JP2010005467A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a prior notification of a variable display game by a player's intention, executing an unprecedented novel game and improving the amusement by executing the prior notification of the result of the variable display game based on the player's operation of an operation means. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 100 includes a variable display device 4 capable of displaying the variable display game by a plurality of pieces of identification information and, when the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result, produces a special game state advantageous for the player. The game machine is further provided with a notification means 40 capable of priorly notifying the result of the variable display game, wherein, when the operation means 200 is operated within a predetermined period set by an operation validation means to execute the prior notification, the notification means is adapted to stepwisely increase the reliability of the prior notification as the increase in the number of times of operating the operation means within the predetermined period and adapted not to execute the prior notification when the operation means is non-operated within the predetermined period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming state is changed to a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a result of a variable display game becomes a special display result determined in advance.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, for example, a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information (identification symbols) is provided on a game board, and a variation display game is performed by variably displaying the plurality of identification information. Pachinko machines that have been made are known.

  In the variable display game, as a plurality of pieces of identification information, for example, a symbol string composed of numerals and alphabets is formed from the top to the bottom in each of the variable display areas, for example, left, middle, and right formed in the variable display device. It is performed by displaying the symbols so that each symbol moves. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation display game, the variation display in each variation display area is stopped in the order of, for example, left, right, and middle, and each predetermined display is performed. By stopping and displaying the symbols, the stop result mode is derived as a result of the variable display game. The game board is provided with a start winning opening through which a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins the start winning opening, the variable display game is started.

  Then, when the variable display game is over, each symbol that is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas is a special result mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) determined in advance as a special display result. The game state is changed to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, for example, a variable prize device provided on the game board is converted to an open state for a predetermined period and a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied. Based on this, the player can acquire a large number of game balls by repeating the conversion of the open state.

  In addition, if the game ball wins the start winning opening during a period in which the variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as when the variable display game is already being performed or a special gaming state is occurring, the variable display game Until it becomes possible to execute the game, a function for temporarily storing the right to execute (start) the variable display game within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning of the game ball from becoming invalid for the execution of the variable display game.

  In recent gaming machines, in order to increase the player's expectation, the special result mode is a specific special result mode (for example, “5, 5, 5”, “7, 7, 7” In the case where it is established as any one of the odd numbers of odd numbers such as, etc., in addition to generating the special game state, a specific game state may be generated. In other words, when a normal special result mode (for example, a gaze number with an even number of symbols such as “6, 6, 6”, etc.) is established, only the above special gaming state occurs, and a specific special result mode is established. In some cases, in addition to the occurrence of a special game state, for example, a special game state that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after the end of the special game state is considered.

  As the specific game state, for example, a special figure probability variation state in which the probability that a special result mode is established in the variable display game after completion of the special game state is increased, or a game ball is won at the start winning opening after the special game state is completed. There are states such as a state where the start winning is made easy.

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machines as described above, it is possible to notify in advance that the variable display game is a big hit (special display result) or that the variable display game is in a reach state (reach display result). There was something to be. The prior notification in such a conventional gaming machine is, for example, by displaying a predetermined character or the like on the display unit of the variable display device at a time when the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner immediately after the start of the variable display game. Then, an image display suggesting that the variable display game is subsequently reached or a big hit (special display result) is performed.

  In addition, if the advance notification is always performed when the variable display game is in a reach state or a big hit (special display result), the player pays attention only to the prior notification, and the derivation of the result of the variable display game itself In order to prevent this, the prior notification is executed with a probability of occurrence set in advance by a control circuit (control device). Further, even when the variable display game does not reach a reach state or a big hit, the advance notification is performed with a low probability (that is, the prior notification of a lie), thereby enhancing the player's expectation or playing the game. It was supposed to improve sex.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, since the advance notification of the variable display game is performed regardless of the player's will, there are not a few players who are dissatisfied with such advance notification. is there. In other words, some players want to enjoy purely how the identification symbol variation displayed in the variation display game will be, and for such a player, , (Even if lie pre-notification is included), the result of the variable display game is notified in advance, and the subsequent enjoyment is taken away.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the player's intention is to perform advance notification regarding the result of the variable display game based on the operation of the operation means by the player. Provide a gaming machine capable of performing advance notification of a variable display game (that is, it is possible not to perform prior notification according to the player's will), which can perform an innovative game that has never existed before, and which has improved interest For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 is provided with a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special display result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the user, an informing means capable of informing the result of the variable display game in advance, and an operation for executing the informing in advance by the informing means based on a player's operation And an operation validation means for validating the operation means for a predetermined period, wherein the notification means is operated when the operation means is operated within a predetermined period set by the operation validation means and the prior notice is provided. Is performed, the reliability of the prior notification is increased in response to an increase in the number of operations of the operating means within the predetermined period, while the operating means is within the predetermined period. If that did not work is characterized by that was not performed prior notification.

  Here, the “game machine” includes a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a pachislot machine or a slot machine. The “variable display device” may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical display device using a rotating drum. A combination of these devices may be used as long as the display state can be changed to such an extent that the present invention can be implemented. “Identification information” includes numbers, letters, symbols and characters, and identification patterns (identification marks) that can be visually identified, such as colors.

  In addition, the “variable display game” means, for example, that a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols is moved from the top to the bottom in each of a plurality of variable display regions formed in the variable display device. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game, the variable display in each variable display area is stopped in a predetermined order and each predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed to derive a display result. Things. The result of the variable display game is “special display result”, for example, a predetermined specific combination state in which a plurality of symbols are “2,2,2” or “7,7,7” Is to stop at.

