JP5677740B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a symbol change device that changes a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas, and at least one of the plurality of symbols that is scheduled to stop thereafter. In a gaming machine equipped with a stop symbol advance notice means, a stop symbol advance notice is made depending on whether or not the operation means is configured to allow the player to perform an operation for changing the stop symbol advance notice content. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including stop symbol notice changing means configured to be able to change production contents.

  In the first conventional gaming machine, when the decorative symbol is changed in the variable display portion D when the game ball has won the start winning opening as shown in FIG. 50, the left side of the variable display portion D is first displayed. The decorative symbols are stopped in the order of the display portion DL and then the right display portion DR, and after the stop symbol notice for notifying the final stop symbol determined internally in advance in the central display portion DC, the stop symbol is notified as informed. The central display portion DC is configured to stop the decorative design.

  That is, in the first conventional gaming machine, a symbol that is confirmed and stopped at that position during symbol variation is notified in advance as a symbol to be stopped, and the symbol is confirmed and stopped according to the notification.

Further, as shown in FIG. 51, the conventional second gaming machine is provided with one operation button B, and when the player operates the operation button B during symbol fluctuation, for example, the progressive reel R is sequentially advanced at a high speed. It was configured to prompt the user to select one reach production from a plurality of types of reach production.
However, if the final stop symbol determined internally is suddenly displayed as a stop symbol advance notice as in the above-described conventional first gaming machine, the symbol is simply confirmed and stopped according to the stop symbol advance notice thereafter. Therefore, when the game becomes monotonous and, for example, when it is clear that the reach does not occur due to the stop symbol notice at an early stage after the start of symbol variation, the player's sense of expectation may be reduced or the reach may be reduced. Even when it is clear that the final stop symbol is clarified in advance, there is a problem that the interest of the symbol variation “which symbol stops how” is reduced.
In view of the fact that the purpose of the conventional first gaming machine is to provide an interesting and variable display game that is expected of the player, such a situation results in an end to end.
In addition, the conventional second gaming machine urges the player to select one reach effect from the plurality of types of reach effects that are sequentially forwarded on the rotary reel R by the operation button B. Even if the player operates the operation button B, the reach effect actually performed is restricted by the type of reach effect determined in advance by a random number, and the player's operation is reflected in the effect or the like. In other words, it did not substantially comprise a player participation mode.
Furthermore, the operation mode is very monotonous by simply depressing one operation button B, and does not provide the player with an attractive and varied operation mode.

JP-A-9-108415 JP 2004-8233 A

Therefore, the present onset Ming, to increase the participation feeling to the game of Yu technique's, it aims to improve the enjoyment of Figure pattern change.

The gaming machine of the present invention (first invention according to claim 1) is:
A symbol variation device that varies a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas;
In a gaming machine comprising stop symbol notifying means for notifying at least one of the plurality of symbols that will stop thereafter, a stop symbol notifying means,
An operation means configured to execute an operation for changing the content of the stop symbol notice effect while the player is in the stop symbol notice effect,
When the operation of the operation means is within a valid period, stop symbol advance notice changing means configured to change the stop symbol advance notice effect content based on the stop symbol advance notice change data corresponding to the operation content ; It is equipped with.

The gaming machine of the present invention (the second invention according to claim 2)
The display area selected according to the operation content of the operation means when the stop symbol advance notice changing means is notified by the stop symbol advance notice means in the plurality of display areas of the symbol changing device. The stop scheduled symbol notified in advance is changed to a new scheduled stop symbol.

The gaming machine of the present invention (the third invention according to claim 3)
In the first invention or the second invention,
If the stop symbol notice means does not operate the button within the button operation valid period, the stop symbol notice before the change does not depend on the player's button operation and contradicts the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol. It is configured so that it can be corrected to a stop symbol notice that does not cause a failure.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention having the above-described configuration is a symbol change device that changes a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas, and then stops at least one of the plurality of symbols. in the gaming machine that includes a stop symbol warning means for warning the scheduled stop symbol would, player, during the stop symbols prediction effect, effective operation of the operating means to change the stop symbol announcement effect contents period The stop symbol notice changing means changes the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to the operation of the operation means based on the stop symbol notice effect data corresponding to the content. In addition to enhancing the user's sense of participation in the game, there is an effect that the interest of the symbol variation is improved by changing the content of the stop symbol notice effect corresponding to the operation.

  In the gaming machine of the second invention configured as described above, in the first invention, the stop symbol notice changing means is notified by the stop symbol notice means of the stop scheduled symbols in the plurality of display areas of the symbol variation device. In the case where the stop scheduled symbol notified in the display area selected according to the operation content of the operation means is changed to a new scheduled stop symbol, in which display area the scheduled stop symbol is changed By entrusting the game to the player's selection, the player's sense of participation in the game is further enhanced, and by changing to a new stop scheduled symbol, the interest of symbol variation is improved.

  A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention having the above-described configuration is the player according to the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein the stop symbol notice means does not perform a button operation within a button operation effective period. Regardless of the button operation, the stop symbol notice before the change is corrected to a stop symbol notice that does not contradict the final stop symbol pattern of the decorative symbol, so even if the player does not operate the button, the decorative symbol There is an effect that it is possible to perform a stop symbol notice effect consistent with the final stop symbol mode.

It is a front view showing the front of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the board back of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus which performs the game control of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the main process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the timer interruption process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the input control process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the 1st start winning opening switch input process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the special figure special electric control process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the special symbol memory | storage determination processing which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of this 1st Example. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the big hit determination process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the variation pattern determination process which the main control board performs in the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the fluctuation pattern table for high probability gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the main process which the production | presentation control group in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example performs. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the timer interruption process which the production | presentation control board in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example performs. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the command analysis process 1 which the presentation control board in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment executes. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the command analysis process 2 which the presentation control board in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment executes. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the change effect pattern determination process which the effect control board in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example performs. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the decoration design determination process which the production | presentation control board in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example performs. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the stop symbol notice effect determination process which the effect control board in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment executes. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the effect input control process which the effect control board in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment executes. It is a flowchart explaining the procedure of the data output process which the production | presentation control board in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example performs. It is a partial enlarged plan view which shows the operation part of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a functional block diagram explaining the conceptual relationship between the stop symbol notice means, the stop symbol notice change means, and the operation means in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the stop symbol notification effect pattern table in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing explaining the liquid crystal screen of the symbol fluctuation | variation apparatus in the pachinko game machine of a 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the symbol change start at the time of the symbol change start in the case of the stop symbol notification effect pattern in the item of "no stop symbol notification" in the 1st Example being selected. It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the stop symbol advance and the last stop symbol at the time of the symbol variation start when the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern in the item of “stop symbol advance only” in the first embodiment is selected. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH1 (chance button PUSH effect) in the item of “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice” is selected, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the change of a notice, and a final stop symbol. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH2 (chance button repeated striking effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, the stop symbol notice and the stop symbol are displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the change of a notice, and a final stop symbol. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH3 (cursor selection effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol notice It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of a change of and last stop symbols. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH4 (cannon blast effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol notice It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of a change of and last stop symbols. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword slashing effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the change of a notice, and a final stop symbol. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (destructive effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol notice It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of a change of and last stop symbols. When the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword slashing effect) in the item of “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice” is selected in the first embodiment, the operation unit is operated and the case is operated. It is explanatory drawing compared with the case where there was not. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the center accessory of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the cannon combination and cannon combination storage part in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the sword combination in the pachinko machine of the 2nd Example, and a sword combination storage part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the winning combination and the winning combination storage part in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH4 (cannon blast effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol notice It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of a change of and last stop symbols. In the second embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword slashing effect) is selected in the item “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice”, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, and stop symbol are selected. It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the change of a notice, and a final stop symbol. In the second embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (destructive effect) is selected in the item "stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice" is selected, the symbol change start, stop symbol notice, stop symbol notice It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of a change of and last stop symbols. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship between the operation content of the operation means of the pachinko game machine in this 2nd Example, and a stop symbol notice effect content. When the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (annihilation effect) in the item of “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice” in the second embodiment is selected, the samurai character advances to the central display area It is explanatory drawing which shows the change aspect of the stop symbol notice effect content. When the stop symbol advancement effect pattern YH6 (annihilation effect) in the item of “stop symbol advancement and change of stop symbol advancement” in the second embodiment is selected, the samurai character advances to the right display area It is explanatory drawing which shows the change aspect of the stop symbol notice effect content. In the second embodiment, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (annihilation effect) is selected in the item of “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice”, the stop when the winning combination does not advance It is explanatory drawing which shows the change aspect of a symbol notice effect content. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol notification effect content when a player performs button operation in both the 1st button effective period and the 2nd button effective period in the modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol notice effect content when a player performs button operation only in the 2nd button effective period in the modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol warning effect content when a player performs button operation only within the 1st button effective period in the modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol notice effect content when a player does not perform a button operation in both the 1st button effective period and the 2nd button effective period in the modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows each aspect of the symbol fluctuation | variation in a conventional 1st game machine, and a stop symbol alert. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the operation button etc. in the conventional 2nd game machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 34, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment includes a symbol variation device 5 that varies a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas, In a gaming machine provided with a stop symbol notifying means 500 for notifying at least one of a plurality of symbols that will be stopped thereafter, the player can execute an operation for changing the contents of the stop symbol notification effect. The operation unit 20 is configured as an operation means, and the stop symbol advance change means 600 is configured to be able to change the stop symbol advance effect contents corresponding to the operation of the operation unit 20. is there.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the front view shown in FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment has a rectangular outer frame 2 in which the gaming machine body 1 is an outer shell, and the game board 3 can be attached to and detached from an inner frame (not shown) housed in the outer frame 2. Is attached.

  The front frame 16 includes, for example, a transparent glass window 17 constituting a front main part, a tray part 18 formed at a protruding part at the center of the lower end, a key hole 19 formed at a substantially central part at the right end, upper left and right, and the inner frame (not shown). And a launching handle 25 disposed below the keyhole 19 and attached to the front side of the game board 3 so as to be swingable and openable with respect to the outer frame 2.

  The key hole 19 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the right end of the front frame 16. When a key is inserted into the key hole 19 and rotated counterclockwise, only the front frame 16 is opened with respect to the outer frame 2, and vice versa. When the key is turned clockwise, the front frame 16 and the inner frame to which the game board 3 is fixed are integrally opened with respect to the outer frame 2.

  The tray portion 18 is disposed at the lower part of the front frame 16 and is configured to store a game ball that is launched by operating the launch handle 25. In addition, the tray portion 18 is provided with a beading lever 26a for removing the game balls stored therein, an effect button 21 used for effects and other predetermined purposes, and the like, which will be described later. An operation unit 20 is provided. Further, the tray portion 18 is provided with a ball rental button 27 for a game ball, a return button 28 for an IC card, a balance display portion 29 and the like at a substantially central portion of the front surface, and a ball removal button 26b at the lower portion thereof. It is arranged.

  The launch handle 25 is disposed so as to be rotatable relative to the shaft portion of the launch handle 25, and a launch lever 25a that a player rotates to launch a game ball stored in the tray 18; Using the weight button 25b for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball while the handle is being operated, and the conductive plating portion provided on the outer peripheral portion of the launch handle 25, the conductive plating portion A touch sensor 25c that determines whether or not the handle operation is performed by the player's hand by detecting a change in electrostatic capacity of an object in contact with the touch sensor 25c.

The speaker 24 includes an upper speaker 24a disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 16 and a lower speaker 24b disposed on the inner frame (not shown), and produces various production sounds or notification sounds. Output.

The frame lamp 76 is disposed at a predetermined position of the front frame 16 and functions as various light emitting means by lighting and blinking in conjunction with effects and the like.

