JP4399560B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with at least a holding means and a notice means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some pachinko machines that are equivalent to gaming machines will start after the current variation display is finished, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the start during the variation display (also referred to as “symbol variation”). Some have a hold function for holding a variable display based on the winning prize. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique is known in which a notice is continuously given based on a lottery result relating to each hold every time a variable display held by the hold function is realized (see, for example, Patent Document 1). If the variable display is realized by the number of holdings, the notice can be continuously made with the holdings being maximized. Such a notice is called “continuous notice”, and generally a notice is given with almost the same content to make it easy for a player to understand that the notice is a continuous notice.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-217999 A (page 10-11, FIG. 9)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, although the number of times of continuous notice (hereinafter simply referred to as “continuous number of times”) is determined before the first notice is given, the player cannot know. Normally, the winning probability tends to increase as the number of consecutive times increases, and the player desires that the continuous notice continues for a long time (that is, the number of consecutive times is large). However, in the conventional technique, the player cannot know in advance whether or not to give a notice during the next fluctuation display. Therefore, it is understood that the player is a continuous notice only after the notice is actually made. Therefore, the expectation for continuous notice (and consequently winning) could not be sustained.
The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and is configured to notify whether or not a notice corresponding to a continuous notice is performed during the next fluctuation display before the next fluctuation display is started. An object is to provide a gaming machine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problem 1]
As schematically shown in FIG. 1, the means 1 for solving the problem is a detection means 1 for detecting the game ball B, and whether or not to give a privilege to the player 6 triggered by the detection by the detection means 1. Based on the determination result 3 of the determination means 3 and the determination result Mb of the determination means 3 triggered by satisfying a predetermined notice condition (in the example of FIG. 1, notice Ya, notice Yb, notice Yc, etc .; The same applies to means 3 and 4 (to be described later), the change display unit 7 that performs change display Ca, Cb, Cc,... Based on the determination result Mb of the determination means 3, and the change display cannot be started. A gaming machine comprising a holding means 2 for holding the change display when there is detection by the detecting means 1 during the period,
When a notice corresponding to the current variable display is given, whether to give a notice corresponding to the next variable display (in other words, whether to continue the notice) is notified before the next variable display is started. The notice information means 9 is provided.
[0006]
The terms described in the means 1 are interpreted as follows. The same applies to the claims and the detailed description of the invention.
(1) “Bonus” means a gaming state advantageous to the player. For example, not only opening the movable piece of the variable winning device, but shortening the variable display period (so-called “short time”), changing the number of short times, changing the winning probability (so-called “probability fluctuation”), changing the number of payouts when winning Or a combination of two or more as appropriate.
(2) The “notice condition” can be arbitrarily set according to the type of gaming machine, gaming state, date and time, and the like. For example, it may be set for a specific game period (such as when the probability changes), the number of wins to a specific prize opening, the number of times the movable part is activated, the game time that has elapsed since the start of a specific game, etc. May be.
(3) The “variable display unit” may be any means as long as variable display is possible. For example, it may be almost the entire screen that can be displayed in a variable manner with respect to one display (or display device, display body, light emitter), or may be a part of the screen. Furthermore, a variable display may be configured by combining two or more indicators.
(4) The “notification notification means” may be any means as long as the notification is possible. For example, not only means for visually informing by display on a display unit (display, light emitter, etc.), means for audibly informing by sound (voice, music, sound effect, etc.), a handle, a chair, etc. Means for tactile notification through a member attached to the gaming machine (for example, a handle or a chair is vibrated by a vibrating body or a fan is blown by a fan) is included.
[0007]
According to the means 1 described above, based on the detection of the game ball B by the detection means 1, Is Within the range of the holding number Ma (1 ≦ Ma ≦ upper limit value or 1 ≦ Ma) stored in the storage unit M by the holding unit 2, the fluctuation display unit 7 performs the fluctuation display Ca, Cb, Cc,. The hold number Ma is notified to the player 6 by the hold display unit 4. Although the notice means 5 performs notice Ya, Yb, Yc,..., It does not matter whether or not the subject fluctuation displays Ca, Cb, Cc,. In the case where these are continuous, taking FIG. 1 as an example, a notice Ya is made in the change display Ca, a notice Yb is made in the change display Cb, a notice Yc is made in the change display Cc, and so on. That is, a notice is given for each continuous display of variation. On the other hand, when the notice is not continuous, after the notice Ya is given during the change display Ca, the notice is not given during the change display Cb, and the notice Yc is given during the change display Cc. As shown below, the notification means 9 corresponds to the current fluctuation display. Notice As a trigger, it is notified before starting the next variable display whether or not a notice corresponding to the next variable display is to be performed.
[0008]
Taking FIG. 1 as an example, the notice Yb corresponding to the next change display Cb (from time td to time tf) is triggered by performing the notice Ya corresponding to the current change display Ca (from time ta to time tc). The notification Zb is performed at time tb before time td when the next variation display Cb is started. In this example, the notification Zb is performed at the time tb almost at the same time as the notice Ya, but the notice Zb may be performed before the time td when the notice Yb is performed. Thus, before starting the next variable display, it is notified whether or not the notice corresponding to the continuous notice is performed, so that it can be determined whether or not the notice is continued. Even if the player 6 or the like knows that the lottery result based on the current variation display is a loss, the player 6 can have an expectation on the next variation display. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0009]
Similarly, in FIG. 1, the notice Yc corresponding to the next change display Cc (from time th to time tj) is triggered by performing the notice Yb corresponding to the current change display Cb (from time td to time tf). The notification Zc is performed before the time th when the next change display Cc is started. The notification Zc in this example performs the notification Zc1 at the time te when the variation display Cb is performed, and performs the notification Zc2 at the time tg (during non-variable display; so-called interval). In this way, if the notification is made in multiple times (if the target notice is the same, the content may be the same or different), the recognition rate of the player 6 and the like increases.