  Furthermore, the “special game state” means that it is easy to acquire a large number of game media (game value) compared to the normal state (a game state other than that in the special game state, including a normal game state, a specific game state, etc.). This refers to a gaming state, for example, a state in which a large winning opening (also referred to as a special variable winning device) in the first type pachinko gaming machine is opened, or a state in which a right is generated in a third type pachinko gaming machine.

  Furthermore, as the “notifying means”, for example, a visual notification using a variable display device, a decoration lamp, an LED, or the like, a sound effect or a sound generated from a speaker, and an auditory notification, Examples include a combination of visual and auditory information. Examples of the “operating means” include buttons provided at predetermined locations of the gaming machine, but may be a stick (joystick), lever, cross key or the like that can be operated up and down and left and right. What is necessary is just to provide an appropriate thing according to a display mode.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the informing means informs in advance that an intermediate result of the variable display game becomes a reach display result. .

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the informing means informs in advance that the final result of the variable display game is the special display result. It is a feature.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the game control device that controls the progress of the game, the notification means, and display control from the game control device. A display control device that performs display control of the variable display device based on a signal, and the display control device includes an input unit that inputs an operation signal from the operation unit, and receives an input signal from the input unit. Based on the above, the advance notification is performed by a predetermined image display.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since advance notification related to the result of the variable display game is performed based on the operation of the operation means by the player, the player can intervene in the game and enjoy the game. In addition, it is possible to provide a novel advance notification that is not possible in the past, and to improve interest. In addition, it is possible not to give advance notification to a player who does not want prior notification, and no dissatisfaction is given to all players.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the notifying means informs in advance that the midway result of the variable display game becomes the reach display result, so that the player operates the operating means with a high expectation. It is possible to improve interest.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the notifying means notifies in advance that the final result of the variable display game will be the special display result, so that the player uses the operating means with a very high expectation. It will be operated and the interest can be improved.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the display includes the game control device that controls the progress of the game and the notification means, and performs display control of the variable display device based on the display control signal from the game control device. A control device, and the display control device includes an input unit that inputs an operation signal from the operation unit, and performs the advance notification based on an input signal from the input unit by a predetermined image display. As a result, prior notification can be performed more clearly, and the player can operate the operating means with more interest, thereby enhancing the interest. In addition, it is possible to easily understand how the operation of the operation means has an influence.

It is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a main control block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a prior alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of prior alert conditions. It is an image figure which shows an example of a normal fluctuation display game. It is an image figure showing an example of prior notice in a change display game. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between prior alerting | reporting and the selection rate classified according to whether it becomes a big hit. It is a figure which shows a part of image in the other example of prior alerting | reporting. It is the image figure in the further another example of prior alerting | reporting, and explanatory drawing of the said prior alerting | reporting. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between a start winning prize and a variable display game. It is an image figure in the further another example of prior alerting | reporting.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, in particular, a pachinko gaming machine 100 of the type belonging to the so-called “first type”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment launches a game ball (game medium) in an internal game area (described later) and plays a game. On the side, the game board 1 constituting the game area 1a is installed.

  In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, game balls launched by a launcher (not shown) are allowed to flow down. Also, the game area 1a has a normal figure start gates 6 and 6 for giving a start condition for a normal variation display game by passing a game ball, a normal symbol (normal figure) display device 7 for displaying a normal change display game, Depending on the result of the normal variation display game on the symbol display device 7, the opening and closing members 9a, 9a are opened (open state advantageous for the player) and closed (unfavorable state for the player). ), And a special symbol (special figure) display device 4 as a variable display device for displaying a variable display game (here, a special variable display game) based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, Depending on the result of the special variation display game on the special symbol display device 4, the special winning opening 5b is converted from a closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (open state advantageous to the player). Cycle special variation winning device 5 for a game, generally winning opening 8, ..., side lamps 12, 12, the ball striking direction conversion member 14 is called a windmill, ..., and a number of nails (not shown) is disposed. Further, an out hole 13 for collecting the out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

  The normal symbol display device (ordinary symbol display device) 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED and the like, and a normal variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of normal symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.). It is possible to do. Here, the normal symbol display device 7 is provided on the left side of the open / close door 5 a of the special variable winning device 5. In addition, on the right side of the open / close door 5a of the special variation winning device 5, the game ball passes through the ordinary start gates 6 and 6 (ordinary start winning) and the normal variation display game is not yet processed. A general-purpose start memory display (general-purpose memory display) 6a for displaying the number of processing times (starting memory number) is provided. Here, the upper limit number of the normal start memory is four, and the general start memory display 6a is composed of four LEDs.

  In this embodiment, the normal variation winning device 9 is disposed in the game area 1a below the variation display device (special symbol display device) 4, and includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a. The open / close members 9a, 9a are normally kept closed at intervals sufficient to allow one game ball to flow in (closed state disadvantageous for the player). When a predetermined result mode (for example, a hit result mode such as “7”) is displayed as a result of the game, it becomes a normal symbol hit and reverses by driving the general-purpose solenoid 6c (FIG. 2). The game ball is converted into a state in which the game ball is easy to flow into the normal variation winning device 9 (open state advantageous to the player).

  The normal variation prize winning device 9 of this embodiment also serves as a start prize opening (a special prize start prize opening) that gives a start condition for the special variation display game based on the inflow (winning) of game balls. In the region, a special figure starting sensor 9b (FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the general figure start gate 6, a general figure start sensor 6b (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general figure start gate 6 is provided.