Next, a specific configuration of the game board according to the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 3 includes a substantially circular game area 3a surrounded by rails, which will be described later, a center accessory 4 disposed in a substantially central portion of the game area 3a, and the center combination. The symbol changing device 5 disposed behind the object 4, the first starting winning port 7 disposed below the center accessory 4, and the variable winning device 6 disposed below the first starting winning port 7. And a large winning opening 10 disposed below the variable winning device 6, a gate 11 disposed on the left side of the center accessory, and a normal winning disposed at a plurality of predetermined locations in the game area 3a. A mouth 12 and an out mouth 13 for discharging the game ball from the game area 3a are provided.

The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 are arranged around the game area 3a of the game board 3, and the game balls emitted from the launching device by operating the launch lever 25a of the launch handle 25 are played in the game area 3a. Guide to the top of

In the game area 3a, a windmill 37 and a large number of game nails (not shown) protrude from the front surface of the game area 3a. By operating the launch handle 25, a game ball is launched by the launch device. The game ball falling in the game area 3a is changed in its drop direction by the game nail, and the game ball entangled with the windmill 37 is almost prevented from falling momentum by the rotation of the windmill 37. It is distributed right and left at any time. Thereby, the falling aspect of the game ball launched into the game area 3a is changed in a complicated manner to enhance the interest in game progress.

The center accessory 4 is disposed in a substantially central portion of the game board 3 so as to open forward, and includes a stage 15, a movable accessory 14, a symbol change device 5, and the like. The stage 15 is disposed below the center accessory 4 so as to extend in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction, and includes a rolling surface for rolling the game ball guided on the stage 15. The movable accessory 14 is movably disposed around the center accessory 4 (for example, above or to the right), and can be used independently or in conjunction with video or audio corresponding to various effects. It can move in various ways and excite the production.

Further, the symbol change device 5 is arranged from the rear with respect to the opening located at the substantially central portion of the game board 3 to display various symbols such as decorative symbols in a variable manner, and to provide each effect and gaming state. A liquid crystal screen 90 for displaying a corresponding effect image or the like is provided on the front surface.

  Here, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol changing device 5 are combinations of symbols in which stop symbols are determined in advance, for example, the same symbol combinations such as “7, 7, 7” or predetermined stop symbol forms. In such a case, a big hit state is established. In addition, the decorative pattern is changed in a predetermined variation pattern by, for example, changing so as to flow downward from the upper side of the liquid crystal screen when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 7 or the second starting winning opening 8. The symbol is configured to stop for a predetermined time. At that time, when the two stop symbols excluding the last stop symbol on the effective line in the symbol variation device 5 is the same symbol, the reach state is reached, and the last stop symbol remaining on the effective line in the reach state is A big hit state occurs when the same symbol as the two stopped symbols that have already stopped. In addition, as a decorative design, a number design, alphabet design, symbol design, etc. combined with a design for decoration, and other aspects such as a design that imitates a character, a live-action design, a movie design, etc. Can be used as appropriate.

The variable winning device 6 is disposed below the center accessory 4 and directly below the first starting winning port 7, and includes the second starting winning port 8 and an electric tulip 9. The first start winning opening 7 and the second starting winning opening 8 serve as an opportunity to perform a big hit lottery and display the decorative symbols of the symbol changing device 9 variably when a game ball wins them. The electric tulip 9 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces that are opposed to the left and right sides of the second start winning opening 8 and that can swing and open with a swing support end as a fulcrum. In response to this, the movable piece is moved up and down.

  Furthermore, the big winning opening 10 is arranged below the variable winning device 6, and when the big hit lottery is won and the big hit gaming state is achieved, the game ball flows down and down the game area 3a several times. Is configured to win a prize.

The gate 11 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 4 and draws a normal symbol in response to the passing of a game ball. When the lottery is won, the electric tulip 9 is opened.

Further, the normal winning opening 12 is arranged at a predetermined plurality of locations in the game area 3a, and is configured such that a predetermined number of game balls are awarded by winning there regardless of lottery.

  Further, as shown in the enlarged view in FIG. 1, the game board 3 has a first special symbol display 32a, a second special symbol display 32b, a first special symbol holding lamp 30a, and a second special symbol at the lower right portion thereof. The holding lamp 30b, the normal symbol display 33, and the normal symbol holding lamp 31 are provided, and various other display units such as a right-handed instruction unit and a gaming state display unit are provided.

The first special symbol display 32a displays the variation of the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening 7, and lights up and displays in a predetermined manner on nine display windows. Thus, the lottery result of the big hit is displayed. In the case of winning a big hit, for example, a lamp is lit on the second display window from the left in the figure and the fifth display window from the left in the figure. The corresponding jackpot type is notified, and if it is a small hit or lost, the lighting display is performed in a mode different from the jackpot display mode.

Similarly, the second special symbol display 32b displays the variation of the special symbol in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start winning port 8, and lights up in nine display windows in a predetermined manner. By displaying, the lottery result of the big hit is displayed. The jackpot display mode of the second special symbol display 32b can be set as appropriate regardless of whether it is the same or different from the jackpot display mode of the first special symbol display 32a.

The decorative symbols are variably displayed in the symbol variation device 5 in accordance with the variation display of these special symbols, and are used for visually rendering a special symbol lottery. In addition, the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol is determined in consideration of the decorative symbol random number based on the lottery result of the special symbol.

The first special symbol hold lamp 30a lights up and displays the number of first big design lottery right hold numbers (first hold number) triggered by winning a prize at the first start winning opening 7, In addition, the second special symbol holding lamp 30b lights up and displays the holding number (second holding number) of the jackpot lottery right triggered by winning a prize at the second start winning opening 8.

For the first hold number and the second hold number, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, respectively. For example, when the first hold number is 1, the display window on the left side of the first special symbol hold lamp 30a. When the first hold number is two, the lamp is turned on in the display window on the right side of the first special symbol hold lamp 30a. Further, when the first reserved number is 3, the lamp blinks in the display window on the left side of the first special symbol reserved lamp 30a, and when the first reserved number is 4, the first special symbol is displayed. The lamp blinks in the display window on the right side of the hold lamp 30a. The display mode of the second reserved number by the second special symbol holding lamp 30b is the same as this.

The normal symbol display 33 displays the variation of the normal symbol when the game ball flowing down the game area 3a passes through the gate 11, and notifies the lottery result of the normal symbol. For example, when winning, the lamp is lit on the left display window of the normal symbol display 33. On the other hand, when it is lost, the lamp is lit on the right display window.

The normal symbol holding lamp 31 lights up and displays the number of normal symbol lottery rights held, and the upper limit holding number and display mode thereof are the first special symbol holding lamp 30a and the second special symbol holding lamp 30b. It is the same.

  Next, the configuration of the operation unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The operation unit 20 serves as an input device that can be operated by the player, and includes the effect button 21 as operation buttons constituting operation means, the cross key 22, and the ENTER key 23. Yes. These are arranged so as to protrude slightly upward with respect to the portion near the right end of the upper surface of the tray portion 18 and are constituted by convex buttons that can be pushed down.

The effect button 21 gives various changes to the effect caused by the image displayed on the symbol variation device 5 and the sound output by the speaker 24 when the player operates the effect button 21, thereby producing a game effect. Used to improve the interest of

The cross key 22 is used for changing the selection position of characters, figures, etc. displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the symbol change device 5, and includes an up cursor key 22a, a right cursor key 22b, a down cursor key 22c, and The left cursor key 22d is used. Furthermore, the character or figure selected by operating the cross key 22 can be determined by pressing the ENTER key 23.

The operation unit 20 is configured to be able to execute various operations for changing the contents of the stop symbol advancement effect by the player when a stop symbol advancement effect to be described later is performed in the symbol change device 5. .

Here, FIG. 23 shows a conceptual relationship between the stop symbol advance notice means 500 or the stop symbol advance notice change means 600 and the operation unit 20 as the operation means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. This will be briefly described with reference to a functional block diagram. The stop symbol notifying means 500 outputs a control signal for controlling the symbol changing device 5, the speaker 24 (various lamps 76 and 77 and the movable accessory 14 as necessary), etc. Do. When the operation unit 20 is operated by the player during the stop symbol notice effect, the stop symbol notice changing means 600 outputs a control signal corresponding to the operation content to the symbol changing device 5 or the like. , Change the stop symbol notice effect.

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be briefly described with reference to the perspective view shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards, which will be described later, are arranged on the back surface of the game board 3, and among them, the main control board 40 is sealed in the main control board case 34 for preventing unauthorized use. The effect control board 50 and the image / sound control board 60 are housed in the sub-control board cover 35.

  Further, the payout control board 80 is housed in a payout control board cover 36 disposed in the lower right space in FIG. 2, and a power supply control board (not shown) is housed in the adjacent power supply control board cover 37.

  Next, the configuration of the game control device that controls the game of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG.

  The game control apparatus includes a main control board 40 that performs the main control of the entire pachinko gaming machine, and an effect control board 50 that controls the entire game effect as an auxiliary control board, and an image / audio control that controls images and sounds. A substrate 60, a lamp control substrate 70 for controlling various light emitting means, a payout control substrate 80 for controlling prize balls, and the like are provided.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 40, the effect control board 50, the image / sound control board 60, the lamp control board 70, and the payout control board 80 will be described.

  First, the main control board will be described.

  The main control board 40 has a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, a main sub RAM 5343, and input / output interface I / O (hereinafter referred to as I / O) 44, 45, and performs the main basic control of the entire pachinko gaming machine. Do.

  The main CPU 41 updates various random numbers (for example, big hit random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, etc.) at predetermined intervals. Further, the main ROM 42 stores and holds a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of types of variation patterns serving as a base for production, and the like. Further, the main RAM 43 is configured such that a random value that is rewritten as needed during the control of the pachinko gaming machine is stored in a predetermined storage area.

The I / O 44 includes a first start prize port SW7a provided at the first start prize port 7 of the variable prize device 6, a second start prize port SW8a provided at the second start prize port 8, and the A gate SW11a provided in the gate 11 is connected. Further, the I / O 44 includes, in addition, a normal winning port SW12a provided in the normal winning port 12 of the game board 3, a large winning port SW10a provided in the large winning port 10, and the large winning port 10 A large winning opening solenoid 10s for opening and closing the open / close door, an electric chew solenoid 9s for opening and closing the electric tulip 9 provided in the variable winning device 6 and the like are connected.

On the other hand, the I / O 45 is connected to an I / O 55 provided on the effect control board 50 and an I / O 84 provided on the payout control board 80, and the main CPU 41 is connected to the effect control board 50. On the other hand, an effect control signal is output, and various control signals are exchanged with the payout control board 80 to perform bidirectional communication.

The main CPU 41 executes main processing and timer interrupt processing based on the main control program stored in the main ROM 42.

First, the main process of the main control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step S200, the main CPU 41 first performs an initialization process. In the initialization process, the main CPU 41 reads an activation program from the main ROM 42 when the power is turned on, and executes an initialization process for initializing flag information and the like stored in the main sub RAM 5343.

In step S201, the main CPU 41 executes an effect random number update process for updating a variation pattern random number and reach random number as effect random numbers.

Further, in step S202, the main CPU 41 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the big hit symbol initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number.

The main CPU 41 repeatedly executes the effect random number update process performed in step S201 and the initial value random number update process performed in step S202 until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The main CPU 41 executes a timer interrupt process by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) based on a reset clock pulse circuit mounted on the main control board 40.

In step S300, the main CPU 41 first saves various types of information stored in the register of the main CPU 41 in the stack area.

Although not specifically described, the main CPU 41 performs time control processing for updating various timer counters in step S310, random number updating processing for updating the random number counter in step S320, and further updates the initial value random number counter in step S330. Execute initial value random number update process.

In step S340, the main CPU 41 executes an input control process as a subroutine. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S350, the main CPU 41 executes a special figure special power control process as a subroutine. Specifically, as will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern determination process are executed with reference to various random numbers in the process.

Further, the main CPU 41 performs ordinary power transmission control processing in step S360, payout control processing in step S370, and data creation processing in step S380.