In addition, it is good also as a structure which associates the expectation degree with respect to winning and the frequency | count (equivalent to the above-mentioned several times) which performs alerting | reporting regarding the next fluctuation | variation display. For example, the number of notifications is increased as the degree of expectation increases. This is the same even in the case where the degree of expectation for winning is associated with the length of the period of notification for the next fluctuation display (the total value in the case of multiple times). By doing so, the player 6 and the like pay attention to the number of times and the time of the notification that is made after the previous notice until the next notice, so that the expectation of the player 6 and the like is further increased. be able to.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problem 2]
Means 2 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The advance notification means 9 notifies whether or not the advance notice corresponding to the next variable display is to be performed when the predetermined advance notification condition is satisfied.
[0011]
The term “notice notification condition” described in the means 2 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the gaming machine, the gaming state, the date and time, and the like. For example, the number of fluctuations, the number of consecutive times, the contents displayed on the fluctuation display unit, etc. may be set, or unconditional may be set. The notice notification conditions may be set to contents different from the notice conditions described above, or may be set to substantially the same contents. The same applies to the claims and the detailed description of the invention.
[0012]
According to the means 2, as long as the advance notice corresponding to the current fluctuation display is triggered and the notice notice condition is satisfied, whether the notice notice means 9 makes a notice by the notice means 5 during the next change display or not. Notify you. There are cases where notification is made unconditionally, but there are also cases where notification is not made unless a specified condition is satisfied. When notification (notification Zb, Zc1, Zc2,..., Etc. in the example of FIG. 1) is performed, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0013]
[Means 3 for Solving the Problems]
The means 3 for solving the problem includes a detection means 1 for detecting the game ball B, a determination means 3 for determining whether or not a privilege is given to the player 6 triggered by detection by the detection means 1, When a predetermined notice condition is satisfied, the notice means 5 for making a notice based on the determination result Mb of the decision means 3 and the variable display Ca, Cb, Cc,... A gaming machine comprising a fluctuation display section 7 and a holding means 2 for holding the fluctuation display when there is detection by the detection means 1 during a period when the fluctuation display cannot be started.
A pre-notification notifying unit 9 for notifying whether or not to make a notice corresponding to the variable display before starting the variable display is triggered by satisfying a predetermined notice notification condition.
[0014]
The means 3 is the same as the means 1 and 2 described above in that the detecting means 1, the determining means 3, the notice means 5, the fluctuation display section 7 and the holding means 2 are provided. It differs from the means 2 in that it is not triggered by giving a notice corresponding to the current variable display. In other words, as long as the notice notification condition is satisfied, the notice notification means 9 notifies whether or not the notice corresponding to the variable display is to be performed before starting the variable display. In the example of FIG. 1, if the notice notification condition is satisfied, the notice Zb as to whether or not the notice Yb is to be performed can be performed before the change display Cb is started. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player 6 or the like of the continuous notice at an early stage, and it is possible to maintain (or improve) the player's willingness to play than before.
[0015]
[Means 4 for Solving the Problems]
The means 4 for solving the problem includes a detection means 1 for detecting the game ball B, a determination means 3 for determining whether or not to give a privilege to the player 6 triggered by detection by the detection means 1, When a predetermined notice condition is satisfied, the notice means 5 for making a notice based on the determination result Mb of the decision means 3 and the variable display Ca, Cb, Cc,... A gaming machine comprising a fluctuation display section 7 and a holding means 2 for holding the fluctuation display when there is detection by the detection means 1 during a period when the fluctuation display cannot be started.
When a specific notice condition is satisfied among the notice conditions, a continuous notice means 8 for continuously giving a notice corresponding to two or more continuous variable displays;
Prior to starting one or two or more of the variable displays corresponding to the notices to be continuously performed, prior notice notifying means 9 for notifying whether or not to give a notice corresponding to the variable display is provided.
[0016]
The means 4 described above is the same as the means 1 and 2 described above in that the detecting means 1, the determining means 3, the notice means 5, the fluctuation display unit 7 and the holding means 2 are provided. In the means 4, as long as a specific notice condition is satisfied, the notice means 8 performs the notice Ya, Yb, Yc,... Corresponding to the sequential change displays Ca, Cb, Cc,. . Further, the notice notifying means 9 notifies whether or not a notice corresponding to the change display is to be performed before starting one or more change displays. Since the continuous notice means 8 reliably performs two or more successive notices, even if the player 6 knows that the lottery result by the present fluctuation display is a loss, the player will have an expectation for the subsequent fluctuation display. It is done. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0017]
[Means 5 for Solving the Problems]
The means 5 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in any one of the means 1 to 4, and the notice notification means 9 performs the number of times that the notice is given (ie, the number of consecutive times) for the continuously displayed change display. Is notified.
[0018]
The means 5 is the same as the means 1 to 4 described above in that the detecting means 1, the determining means 3, the notice means 5, the fluctuation display section 7, the holding means 2 and the notice information means 9 are provided. In means 5, notice information means 9 further notifies the number of continuous times. The player 6 or the like who has recognized this notification can know in advance how many times the notices Ya, Yb, Yc,... Corresponding to the sequential fluctuation displays Ca, Cb, Cc,. Even if the player 6 or the like knows that the lottery result by the variable display is a loss, the player can have a sense of expectation in the variable display within the range of the continuous number of times. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
Note that the notice notification means 9 may be configured to notify the remaining number of notices (that is, the remaining number of times) in a countdown format before making a notice corresponding to the next variable display. In this way, it is possible to obtain the same effect as described above in that it is possible to know what number of change display will be made after the present time.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is one of gaming machines, and will be described with reference to FIGS. An example in which a pachinko ball is applied to the game ball B corresponding to the game medium will be described.
[0020]
First, FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the card unit 10 (so-called CR unit) and the pachinko machine 12 in a front view. The card unit 10 can input and output balance information and valuable value information recorded on a recording medium (for example, a magnetic card or an IC card), and the number corresponding to the amount desired by the player 6 within the range of the balance information or the like. The pachinko ball can be rented out. Since the specific configuration, operation, and the like of the card unit 10 are the same as the well-known configuration, illustration and description are omitted.