  The variable display device (special symbol display device) 4 includes a display unit 4a formed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display state of the display unit 4a can be changed. Here, a plurality of special symbols (for example, symbols, numbers, etc.) are selected based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device (start winning port) 9. , Identification information such as symbols) can be variably displayed. Further, the display unit 4a has a plurality of variable display areas, and a series of symbols are sequentially displayed in the variable display areas, and then stopped, thereby stopping a big hit gaming state that gives a special game value ( It is possible to display a variable display game (special variable display game) related to the occurrence of a special game state.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the start prize opening is in a state in which the next special variation display game cannot be started immediately such as while the special variation display game is already being performed or the special game state is occurring. When the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 9 that also serves as a starting storage means (in this case, the RAM 21b of the game control device 20 corresponds) until the next special variation display game can be executed. However, the right to execute (start) the special variation display game generated by winning the game ball in the normal variation winning device 9 can be stored as the starting right (starting memory). The normal variation winning device 9 of this embodiment is a type of starting winning opening that allows a game ball to flow into the back side of the game board 1, and has a special start sensor 9b (FIG. 2) in its inside (winning area). The special figure start sensor 9b detects the winning of the game ball. Further, here, the start right can be stored within a predetermined upper limit range, and even if more than the upper limit number of game balls are won in the normal variable winning device 9 during the period, the start storage number is upper limit. No more than a number.

  In the upper part of the special symbol display device 4, the number of unprocessed times (number of special figure starting memories) in which the game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 9 and the special variation display game is unprocessed is displayed. A figure start memory display (special map storage display) 4b is provided. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the right to start is four, and the start memory display 4b is composed of four LEDs. Each time the right to start increases by 1, one LED is turned on, and every time the right to start is consumed, one LED is turned off. In this embodiment, in addition to the special figure start memory display 4b, a start right display mark (black circle mark) is displayed on the display unit 4a of the variable display device 4 in accordance with the increase / decrease of the start right. It is like that.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the variable display device (special symbol display device) 4, prior notification (display) can be made to notify (display here) the result of the variable display game before the variable display game ends. It has become. Here, the advance notification is performed by newly displaying an auxiliary display game whose display state changes according to the operation of the operation means 200 (described later) by the player on the variable display device (special symbol display device) 4. Is performed, and is controlled by a notification means included in the display control device 40 described later.

  Also, here, the start storage means that can store the start right of the variable display game within the upper limit number (here, 4), and the result of the variable display game (for example, the final display right for each storage of the start right) Random number extraction means (in this case, game control device 20 corresponds) for extracting random numbers for determining whether the result is a special display result, whether the intermediate result is a reach display result, etc .; The notification means is configured to perform a prior notification on the start right stored in the start storage unit based on the extraction result by the random number extraction unit, and the prior notification is performed using the prior notification. The game is performed during the variable display game executed before the variable display game executed for the target start right. That is, here, for the start right that the variable display game has not yet been processed, whether or not the start right is displayed as a variable display game will indicate whether or not a special display result will be obtained. The result of the variable display game during the variable display is not notified in advance.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 includes the operation means 200 for performing the advance notification based on the player's operation. In this embodiment, an operation button is provided at the left end of the upper plate unit 130, and the operation button constitutes the operation means 200. Further, in this embodiment, when the operation button (operation means) 200 is pressed while the auxiliary display game is displayed, the eraser rubs the start right display mark (displayed by a black circle) on the screen. Thus, the operation of erasing the black color is performed, and the advance notification hidden under the black circle mark is displayed by pressing the operation button as appropriate. It should be noted that the operation of the operation means 200 is not necessarily performed. If the operation means 200 is not operated in advance notification, the advance notification is not completed and is terminated halfway, and the variable display game is continued. The display result of is derived.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is provided specific game state generating means (in this case, the game control device 20 corresponds) that generates a specific game state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition. As the establishment of the predetermined game condition, for example, when the display result of the special variation display game is a special display result (such as a tick), the special display result is a tick of odd symbols. It is done. In this embodiment, the specific game state occurs after the special game state ends.

  As the specific gaming state, for example, after the end of the special gaming state (big hit gaming state), the opportunity for the open / close members 9a, 9a of the normal variable winning device 9 to be converted to the open state is increased (for example, one conversion opportunity ( For example, in the normal variation display game, the number of times of conversion to the open state is increased from 1 to 3) when the normal symbol hit is derived once), or the open / close members 9a and 9a are converted to the open state. By making the period longer (for example, changing from 0.5 seconds to 5 seconds), it is possible to generate a start winning facilitating state in which a game ball can easily win a prize to the normal variable winning device 9 as a start winning opening. There is something that was made. In addition, the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state increases (for example, the probability increases from 1/300 to 1/50), the probability of occurrence of a special figure probability increases, and the probability of occurrence of hitting a normal figure increases (for example, 1/10 to 9/10) The normal fluctuation winning state and normal fluctuation display game fluctuation time is shortened from the normal time (for example, shortened from 30 seconds to 5 seconds), the normal fluctuation winning device per unit time There is a short-time state, etc., that increases the chances of being opened to the open state. The specific gaming state may be performed by combining any of the plurality of states described above. Further, the specific game state includes both a pattern in which a time limit is set based on the number of executions and time of the special variation display game, and a pattern that is continued until the special game state is generated a predetermined number of times (for example, once). .

  The special variable winning device 5 includes a large winning opening 5b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door (movable member) 5a. Further, the open / close door 5a can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side thereof is tilted forward by driving the solenoid 5e for movable member (FIG. 2). Then, the display result of the special variation display game on the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4 (each variation of the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4) performed based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation prize winning device 9 The special symbol stop state in the display area) becomes a special display result (for example, a specific combination mode such as the special symbol is "6, 6, 6"), which is a big hit gaming state (special game) When the state) occurs, the cycle game is converted from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (opened state advantageous for the player) where a large number of game balls can be easily obtained. Is to be done.