In step S390, the main CPU 41 performs output control processing. In the output control process, the main CPU 41 performs a port output process for outputting the data created in the data creation process in step S380, and a display device for lighting each LED such as the first special symbol display 32. An output process and a command transmission process for transmitting various commands set in the output data storage area of the main RAM 43 are performed.

Finally, in step S400, the main CPU 41 performs processing for restoring various information saved in the stack area in step S300 to the register of the main CPU 41, and ends the timer interrupt processing.

Next, the input control processing of the main control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S341, the main CPU 41 performs a normal winning opening switch input process for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the normal winning opening SW12a (whether or not a game ball has entered the normal winning opening 12). Do.

Next, in step S342, the main CPU 41 performs a big prize opening switch input process for determining whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the big prize opening SW10a (whether or not a game ball has entered the big prize opening 10). Do.

Next, in step S343, the main CPU 41 is a subroutine for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning opening SW7a (whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting winning opening 7). A first start winning opening switch input process is performed. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, in step S344, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning opening SW8a (whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 8). Performs winning mouth switch input processing. The second start prize port switch input process is different from the first start prize port switch input process only in the storage area for storing various data, and the other basic processes are the first start prize port switch input process. The same processing is performed.

Finally, in step S345, the main CPU 41 performs a gate switch input process for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate SW 11a (whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 11), and ends the input control process. To do.

Next, the first start winning opening switch input process of the main control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S343-1, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning opening SW7a.

If it is determined in step S343-1 that the detection signal is not input (N), the main CPU 41 ends the first start winning port switch input process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S343-1 that the detection signal is input (Y), then in step S343-2, the main CPU 41 receives a prize for winning the first start winning opening 7. A process of adding predetermined data to the first start winning opening prize ball counter for the ball and updating it is performed.

Next, in step S343-3, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first hold number (U1) stored in the first hold number (U1) storage area is less than four.

If it is determined in step S343-3 that the first hold number (U1) is not less than 4 (N), the main CPU 41 ends the first start winning port switch input process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S343-3 that the first hold number (U1) is less than 4 (Y), then in step S343-4, the main CPU 41 determines the first hold number ( U1) A process of updating the first hold number (U1) by adding “1” to the storage area is performed.

Next, in step S343-5, the main CPU 41 obtains a big hit random number, sequentially searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and free storage units The big hit random number acquired in is stored.

Next, in step S343-6, the main CPU 41 obtains a jackpot symbol random number, sequentially searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and stores free memory. The jackpot symbol random number acquired in the part is stored.

Next, in step S343-7, the main CPU 41 obtains a small hit symbol random number, and sequentially searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area. The small hit symbol random number is stored in the storage unit.

Next, in step S343-8, the main CPU 41 obtains reach random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers as production random numbers, and sequentially searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first reserved storage area. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number acquired are stored in a free storage unit.

Finally, in step S343-9, the main CPU 41 transmits to the effect control board 50 all the first start winning designation commands stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Therefore, it is set in the production transmission data storage area, and the first start winning a prize opening switch input process is terminated.

Next, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S351, the main CPU 41 loads the value of the special figure special power control data, and in step S352, refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric control data, and when the special figure special electric control data = 0. The process proceeds to the special symbol memory determination process (step S353) in step S353, and when the special symbol special electric control data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S354) in step S354, and the special graphic special electric control data = 2. In this case, the process proceeds to a special symbol stop process (step S355) in step S355. In the case of the small hit game process (step S357) in step S357. And line, in the case of special electrically movable device control control data = 5 shifts to the special game end process in step S358 (step S358).

Next, the special symbol memory determination process among these processes will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S353-1, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner.

In the step S353-1, in the case of the determination result that the variable display is being performed (Y), the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol memory determination process.

Conversely, if it is determined in step S353-1 that the variable display is not being displayed (N), then in step S353-2, the main CPU 41 is stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area. It is determined whether or not the second hold number (U2) is 1 or more.

If it is determined in step S353-2 that the second hold number (U2) is 1 or more (Y), then in step S353-3, the main CPU 41 stores the second hold number (U2). A process of updating the second reserved number (U2) by subtracting “1” from the area is performed.

Conversely, if it is determined in step S353-2 that the second hold number (U2) is not 1 or more (N), then in step S353-4, the main CPU 41 determines the first hold number ( U1) It is determined whether or not the first hold number (U1) stored in the storage area is 1 or more.

In step S353-4, in the case of the determination result that the first hold number (U1) is not 1 or more (N), the specific description is omitted, but the main CPU 41 performs steps S353-15 to S353. Each process of -17 is performed and a special symbol memory | storage determination process is complete | finished.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S353-4 that the first hold number (U1) is 1 or more (Y), then in step S353-5, the main CPU 41 determines the first hold number (U1). ) Subtract “1” from the storage area to update the first hold number (U1).

In step S353-2, when it is determined that the second hold number (U2) is not 1 or more (N), that is, when the second hold number is 0, the process proceeds to step S353-4 for the first time. Therefore, the second hold is processed with priority over the first hold. In addition, although the example in which the second hold is preferentially processed with respect to the first hold has been described here, an aspect in which the first hold is preferentially processed with respect to the second hold can be appropriately selected. .

Next, in step S353-6, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S353-3 or the first reservation number (U1) storage area subtracted in step S353-5. A process of shifting the various random number values (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number) stored corresponding to the start winning designation command is performed. Specifically, various random values and start winning designation commands stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second reserved storage area are stored. Shift to the previous storage unit. The various random numbers and start winning designation commands stored in the first storage unit are shifted to the determination storage area corresponding to the 0th storage unit, and the data previously written in the determination storage area is erased. The

Next, in step S353-7, the main CPU 41 executes jackpot determination processing based on a random number value such as a jackpot random number acquired in advance. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, in step S353-8, the main CPU 41 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining information serving as a base of a variation effect performed in the symbol variation device 5 such as variation time and variation content. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, in step S353-9, the main CPU 41 performs a process of setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

Although not described in detail, the main CPU 41 then performs each process from step S353-10 to step S353-14 and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

Next, the jackpot determination process performed in the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 41 refers to the gaming state flag information stored in the main RAM 43 to determine whether or not the high probability gaming state flag is ON.

If it is determined in step S360-1 that the high-probability gaming state flag is ON (Y), then in step S360-2, the main CPU 41 uses the main CPU 41 as a big-hit determination table to win a high-probability gaming state jackpot. A judgment table is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S360-1 that the high probability game state flag is not ON (N), then in step S360-3, the main CPU 41 uses the low probability game as a jackpot determination table. A state big hit determination table is set.

Next, in step S360-4, the main CPU 41 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number acquired in advance using the jackpot determination table set in step S360-2 or step S360-3. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit by comparing a random value of a big hit random number acquired in advance with a determination value in the set big hit determination table.

Next, in step S360-5, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the determination result in step S360-4 is a big hit.

If the result of determination in step S360-5 is a big hit (Y), then in step S360-6, the main CPU 41 executes a special symbol big hit symbol determination process. Specifically, the big hit symbol is determined using a big hit symbol determination table based on the big hit symbol random number acquired in advance, and the stop symbol data of the determined big hit symbol is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

Next, in step S360-7, the main CPU 41 hits the output data storage area of the main RAM 43 by the main CPU 41 in order to send a command for designating the big win decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol big hit symbol to the effect control board 50. A decorative design designation command is set.

If the result of determination in step S360-5 is that it is not a big hit (N), then in step S360-9, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the result of determination in step S360-4 is a small hit. .

If the result of determination in step S360-9 is that it is a small hit (Y), then in step S360-10, the main CPU 41 executes a special symbol small hit symbol determination process. Specifically, a small hit symbol is determined using a small hit symbol determination table based on a small hit symbol random number acquired in advance, and the stop symbol data of the determined small hit symbol is set in the stop symbol data storage area. .

Next, in step S360-11, an output data storage area of the main RAM 43 is transmitted by the main CPU 41 in order to transmit to the effect control board 50 a command for designating a decorative symbol for small hits corresponding to the small hit symbol of the special symbol. A small-hit decoration designating command is set.

If the decoration symbol designation command is set in step S360-7 or step S360-11, then in step S360-8, the main CPU 41 sets the gaming state information in the gaming state buffer and ends the jackpot determination process. .

If it is determined in step S360-9 that the game is not a small hit (N), then in step S360-12, the main CPU 41 executes a lost symbol determination process to stop the determined lost symbol. The symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

Next, in step S360-11, the main CPU 41 loses the output data storage area of the main RAM 43 in order to transmit a command for designating the decorative pattern for the loss corresponding to the special symbol for the special symbol to the effect control board 50. A decorative design designation command for the user is set, and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

Next, the variation pattern determination process performed in the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S370-1, the main CPU 41 reads flag information stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 43.

Next, in step S370-2, the main CPU 41 sets a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state read in step S370-1 as a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern. For example, in the high probability gaming state, the variation pattern table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 12 is set as an example.

Next, in step S370-3, the main CPU 41 stores various random values such as the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number acquired in advance in the set variation pattern table. The variation pattern is determined by comparison with the determination value, and the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the production control board will be described.
The effect control board 50 includes a sub CPU 51, a sub ROM 52, a sub RAM 53, and I / O 55, 56, 57, and based on a control signal from the main control board 40, the image / sound control board 60 and the lamp control. The board 70 is comprehensively controlled to control the entire production.

The sub-CPU 51 of the effect control board 50 performs processing for changing various random number values at predetermined intervals and changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect according to the first embodiment. The sub-ROM 52 stores an effect control program for controlling the image / sound control board 60 and the lamp control board 70 in a unified manner, a stop symbol notice effect pattern table to be described later, and the like. Further, the sub-RAM 53 is configured so that a random value that is rewritten as needed during the control of the pachinko gaming machine is stored in a predetermined storage area.

In addition, the I / O 55 is connected to the I / O 45 of the main control board 40 and the operation unit 20, and receives a command transmitted from the main CPU 41. A detection signal indicating that 21 or the like has been operated is input. As will be described in detail later, when an operation for changing the stop symbol notice effect content is performed by the player, a detection signal corresponding to the operation content is input to the effect control board 50.

Further, the I / O 56 is connected to the I / O 64 of the image / sound control board 60, and the sub CPU 51 is connected to the image / sound control board 60 based on command information transmitted from the main control board 40. In contrast, image control data and audio control data are output.

The I / O 57 is connected to the I / O 74 of the lamp control board 70, and the sub CPU 51 of the effect control board 50 is connected to the lamp control board 70 based on a control signal from the main control board 40. Output lamp control data.

The sub CPU 51 of the effect control board 50 executes main processing and timer interrupt processing based on the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 52.

First, the main process of the effect control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step S500, the sub CPU 51 first performs an initialization process. In the initialization process, the sub CPU 51 reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 52 when power is turned on, and executes an initialization process for initializing flag information and the like stored in the sub RAM 53.

In step S510, the sub CPU 51 executes an effect random number update process for updating various random numbers (decoration symbol random numbers, stop symbol announcement effect pattern random numbers, etc.) as effect random numbers. The effect random number is a random number that is acquired in the effect control board 50 and used to determine various effect information that forms the effect, unlike the effect random number acquired in the main control board 40.

The sub CPU 51 repeatedly executes the effect random number update process performed in step S501 until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, the timer interruption process of the effect control board will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

The sub CPU 51 executes a timer interrupt process by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) based on a reset clock pulse circuit mounted on the effect control board 50.

In step S600, the sub CPU 51 first saves various types of information stored in the register of the sub CPU 51 in the stack area.

In step S700, the sub CPU 51 executes an update process for updating various timer counters used in the effect control board 50.

In step S800, the sub CPU 51 executes a command analysis process as a subroutine for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 5353. Specifically, this will be described later using the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16. When receiving the command transmitted from the main control board 40, the effect control board 50 executes a command reception interrupt process of an effect control board (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer.