[0021]
The game board 14 of the pachinko machine 12 has a gate 56 having a gate sensor 54 for detecting a passing pachinko ball, and a accessory device 16 having a holding number display 52, 58, a liquid crystal display 22, etc., as will be described in detail later. A starting port 24 having a pair of movable pieces 50 (so-called tulips) that can be opened and closed by a solenoid 48; A decorative display device 20 having a display for display (for example, LED, lamp, etc.), a general winning opening, a windmill, an obstruction nail and the like are appropriately arranged.
[0022]
The above-described start port 24 is configured to be able to win even when the pair of movable pieces 50 are closed, and includes a start port sensor 46 and the like for detecting a winning pachinko ball. In addition to the above-described opening / closing lid 28, the grand prize winning opening 26 is a V zone in which a big hit gaming state can be continued within a required number of times (eg, 16 rounds) when a pachinko ball wins within the grand prize opening opening period (eg, 20 seconds). A special area), a V sensor 62 for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the V zone, and the like. Among the elements described above, the liquid crystal display 22 corresponds to the fluctuation display unit 7, and the start port sensor 46 corresponds to the detection means 1.
[0023]
The accessory device 16 includes a liquid crystal display 22 for displaying a normal symbol variation display, a special symbol variation display, and the like, and a special retention number (that is, a retention number indicator 52 for displaying a special symbol variation display). , A number-of-holds display 58 for displaying the number of normal holdings (that is, the number of holdings for displaying the fluctuation of normal symbols). The hold number display 52 corresponds to the hold display unit 4. The special holding number corresponding to the holding number Ma increases when holding is performed when the start port sensor 46 detects a pachinko ball, and decreases when performing variable display. The hold number indicators 52 and 58 are each configured by a predetermined number (for example, 4 or 9) of LEDs, segment elements, or the like. It is desirable that the LED, the segment element, etc. are capable of coloring two or more colors (for example, red, green, orange, etc.) so that the color development can be changed depending on whether or not the continuous notice is being given. In addition, a light bulb or a lamp may be substituted.
[0024]
On the display screen of the liquid crystal display 22, a normal variation display region 22a for displaying a normal symbol variation display or the like when a pachinko ball passes through the gate 56, or a reserved number display region 22b for displaying a special reservation number or the like. Etc. may be provided. The hold number display area 22 b corresponds to the hold display unit 4. Instead of the liquid crystal display 22, a display capable of displaying symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as “symbol display”) such as a CRT or a plasma display may be used.
[0025]
The normal variation display area 22a displays a stop when a required variation time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the normal symbol starts to vary. When the lottery performed when the gate sensor 54 detects the pachinko ball is a win, the solenoid 48 is operated to open and close the movable piece 50 of the start port 24 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern. The predetermined open / close pattern is intermittently performed once or twice or more, for example, after being opened for 0.3 seconds and then closed. The normal symbol variation display may be displayed separately from the liquid crystal display 22 by a normal symbol display provided on the game board 14. For example, a segment element, a liquid crystal display, or the like may be used as the normal symbol display.
[0026]
Below the game board 14, an ashtray 38 in which a cigarette butt or the like can be put, a lower plate 36 for temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls (also referred to as “prize balls”), and a player 6 are in contact. A handle 32 having a touch sensor 34 for detecting whether or not the sound is present, a speaker 40 incorporated in the upper plate 30 and resonating sound (sound, music, sound effect, etc.). Around the game area where the pachinko ball can move, etc., lamps 18 (light emitters) that are turned on or blinking according to the game state or the like are provided. Above the upper plate 30, a ball lending button 42 for instructing ball lending, an information display 60 for displaying balance information and the like, a return button 64 for instructing to return the recording medium, and the like are provided.
[0027]
Next, a connection example of a board or a device configured to realize a pachinko game by the pachinko machine 12 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that unless otherwise specified, simply “connecting” means electrically connecting.
[0028]
The main control board 120 is configured around a CPU (processor) 122. That is, the main control board 120 includes a ROM 124 that stores a game control program and certain data, and a RAM 126 that can store temporary data such as a random number, a reserved number (such as a special reserved number or a normal reserved number), and an upper limit value. Etc. The ROM 124 and the RAM 126 correspond to the storage unit M. The CPU 122 executes a game control program to realize a pachinko game. The game control program includes a program for realizing each procedure such as a start port process, a hold process, and a variable display process, which will be described later. For example, an EPROM is used for the ROM 124 and a DRAM is used for the RAM 126, but other recording media (for example, EEPROM, SRAM, flash memory, magnetic card, IC card, etc.) may be used. Other components (for example, a fan for blowing air) are the same as those in the well-known technology, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0029]
The main control board 120 receives a signal from the touch sensor 34 or the payout control board 112 and receives a signal from the launch control board 110 that drives and controls the motor 100 to fire a pachinko ball, the drive sensor 104, the counting sensor 106, and the like. In response to the signal, the payout control board 112 for driving and controlling the motor 102 for paying out the pachinko ball is connected to the card unit 10 or the payout control board 112 to transmit / receive data such as balance information and valuable value information. An interface board 114 for controlling display of the balance and the like on the information display 60, a sub-control board 130 for controlling a symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, a sound emitted from the speaker 40, and the like are connected. Each of these control boards is configured with a CPU as the center, like the main control board 120. Among them, the drive sensor 104 monitors the drive state of the motor 102 and the payout device that pays out the pachinko balls. The counting sensor 106 counts the number of pachinko balls actually paid out.
[0030]
In addition to the above-mentioned start port sensor 46 and the like, the main control board 120 can transmit signals (for example, including game information such as jackpot, lose, symbol determination, probability change, etc.) to an external device of the pachinko machine 12. The external terminal board 108, the decoration display device 20, the number-of-holds display 52, 58 and the like are directly connected. Further, devices (for example, a gate sensor 54, a V sensor 62, solenoids 44, 48, etc.) provided at a position away from the main control board 120 are connected via a relay terminal plate 132 for signal relay. The operation of the solenoid 44 is controlled, and the open / close lid 28 is reciprocated in the direction of the arrow D2 to open and close the special winning opening 26. Similarly, the operation of the solenoid 48 is controlled, and the movable piece 50 is reciprocated in the direction of arrow D4 to open and close the start port 24.