  Inside the big winning opening 5b (winning area), a general winning opening sensor (count sensor) 5c for detecting a gaming ball that has flowed into the general winning area among the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 5b (see FIG. 2) and a special winning opening sensor (continuous sensor) 5d for detecting a gaming ball that has flowed into a continuous winning area (also referred to as a V winning area or special winning opening) among the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 5b (see FIG. 2) and, after a game ball flows into the special prize opening, a prize rate adjusting solenoid 5f for adjusting the prize rate of the game ball to the special prize opening without allowing the game ball to flow into the special prize opening is arranged. It is installed. In addition, in each of the general winning awards 8,... (Winning area), winning award sensors 8a,... (FIG. 2) for detecting game balls that have entered the general award 8, are disposed. Yes.

  Although not particularly limited, a card unit 500 having a card insertion slot 501 into which a prepaid card for renting a game ball (not shown) is inserted is provided next to the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, an upper plate unit 130 is provided at the lower front portion of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and an upper plate 105 for storing discharged game balls (prize balls, rental balls) is provided in the upper plate unit 130. . The upper tray 105 was inserted into the card insertion slot 501 and the card insertion slot 501 by pressing the ball with the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, thereby requesting a ball lending discharge operation to the upper tray 105. A card return switch 108c for requesting a return operation of the prepaid card, a display unit 108a for displaying the information related to the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, and a game ball from the upper plate 105 are extracted to the lower plate 107. A ball removal operation lever 11 and the like for flowing down are provided.

  Here, an operating means (in this case, an operation button) 200 that is operated by the player when performing a prior notification described later is provided at the left end of the upper plate unit 130. Furthermore, a launch operation is performed on the lower side of the upper plate unit 130 in a lower plate 107 that accommodates game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 105, and a launch device (not shown) that launches game balls toward the game area 1a. An operation handle 104, an ashtray 10, and the like are installed. Behind the ashtray 10 is installed a speaker 61 (FIG. 2) for performing various audio notifications (for example, prize ball discharge notification, abnormality notification, etc.) and game effects.

  FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the game control device 20, the display control device 40 (provided separately from the game control device 20 here) and other devices installed in this pachinko gaming machine.

  The game control device 20 includes a game microcomputer 21 having an internal CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, an input / output I / F 23, an oscillator 22, and the like. It is comprised and performs comprehensive control regarding a game, such as progress of a game.

  The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit and performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers related to determination of game contents of a special variation display game (variation display game) and a normal variation display game. The RAM 21b stores the ON signal of the special figure start sensor 9b provided in the normal variation winning device 9 (special figure start storage) and the ON of the normal figure start sensors 6b and 6b provided in the normal figure start gates 6 and 6. It has a storage area for signal storage (normal start storage), a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. In the ROM 21c, a game control program and control data are written, and various determination values for determining the contents of a special variation display game (variation display game) and a normal variation display game are written. .

  The input / output I / F 23 includes an input I / F and an output I / F. The input I / F is connected through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown) to a special drawing start sensor 9b, a normal drawing start sensor 6b, 6b, a special winning opening sensor 5d, a general winning opening sensor 5c, a winning opening sensor 8a, ..., the sensor unit of the discharge control device 30 is connected, and detection signals output from these sensors are output to the CPU 21a via the input I / F.

  On the other hand, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the output I / F. These control signals are output from the output I / F via an output port and a driver (not shown). Display device) 7, ordinary power solenoid 6c, ordinary figure memory display (general figure start memory display) 6a, special figure memory indicator (special figure start memory display) 4b, movable member solenoid 5e, winning rate adjustment Output to the solenoid 5f, the discharge control device 30, the display control device 40, the external output terminal 81, and the like. In this embodiment, the game control device 20 is configured to control the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60 via the display control device 40, whereby the burden on the game control device 20 is increased. It is made to decrease. Further, the display control device 40 may be provided with the functions of the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60, and the display control device 40 may be an effect control device that controls various effects in an integrated manner.

  The discharge control device 30 receives a required number of games from a ball discharge unit (not shown) based on a prize ball control command output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 or a ball rental control command output from the card unit 500 or the like. Control is performed to discharge balls (prize balls, rental balls). In addition, the discharge control device 30 performs control to count the number of game balls discharged by a predetermined sensor unit and output the counted number to the game control device 20 side.

  The decoration control device 50 controls the light emission state of various decoration lamps / LEDs 51 (for example, the side lamps 12) based on the decoration control command output from the display control device 40. The sound control device 60 controls sound effects and sounds output from the speaker 61 based on a sound control command output from the display control device 40. The external output terminal 81 relays external information output from the game control device 20 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The CPU 21a of the game control device 20 extracts the random number value stored in the RAM 21b based on, for example, the input of an on signal (start signal) from the special figure start sensor 9b and the ordinary figure start sensors 6b and 6b, By comparing the extracted random number value with a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 21c, a game value to be given to the player (for example, a jackpot of a special figure) is determined, and based on the determination, Data related to display is sent to the display control device 40 to cause the variable display device 4 to perform variable display, or data related to sound is sent to the sound control device 60 via the variable display device 4 to control sound effects output from the speaker. Or send data related to decoration to the decoration control device 50 via the variable display device 4 to check the lighting / flashing state of various decoration lamps / LEDs such as the side lamps 12, 12. Control and or.

  For example, when the special jackpot determination random number value and the special figure jackpot determination value match, the display control device 40 sends display data to the variable display device 4 to display the variable display game. It is stopped in a combination mode of identification information (for example, a special result mode such as “7, 7, 7”), and a special game state called a jackpot game state is generated. In this special game state, a cycle in which the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize-winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one round, and during each round, the game ball is in a special prize opening 5b. The gaming state is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the special winning opening sensor 5d of the winning opening. However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 5b, the round ends at that time. During each round, the number of prizes received in the special prize opening 5b is detected by the special prize opening sensor 5d and the general prize opening sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the predetermined number is reached, the open / close door 5a is closed and the special prize for that round is displayed. The gaming state ends. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine, the result of the variable display game based on a plurality of identification information displayed on the special symbol display device (variable display device) 4 becomes a predetermined special display result. Thus, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, and a predetermined gaming value (such as an opportunity to acquire a large amount of prize balls) can be given to the player.