In step S900, the sub CPU 51 executes an effect input control process for inputting an input signal from the operation unit 20 such as the effect button 21 or the like. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S1000, the sub CPU 51 performs data output processing for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 5353 to the image / audio control board 60, the lamp control board 70, and the like. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

Finally, in step S1100, the sub CPU 51 performs a process of returning the various information saved in the stack area in the step S600 to the register of the main CPU 41, and ends the timer interrupt process.

Next, command analysis processing of the effect control board will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. Note that the command analysis process 2 in FIG. 16 is executed following the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

First, in step S801, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a command transmitted from the main control board 40 in the reception buffer, that is, whether or not a command has been received.

If it is determined in step S801 that the command is not received (N), the sub CPU 51 ends the command analysis process.

On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S801 is that the command has been received (Y), the sub CPU 51 determines in step S802 whether a demo designation command has been received.

If it is determined in step S802 that the demonstration designation command has been received (Y), the sub CPU 51 executes a demonstration effect pattern determination process in step S803 and ends the command analysis process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S802 that the demonstration designation command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines in step S804 whether a start winning designation command has been received.

If it is determined in step S804 that the start winning designation command has been received (Y), the sub CPU 51 executes a hold display mode determination process in step S805 and ends the command analysis process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S804 that the start winning designation command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received in step S806.

If the result of determination in step S806 is that the variation pattern designation command has been received (Y), the sub CPU 51 executes variation effect pattern determination processing as a subroutine in step S807, and then determines the hold display mode in step S808. Execute the process and finish the command analysis process. The variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S806 that the variation pattern designation command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines in step S809 whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received.

If it is determined in step S809 that the symbol confirmation command has been received (Y), the decorative symbol stop process is executed in step S810, and the command analysis process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S809 that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines in step S811 whether a gaming state designation command has been received.

If it is determined in step S811 that the gaming state designation command has been received (Y), the gaming state setting process is executed in step S812, and the command analysis process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S811 that the gaming state designation command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines whether an opening command has been received in step S813.

If it is determined in step S813 that the opening command has been received (Y), a hit start effect pattern determination process is executed in step S814, and the command analysis process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S813 that the opening command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines in step S815 whether or not a special winning opening opening designation command has been received.

If the result of determination in step S815 is that a special winning opening opening designation command has been received (Y), the big hit effect pattern determination process is executed in step S816, and the command analysis process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S815 that a special winning opening opening designation command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not an ending command has been received in step S817.

If it is determined in step S817 that the ending command has not been received (N), the sub CPU 51 ends the command analysis process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S817 that the ending command has been received (Y), in step S818, a hit end effect pattern determination process is executed, and the command analysis process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process performed in the command analysis process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S807-1, the sub CPU 51 executes a decoration symbol determination process for determining the final stop symbol pattern of the decoration symbol. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, in step S807-2, stop symbol notice effect determination processing for determining a stop symbol notice effect to be executed in the symbol variation apparatus 5 is executed. The stop symbol notice effect determination process will be specifically described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, in step S807-3, the sub CPU 51 performs processing for determining other effects other than the effects determined up to step S807-2. As other effects, for example, a notice effect other than a stop symbol notice effect such as a cut-in notice or a step-up notice can be set as appropriate, and its determination method can also be set as appropriate. As a matter of course, it is possible to adopt a mode in which any other effects are not set. Furthermore, a mode in which the stop symbol notice effect content and other effect content are determined as a set can be freely adopted as appropriate.

Next, in step S807-4, the sub CPU 51 determines a variation effect pattern based on the information determined up to step S807-3, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the data output area of the sub RAM 53. The variation effect pattern determination process is completed after setting.

Next, the decorative symbol determination process performed in the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S820-1, the sub CPU 51 confirms the content of the decorative symbol designation command transmitted from the main control board 40.

Next, in step S820-2, in order to determine the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol to be variably displayed in the symbol variation device 5, the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol designation command confirmed in step S820-1 by the sub CPU 51. The table is set. Specifically, if the sent decorative symbol designation command is a big hit ornament symbol designation command, a big hit ornament symbol design table is set. If the decorative symbol table is set and the decorative symbol designation command for losing is used, the decorative symbol table for losing is set.

Next, in step S820-3, the sub CPU 51 compares the random number value of the decorative design random number with the determination value of the decorative design table set in step S820-2 based on the previously acquired decorative design random number. The final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol is determined.

Finally, in step S820-4, decorative symbol data about the final stop symbol pattern of the decorative symbol determined in step S820-3 by the sub CPU 51 is set in the data output area of the sub RAM 53, and decorative symbol determination processing is performed. finish.

Next, the stop symbol notice effect determination process performed in the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S830-1, the sub CPU 51 confirms the content of the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control board 40.

Next, in step S830-2, a stop symbol notice effect pattern table corresponding to the content of the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control board 40 by the sub CPU 51 is set. Here, the content of the stop symbol notice effect pattern table may be set in accordance with the content of the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control board 40, or any content of the variation pattern designation command. It may be set independently without depending on. When the contents of the stop symbol notice effect pattern table are set corresponding to the contents of the variation pattern designation command, for example, for big hit, for small hit, for reach, for lose, for chance effect (for example, pseudo-ream) It is possible to set a stop symbol notice effect pattern table including stop symbol notice effect patterns having contents that are rich in variations and related to effect elements other than the stop symbol notice effect.

Here, the stop symbol notice effect pattern table used in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the table of FIG.

As shown in the table of FIG. 24, the stop symbol notice effect pattern table of the first embodiment is classified into the stop symbol notice effect pattern as “no stop symbol notice”, “stop symbol notice only”, “stop”. There are three types of stop-pattern-notice-effects pattern types: “Change of symbol-predictor and stop-symbol-notice”, and the items of “Stop-symbol-notice only” and “Change of stop-symbol-notice and stop-symbol-notice” Among them, stop symbol notice effect patterns are classified in more detail.

The stop symbol notice effect pattern Y1 in the item “only stop symbol notice” is based on the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol determined in advance, for example, only in the left display area on the effective line of the symbol variation device 5 described later. It is set as a pattern for notifying the scheduled stoppage. In addition, the stop symbol notice effect pattern Y2 is set as a pattern for notifying the scheduled stop symbol only in the central display area on the effective line, for example, by appropriately changing the stop symbol notice effect patterns Y1 to YZ. It can be set as a symbol notice effect pattern.

In addition, the stop symbol notice effect pattern in the item “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice” is the same as the stop symbol notice effect pattern in the “stop symbol notice only” item. Stop symbol notice effect patterns YH1 to YHZ are set as a plurality of types of stop symbol notice effect patterns that are arranged with a notice effect pattern and perform different stop symbol notice effects. Although details will be described later, each of the stop symbol notice effect patterns YH1 to YHZ temporarily gives a stop symbol notice, and then changes the stop symbol notice to the basic stop symbol notice effect contents to the operation contents of the operation means. Correspondingly, a plurality of types of stop symbol notice effect contents having different changes in the stop symbol notice are held as a set. For example, when there are variations of A to C as an example of the operation content of the operation means, when there is no operation, the basic stop symbol notice effect content is executed, and when the operation content A is made, the stop symbol notice effect content a When the operation content B is performed, the operation is switched to the stop symbol notification effect content b, and when the operation content C is performed, the operation is switched to the stop symbol notification effect content c.

In the first embodiment, since the value that can be taken as the stop symbol notice effect pattern random number is 100 numbers from “0 to 99”, as shown in the table of FIG. The stop symbol notice effect pattern determination value to be compared with the pattern random number value is also 100 numbers from “0 to 99”.

Here, the stop symbol notice effect pattern determination values from “0 to 59” are assigned to the “no stop symbol notice” item, and similarly, the “stop symbol notice only” item is “60 to 89”, “ In the item “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice”, a stop symbol notice effect pattern determination value of “90 to 99” is assigned.

Therefore, for example, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern random value acquired by the sub CPU 51 is “38”, the stop symbol notice effect pattern N of “no stop symbol notice” is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern. When the notice effect random number value is “64”, the stop symbol notice effect pattern Y2 of “stop symbol notice only” is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, and when the stop symbol notice effect pattern random number value is “92”, The stop symbol notice effect pattern YH3 of “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice” is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern.

If, in step S830-2 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 19, for example, the stop symbol notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 24 is set, then in step S830-3, the sub CPU 51 determines the stop symbol notice effect pattern random number. And the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern random number value is compared with the determination value of the set stop symbol advance notice effect pattern table to determine the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern.

Next, in step S830-4, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the determined stop symbol notice effect pattern is a pattern that can be stopped symbol notice.

If it is determined in step S830-4 that the pattern is not a stop symbol advance notice (NN), the sub CPU 51 ends the stop symbol advance effect determination process.

Conversely, if it is determined in step S830-4 that the pattern is a stop symbol advance noticeable pattern (Y), then in step S830-5, the sub CPU 51 stops the determined stop symbol advance notice effect pattern. It is determined whether or not the symbol notice can be changed.

If it is determined in step S830-5 that the stop symbol notice is not a changeable pattern (N) (in the case of a stop symbol notice effect pattern of “stop symbol notice only”), then step S830-7 The sub CPU 51 performs a process of determining a stop scheduled symbol for the stop symbol advance notice.

Since the stop symbol notice effect pattern of “stop symbol notice only” is a stop symbol notice effect pattern that does not change the stop symbol notice, the scheduled stop symbol displayed in the stop symbol notice effect is basically Although it has the same content as the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol determined in the decorative symbol determination process, it may have different contents as long as it does not contradict the final stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol. For example, a symbol that is scheduled to stop during the stop symbol notice and indicates a state in which it is confirmed that the stop symbol will be finally stopped unless the stop symbol notice is changed (hereinafter referred to as a confirmed symbol). On the other hand, if you set a symbol that is scheduled to be stopped during the stop symbol notice and shows that the final stoppage is undecided (hereinafter referred to as an undetermined symbol), For the final stop symbol (for example, “3”), the symbol to be stopped may be changed to the unconfirmed symbol (for example, “3?”).

In the step S830-5, in the case of the determination result that (Y) is a pattern that can change the stop symbol advance notice (in the case of the stop symbol advance effect pattern of “change of stop symbol advance notice and stop symbol advance notice”), In step S830-6, the sub-CPU 51 performs a process of determining a scheduled stop symbol that can be displayed before and after the stop symbol notice before the change. As a method for determining the symbols to be stopped, a random number control method, a method for determining according to a predetermined rule, and the like can be appropriately employed.

Next, in step S830-8, the sub CPU 51 determines the stop symbol notice effect pattern determined in the step S830-3 (the basic stop symbol notice effect contents and the stop symbol notice effect corresponding to the operation contents of the operation means). Content) and stop symbol notice effect data created based on the information of the scheduled stop symbol determined in step S830-6 or step S830-7 are set in the data output area of the sub-RAM 53 and stopped. The notice effect determination process is terminated.

Next, the effect input control process performed in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S840-1, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect performed in the symbol variation apparatus 5 is an effect involving button operations.

If it is determined in step S840-1 that the effect is not an effect involving button operations (N), the sub CPU 51 ends the effect input control process.

Conversely, if the result of determination in step S840-1 is (Y) that is an effect involving button operations, then in step S840-2, the sub CPU 51 further determines whether or not it is a stop symbol notice effect. To do.

If the result of determination in step S840-2 is that it is not a stop symbol notice effect (N), then in step S840-3, the sub CPU 51 executes the corresponding effect input control process to produce the effect input control process. Exit.

If it is determined in step S840-2 that the stop symbol notice effect is (Y), then in step S840-4, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not a button operation valid period during which button operation is possible. To do.

If it is determined in step S840-4 that the button operation is not valid (N), the sub CPU 51 ends the effect input control process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S840-4 that the button operation valid period is (Y), then in step S840-5, the sub CPU 51 has performed button operation such as the effect button 21 or the like. Determine whether or not.