[0031]
The sub-control board 130 mainly composed of the CPU 140 generates sounds from the ROM 142 that stores the display control program and required data, the RAM 144 that stores temporary data such as received data, permission of notice, lottery data, and the speaker 40. Based on a D / A converter 146 that converts digital data into an analog signal for output (indicated simply as “D / A” in FIG. 3), a display command (including a variation information command to be described later). A VDP (Video Display Processor) 148 and the like for realizing display on the liquid crystal display 22 are included. A storable medium such as the ROM 142 and the RAM 144 corresponds to the storage unit M. The VDP 148 has a palette RAM and the like, and display / non-display can be controlled independently by two or more layers. The VDP 148 receives design instructions from the CPU 140 based on the analysis result of the display information included in the display command described above, reads design data, etc., performs image editing such as coloration designation, sprite processing, etc. After the data is developed, a signal (for example, a video signal or a synchronization signal) is finally output to the liquid crystal display 22. In this manner, the liquid crystal display 22 can realize a variable display, a notice display, a display of a symbol (for example, a lottery display symbol or a decorative symbol).
[0032]
The CPU 140 executes a display control program stored in the ROM 142 to display symbols and the like on the liquid crystal display 22 and controls display on the lamps 18, the decoration display device 20, and the hold number indicators 52 and 58. An EPROM is used for the ROM 142 and a DRAM is used for the RAM 144, but the above-described other types of memories may be arbitrarily used. Other components are the same as the well-known configuration, and illustration and description are omitted.
[0033]
Among the above-described elements, the drive sensor 104, the counting sensor 106, the gate sensor 54, the start sensor 46, the V sensor 62 and the like shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 include a contact type sensor (for example, a micro switch, a pressure sensor). Alternatively, a non-contact type sensor (for example, a proximity sensor, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, etc.) is appropriately used.
[0034]
In the pachinko machine 12 configured as described above, a procedure executed by the main control board 120 and the sub control board 130 in order to realize the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 shows a procedure for starting port processing that realizes the determination of the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting port 24, FIG. 5 shows a procedure for holding processing for holding the change display when the state cannot be changed, and FIG. FIG. 7 shows a procedure for digestion processing that realizes symbol variation by digesting the hold in a variable state, and FIG. 7 shows a procedure for variation display processing that realizes a special symbol variation display or notice on the liquid crystal display 22. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the notice process for realizing the notice for the variable display. Among these procedures, for example, the start port process is realized by the main control board 120, and the hold process, the digest process, the change display process, and the notice process are realized by the sub control board 130. 4 corresponds to the holding means 2, steps S12 and S26 in FIG. 4 correspond to the determination means 3, and steps S40 to S44 in FIG. 5 correspond to the continuous notice means 8. 7 corresponds to the fluctuation display unit 7, step S 92 in FIG. 8 corresponds to the notice unit 5, and step S 98 in FIG. 8 corresponds to the notice unit 9.
[0035]
Unless otherwise specified in the following description and drawings, “variable display” corresponds to a special symbol variable display, and “holding number Ma” corresponds to a special holding number. The “stop (stop display)” is not limited to a completely stationary display, but includes a temporarily stationary display. For example, the display can be moved at any distance or range (including rotation while moving) in any direction (up / down, left / right, diagonal, etc.) around the reference position, or the size of the symbol itself can be scaled without moving. The display to be changed in this way, the display to perform both of these, and the like are applicable.
[0036]
In the starting port process shown in FIG. 4, it is first determined whether or not a pachinko ball has won a prize at the starting port 24 [step S10]. For example, if a detection signal is received from the start port sensor 46 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, it is determined that a prize has been won (YES), and if no detection signal is received, it is determined that no prize has been won (NO). If a pachinko ball wins at the start port 24 (YES), various random numbers are read and stored (stored) in the RAM 126 or the like corresponding to each winning pachinko ball [step S12].
[0037]
As the random number read in step S12, one or both of a software random number using a counter or the like and a hardware random number using an oscillator or the like is used. As the type of the random number, for example, a winning determination random number RA for determining whether or not it is a big hit, a big hit symbol (stop display symbol; for example, [333] or [777] to be confirmed and displayed after the variable display is stopped. ], A random symbol RB for specifying a display pattern from the start to the stop of the variable display, and the like. In addition, if necessary, a random number for continuous notice RD for specifying a notice (so-called continuous notice) for each of two or more continuous variable displays, and whether or not to give a notice during a variable display realized after this time For example, a random number RE for determining a notice may be included.
[0038]
When the reading of various random numbers is completed, it is determined whether or not the current hold number Ma has reached the upper limit value Mx [step S14]. The upper limit value Mx can be set in advance in the ROM 124, RAM 126, etc. according to the model, date, etc. of the pachinko machine 12, for example, a numerical value such as 4 or 50. If the reserved number Ma has not reached the upper limit value Mx (Ma <Mx; YES), the reserved number Ma is increased [step S16]. The contents of the retained number Ma after the increase are displayed on the retained number display 52, for example.
[0039]
Then, after increasing the holding number Ma, a holding information command corresponding to each of the sub control board 130, the payout control board 112, etc. is transmitted [step S18]. Specifically, information relating to the variable display etc. (for example, the holding number Ma, increase / decrease of the holding number Ma, random number, etc.) and the like are transmitted to the sub-control board 130, and information relating to the payout of the winning ball (for example, corresponding to the start opening prize). Etc.) are transmitted to the payout control board 112.
[0040]
If it is a time when the variable display is possible and the holding number Ma is 1 or more (NO in step S20), the holding number Ma is reduced to digest the holding [step S22], and the variable display associated with the current holding reservation is displayed. A variation information command including variation information (for example, a random number, a display pattern, etc.) necessary for realizing is transmitted to the sub-control board 130 or the like [step S24]. The contents of the hold number Ma after being reduced in step S22 are displayed on the hold number display 52, for example. The sub control board 130 that has received the change information command in step S24 executes the change display process (details will be described later) shown in FIG.
