of the words that the character emits. In particular, by changing the character itself, it is visually innovative to the player. A feeling or a fresh feeling can be given, and the player's expectation for the game can be further increased.

  As will be described later, even in the case of the same character, if the content of the dialogue is different, the player can easily guess that another gaming state may occur, so in the sense of increasing the player's expectation for the game Become effective.

(Example 2)
Next, Example 2 of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the content of the notice effect is composed of a character and a speech that the character emits, but each character “A”, “B”, A data table is prepared for each of “C” and “D”. In addition, about the process similar to Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a notice effect specifying process (line notice: line acquisition process) by the sub-control board 106 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12A is a table showing the values to be compared with the first random number, the address values of the current character and the contents of the lines of the characters, and the values indicated by the addresses, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a table showing the correspondence between each character and each line number. FIG. 12C is a table showing which address value the random number (first random number) compares with the value taken. This random number (first random number) determines an address to be compared with a random number value in order to determine a character and its serif. Further, FIG. 13 is a data table showing the correspondence between the second random number value, the address value, and the address value for each of the characters “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D”. . The data table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the notice effect pattern storage unit 106C of the sub control board 106.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first random number is acquired by the CPU 106A of the sub-control board 106 (S200). In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the first random number range is acquired from integers from 0 to 240.

  Next, a table address (address) corresponding to the first random number is acquired by the CPU 106A of the sub-control board 106 (S210). Here, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the first random number takes a value from 0 to 29, the table address 1000 is acquired. When the first random number takes a value from 30 to 59, the table address 1003 is acquired. Similarly, FIG. 12C shows which address is acquired with respect to the random value taken. Thus, in S210, the table address corresponding to the acquired value of the first random number is acquired.

  Next, “1” is added to the acquired table address, and the character corresponding to the added address is acquired as the current character (S220). Specifically, the character is acquired based on the table shown in FIG. Since the character specifying method is the same as that in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the previous notice effect information (character) stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F is acquired by the CPU 106A of the sub-control board 106 (S230).

  Next, the notice effect information determination unit 106G determines whether or not the previous character and the current character are the same (S240).

  If the previous character and the current character are not the same (characters are different, S240: NO) and the notice effect information determination unit 106G determines, the current character is set instead of the previous character (S250). ). At this time, the previous character stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F is deleted, and the current character is newly stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F.

  On the other hand, if the previous character and the current character are the same (S240: YES) and the notice effect information determination unit 106F determines that the second random number is acquired (S260). The second random number is a random number for changing the character. The second random number is acquired from the range of 0, 1, and 2.

  Next, the CPU 106A of the sub control board 106 determines whether or not the current character is “A” (S270).

  If it is determined that the current character is “A” (S270: YES), the table 1 shown in FIG. 13 is acquired (S280).

  When the table 1 is acquired in S280, the current character (table address) is acquired from the acquired second random number and the table 1 (S290). For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second random number is 0, the table address is 1031 and the value indicated by the address is 1007. The current character is “B”. When the second random number is 1, the table address is 1032 and the value indicated by the address is 1013. The character this time is “C”. Further, when the second random number is 2, the table address is 1033 and the value indicated by the address is 1019. The character this time is “D”. As described above, in S290, any character other than “A” is determined.

  If it is determined that the current character is not “A” (S270: NO), it is determined whether or not the current character is “B” (S300). If it is determined that the current character is “B” (S300: YES), the table 2 shown in FIG. 13 is acquired (S310).

  When the table 2 is acquired in S310, the current character (table address) is acquired from the acquired second random number and the table 2 (S290). For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second random number is 0, the table address is 1035, and the value indicated by the address is 1013. The character this time is “C”. When the second random number is 1, the table address is 1036 and the value indicated by the address is 1019. The character this time is “D”. Further, when the second random number is 2, the table address is 1037, and the value indicated by the address is 1001. The current character is “A”. As described above, in S290, any character other than “B” is determined.

  If it is determined that the current character is not “B” (S300: NO), it is determined whether or not the current character is “C” (S320). If it is determined that the current character is “C” (S320: YES), the table 3 shown in FIG. 13 is acquired (S330).

  When the table 3 is acquired in S330, the current character (table address) is acquired from the acquired second random number and the table 3 (S290). For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second random number is 0, the table address is 1039, and the value indicated by the address is 1019. The character this time is “D”. When the second random number is 1, the table address is 1040, and the value indicated by the address is 1001. The current character is “A”. Further, when the second random number is 2, the table address is 1041, and the value indicated by the address is 1007. The current character is “B”. As described above, in S290, any character other than “C” is determined.

  If it is determined that the current character is not “C” (S320: NO), it is determined whether or not the current character is “D” (S340). If it is determined that the current character is “D” (S340: YES), the table 4 shown in FIG. 13 is acquired (S350).

  When the table 4 is acquired in S350, the current character (table address) is acquired from the acquired second random number and the table 4 (S290). For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second random number is 0, the table address is 1043 and the value indicated by the address is 1001. The current character is “A”. When the second random number is 1, the table address is 1044 and the value indicated by the address is 1007. The current character is “B”. Further, when the second random number is 2, the table address is 1045, and the value indicated by the address is 1013. The character this time is “C”. As described above, in S290, any character other than “D” is determined.