If it is determined in step S840-5 that there is no button operation (N), the sub CPU 51 ends the effect input control process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S840-5 that there is a button operation (Y), then in step S840-6, the sub CPU 51 sends stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the sub RAM 53. Is set in the output data storage area, and the effect input control process is terminated. Specifically, as will be described later, the stop symbol notice effect change data is changed (switched) from the stop symbol notice effect content that is the basis of the stop symbol notice effect pattern to the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to each operation content. This data is used for this purpose.

Next, the data output process performed in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S850-1, the sub CPU 51 specifies the type of data read from the output data storage area of the sub RAM 53.

In step S850-2, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the data specified in step S850-1 is image control data.

If it is determined in step S850-2 that the image control data is not (N), the process proceeds to step S850-4.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S850-2 that the image control data is (Y), the sub CPU 51 outputs the image control data to the image / audio control board 60 in step S850-3. The process proceeds to step S850-4.

Next, in step S850-4, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the specified data is voice control data.

If it is determined in step S850-4 that the data is not voice control data (N), the process proceeds to step S850-6.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S850-4 that the sound control data is (Y), the sub CPU 51 outputs the sound control data to the image / voice control board 60 in step S850-5. The process proceeds to step S850-6.

In step S850-6, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the specified data is lamp control data.

If it is determined in step S850-6 that the data is not lamp control data (N), the process proceeds to step S850-8.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S850-4 that the lamp control data is (Y), the sub CPU 51 outputs the lamp control data to the image / audio control board 60 in step S850-7. The process proceeds to step S850-8.

In step S850-8, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the specified data is other control data.

If it is determined in step S850-8 that the control data is not other control data (N), the sub CPU 51 ends the data output process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S850-8 that the other control data is (Y), the sub CPU 51 outputs other control data to the corresponding control board or the like in step S850-9. End the data output process.

Next, the image / sound control board will be described.
The image / sound control board 60 includes an image / sound CPU 61, an image / sound ROM 62, an image / sound RAM 63, and I / O 64, 65, and control signals output from the main control board 40 and the effect control board 50. Based on (command, control data, etc.), a control signal for controlling the image and sound is output to the symbol variation device 5 and the speaker 24.
The image / sound ROM 62 stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol variation device 5 and a sound control program for controlling the speaker 24, and various image data and sound data are stored therein. It is remembered. In addition, the image / sound RAM 63 is configured so that various information that is rewritten as needed during the control of the pachinko gaming machine is stored in a predetermined storage area.
Further, the I / O 65 is connected to the symbol changing device 5 and the speaker 24, and the image / sound CPU 61 receives the symbol changing based on control signals from the main control board 40 and the effect control board 50. A control signal for controlling the display content of the device 5 and the output mode of the speaker 24 is output.

Next, the lamp control board will be described.
The lamp control board 70 includes a lamp CPU 71, a lamp ROM 72, a lamp RAM 73, and I / Os 74 and 75, and performs various lamp controls.
The lamp ROM 72 stores a lamp control program for controlling the light emission modes of various light emitting means. The lamp RAM 73 is configured so that various information that is rewritten as needed during the control of the pachinko gaming machine is stored in a predetermined storage area.
Further, the I / O 75 is connected to various light emitting means such as a frame lamp 76, a panel lamp 77, a movable accessory 14, a button LED 79 disposed in the effect button 21, and the lamp CPU 71 is connected to the main CPU 71. Based on control signals from the control board 40 and the effect control board 50, a control signal for controlling the light emission mode of these light emitting means is output.

Next, the payout control board will be described.
The payout control board 80 includes a payout CPU 81, a payout ROM 82, a payout RAM 83, and I / O 84, 85. The payout CPU 81 of the payout control board 80 is based on a payout control signal from the main control board 40. Drive control of the payout drive motor 86 connected to the I / O 85 is performed. In addition, the I / O 85 is connected to a fixed position detection SW 87a, a payout ball detection SW 87b, a ball presence detection SW 87c, a full tank detection SW 87d, and the like, and detection signals of these switches are input as needed.

Next, the change flow of the stop symbol advance notice and the stop symbol advance notice performed by the stop symbol advance notice means 500 and the stop symbol advance notice change means 600 of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be specifically described.

As described above, the main CPU 41 of the main control board 40 wins the first starting winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 8 when the game ball launched into the game area 3a wins the first start. When the winning is detected by the winning opening SW7a or the second starting winning opening SW8a, in the first starting winning opening switch input process or the second starting winning opening switch input process, various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number) , Small hit design random number, production random number). The main CPU 41 makes a jackpot determination by the jackpot determination process in consideration of these random number values, and determines a variation pattern by the variation pattern determination process.

The main CPU 41 uses the various information such as the decorative symbol designation command set by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern designation command set by the variation pattern determination process as control signals (commands) to the effect control board 50. Output.

Next, the sub CPU 51 of the production control board 50 performs main processing and timer interruption processing based on the production control program stored in the sub ROM 52, and determines the variation production pattern performed in the timer interruption processing. Various processes such as a stop symbol notice effect determination process as a subroutine shown in FIG. 19 performed in the process and the variation effect pattern determination process are executed. In the stop symbol announcement effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 determines one stop symbol announcement effect pattern from the stop symbol announcement effect pattern table having a plurality of types of stop symbol announcement effect patterns based on the stop symbol announcement effect pattern random numbers. To do.

Next, a specific change mode of the stop symbol notice content in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.

Although specifically described later, the stop symbol notification means 500 in the first embodiment executes the stop symbol notification effect determination processing from step S830-1 to step S830-8 shown in FIG. When the stop symbol notice effect data is set in the step S830-8, the image / sound control board 60 is set to the symbol change device 5 or the like based on the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50. A stop signal notice is given to the player by outputting a control signal for controlling the player.

Further, the operation means in the first embodiment is realized by the control process of steps S840-1 to S840-6 of the operation unit 20 and the effect input control process shown in FIG.

Further, when the stop symbol advance notice change data is set in step S840-6 of the effect input control process shown in FIG. 20, the stop symbol advance notice changing means 600 in the first embodiment is set to the effect control board 50. The image / sound control board 60 outputs a control signal for controlling the symbol changing device 5 or the like based on the stop symbol advancement effect change data output from, thereby changing the content of the stop symbol advancement effect. Is.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, the stop symbol warning and the stop symbol warning are changed on a predetermined effective line on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol changing device 5. Is called.

First, when a stop symbol notice effect pattern in the item “no stop symbol notice” of the stop symbol notice effect pattern table is selected as a stop symbol notice effect pattern, as shown in FIG. After the decorative symbol starts to change on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 26A), based on the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol without performing the stop symbol advance notice, For example, the decorative pattern “3” stops in the left display area 92L of the effective line, the decorative pattern “2” stops in the right display area 92R, and finally “5” in the central display area 92C. The decorative design stops (FIG. 26B).

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern in the item “stop symbol notice only” of the stop symbol notice effect pattern table is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5 based on the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50, the change of the decorative symbol is started (FIG. 27A), and is determined in advance. Based on the data of the planned stoppage, for example, a decorative symbol “4” is displayed in the left display area 92L of the effective line, and a decorative pattern “7” is notified in the right display area 92R as the planned stoppage pattern (FIG. 27B). ) As indicated by the stop symbol notice, the decorative symbol “4” is stopped in the left display area 92L, then the decorative symbol “7” is stopped in the right display area 92R, and finally the central display area 92 is displayed. Thereby to stop the decorative symbol, for example, "6" (FIG. 27 (C)).

In addition, the symbol shown by the broken line in the figure represents the scheduled stop symbol during the stop symbol notice, while the symbol shown by the solid line in the drawing represents the actual stop symbol. In addition, the distinction between the solid line and the broken line is only used for clarifying the difference between the symbol to be stopped and the symbol to be stopped on the drawing. In the actual performance, for example, the symbol to be stopped is also translucent. Can be displayed in various manners as appropriate.

Next, when the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern in the item “stop symbol advance notice and change of stop symbol advance notice” of the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern table is selected as the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern, the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern YH1. Description will be made using a specific example in a case where .about.YH6 is selected.

First, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH1 (chance button PUSH effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 outputs the stop symbol notice effect output from the effect control board 50. Based on the data, as shown in FIG. 28, the decoration pattern is started to change on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the design changing apparatus 5 (FIG. 28 (A)), and the final stop design pattern of the predetermined decoration pattern is set. Without being restricted, for example, a stop symbol advance notice is performed in a stop symbol advance manner of “3, 4 and 2” (FIG. 28B). Next, the image / sound CPU 61 displays an image prompting the player to push the push button of the effect button 21 of the operation unit 20 on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5 (FIG. 28C).

Next, when the player pushes the effect button 21 in accordance with the image prompting the push operation, a detection signal that the effect button 21 has been pushed is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60. The image / sound CPU 61 sends a control signal for changing from a basic stop symbol preview effect content to a stop symbol preview effect content corresponding to each operation content to the symbol change device 5 or the like based on the stop symbol preview effect change data. For example, the previously displayed stop symbol advance notice “3. 4. 2” is changed to a new stop symbol advance notice “4. 4. 5” composed of a predetermined change scheduled stop symbol. Change (FIG. 28D). Thereafter, the symbols “4” in the left display area 92L, “4” in the center display area 92C, and “5” in the right display area 92R are stopped as shown in the stop symbol notice after the change (FIG. 28E).

Here, for example, when the stop symbol in the right display area 92R becomes a symbol composed of a number obtained by adding “1” to the stop symbol in the left display area 92L and the stop symbol in the center display area 92C (same numerals) ( For example, in the case where the pseudo continuous notice effect is set to occur in “6, 6, 7”, “3, 3, 4”, etc., the pseudo continuous notice effect is generated after FIG. It will be.

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH2 (chance button repeated hit effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 outputs the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50. 29, as shown in FIG. 29, the decorative symbol variation is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 29A), and the final decorative symbol final stop design pattern is restricted. Without being performed, for example, the stop symbol notice is performed in the stop symbol notice mode of “◯ 1, 1. ○” (FIG. 29B). Here, “◯” indicates a state in which the scheduled stop symbol is not displayed in the display area. Next, the image / sound CPU 61 displays on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 an image that prompts the player to repeatedly operate the effect button 21 of the operation unit 20 (FIG. 29C).

When the player repeatedly hits the effect button 21 in accordance with the image prompting the consecutive hit operation, a detection signal that the effect button 21 is operated repeatedly is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60 each time. The image / sound CPU 61 changes, based on the stop symbol notice effect change data, the basic stop symbol notice effect content to the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to each operation content, for example, the right end portion of the liquid crystal screen 90 When the gauge level of the gauge level display part displayed in the vicinity is raised (FIG. 29D) and the gauge level reaches MAX, an effect image with the letters “achievement !!” is displayed (FIG. 29). 29 (E)). After that, the image / sound CPU 61 changes the stop symbol advance notice “O · 1 · ○” before the change to a new stop symbol advance notice “1 · O · 1” together with the sound effect “Pon! FIG. 29 (F)). Thereafter, the symbol “1” in the left display area 92L and the symbol “1” in the right display area 92R are stopped and the reach state is reached with the sound effect “Leach! (G)).

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH3 (cursor selection effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 adds the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50 to the stop symbol notice effect data. On the basis of this, as shown in FIG. 30, the variation of the decoration symbol is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 30A), and is restricted by the final stop symbol pattern of the decoration symbol determined in advance. Without stopping, for example, the stop symbol notification is performed in the stop symbol notification mode of “8.3.5.5” (FIG. 30B). Next, on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5, the image / sound CPU 61 gives the player the left cursor key 22 d, the right cursor key 22 b, and the ENTER key on the operation unit 20 based on the stop symbol notice effect data. An image prompting an operation for selecting a symbol to be changed is displayed using the key 23 (FIG. 30C).