[0041]
A predetermined variation period (for example, 60 seconds) is required to finish the variation display started by executing step S24. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for the execution of steps S26 and S28 during the variation display. When the variation display is finished, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the lottery for the current variation display is a big win (winning) [step S26]. If it is a big hit (YES), the big hit game is realized in order to give the player 6 an opportunity to realize the big hit game and obtain a prize ball [step S28], and the start port process is completed. And the random number etc. which were memorize | stored in memory | storage parts like RAM126 grade | etc., Are erase | eliminated, and a pachinko game is continued by repeating execution of the starting port process mentioned above again.
[0042]
The jackpot processing is performed by, for example, opening the opening / closing lid 28 of the big winning opening 26 for a required period (for example, within 10 pieces and within 30 seconds, up to 16 rounds on condition that the V zone is won), The prize balls are paid out according to the number of pachinko balls won in the prize opening 26 or the like. Since the specific procedure of the jackpot processing is well known, its description and illustration are omitted. On the other hand, if it is not possible to change in step S20 or the holding number Ma is 0 or less (YES), or if the lottery result is lost in step S26 (NO), the start port process is finished at each time point. And the pachinko game is continued by repeating the start port process described above again.
[0043]
In the hold process shown in FIG. 5, first, the hold information command transmitted from the main control board 120 by the execution of step S18 shown in FIG. 4 or the like is received (YES in step S30), and the number of holds included in the hold information command. When Ma is larger than the number of hold Ma when it was received last time (YES in step S32), continuous notice information is acquired [step S34], and the current number of hold Ma is notified [step S36]. The continuous notice information corresponds to, for example, a random number included in the hold information command (for example, a winning determination random number RA or a continuous notice random number RD).
[0044]
The form of notification in step S36 includes, for example, an effect by display on the liquid crystal display 22, an effect by sound (especially sound) from the speaker 40, an effect of vibrating the handle 32 or a chair, an effect of blowing air by a fan, and the like. To do. In step S16 of FIG. 4 described above, the added hold number Ma is reported, but it may be configured to notify only in one step.
[0045]
When the internal state is not in continuous notice (NO in step S38) and the continuous notice condition is satisfied (YES in step S40), the number of consecutive times is set to perform the notice continuously with two or more variable displays. The state is set to continuous notice [step S42], the set number of continuous times and the like are notified in the same manner as in step S36 [step S44], and the hold process is ended. The continuous number in the following description means the remaining number (that is, the remaining number of notices), but may be set as the maximum value.
[0046]
In step S38, it may be arbitrarily determined whether or not continuous notice is being made. For example, the determination may be made based on whether or not the number of continuous times is 0, whether or not the continuous notice flag stored in the RAM 144 or the like is on.
[0047]
The continuous notice condition of step S40 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine 12, the game state, the date and the like. For example, the information for continuous notice is included in the information for continuous notice acquired in step S34, or a specific display form (specifically, the pattern pattern [555] or [777] is determined by the change display before this time. , Etc.), a specific game (specifically, during a probability change, etc.), a predetermined period (specifically, 30 seconds, etc.) since the start of the specific game, The number of prizes received for a specific prize opening has reached a predetermined number (specifically, 10 or 20, etc.), and the number of operations applied to a movable member such as the movable piece 50 or the opening / closing lid 28 is a predetermined number (specifically Specifically, various forms such as having reached 5 times, 10 times, etc. are applicable. Only one form may be used as a condition, or two or more forms may be arbitrarily combined.
[0048]
The number of consecutive times set in step S42 is determined based on the random number obtained in step S34 described above (for example, a random number RD for continuous notice) or a data table for the number of consecutive times stored in advance in the ROM 142 or the like. Normally, it is determined within a range that does not exceed the reserved number Ma, but may be determined within a range that does not exceed the upper limit value Mx, or may be determined without limitation. In the case of setting a value exceeding the holding number Ma, the number of consecutive times may be increased on condition that the holding number Ma increases due to a game to be performed in the future. In determining the number of consecutive times, it is more preferable to increase or decrease in relation to the degree of expectation with reference to a random number (for example, a winning determination random number RA). That is, if the degree of expectation is high, the number of consecutive times is increased, and if the degree of expectation is low, the number of continuous times is decreased. Moreover, you may determine to alert | report to one or more notices used as the object of continuous number of times by dividing into two or more times for every notice. In this case as well, the number of times may be increased or decreased in relation to the degree of expectation.
[0049]
On the other hand, when the hold information command is not received from the main control board 120 (NO in step S30), or when the hold number Ma at the previous reception is not changed (NO in step S32), continuous notice is in progress. When (YES in step S38), when the continuous notice condition is not satisfied (NO in step S40), the holding process is finished at each time point.
[0050]
In the digestion process shown in FIG. 6, first, the hold information command transmitted from the main control board 120 by the execution of step S18 shown in FIG. 4 is received (YES in step S50), and the hold number included in the hold information command. When Ma is less than the number of hold Ma when it was received last time (YES in step S52), the current hold number Ma is notified in the same manner as in step S36 of FIG. 5 [step S54]. In step S22 of FIG. 4 described above, the number of held Ma after subtraction is notified, but a configuration may be adopted in which notification is made only in one step.
[0051]
If the internal state is during continuous advance notice (YES in step S56), the number of continuous times is reduced with the realization of the variable display [step S58], and the number of continuous times after the subtraction is notified if necessary [step S60. ], Finish the digestion process. For example, the number of continuous times in step S60 is reported in the same effect as in step S36 of FIG.
[0052]
On the other hand, when no hold information command has been received from the main control board 120 (NO in step S50), when the hold number Ma received at the previous time has not decreased (NO in step S52), or when no continuous notice is being given. (NO in step S56), the digestion process is finished at each time point.
[0053]
In the variation display process shown in FIG. 7, first, the variation information command transmitted from the main control board 120 by the execution of step S24 shown in FIG. 4 is received (YES in step S70), and the information included in the variation information command is received. When the variable display is performed based on the data (YES in step S72), the information for permission / prohibition of the notice is acquired [step S74], and whether or not the notice is made based on the information for permission / prohibition of the notice, that is, whether the notice is permitted [Step S76]. The notice permission / denial information corresponds to, for example, a random number included in the change information command (for example, a notice determination random number RE).