  If the previous character and the current character are the same, there is a method of returning to S200 and acquiring the first random number again. However, with this method, the same character may be acquired again. However, in the second embodiment, the second random number is always used so that a different character can be acquired. For this reason, it is possible to reliably acquire a different character by using the second random number only once compared to acquiring the first random number and repeating the loop again. That is, the processing time can be shortened as compared with the method of acquiring the first random number again. This is important because it is necessary to generate a serif notice within a predetermined time within the variation time of the special symbol. In other words, if the processing takes time, the timing at which the line notice is issued may be slightly delayed, which may cause the player to feel uncomfortable and eventually reduce the game motivation.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 13, the second random number value, the table address, the address value, and the character relationship in each of the tables 1 to 4 are specified in advance as data and stored in advance. Since the process of S290 shown in FIG. 11 is executed using the data shown in FIG. 11, each process from S290 to S370 of FIG. 11 can be advanced promptly and smoothly. On the other hand, if processing (control) for calculating and specifying the relationship shown in FIG. 13 each time using an arbitrary arithmetic expression is performed, it takes a long time to specify the contents of the current character or line. As a result, it takes a long time for the player to recognize it as an effect design. As a result, the player is not only irritated, but also causes a mismatch between the production pattern and the game content. In this regard, if the table of FIG. 13 is stored in advance as in the present embodiment, it is only necessary to use the table of FIG. 13 in the line acquisition process of FIG. 11, and the line acquisition process of FIG. It is possible to proceed to. Further, the processing load on the sub control board 106 can be reduced, the manufacturing cost of the sub control board 106 can be reduced, and the product life of the sub control board 106 can be extended.

  After the completion of S290, the current character is set (S250). If the previous character is different from the current character (S240: NO), the process proceeds to S250, and as described above, the current character is set (S250).

  Next, when the current character is set instead of the previous character in S250, “1” is added to the table address shown in FIG. 12A (S360).

  Next, the dialogue corresponding to the added address is acquired (S370). The method for specifying the lines is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to prevent the same character from appearing continuously in the notice effect that is continuously executed. Thereby, since a different character appears each time as a notice effect, it becomes a novel notice effect for the player, and the expectation and concentration on the game can be increased, and as a result, the game interest can be improved.

(Modification 1 of an Example)
In S160 of FIG. 9 or S240 of FIG. 11, a step of determining whether or not the stored previous character is the same as the current character is provided. Instead of this step, the content of the previous line is changed. A step of determining whether or not the previous speech content stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F and the current speech content stored in the notification effect information storage unit 106F are the same may be provided.

  That is, the process of S180 and S190 is inserted between S140 and S160 in FIG. 9 to obtain the dialogue, and it is determined whether or not the previous dialogue content stored in S160 is the same as the current dialogue content. If a process is provided and the contents of the lines are the same, the contents of the lines are changed to be different. Then, in S170, the changed serif contents are sequentially stored in the notice effect information storage unit 106F. In this case, even if the characters are the same in successive notice productions, the content of the lines will always be different, so it will be a novel notice production for the player, increasing the expectation and concentration on the game, and in turn, Can be improved.

(Modification 2 of an Example)
Similarly, the process of S360 and S370 is inserted between S230 and S240 in FIG. 11 to acquire the lines, and whether or not the previous line contents stored in S240 and the current line contents are the same. If the contents of the lines are the same, the contents of the lines may be changed differently. And in S250, you may make it memorize | store the changed content of a line in the notice effect information storage part 106F sequentially.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the supply of the electric power in the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect control process in the sub-control board | substrate of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect specific process (Example 1) in the sub-control board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a table showing values to be compared with random numbers (first random numbers), address values for the current character and serif contents of the characters, and values indicated by the addresses in the first embodiment. ) Is a table showing the correspondence between each character and the number of each line in the first embodiment, and (C) shows the relationship between the random number (first random number) and the address value in the first embodiment. It is a table. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect specific process (Example 2) in the sub-control board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a table showing values to be compared with random numbers (first random numbers), address values for the current character and serif contents of the characters, and values indicated by the addresses in Example 2, (B) ) Is a table showing the correspondence between each character and the number of each line in the second embodiment, and (C) shows the relationship between the random number (first random number) and the address value in the second embodiment. It is a table. Data table showing correspondence between random number (second random number) values, address values, and address values for each of the characters “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” in the second embodiment It is.

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10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
106C notice effect pattern storage unit (notice effect pattern storage means)
106D notice effect pattern selection section (notice effect pattern selection means)
106E notice effect execution part (notice effect execution means)
106F notice effect information storage unit (notice effect information storage means)
106G notice effect information determination unit (notice effect information determination means)

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A notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns;
A notice effect pattern selecting means for selecting any one notice effect pattern from the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means;
Notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means;
A gaming machine having
A notice effect information storage means for storing notice effect information indicating a notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect to be executed each time the notice effect execution means executes the notice effect.
The notice effect information for determining whether or not the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage means when the notice effect pattern selecting means selects any one notice effect pattern. A determination means;
Provided,
When the notice effect information determining means determines that the notice effect information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is stored in the notice effect information storage means, the notice effect information storage means A game machine characterized by selecting again a different kind of notice effect pattern from the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect information stored in the game.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice effect information is effect information for the same kind of notice effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the same kind of notice effect is a line notice given by the effect character.

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