  The display control device 40 performs display control of the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device (variable display device) 4 based on a display command signal from the game control device 20, and includes a notifying unit here. The display control device 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller), an oscillator, a VDC (Video Digital Controller), a font ROM, and a VDC. A γ correction circuit and an interface for performing γ correction when an electric signal (input signal) is converted into an optical signal (output signal) are provided.

  In addition, about the structure of the display control apparatus 40, the decoration control apparatus 50, and the sound control apparatus 60, you may come to output a control signal separately with respect to each control apparatus from the game control apparatus 20, or the said Three control devices may be integrated (for example, three control devices are integrated into one control device as an effect control device), but in this embodiment, a command from the game control device 20 is used. Based on this, the display control device 40 is configured to control the decoration control device 50 and the sound control device 60. Thereby, the decoration control and sound control linked with the display in the display part 4a of the special symbol display device 4 can be performed more smoothly. Also, with such a configuration, the burden on the game control device 20 can be reduced. The display control device in the present invention has a function of controlling at least a variable display device (in this embodiment, the special symbol display device 4), and the display control device 40 in this embodiment as described above. In addition, the device includes the decoration control device 50, the sound control device 60, the above-described effect control device, and the like.

  Here, an input signal resulting from operating the operating means 200 is input only to the display control device 40. Thereby, the burden on the game control device 20 can be further reduced, and the display based on the variable display game and the auxiliary game and the processing based on the operation means 200 can be efficiently executed. In addition, since no external input is made to the game control device 20 having a lottery function for a big hit (occurrence of a special game state), an effect of preventing fraud is also produced.

  The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like, and is connected to the game control device 20 through an interface. Under the control of the game control device 20, the display control of the special symbol display device 4 is performed. Is going. The control data is sent to the VDC in synchronization with the pulse from the oscillator. In the ROM, a display control program and display control data for performing display control of the special symbol display device 4 are written. The RAM includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU. The DMAC directly exchanges display control data between each memory, VDC, etc. without access to the CPU in response to display control information (command) from the gaming microcomputer 21.

  In the font ROM, design display data for a special variation display game, background image display data, reach state image display data, character display data describing game contents, and the like are written. The VDC includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC receives a command signal from the CPU, extracts special symbol and display data of the background image from the font ROM, and edits them. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, a color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in the palette RAM, and then image editing of special symbols and characters is performed in the sprite RAM. The edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit, transmitted to the special symbol display device 4 in synchronization with V_SYNC and H_SYNC, and displayed on the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4. Each of these control devices including the game control device 20 is supplied with power from the power supply device 90. Further, the power supply device 90 includes a backup power supply 91 that operates when normal power supply from the power supply device 90 is stopped.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment, the result of the variable display game can be notified in advance by notification means (here, included in the display control device 40). Further, the notification means performs the prior notification based on the operation of the operation means 200. Furthermore, as a result of the variable display game that is notified in advance by the notification means, the final result of the variable display game (whether it becomes a special display result) and the intermediate result of the variable display game (specific examples of the intermediate result are: For example, whether or not a reach display result is obtained). Here, both the final result and the intermediate result of the variable display game can be notified in advance. Further, here, the display control device 40 performs the advance notification by newly displaying an auxiliary display game whose display state changes according to the operation of the operation means 200 on the variable display device 4. It has become. Hereinafter, the prior notification for the result of the variable display game, which is performed by the auxiliary display game, will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4 with reference to FIGS.

  First, in the variable display game, the start condition of the variable display game (the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 9 or the end of the previous variable display game when there is a start right, etc.) is satisfied (in S1 of FIG. 3). 5), for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, each variation display of the left variation display region R1, the middle variation display region R2, and the right variation display region R3 in the display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4 is performed. In the region, a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols starts rotating from the top to the bottom.

  Next, a prior notification condition determination process (S2 in FIG. 3) is performed. Here, the start storage means (here, corresponding to the RAM 21b of the game control device 20) capable of storing the start right of the variable display game within a predetermined upper limit number (here, 4), and the start right Random number extraction means for extracting a random number for determining the result of the variable display game for each memory (in this case, the game control device 20 corresponds), and the notification means is provided by the random number extraction means. Based on the extraction result, a prior notice is given to the start right stored in the start storage means, and the prior notice is executed before the variable display game performed for the start right that is the subject of the prior notice. It is designed to be performed during a variable display game. Here, the determination process of the prior notification condition is performed when all the symbols of the variable display areas R1 to R3 are changed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the prior notification condition determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of start memories (start right) stored in the start storage means is three or more (S21). Here, when the number of start memories is two or less, the determination process is terminated without establishing the prior notification condition.

  On the other hand, if there are three or more start memories, it is next determined whether or not there is a hit (special display result) in the start memories (start right) (S22). Here, when there is a winning game ball at the start winning opening 9 and the start right is stored in the start storage means of the game control device 20, the stop control data in the variable display game is immediately displayed. It is determined whether there is a hit (special display result) in the stop symbol data input to the notification means as part of the display control signal. If there is a winning hit in the start-up memory, a distribution process (S23) based on a random number that is relatively easy to establish the prior notification condition is performed, and the prior notification condition is set with a probability of 20%. It is established (S24).