[0054]
When the variable display is started in accordance with the display pattern specified by the variable information command [step S78], the variable display is continued until the variable period elapses (NO in step S82), and the variable display is applied during the variable period. A notice process is executed to make a notice [step S80]. The length of the variable period can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine 12, the gaming state, the date and the like. Normally, the length of the period is set according to the contents of the display pattern, but the length of the period may be changed according to a random number (such as a random number for variation display RC) included in the variation information command. Here, a specific procedure of the notice process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0055]
In the notice process shown in FIG. 8, if the notice condition is satisfied (YES in step S90), a notice is given for the current variable display [step S92]. The notice condition in step S90 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine 12, the gaming state, the date and time, and the like. For example, it is determined that the notice is permitted in step S76, the display is a variable display including a notice in the designated display pattern, or a specific display form is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 in the previous variable display. Any of the continuous notice conditions in step S40 shown in FIG. 5 described above, or an unconditional condition in which no condition is set is applicable. For example, the notice in step S92 is performed in the same manner as the notification in step S36 in FIG. In this way, the liquid crystal display 22, the hold number display 52, the speaker 40, the handle 32, the fan, and the like correspond to the notice means 5 in that the notice regarding the lottery result and the degree of expectation is realized.
[0056]
If the advance notice for the current fluctuation display has already been made by executing step S92 (YES in step S94) and the notice notification condition is satisfied (YES in step S96), the notice is given [step S98]. End the notice process. The notice notification condition in step S96 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the pachinko machine 12, the gaming state, the date and the like. For example, the number of fluctuations or the number of consecutive times has reached a specified number of times (for example, 3 times, etc.), the specified display pattern is a variable display including a notice, or the liquid crystal display 22 is specified in the previous and previous variable display. The display form is displayed, or the unconditional condition is not set. The notice condition and the notice information condition may be the same contents or different contents.
[0057]
The advance notice in step S98 informs whether or not the advance notice for the next and subsequent variable display is performed, but there are a form in which the notice is given only when the notice is given and a form in which the notice is given even when the notice is not given. The form of notification may be realized in the same form as step S92 described above, or may be realized in a different form. When realized in the same manner as in step S92, the liquid crystal display 22, the hold count display 52, the speaker 40, the handle 32, the fan, and the like correspond to the notice notification means 9, respectively. The notice for the next variable display is usually the notice for the next variable display, but the notice for the subsequent variable display may be applied.
[0058]
Then, when the fluctuation period has elapsed (YES in step S82), the current fluctuation display is terminated and stop display is performed [step S84], and the fluctuation display process is ended. The stop display is performed in a stationary state or a non-stationary state. The non-stationary state mentioned here corresponds to, for example, a form in which a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is reciprocated by shaking in a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, an oblique direction, or a form in which enlargement and reduction are repeated. The player 6 can recognize the lottery result by the stop display, but it is also possible to recognize the false lottery result (so-called gusset) except for the stop display related to the variable display based on the actual hold.
[0059]
On the other hand, when the fluctuation information command is not received from the main control board 120 (NO in step S70), or if no fluctuation display is performed by the fluctuation information command (NO in step S72), the fluctuation display process is finished at each time point. .
[0060]
The display process of the variable display realized by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 4 to 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In the time chart shown in FIG. 9, in order from the top, the signal output from the start port sensor 46, the hold number display area 22b and the hold number display on the hold number display 52, the variable display displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, Changes in time series are shown for the number of consecutive times displayed in the liquid crystal display 22 (in this example, the change in the number of remaining times), the advance notice for the variable display, and the like. However, FIG. 9 does not consider a period such as a jackpot game. Time t elapses from the left side to the right side of the drawing. The fluctuation displays C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 correspond to the fluctuation displays Ca, Cb, Cc,..., The notices Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 correspond to the notices Ya, Yb, Yc,. Z2, Z3, and Z4 correspond to notifications Za, Zb, Zc,. In the following description, it is assumed that the variable display associated with the reservation is already executed at the time t10, the number Ma of reservations is “1”, and the upper limit value Mx is “4”.
[0061]
As the four pachinko balls win the start opening 24 at times t12, t16, t18, and t26, the start opening sensor 46 outputs a pulse signal. When the main control board 120 receives this signal and the sub control board 130 receives a hold information command, the hold number Ma increases by 1 (step S36 in FIG. 5). On the other hand, at the times t24, t30, and t40 at which the change displays C2, C3, and C4 are sequentially started, the number of holds Ma decreases by 1 (step S54 in FIG. 6).
[0062]
The change display C1 started before time t10 ends at time t22, a notice Y1 is given at time t14 (step S92 in FIG. 8), and a notice notice Z2 for the change display C2 is given at time t20. (Step S98 in FIG. 8). Based on the pachinko ball won before time t10 (that is, the hold for the hold number Ma of “1” at time t10), the change display C2 starts at time t24 and ends at time t28. At time t24 almost simultaneously with the start of the change display C2, notice Y2 is performed (step S92 in FIG. 8), and notice notice Z3 is given to the change display C3 (step S98 in FIG. 8).
[0063]
Based on the pachinko ball that won the starting opening 24 at time t12, the change display C3 starts at time t30 and ends at time t36, and a notice Y3 is given at time t32 (step S92 in FIG. 8). At t34, a notice Z4a for the change display C4 is performed (step S98 in FIG. 8). Further, the notice Z4b is given at time t38 between the end of the change display C3 and the start of the change display C4 (step S98 in FIG. 8). Thereafter, based on the pachinko ball that won the start opening 24 at time t16, the change display C4 starts at time t40 (step S78 in FIG. 7). In this way, the notices Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 are performed in the order of the change displays C1, C2, C3, C4, respectively, thereby realizing the continuous notice. The player 6 or the like who has recognized that the notice notification for one variation display C4 has been performed a plurality of times (notice notices Z4a, Z4b) can estimate the next lottery result, the expected degree, and the like.
[0064]
In setting the number of continuous times (step S42 in FIG. 5), since the number of reservations Ma should normally not be exceeded, the number of continuous times and the number of reservations Ma change at the same value until time t18. After that, when the variable display C2, C3, C4 is started, the continuous number of times is decreased by 1 because the continuous notice is in progress (steps S56 and S58 in FIG. 6), and the continuous number and the holding number Ma are not necessarily the same value. .