When the player moves the cursor to the symbol to be stopped using the left cursor key 22d and the right cursor key 22b according to the image prompting the selection operation, or performs the operation determined by the ENTER key 23, these operations are performed. Is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60 each time. For example, when the player selects a scheduled stop symbol displayed in the left display area 92L (FIG. 30D), the image / sound CPU 61 performs a basic operation based on stop symbol advance notice change data corresponding to the selection operation. For example, the scheduled stop symbol “8” of the left display area 92L is changed to the scheduled stop symbol “1” after changing the stop symbol preview effect content corresponding to the operation content. As a whole, a new stop symbol notice “1, 3, 5” is changed (FIG. 30E).

Further, when the player selects the symbol to be stopped displayed in the central display area 92C (FIG. 30F), the image / sound CPU 61 performs a basic operation based on the stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the selection operation. For example, the scheduled stop symbol “3” in the central display area 92C is changed to the scheduled stop symbol “2” after changing the stop symbol preview effect content corresponding to the operation content. As a whole, a new stop symbol notice “8.2.5” is changed (FIG. 30G).

Further, when the player selects the scheduled stop symbol displayed in the right display area 92R (FIG. 30H), the image / sound CPU 61, based on the stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the selection operation, The basic stop symbol notice effect content is changed to the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to the operation content. For example, the planned stop symbol “5” in the right display area 92R is changed to the planned stop symbol “9” after the change. As a whole, it is changed to a new stop symbol advance notice “8.3.9” (FIG. 30I).

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH4 (cannon explosion effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 adds the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50 to the stop symbol notice effect data. On the basis of this, as shown in FIG. 31, the decorative symbol is started to change on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol changing device 5 (FIG. 31A), and is restricted by the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol. Without stopping, for example, the stop symbol notice is performed in the stop symbol notice mode of “3,5, castle wall” (FIG. 31B). Here, the “castle wall” is an image showing a castle wall formed by stacking block-shaped rocks in a number of layers, and is displayed so as to cover the display area. Next, the image / sound CPU 61 performs a PUSH operation (cannon firing) of the effect button 21 of the operation unit 20 on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5 together with a message “fire a cannon!”. An image that prompts (operation) is displayed (FIG. 31C).

When the player pushes the effect button 21 in accordance with the image prompting the cannon firing operation, a detection signal indicating that the effect button 21 has been pushed is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60. The image / sound CPU 61 changes, based on the stop symbol notice effect change data, from the basic stop symbol notice effect content to the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to each operation content, and is displayed, for example, in the right display area 92R. An effect of blasting the “castle wall” image with a cannon together with a sound effect “BOMB !!” is displayed (FIG. 31D). After that, the image / sound CPU 61 displays a predetermined stop scheduled symbol “7” in the right display area 92R where the castle wall blown up by the cannon was displayed, and the stop symbol notice “3.5. “Castle” is changed to a new stop symbol notice “3, 5 and 7” (FIG. 32 (E)). Then, “3” is displayed in the left display area 92L and right display area 92R as the stop symbol notice is changed. After the symbol “7” stops, the decorative symbol “5” stops in the central display area 92C (FIG. 31F).

Here, for example, odd numbers (for example, “1, 3, 5”, “3, 5, 7”, etc.), serial numbers (for example, “1, 2, 3”, etc.), a series of words (for example, “Korean When the symbol of each display area stops in a predetermined manner such as “La” etc.) is set as the development chance feature, the mode transition effect is performed after FIG. Or a predetermined effect such as a super reach effect will occur.

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword slashing effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 outputs the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50. 32, as shown in FIG. 32, the variation of the decorative symbol is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 32A), and the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol is restricted. Without being performed, for example, a stop symbol notice is performed in a stop symbol notice mode of “invincible? · ○ · invincible?” (FIG. 32 (B)).

Here, “invincible” refers to a production pattern that consists of a combination of the letters “invincibility” and a decoration. “Production design” is different from a decoration figure related to simple figures, and is a specific figure or character. For example, if the effect design stops in a predetermined stop mode, it will be a big hit, the trigger for changing the stage or mode, the trigger for the specified effect such as pseudo-continuous notice or slip notice The thing which becomes. As the predetermined stop mode, when the same effect symbol is stopped in all display areas, when the effect symbol is stopped only in the center display area or only in the right display area, for example, “pine / bamboo” It can be set as appropriate, for example, when different production symbols are arranged so as to form a meaningful word or a symbolically related symbol arrangement such as “Ume”. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, for example, when the “invincible” effect symbol is stopped in all display areas, a corresponding predetermined effect is set to be activated.

Next, the image / sound CPU 61, on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5, with the message “Slash with a sword!” To the player, push operation of the effect button 21 of the operation unit 20 (sword A control signal for displaying an image for prompting a slashing operation is output to the symbol changing device 5 (FIG. 32C).

When the player pushes the effect button 21 in accordance with the image prompting the sword slashing operation, a detection signal that the effect button 21 has been pushed is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60. The image / sound CPU 61 outputs a control signal for changing from the basic stop symbol advance effect content to the stop symbol advance effect content corresponding to the operation content based on the stop symbol advance effect change data, for example, Displays the effect that the indeterminate symbol of “Invincible” displayed in the left display area 92L and the right display area 92R is cut off with a sword with the slashing sound “Busha! (FIG. 32D). After that, the image / sound CPU 61 displays the predetermined stop scheduled symbol “invincible” after the change in the left display region 92L and the right display region 92R where the planned stop symbol “invincible?” Cut off with the sword is displayed. Then, the stop symbol advance notice “invincible? ○ ○ invincible?” Before the change is changed to a new stop symbol advance notice “invincible ○ ○ invincible” (FIG. 32E). Thereafter, the symbol “invincible” in the left display area 92L and the symbol “invincible” in the right display area 92R are stopped according to the stop symbol notice after the change. When the “invincible” effect symbol is also stopped in the central display area 92C based on the above, for example, a corresponding predetermined effect is activated together with an effect image in which flames burn up (FIG. 32 (F)).

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (destructive effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 adds the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50 to the stop symbol notice effect data. Based on this, as shown in FIG. 33, the variation of the decorative symbol is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 33 (A)), and is restricted by the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol. For example, a control signal for performing a stop symbol advance notice in a stop symbol pattern of “9, 2, 4”, for example, is output to the symbol changing device 5 or the like (FIG. 33B). Next, the image / sound CPU 61, on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5, gives the player a PUSH operation (extinction of the effect button 21 of the operation unit 20 together with the message “Don't destroy it with a trap!”). An image that prompts (operation) is displayed (FIG. 33C).

When the player pushes the effect button 21 in accordance with the image prompting the annihilation operation, a detection signal that the effect button 21 has been pushed is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60. The image / sound CPU 61 generates a control signal for changing from a basic stop symbol advance effect content to a stop symbol advance effect content corresponding to the operation content based on the stop symbol advance effect change data. For example, an effect of cutting all the symbols to be stopped displayed in each display area from the right display area 92R to the left display area 92L together with a sound effect is displayed (FIG. 33 ( D)). Thereafter, the image / sound CPU 61 performs a change to display a predetermined stop scheduled symbol in each display area in which the planned stop symbol torn into two pieces is displayed. For example, in the case where the scheduled stop design aspect after the change and the final stop design aspect of the decorative design is a probable big hit of “7, 7, 7”, the image / sound CPU 61 in FIG. After cutting the scheduled stop symbol into two, change it to a new stop symbol advance notice “7.7.7” consisting of the changed stop scheduled symbol together with the probable notification sound such as “Cui-Cui! Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), the decorative symbol “7” is stopped in each display area according to the stop symbol notice after the change to make a big hit.

In addition, although the aspect which performs the extinction production | presentation by PUSH operation of the said production | generation button 21 was demonstrated, only when the button operation is carried out with sufficient timing in order of the said right cursor key 22b, the said ENTER key 23, and the said left cursor key 22d, for example. It is also possible to adopt a mode that requires an operation method that is appropriately more complicated and rich in variations in each stop symbol notice effect pattern, such as setting to generate a annihilation effect. Also in this case, it is possible to set the stop symbol notice content corresponding to each operation content. For example, as another modified example of the above-mentioned annihilation effect, when the player cannot operate the button with good timing In addition, it is possible to freely set the stop symbol notice effect content, etc., in which the change effect of cutting only one stop scheduled symbol by scissors is not performed.

Next, when a stop symbol notice effect pattern in the item of “stop symbol notice and change of stop symbol notice” in the stop symbol notice effect pattern table is selected as a stop symbol notice effect pattern, and by the player A case where the operation for changing the stop symbol notice effect is not performed via the operation unit 20 will be described.

When the operation means is not operated by the player, the image / sound CPU 61 executes the stop symbol notice effect content that is the basis of the stop symbol notice effect pattern based on the stop symbol notice effect data. A control signal is output to the symbol variation device 5 and the like. Here, the basic stop symbol notice effect is a correction that corrects the stop symbol notice once made when the operation unit 20 is not operated within the button operation valid period so as not to contradict the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol. Includes production.

That is, the correction effect is a case where the stop symbol notice mode configured by the predetermined stop scheduled symbol before the change and the final stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol are different, and the player is within the button operation effective period. If the operation unit 20 is not operated at the same time, the stop symbol notice before the change is displayed as a new stop composed of the scheduled stop symbol after the change without the operation of the operation unit 20 after the effective period of the button operation. An effect that automatically changes to the symbol notice.

When the operation unit 20 is operated during the button operation valid period, the effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60, and A control signal for changing from a basic stop symbol preview effect content to a stop symbol preview effect content corresponding to each operation content is output to the symbol variation device 5 or the like, but the operation unit 20 is operated. If there is not, a modification effect for changing the stop symbol notice before the change to a new stop symbol notice with a change effect different from the change effect when the operation unit 20 is operated according to the basic stop symbol notice effect content. Do.

Specifically, taking the case where the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword slashing effect) is selected as an example, the case where the operation unit 20 is operated and the case where the operation unit 20 is not operated will be compared and described. As shown in FIG. 34, the image / sound CPU 61 starts to display the decorative symbols on the basis of the stop symbol notice effect data (FIG. 34 (A)), and then the stop symbol composed of the scheduled stop symbols before the change. A notice “4, 8, 9” is made (FIG. 34B). Subsequently, the image / sound CPU 61 displays an image prompting the user to push the effect button 21 together with a message “Slash with a sword !!” (FIG. 34C).

When the player performs a push operation on the effect button 21, stop image notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content is output from the effect control board 50 based on the detection signal of the effect button 21. Output to the substrate 60. As a result, the image / sound CPU 61 changes the content of the basic stop symbol notice effect to the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to each operation content. Specifically, the image / sound CPU 61 stops displaying the image prompting the PUSH operation based on the stop symbol notice effect change data, and is scheduled to stop, for example, displayed in the left display area 92L and the right display area 92R. A sword-slashing effect is performed on the symbol, and an effect of changing to a new stop symbol notice “2, 8, 9” composed of the symbols to be stopped after the change is performed (FIG. 34D).

Conversely, if the player does not push the effect button 21, the image / sound CPU 61 shoots and changes the scheduled stop symbol after the effective period of the button operation, for example, by an arrow flying from somewhere. A modification effect is performed to change to a new stop symbol notice “2, 8, 9” constituted by a later stop scheduled symbol (FIG. 34D).

In addition to the mode of changing the symbol to the new stop symbol by shooting the stop symbol with an arrow, the correction effect is, for example, a stop symbol preview composed of a scheduled stop symbol of a confirmed symbol, a stop composed of an unconfirmed symbol Various modes can be adopted as appropriate, such as a mode for changing to a symbol notice or a mode for erasing a scheduled stoppage. The correction effect itself can have multiple types of variations, and a predetermined determination method such as a lottery each time. You may make it determine by.