  If there is no winning memory in the start memory in S22, a distribution process (S25) based on a random number that is relatively difficult to establish a prior notification condition is performed, and a prior notification is performed with a probability of 5%. The condition is established (S24). In other words, in this case, when the start right that is a hit (special display result) is stored in the start storage means, it is easier to make a prior notice than when the start right that is a win is not stored. (Preliminary notification is performed with high probability).

  When the prior notification condition determination process ends, it is determined whether the prior notification condition is satisfied (S3 in FIG. 3). Here, when the prior notification condition is not satisfied, the variable display game without the prior notification is performed as it is, and, for example, the left symbol Z1 is displayed in each of the variable display regions R1 to R3 as illustrated in FIG. The symbols are stopped in the order of the right symbol Z3 and the middle symbol Z2, and the result of the variable display game is derived. In the case of a variable display game without prior notification, start right display marks (black circle marks) G1, G2, G3, and G4 (here, four start rights are stored) for displaying the start right are displayed in a reduced manner. The state remains.

  On the other hand, in the determination (S3) of whether or not the prior notification condition is satisfied, if the prior notification condition is satisfied, the operation enabling means (here, the display control device 40 corresponds) is operated by the operation unit ( The input of the operation means (operation button here) 200 is validated and a chance time (auxiliary display game) that can be notified in advance is started (S4, S5). Here, when the advance notification condition established with a predetermined probability is satisfied, the operation enabling means enables the operation means 200, and when the operation means 200 becomes effective, Notification before the article is made possible. In addition, as described above, the operation validation means is more effective when the start right that is a hit (special display result) is stored in the start storage means than when the start right that is a win is not stored. Therefore, the operation means is easily validated (the operation means is validated with high probability).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the character information G5 “chance time!” Is displayed at the top of the screen, and the start right display marks (black circle marks) G1 to G4 at the bottom of the screen are enlarged. It becomes a state. Sound effects and decorative displays such as lamps and LEDs are also displayed. Here, in FIG. 6A, there are three start rights G1, G2 and G3 stored in the start storage means (G4 is a white circle, indicating that the start right is not stored. However, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 9 and the state shown in FIG. 6B is reached, the start right stored in the start storage means is G1, G2, G3. There are four G4.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the eraser K is displayed as an effect image for performing prior notification at the start right display mark G1 on the leftmost side (the oldest start right). At the same time, the character information G5 at the top of the screen is displayed as “Chance Time! Operate the operation unit”. Here, when the player operates the operation unit (operation button) 200 (there is input from the operation unit) (proceeds to Y in S6 of FIG. 3), as shown in FIG. 6C, the eraser K When an operation is performed to erase the black circle mark and the operation button is pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), a prior notification display hidden under the black circle mark appears (G1). Here, the starting right represented by G1 is displayed as “out”, and the result (final result) of the variable display game with respect to the starting right on the leftmost side (starting right where the next variable display game is performed) is out of place. Advance notice.

  When the advance notice of the start right represented by G1 is completed, the eraser K moves to the next, that is, the start right display mark G2 next to the left (second oldest start right). According to the operation of the operation means (operation button) 200, the black circle mark is also erased here (G2). Here, the start right represented by G2 is displayed as “winning”, and the result (final result) of the variable display game for the second start right from the left side (the start right to execute the next variable display game) is a win. It will be notified beforehand that there is.

  In this embodiment, the result of the variable display game notified by the prior notification (display mode after the black circle mark is erased by the prior notification) is a plurality of types, here “win”, “reach” , “?” And “off” are prepared, “win” and “out” notify in advance the final result of the variable display game, and “reach” notifies in advance the intermediate result of the variable display game. ing. The type of display mode depends on whether the starting right fluctuation display game is a big hit, whether it is out of reach after reaching reach (reach display result), or out of reach without reaching reach And the selectivity is different. Note that “?” Is a display meaning that there is a possibility of winning or reaching, and when this display is made, it cannot be said that prior notification has been performed. Here, the reach state (reach display result) is, for example, the identification information of one variable display area among the identification information in a plurality of variable display areas in which the intermediate result of the variable display game is variably displayed. The display state is changed such that the identification information of the remaining variable display areas is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, the same number) (for example, “7, −, 7” (− is not stopped). State) etc.).

  Specifically, as shown in the table of FIG. 7, when the starting right variation display game is a big hit, “?” With a selection rate of 10%, “reach” with a selection rate of 70%, 20 “Win” is displayed at a selection rate of% ((a) of FIG. 7). Also, if the starting right variation display game is released after reaching the reach state, “?” Is displayed at a selection rate of 40% and “reach” is displayed at a selection rate of 60%. ((B) of FIG. 7). Further, when the start right variation display game is out of reach, it is displayed as “disconnected” with a selection rate of 70% and “?” With a selection rate of 30%. ((C) of FIG. 7). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the interest in the variable display game from being lost due to the fact that the subsequent result is known to be off after the prior notification.

  As described above, the prior notification (S7 in FIG. 3) corresponding to the input of the operation unit 200 is performed. Here, it is possible to perform prior notification for up to four start rights. Then, regardless of whether or not the player has operated the operation means 200, when the predetermined period has elapsed, the variable display game ends (proceed to Y in S8 of FIG. 3). Thereafter, the chance time (auxiliary display game) ends (S9 in FIG. 3), the input of the operation unit is invalidated (S10 in FIG. 3), and the prior notification (display) processing ends. Note that prior notification is not performed unless the operation means 200 is operated (the eraser does not operate here).

  Further, here, the notification means displays the prior notification step by step according to the number of operations of the operation means. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the operation means 200 is operated once (the operation button is pressed once), the eraser K on the screen becomes the start right display mark (black circle mark) G1. The upper left part is erased a little, and when the button is pressed once again (total of 2 operations), half of the black circle is erased diagonally from the upper left, and the button is pressed once again. When pressed (total 3 operations), all black circles disappear. In this way, if the black circle mark is erased step by step in accordance with the number of operations of the operation means, and the prior notice hidden under the black circle mark (display of “winning”, “out”, etc.) is gradually shown. This will give the player a sense of expectation and further enhance the fun of the game.