[0065]
In the example described above, the notices Y1, Y2, Y3,... Are always realized in the variable displays C1, C2, C3,..., But if the notice conditions in step S90 shown in FIG. Because there is no, there are not a few variable displays that do not actually give a notice. This is the same for the notices Z2, Z3, Z4,... According to the notice condition in step S96 shown in FIG. In addition, the periods of the notices Y1, Y2, Y3,... And the notices Z2, Z3, Z4,... Are shown with almost the same length, but the length of the period is caused by the lottery result, the contents of the display pattern, and the like. You can make it longer or shorter. Further, the notices Z2, Z3, Z4,... Are discretely performed, but two or more notices may be concentrated at substantially the same time.
[0066]
A display example in the display process of the above-described variation display is shown in FIG. First, FIG. 10A shows a display example of the liquid crystal display 22 at time t20 in FIG. In the special fluctuation display area 76 that displays the fluctuation display etc. when the pachinko ball wins the start opening 24, the middle fluctuation display C1b is continued, but the left fluctuation display and the right fluctuation display are terminated and stopped. (Step S84 in FIG. 7). In the stop display, the left symbol 70a and the right symbol 74a (symbol for stop display) are the symbols “7”, respectively, and reach the so-called reach state. At this time, the character design 78 as the notice notification Z2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 22 (step S98 in FIG. 8). Therefore, the player 6 or the like who has recognized the character symbol 78 can know that the advance notice is performed in the next variable display C2.
In the normal variation display area 22a, normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The reservation number display area 22b displays "4" as the number of reservations Ma, and the continuous number display area 22c displays "number of continuous times (remaining number of times)". 3 "is displayed.
[0067]
FIG. 10B shows a display example of the liquid crystal display 22 at time t24 in FIG. In the special fluctuation display area 76, the fluctuation display C2 is started (step S78 in FIG. 7). That is, the left variation display C2a is started using the left symbol group 70, the middle variation display C2b is started using the middle symbol group 72, and the right variation display C2c is started using the right symbol group 74. At this time, the liquid crystal display 22 displays the character symbol 80 as the notice Y2 (step S92 in FIG. 8) and the character symbol 78 as the notice notice Z3 (step S98 in FIG. 8). The lottery result, expectation degree, and the like of this time can be estimated in accordance with the contents of the character symbol 80, and it can be known that the advance notice is also given in the variable display C3 to be performed next time by the character symbol 78. In the normal variation display area 22a, a stop display (in this example, a symbol “◯◯” meaning winning) is performed, the hold number display area 22b displays “3” of the hold number Ma, and the continuous number display area 22c displays. Indicates “2” as the number of consecutive times (the number of remaining times). The notice Y4 for the change display C4 is made at time t42.
[0068]
FIG. 10C shows a display example of the liquid crystal display 22 at time t38 in FIG. At this point, no change is displayed and a notice is given. Z4 Only the character design 78 is displayed (step S98 in FIG. 8). Therefore, the player 6 or the like who has recognized the character symbol 78 can know that the advance notice is performed in the next change display C4.
[0069]
According to the embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) With the advance notice Y1 corresponding to the current fluctuation display C1, the next notice Y2 corresponding to the next fluctuation display C2 is determined (in other words, whether the notice is continued). Prior to the start of the change display C2, the notification is made as the advance notice Z2 {the advance notice means 9; see step S98 in FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10}. This also applies to the notices Z3, Z4,. Thus, before starting the next variable display, it is notified whether or not the notice corresponding to the continuous notice is performed, so that it can be determined whether or not the notice is continued. Even if the player 6 or the like knows that the lottery result based on the current variation display is a loss, the player 6 can have an expectation on the next variation display. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0070]
(2) If the notice notification condition is satisfied, it is notified whether or not the notice corresponding to the next fluctuation display is to be performed {see steps S96 and S98 in FIG. 8}. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player 6 or the like of the continuous notice at an early stage, and it is possible to maintain (or improve) the player's willingness to play than before.
In addition, the notification may be performed with the advance notice corresponding to the current variation display {see step S94 in FIG. 8}. Thus, when the notification (notification notification Z2, Z3, Z4,..., Etc. in the example of FIG. 9) is performed, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0071]
(3) If specific notice conditions are satisfied, notices Y1, Y2, Y3,... Corresponding to two or more continuous change displays C1, C2, C3,. Step S42, Step S92 of FIG. 8, and FIG. 9}. Therefore, it is possible to reliably make a notice continuously in two or more. Moreover, before starting one or two or more of the change displays C1, C2, C3,..., The notice is notified as the notice notice Z2 before starting the next change display {notice notice means 9; Step S98, see FIGS. 9 and 10}. Therefore, even if the player 6 or the like knows that the lottery result by the current variation display is a loss, the player 6 can have an expectation for the next variation display. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0072]
(4) The continuous count (residual count) is notified to the continuous count display area 22c for the continuously displayed variable displays C1, C2, C3,... {See step S44 in FIG. 5, step S60 in FIG. 6, and FIG. 10} . The player 6 or the like who has recognized the notification can know in advance how many times the notices Y1, Y2, Y3,... Corresponding to the sequential fluctuation displays C1, C2, C3,. Even if the player 6 or the like knows that the lottery result by the variable display is a loss, the player can have a sense of expectation in the variable display within the range of the continuous number of times. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before. In addition, although the remaining number of notices (that is, the remaining number of times) is notified in the countdown format, the number of continuous notifications may be notified in the count-up format.
[0073]
[Other Embodiments]
In the pachinko machine 12 (game machine) described above, the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, and the like of other parts are not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the following embodiments can be implemented.