  The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described below.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment has a symbol change device 5 that changes a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas, and then stops at least one of the plurality of symbols. In a gaming machine provided with a stop symbol notifying means 500 for notifying a stop scheduled symbol, the player operates the operation unit 20 in order to change the stop symbol notification effect content, so that the stop symbol notification is performed. Since the changing means 600 changes the stop symbol notice effect content depending on whether or not the operation means is operated, it enhances the player's sense of participation in the game and changes the stop symbol notice effect content depending on the presence or absence of the operation. This has the effect of improving the interest of symbol variation.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, the image / sound CPU 61 performs the stop symbol advance effect on the symbol change device 5 or the like based on the stop symbol advance effect data output from the sub CPU 51. While outputting the control signal, when the operation unit 20 is operated by the player, the stop symbol notice effect corresponding to the operation content of the operation unit 20 output from the sub CPU 51 based on the detection signal Based on the change data, the image / sound CPU 61 outputs a control signal for changing the stop symbol notice effect content to the symbol change device 5 or the like, so that the player's sense of participation in the game is enhanced, There is an effect that the interest of the symbol variation is improved by changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect depending on the presence or absence of the operation.

Also, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, whether or not the stop symbol notice changing means 600 has made a stop symbol notice once noticed by the stop symbol notice means 500, for example, a PUSH operation, or a repeated hit operation. In response to the operation of the operation means such as whether or not the cursor selection operation has been performed, a new stop symbol notice is changed, so that a player's sense of participation in the game is enhanced and a new stop symbol notice is provided. By changing it, there is an effect of improving the interest of symbol variation.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, when the stop symbol advance notice changing unit 600 selects the stop symbol advance notice notified by the stop symbol advance notice unit 500, for example, when the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern YH1 is selected. When the effect button 21 is changed in response to the push operation, the operation means is changed to a new stop symbol advance notice, so whether or not to change to a new stop symbol advance notice. By entrusting to the player's selection, the player's sense of participation in the game is enhanced, and by changing to a new stop symbol notice, the interest of symbol variation is improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, for example, as illustrated in the cursor selection operation when the stop symbol advance notice effect pattern YH3 is selected, the stop symbol advance change means 600 is configured to stop the stop symbol advance notice means 500. When a scheduled stop symbol is announced in the plurality of display areas of the symbol variation device by the above, the scheduled stop symbol notified in the display area determined in accordance with the operation content of the operation means is a new scheduled stop symbol. As a result, it is up to the player to choose which display area the scheduled stop symbol will be changed, and the player's feeling of participation in the game will be further increased, and a new stop scheduled symbol will be changed. This has the effect of improving the interest of symbol variation.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of change patterns of the stop symbol notice effect contents, as exemplified in the different change forms in the stop symbol notice effect patterns YH1 to YH6. Since the stop symbol notice change is performed at, the variation of the stop symbol notice effect is enriched and, as a result, the effect of improving the interest of the symbol variation is achieved.

In addition, the pachinko machine of the first embodiment provides the player with a plurality of types of operation methods such as continuous hitting operation and cursor selection operation as well as PUSH operation, for example, when changing the stop symbol notice effect. There is an effect that a game that does not come and a plurality of types of participation modes are given to the player, and a game with a greater sense of participation becomes possible.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment provides a refreshing sound effect and effect image in, for example, a cannon blast effect, a sword slashing effect, a annihilation effect, etc. when changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect As illustrated in the above, since it provides a player with a plurality of types of exhilarating effects, it is possible to relieve stress even in a normal gaming state where stress tends to accumulate until a big hit is drawn, There is an effect that it is possible to produce a more interesting symbol variation production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content of the player in the effect input control process, thereby stopping the stop symbol notice in various manners during the symbol change. It is possible to change the contents of the production, and by changing the design of the stop symbol notice effect corresponding to the operation content by the player's operation while the design is changing, it is possible to provide a real-time feeling of participation in the production and There is an effect that it is possible to give a stronger feeling of participation that the operation of has contributed to the change of the production content.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment generates an extinction effect only when the button operation is performed in the order of the right cursor key 22b, the ENTER key 23, and the left cursor key 22d in the extinction effect, for example. Since it is possible to adopt a mode that requires the player to operate with a high degree of judgment, such as when set to do so, the monotonous feeling of simply pressing a button is eliminated, and a more complicated and attractive participation mode This provides an effect that it is possible to provide the player with an interest in enhancing the skill level of operation and the degree of contribution to the production.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment can change the stop symbol notice once notified to a stop symbol notice having a different expectation from the stop symbol notice (for example, a non-pseudo continuous notice effect). For example, changing from a mode to a quasi-continuous notice effect, or changing from a non-hit mode to a big hit mode, etc.), improving the interest of the symbol variation by changing the expectation of the player during the symbol variation There is an effect of letting.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, when an undetermined symbol (for example, “invincible?”) Is included in the previously-announced stop symbol notice, the undetermined symbol (for example, “ "Invincible"), so that the player's expectation is improved by the confirmed symbol that has been upgraded, and the interest of the player is improved in response to the player's wish, for example, "I want this symbol to stop" There is an effect of letting.

In addition, the pachinko machine of the first embodiment includes various information for changing the stop symbol advance notice and the stop symbol advance notice, such as a stop symbol advance notice pattern table and a stop symbol advance notice processing program. Since it is stored in the sub ROM 52 of the control board 50, various effects can be controlled and the capacity of the main ROM 42 of the main control board 40 can be reduced.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment has multiple types of items as “stop symbol advance notice”, “stop symbol advance notice” and “change of stop symbol advance notice and stop symbol advance notice” as stop symbol advance notice effect patterns. In addition to existing, you can set the stop symbol notice effect pattern more finely within these items, so the stop symbol notice effect will be enriched, and the stop symbol notice will change with the richness of the variation and the stop symbol notice change As well as improving the interest of itself, as a result, the variation of symbol variation is enriched, and the effect of improving the interest of the entire production is achieved.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment can be set more freely because it can freely set the stop symbol notice mode before the change without being restricted by the final stop symbol mode of the predetermined decorative pattern. There is an effect that it is possible to produce a stop symbol notice effect.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment is modified based on the stop symbol notice effect data even when the image / sound control board 60 does not operate the button within the button operation effective period. The stop symbol notice before the change is changed to the stop symbol notice that does not contradict the final stop symbol pattern of the decorative symbol without depending on the player's button operation due to the performance, so even if the player does not operate the button There is an effect that it is possible to perform a stop symbol notice effect consistent with the final stop symbol pattern of the decorative symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 to 45, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is configured such that the stop symbol notice changing unit cooperates with the operation of the movable accessory in response to the operation of the operation unit. The point of changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect is the main difference from the first embodiment described above, and the following description will be focused on the difference and the description of the same part will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the center accessory 4 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is formed so as to cover the outer periphery of the symbol change device 5, and houses cannons 410a to 410c described later. Artillery accessory storage portions 400a to 400c for the purpose, and sword accessory storage portions 420a to 420c for storing sword features 430a to 430c, which will be described later, are recessed in corresponding portions of the bottom surface 4D of the center accessory 4 respectively. It is installed. In addition, a winning combination storage portion 440 for storing a winning combination 450 to be described later is formed as a cylindrical groove on the right side surface 4R of the center combination 4.

  The cannon combination storage portions 400a to 400c are arranged in a line at predetermined intervals at three positions in the left-right direction of the bottom surface 4D of the center combination 4. The cannon combination storage part 400a is arranged at a position just below the left display area 92L of the symbol change device 5 in FIG. 35. Similarly, the cannon combination storage part 400b is displayed in the center display. Arranged at a position directly below the area 92C, the cannon combination storage part 400c is disposed at a position immediately below the right display area 92R.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the cannon combination 410a to 410c is a movable combination having a shape of a cannon, and is housed in the cannon combination storage portions 400a to 400c so as to be freely advanced and retracted. In response to the operation of the operating means during the production, it is configured to move forward and backward according to the production image of the symbol variation device 5 and the like. For example, when the left cursor key 22d is operated, the cannon combination 410a is moved, when the down cursor key 22c is operated, the cannon combination 410b is moved, and when the right cursor key 22b is operated, the cannon combination 410c is movable. For example, the effect contents of the movable accessory can be set differently corresponding to the operation contents of the operation means.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the sword accessory storage portions 420 a to 420 c are configured by a recess having an opening having a horizontally long rectangular shape with respect to the bottom surface 4 </ b> D of the center accessory 4. Arranged at three positions in the left-right direction of the bottom surface 4D of the center accessory 4 behind 400a to 400c. The sword combination storage unit 420a is disposed at a position corresponding to the left display area 92L of the symbol change device 5 similarly to the cannon combination storage unit 400a, and similarly, the sword combination storage unit 420b. Is disposed at a position corresponding to the central display area 92C, and the sword accessory storage portion 420c is disposed at a position corresponding to the right display area 92R.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sword actors 430a to 430c are movable accessories having a shape of a sword (for example, a Japanese sword), and are not shown in the left end portion of the sword actor storage units 420a to 420c. When the swords 430a to 430c are stored around the swaying support end that is positioned, the sword points of the swords 430a to 430c are respectively stored in the swords storing part 420a. The length, positional relationship, and the like are adjusted so as to be positioned near the right end of 420c. The sword actors 430a to 430c swing back and forth with the swing support end as a fulcrum according to the effect image of the symbol change device 5 in response to the operation of the operating means during a predetermined stop symbol advance effect. It is configured to For example, when the left cursor key 22d is operated, the sword actor 430a is moved, when the upper cursor key 22a is operated, the sword accessory 430b is moved, and when the right cursor key 22b is operated, the sword actor 430c is moved. For example, the effect contents of the movable accessory can be set differently corresponding to the operation contents of the operation means.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the saddle accessory storage portion 440 is configured by a long cylindrical recess having a circular opening at a substantially central portion of the right side surface 4R of the center accessory 4. A striking object 450 composed of a portion divided into a distal end portion 450a, an intermediate portion 450b, and a proximal end portion 450c, the intermediate portion 450b in the proximal end portion 450c, and the distal end in the intermediate portion 450b. The whole is folded and stored so as to accommodate the portion 450a.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the saddle accessory 450 is a movable accessory having a shape of a saddle, and is housed so as to be able to move forward and backward from the inside of the saddle accessory storage part 440, and all the three divided parts extend. When the end portion 450a reaches the left display region 92L, the intermediate portion 450b straddles the central display region 92C, and the base end portion 450c The length, positional relationship, etc. are set so as to straddle the display area 92R.

  When the saddle object 450 advances from the inside of the saddle object storage part 440, the tip part 450a first advances from the inside of the saddle object storage part 440, and then the tip part 450a is fully extended. The intermediate portion 450b is advanced, and when the intermediate portion 450b is fully extended, the base end portion 450c is advanced, so that the three divided parts can be advanced from the distal end portion 450a to the left in a stepwise manner. It is configured.

  Further, the winning combination 450 is configured to advance and retreat in accordance with the effect image of the symbol changing device 5 in response to the operation of the operating means during a predetermined stop symbol notice effect, for example, the right cursor key When only 22b is operated, only the distal end portion 450a advances from the inside of the accessory storage part 440 so as to straddle the right display area 92R, and the right cursor key 22b and the ENTER key 23 are operated in order with good timing. When the distal end portion 450a and the intermediate portion 450b advance so as to straddle the center display area 92C and the right display area 92R, respectively, and the right cursor key 22b, the ENTER key 23, and the left cursor key 22d are operated in order with good timing. The distal end portion 450a, the intermediate portion 450b, and the proximal end portion 450c are respectively left display regions. 2L, it is possible such as setting to advance all so as to straddle the central display area 92C and a right display area 92R, Produce content of the operation movable won game in response to the contents of the appropriate operating means for setting differently.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the production control board 50 not only outputs the stop symbol advance notice effect data and the stop symbol advance notice effect change data to the image / sound control board 60, but also Similarly, these data are output to the lamp control board 70 to which the movable combination of the cannon combination storage units 400a to 400c, the sword combination 430a to 430c, and the movable combination 450 is connected.