  Moreover, the notification means changes the degree of the prior notification according to the operation mode of the operation means. For example, the following will be mentioned. Here, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the operation means is operated once (the operation button is pressed once), the eraser on the screen will erase the upper third of the start right display mark. At this time, the characters “win” or “off” are written on the portion erased with the eraser (the upper third of the start right display mark), and are notified in advance. It should be noted that the display of “win” or “out” in this case is not reliable information and is highly likely to be hit. In addition, when the operation button is pressed once more (total of 2 operations), the start right display mark is cleared one more time (up to 2/3 above the black circle). In addition, the characters “win” or “out” are written once more. Furthermore, when the operation button is pressed once more (total of three operations), the start right display mark is erased one more time (all black circles). The characters “win” or “out” are written.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the reliability of the prior notice for the start right is determined by the combination of the hit and miss at that time (possibility of the result of the change display game of the start memory notified in advance). It has come to show. In other words, as the number of “winning” characters displayed in three operations increases, the possibility that the starting right variation display game will win (special display result) increases (the reliability increases). Yes. In addition, if the hit character is written in all three times, “win”, “hit”, “hit” in the three operations, the hit (special display result) has a probability of 100%. Is desirable. Here, if the operation of the operation means 200 is stopped once, it is possible to obtain a state in which prior notification with low reliability has been made. The reliability of the prior notification can be increased every time the operation means is operated twice or three times.

  Further, as a pattern for changing the degree of prior notification according to the operation mode of the operation means, there are the following patterns. Here, as shown in FIG. 9A, first, when the operation button 200 is pushed, the eraser K erases the black color sequentially from the start right display mark G1 on the left side of the screen, and hits from the bottom after the erased. The possibility appears in the probability display (% display) (first advance notification). Here, when the operation of the operation button 200 is stopped, the prior notification ends with the probability display. However, after all the blacks of the four starting rights G1 to G4 are erased, if the operation by the operating means is further continued, as shown in FIG. The result of whether or not is a hit or come off appears (second advance notification). It should be noted that the hit and miss indications at this time do not include any information and are 100% reliable information.

  Here, prior notification is performed during a variable display game that has been executed before that. That is, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 10, for example, when a start winning A1 occurs in the absence of a start memory, data A2 such as a change start command, change pattern command, stop symbol data, etc. is displayed from the game control device 20 as a display control device. 40, the variable display game A is started. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a change stop command A3 is transmitted, and the change display game A ends. Here, when the start winning B1 is detected while the variation display game A is being performed, the result of the variation display game for the start winning B1 is determined in advance, and the determined result is immediately stopped. It is transmitted from the game control device 20 to the display control device 40 as data B2. And the result of the said change display game B is derived | led-out from this stop symbol data, and it alert | reports beforehand about start winning B1 according to it. Then, after the variation display game A ends, data B3 such as a variation start command and variation pattern command is transmitted from the game control device 20 to the display control device 40 to start the variation display game B.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a prior notification may be performed for a variation display game that is currently being subjected to variation display. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11, the start memory that is currently fluctuating above the start rights G1 to G4 (in this case, four start rights that are the upper limit number) where the variable display game has not yet started. Advance notification of the minute G0 can be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the operation by the operation means is to be validated is such that the operation means is simultaneously activated if the prior notification condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the prior notification condition is satisfied, in order to validate the operation means, the operation validation means (corresponding to the display control device 40) imposes judgment based on other conditions. Also good. Further, at this time, the operation enabling means is higher when the start right as a special display result is stored in the start storage means than when the start right as a special display result is not stored. The operation means may be validated with probability.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the advance notification regarding the result of the variable display game is performed based on the operation of the operation means by the player, the player intervenes in the game. In addition to being able to enjoy the game, it is possible to perform innovative advance notifications that are not possible in the past, and to improve interest. In addition, it is possible not to give advance notification to a player who does not want prior notification, and no dissatisfaction is given to all players.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the notification means notifies in advance that the final result of the variable display game will be the special display result, the player uses the operation means with a very high sense of expectation. It will be operated and the interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, if the notification means notifies in advance that the midway result of the variable display game is the reach display result that can be the special display result, the player can operate the operation means with high expectation. It is possible to improve interest. In addition, even in the case of a reach that results in detachment, it is possible to give advance notification by the player's operation, so that it is possible for the player to frequently operate the operating means with expectation. .

  Furthermore, if the notification means changes the degree of the prior notification according to the operation mode of the operation means, it is possible to greatly enhance interest. Moreover, the prior notification level can be adjusted according to the player's preference.

  Further, in this embodiment, a game control device that controls the progress of the game, a display control device that includes the notification means and performs display control of the variable display device based on a display control signal from the game control device; The display control apparatus includes an input unit that inputs an operation signal from the operation unit, and the advance notification is performed by a predetermined image display based on the input signal from the input unit. Thus, it is possible to make a prior notice more clearly, and the player can operate the operation means with more interest and can enhance the interest. In addition, it is possible to easily understand how the operation of the operation means has an influence.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display control device performs the advance notification by newly displaying an auxiliary display game whose display state changes according to the operation of the operation means on the variable display device. Therefore, it is possible to perform prior notification in a manner that enhances the interest by displaying the auxiliary display game. In addition, the game contents are diversified, and the player operates the operation means with more interest.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the start storage means capable of storing the start right of the variable display game within a predetermined upper limit range, and the result of the variable display game is determined for each storage of the start right. Random number extraction means for extracting a random number for the purpose, and the notification means performs advance notification of the start right stored in the start storage means based on the extraction result by the random number extraction means, Since the notification is performed during the variable display game executed before that, the prior notification can be further diversified, and the interest can be enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to perform prior notification in a state where there are a large number of start rights, it is possible to increase the chance of prior notification that a special display result will be obtained, and to increase the player's expectation. it can.