(1) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 12. In place of this form, the present invention is similarly applied to other gaming machines other than pachinko machines (for example, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.) provided with at least a holding means 2 and a notice means 5. The invention can be applied. It can be seen whether or not the notice is continued even for the other gaming machines. Even if the player 6 or the like knows that the lottery result based on the current variation display is a loss, the player 6 can have an expectation on the next variation display. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0074]
(2) In the above embodiment, on the assumption that a notice for the current variable display is given, the notice for the variable display to be performed next time is realized (see steps S94, S96, and S98 in FIG. 8). Instead of this form, when realizing in such a form that the player 6 or the like can recognize when the change display to be performed from the next time onward, notice notification for the next and subsequent change display is performed almost simultaneously. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the next and subsequent notices are performed before the current notice. In this form, the process of step S94 shown in FIG. 8 is not necessary. Even with this processing, the player 6 and the like can accurately recognize the notice of the change display at what time, and the player 6 plays with a sense of expectation.
[0075]
(3) In the above embodiment, the character symbol 78 is displayed as the notice information Z2, Z3, Z4,... (See step S98 in FIG. 8, FIG. 10). The content of the character design 78 may be different in relation to the degree of expectation. For example, the direction and size of the character pattern 78, the length of the display period, the number of times of display, and the like are changed according to the degree of expectation. More specifically, as the degree of expectation increases, the character symbol 78 is displayed in a larger size, or the period for displaying the character symbol 78 is extended. In this way, the player 6 and the like pay attention to the contents of the notice of notice, so that the expectation of the player 6 and the like can be further enhanced.
[0076]
(4) In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the special symbol fluctuation display. However, the present invention may be applied to the normal symbol fluctuation display. When the change display of the normal symbol realized with the reservation digestion is relatively long, it is possible to perform a notice or notice in the same manner as the change display of the special symbol. In this way, it can be determined whether or not the advance notice is continued for the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. Therefore, even if the player 6 knows that the lottery result by the current fluctuation display is a loss, the player is expected to display the fluctuation display after the next time. Can be held. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[0077]
(5) In the above embodiment, the hold process shown in FIG. 5, the digest process shown in FIG. 6, the variable display process shown in FIG. 7, and the notice process shown in FIG. One or more processes may be realized by the main control board 120. In this case, since the main control board 120 can grasp the advance notice or the advance notice, the advance notice or the advance notice appropriate to the gaming state can be performed.
[0078]
(6) In the above embodiment, the normal variation display area 22a, the hold number display area 22b, and the continuous number display area 22c are realized on the screen of the liquid crystal display 22 (see FIG. 10). Instead of this form, any one or more display areas may be realized by another display. In the example of FIG. 2, the number of continuous times displayed in the continuous number display area 22c is displayed on the decoration display device 20, the information display 60, or the like. By doing so, it becomes easy to see the variable display, and it is possible to accurately recognize the continuous number of times.
[0079]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, before starting the next variable display, it is configured to notify whether or not a notice corresponding to the continuous notice is performed during the next variable display. I understand. Even if the player or the like knows that the lottery result by the current variation display is a loss, the player can have an expectation for the subsequent variation display. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained (or improved) than before.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the outline of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of various substrates and apparatuses.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a start port process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a hold process.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing digestion processing.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a variation display process.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a notice process.
FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a change over time with respect to the number of holds, a change display, and the like.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example on a liquid crystal display.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 detection means
2 Reservation means
3 judgment means
4 Hold display section
5 Notice means
6 players
7 Fluctuation display
8 Continuous notice means
9 Notice system
M storage unit
Ma number of holds
Mb judgment result
B game balls (game media)
Ca, Cb, Cc, ... Fluctuation display
Ya, Yb, Yc, ... Notice
Za, Zb, Zc, ... Notice
12 Pachinko machines (game machines)
22 Liquid crystal display (fluctuation display, notice means, notice information means)
22a Normal variation display area
22b Reservation count display area (hold display section)
22c Continuous number display area (notice notification means)
32 Handle (notification means, notice information means)
40 Speaker (notice means, notice means)
46 Start sensor (detection means)
52 On-hold display (hold display)
54 Gate sensor (detection means)
120 Main control board (holding means, judgment means, notice means, notice information means)
122,140 CPU
124, 142 ROM (storage unit)
126,144 RAM (storage unit)
130 Sub-control board (holding means, judgment means, notice means, notice information means)

Claims (4)

A detecting means for detecting a game ball won at the start opening, and a determination for extracting a winning determination random number based on a detection signal from the detecting means and determining whether or not to give a bonus of a big hit game to the player Means, a variable display processing means for controlling the display device based on the determination result of the determining means to perform variable display, and a detection signal from the detection means during a period when the display device cannot start the variable display. The determination result of the determination means is triggered by the fact that the hold means for holding the variable display for the detection signal and the notice condition that the decision to permit the notice is made based on the notice permission / denial information is satisfied. In a gaming machine provided with a notice means for making a notice capable of estimating the expected degree of the privilege based on,
Based on the fact that the continuous notice condition that the continuous notice information is included in the information for continuous notice acquired based on the hold information command including the number of holds held by the holding means is satisfied, Continuous notice means for continuously performing the notice corresponding to the continuous variation display as described above,
Triggered when a predetermined notice notification condition is satisfied, among the variable displays corresponding to the previous notice continuously performed by the continuous notice means, the variable display is started before one or two or more variable displays are started. A notice notifying means for notifying that the notice corresponding to is performed,
The continuous notice means is set in a range not exceeding the number of hold of the hold information command, refer to the determination result of the determination means for the number of consecutive times to perform the notice continuously with two or more continuous variable displays. And a continuous number setting means for determining and setting based on a random number for continuous notice and a data table for continuous number, so that the number of continuous notices increases as the degree of expectation of the privilege increases. The configuration to be set,
The advance notice unit associates the expectation level of the privilege based on the determination result of the determination unit with the number of times of performing the advance notice for the next variable display, and the number of advance notices increases as the expectation level of the benefit increases. A gaming machine configured to increase the number of machines. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined notice notification condition is a condition that a display pattern specified based on a result of extracting a random number for variable display is a variable display including a notice. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A display device for performing the variable display is constituted by a liquid crystal display,
The notice corresponding to the variable display by the continuous notice means is performed by causing the liquid crystal display to display a required first character symbol, and the notice that the notice is given by the notice information means is as follows: A gaming machine configured to perform the display by displaying a required second character symbol on the liquid crystal display. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The notice machine is configured to provide a notice of the number of times of notice for continuously displaying variable display.