  In addition, an operation validation unit that validates the operation unit based on establishment of a predetermined condition is provided, and the notification unit performs the prior notification when the operation validation unit validates the operation unit. In this case, if the operation of the operation means is always effective, the advance notification is frequently performed and the reliability of the advance notification is reduced, but such a situation can be prevented and more reliable. High advance notice.

  In addition, an operation validation unit that validates the operation unit based on a predetermined probability is provided, and the notification unit performs the advance notification when the operation validation unit validates the operation unit. And the operation enabling means has a higher probability when the start right as a special display result is stored in the start storage means than when the start right as a special display result is not stored. If the operation means is made effective, it is possible to increase the frequency of informing the special display result in advance when the operation means is operated, and it is possible to increase the expectation for operating the operation means.

  Further, the auxiliary display game may be other than the embodiment as long as the result of the variable display game can be notified in advance according to the result of the game. For example, if you play a game in which your character and the enemy character are displayed in response to the operation of the operation means and battle each other, and the result of the variable display game is a special display result, Display the result that the character wins (the enemy character falls due to the attack of his character). In this case, when the player loses his character, the variable display game is lost, and when the game cannot be settled (draw), the game may be set to reach.

  Furthermore, the operation means is not limited to that described in this embodiment (by operation buttons), and other operation means may be used. For example, a stick (joystick) that can be freely operated up and down and left and right may be provided, or a cross key may be used. This is effective when the auxiliary display game is played as a battle game. Further, the game board may be provided with an optical sensor for detecting that the player holds his / her hand over a predetermined position on the front surface of the game board (front surface of the glass), and this optical sensor may be used as the operation means. That is, when the hand is held over the predetermined position, the eraser performs an operation such that the black circle mark is erased, and intervenes in the auxiliary game. If it does in this way, the game board which has a technical intervention function, and the game board which does not have a technical intervention function can be installed without any problem to the main body frame which has commonality.

  Furthermore, the condition for performing prior notification may be other than the embodiment. For example, when a predetermined specific deviation result (1, 2, 3, etc.) is derived and displayed, the advance notification condition may be established and the operation means may be validated. Or it is good also considering the change display game used as a reach state (reach display result) as one of the conditions. That is, the chance time is generated only when the variable display game is in the reach state. In this case, since the period during which the operating means is operated becomes longer, the player can perform the operation while having a good time. Alternatively, it is possible to generate a plurality of types of reach variation modes, and when a specific reach variation mode occurs (or a period in which a reach variation display game in a specific reach variation mode is being performed), advance notification is performed. It may be.

  In addition, when a special gaming state is generated by satisfying a specific condition (for example, a special gaming state is generated in a specific special result mode among a plurality of types of special result modes), after the special gaming state ends, A probability variation state in which the occurrence probability of the gaming state is higher than normal is generated, and in the probability variation state, prior notification is controlled differently from the normal time. For example, prior notification is not performed during the probability variation state, or prior notification is always possible without setting conditions for performing prior notification during the probability variation state. Besides, hit and miss? It is conceivable that the ratio of displaying is changed during the probability variation state. For example, “win” is always displayed when a special result mode is set, and “out” is always displayed when a special result mode is not set.

  In addition, in the embodiment, one condition for performing prior notification is that there are three or more start memories, but other conditions may be used. For example, one condition is that the start memory has reached the upper limit number. It is good. By setting one of the conditions when there is a lot of starting memory, it is possible to prevent a so-called stoppage of the player. That is, in order to clear the pre-notification condition, the player keeps firing the ball in order to increase the starting memory, and as a result, the stop can be prevented.

  Further, when the start memory increases during the chance time, a prior notification may be given to the increased start memory. However, the start-up memory that has increased after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) after the chance time has started may be excluded from prior notification. Furthermore, when displaying “win” and “off”, a corresponding sound may be output from the speaker 61 (notification means).

  Further, a light emitting means (LED, lamp) may be provided in or around the operation means so that the light is emitted when the operation means is effective.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of the above-described embodiments. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrangement ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, pachislot machines or slot machines. It is also applicable to. Furthermore, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the advance notification of the result of the variable display game is performed based on the operation of the operation means by the player, so that the advance notification of the variable display game can be performed at the player's will. It is possible (that is, it is possible not to perform prior notification according to the player's will), and it is possible to play a novel game that has never been made before, and to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

100 gaming machine 4 special symbol display device (variable display device)
20 Game control device (starting storage means)
40 Display control device (notification means, operation validation means)
200 Operation buttons (operation means)

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special display result ,
An informing means capable of informing the result of the variable display game in advance;
Operation means for causing the notification means to execute prior notification based on a player's operation;
Operation enabling means for enabling the operating means for a predetermined period;
With
The notification means increases the number of operations of the operation means within the predetermined period when the operation means is operated and the advance notification is performed within the predetermined period set by the operation validation means. Accordingly, the reliability of the advance notification is increased, and the advance notification is not performed when the operation means is not operated within the predetermined period.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit notifies in advance that an intermediate result of the variable display game is a reach display result.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification means notifies in advance that the final result of the variable display game becomes the special display result. A game control device for controlling the progress of the game;
A display control device including the notification means and performing display control of the variable display device based on a display control signal from the game control device;
With
2. The display control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an input unit that inputs an operation signal from the operation unit, and performing the advance notification by a predetermined image display based on the input signal from the input unit. The gaming machine according to any one of?

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