  The lamp control board 70 outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the corresponding movable accessory during the predetermined stop symbol notice effect based on the stop symbol notice effect data and the stop symbol notice effect change data.

  Next, with regard to a specific change mode of the stop symbol notice effect in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH4 (cannon blast effect), the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword) of the first example. (Slashing effect) and stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (annihilation effect) will be described using a specific example.

  Although specifically described later, the stop symbol notice changing means 600 in the second embodiment is set in step S840-6 in the effect input control process, and is output from the effect control board 50. On the basis of the notice effect change data, the image / sound control board 60 outputs a control signal for changing the stop symbol notice effect content to the symbol change device 5 and the like, and the lamp control board 70 sends the cannon to the cannon. This is realized by changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect by controlling the driving of movable items such as the combination items 410a to 410c.

First, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH4 (cannon explosion effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 outputs the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50. 39, as shown in FIG. 39, the variation of the decorative symbol is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 39A), and the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol is restricted. Without being performed, the stop symbol notice is performed in the stop symbol notice mode of “3, 5 / castle wall” (FIG. 39B). Next, the image / sound CPU 61 displays, on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5, for example, a message “Press the right cursor key and the down cursor key to fire a cannon!” A control signal for displaying an image for prompting a PUSH operation (cannon firing operation) of the right cursor key 22b and the lower cursor key 22c is output (FIG. 39C).

When the player pushes the right cursor key 22b and the lower cursor key 22c in accordance with the image prompting the cannon firing operation, a detection signal that these keys are pushed is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60 and the lamp control board 70. The lamp control board 70 outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the artillery objects 410b and 410c to advance from the artillery object storage portions 400b and 400c based on the stop symbol notice effect change data. Further, the image / sound CPU 61 changes the basic stop symbol preview effect content from the basic stop symbol preview effect content to the stop symbol preview effect content corresponding to each operation content, and displays it in the right display area 92R, for example. The “castle wall” image, which has been blasted in conjunction with the movement of the artillery object 410c, together with the sound effect “BOMB !!!”, is also displayed in the central display area 92C. 5 "is displayed in cooperation with the cannon combination 410b (FIG. 39D). Thereafter, the lamp control board 70 outputs a control signal for retracting the artillery parts 410b and 410c to the artillery parts storage parts 400b and 400b, and accordingly the gun control parts advancing from the artillery parts storage parts 400b and 400c. The above-mentioned artillery objects 410b and 410c are accommodated in the artillery object accommodating parts 400b and 400c. The image / sound CPU 61 displays the predetermined stop scheduled symbol “7” in the right display area 92R where the castle wall blown up by the cannon was displayed, and happens to be the stop scheduled symbol before and after the change. The scheduled stop symbol “5” displayed in the central display area 92C where the scheduled stop symbol is the same symbol is maintained as it is, and the stop symbol notice “3.5, castle wall” before the change is displayed as a new stop symbol notice “3. A control signal for changing to “5 · 7” is output (FIG. 39E).

As shown in FIGS. 39 (B) and (E), it is possible to adopt a setting that allows the case where the symbol to be stopped before the change and the symbol to be stopped after the change are the same symbol. A mode in which the symbol and the scheduled stop symbol after the change are set to be different from each other can be appropriately adopted.

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH5 (sword slashing effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 outputs the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50. As shown in FIG. 40, the decorative symbol variation is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 as shown in FIG. 40 (FIG. 40A), and the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol is restricted. Without being performed, the stop symbol notice is performed in the stop symbol notice mode of “Invincible? · ○ · Invincible?” (FIG. 40B). Next, the image / sound CPU 61 sends a message to the player of the operation unit 20 together with a message “Press the left cursor key and the right cursor key to slash with a sword!” On the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5. A control signal for displaying an image that prompts a PUSH operation (sword-slashing operation) of the left cursor key 22d and the right cursor key 22b is output (FIG. 40C).

When the player pushes the left cursor key 22d and the right cursor key 22b in accordance with the image prompting the sword-slashing operation, a detection signal indicating that these keys are PUSH-operated is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60 and the lamp control board 70. The ramp control board 70 outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the sword actors 430a and 430c to swing out from the sword actor storage units 420a and 420c based on the stop symbol notice effect change data. . In addition, the image / sound CPU 61 changes the basic stop symbol preview effect content from the basic stop symbol preview effect content to the stop symbol preview effect content corresponding to the operation content, for example, the left display area 92L and the right “Invincible?”, Which is an indeterminate symbol of the production symbol “Invincible” displayed in the display area 92R, is linked with the sword object storage units 420a and 420c together with a slashing sound “Busha! Then, a control signal for displaying the effect to be discarded is output (FIG. 40D). Thereafter, the ramp control board 70 stores the sword objects 430a and 430c, which have been swung forward, in the sword object storage sections 420a and 420c, and the image / sound CPU 61 is scheduled to be stopped with a sword. In the left display area 92L and the right display area 92R in which “invincible?” Was displayed, the predetermined stop scheduled symbol “invincible” after the change is displayed, and the stop symbol advance notice “invincible? A control signal for changing “Invincible?” To a new stop symbol advance notice “Invincible / O / Invincible” is output (FIG. 40E).

Next, when the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 (destructive effect) is selected as the stop symbol notice effect pattern, the image / sound CPU 61 adds the stop symbol notice effect data output from the effect control board 50 to the stop symbol notice effect data. Based on this, as shown in FIG. 41, the variation of the decorative symbol is started on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol variation device 5 (FIG. 41A), and is restricted by the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbol. Without stopping, the stop symbol notice is performed in the scheduled stop symbol mode of “9.2.4” (FIG. 41B). Next, the image / sound CPU 61 displays a message on the liquid crystal screen 90 of the symbol change device 5 together with a message “Press the right cursor key, the ENTER key, and the left cursor key in order at the right timing to destroy them! An image prompting a push operation (disappearing operation) of the right cursor key 22b, the ENTER key 23 and the left cursor key 22d of the operation unit 20 is displayed (FIG. 41C).

When the player pushes the right cursor key 22b, the ENTER key 23, and the left cursor key 22d in order in a timely manner according to the image prompting the annihilation operation, it is detected that these keys are pushed in a predetermined operation mode. A signal is input to the effect control board 50. The effect control board 50 outputs stop symbol notice effect change data corresponding to the operation content to the image / sound control board 60 and the lamp control board 70. The lamp control board 70 outputs a control signal for advancing the winning combination 450 from the winning combination storage unit 440 based on the stop symbol advancement effect change data. Further, the image / sound CPU 61 changes the content of the basic stop symbol announcement effect to the stop symbol advance effect content corresponding to the operation content based on the stop symbol announcement effect change data, and is displayed in each display area, for example. A control signal for displaying an effect of cutting all the symbols to be stopped from the right display area 92R to the left display area 92L in turn along with the sound effect 450 together with the sound effect 450 is output ( FIG. 42 (D)). After that, the lamp control board 70 retracts the winning combination 450 into the holding accessory storing section 440, and the image / sound CPU 61 displays a scheduled stop symbol that has been cut into two. Further, a change is made to display a predetermined stop scheduled symbol “7” after the change in each display area.

  In the second embodiment, it is also possible to employ a mode in which the operation content of the operation means and the stop symbol notice effect content are closely related in more detail.

  For example, the case where the stop symbol notice effect pattern YH6 is selected will be described. As shown in the table shown in FIG. 42, the operation contents of the operating means and the stop symbol notice effect contents may be associated with each other.

  For example, when the player operates the buttons at the right timing in the order of “right cursor key → ENTER key → left cursor key”, as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. It is changed to the stop symbol notice effect. In this case, since the winning combination 450 can change all the scheduled stop symbols before the change displayed in the entire display area to the stopped planned symbols after the change, the correction effect is not performed thereafter.

  If the player operates the buttons with the right timing in the order of “right cursor key → ENTER key”, but does not press the left cursor key or presses the left cursor key at the wrong timing, FIG. 42 and FIG. As shown in the figure, it is changed to the stop symbol notice effect content in which the winning combination 450 advances to the central display area 92C. In this case, among the symbols to be stopped before the change, which is displayed in the entire display area, the symbol 450 is changed only to the symbols to be stopped that have been displayed in the central display area 92C and the right display area 92R. Therefore, when the scheduled stop symbol before the change displayed in the left display area 92L is different from the scheduled stop symbol after the change, a correction effect is performed thereafter. As an aspect of the correction effect, as shown in FIG. 43 (F), an aspect in which the stop scheduled symbol before the change is extinguished can be employed.

  In addition, when the player operates only the “right cursor key”, but does not press the ENTER key and the left cursor key, or presses it at the wrong timing, or does not press it in order (right cursor key → left cursor key → As shown in FIGS. 42 and 44, for example, the ENTER key or the like is changed to the stop symbol notice effect content in which the winning combination 450 advances to the right display area 92R. In this case, since the winning combination 450 changes only the scheduled stop symbol displayed in the right display area 92R among the scheduled stop symbols displayed in the entire display area to the stop scheduled symbol after change, If the scheduled stop symbol before the change displayed in the left display region 92L and the central display region 92C is different from the planned stop symbol after the change, a correction effect is performed thereafter. As an aspect of the correction effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), an aspect in which the stop scheduled symbol before the change is changed to an undecided symbol may be employed.

  In addition, for example, when the buttons are not pressed in order (left cursor key → right cursor key → ENTER key, etc.), when they are not pressed within the button operation effective period, or when no buttons are operated at all, the other operation contents. 42 and 44, the winning combination 450 does not operate at all, and a correction effect is performed based on the content of the basic stop symbol notice effect. As a modification effect in this case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (E) and 44 (F), all stop scheduled symbols before the change are shot with a bow and arrow and changed to the scheduled stop symbols after the change. Conceivable.

  The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment having the above configuration will be described below.

In the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the stop symbol notice changing means 600 causes the stop symbol to be coordinated in response to the operation of the operation unit 20 by linking the movements of the movable combination such as the cannon combination 410a to 410c. Because the contents of the notice effect are changed, the player's feeling of participation in the game is further enhanced, and the interest of the symbol fluctuation is further improved by changing the contents of the stop sign notice effect in conjunction with the action of the movable accessory. There is an effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment links the contents of the stop symbol notice effect in accordance with the movement of the movable cannons of the cannon combination 410a to 410c, the sword combination 430a to 430c and the spear combination 450. Therefore, in order to enable a more dynamic and varied production, it is possible to provide an interesting stop symbol notice production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of movable objects such as the artillery objects 410a to 410c, the sword objects 430a to 430c, and the spear object 450, and for each movable object. Because it is possible to request different operation contents, it is possible to provide a variety of operation modes by the player, and it is possible to have various variations in the stop symbol notice effect itself realized by it There is an effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, as exemplified in the relationship between the operation content of the spear role 450 and the stop symbol notice effect content, has multiple stages or various types of operation content for each movable accessory. In addition, it is possible to set multi-stage or multiple types of stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to each operation content, so that the stop symbol notice effect content and its change mode have variations, and only one button This eliminates the monotonous feeling of simply pressing, provides a more complicated and attractive participation mode, and provides the player with an interest in increasing the skill level of operation and the contribution of performance.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment can set various variations in the correction effect that is performed when the operation unit 20 is not operated or when the operation is not performed properly. By making it difficult to grasp the overall picture of internal processing, it is possible to solve the problem of reduced player's willingness to operate due to feelings such as `` It does not matter if the operation button is not pressed '' There is an effect that various variations can be given to the contents of the stop symbol notice effect when the operation means is not operated.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is configured with a variety of operation contents of operation means, various stop symbol notice contents corresponding to this, and contents of correction effects, so a single button is pressed. Unlike a type of game machine that only shows whether or not an effect appears when the operation button is pressed, it can provide a player with a high degree of freedom and variously depending on the content of their operation There is an effect that it is possible to provide the fun of being able to create different effects.

  The above-described embodiments have been illustrated for the purpose of explanation, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will recognize from the claims, the detailed description of the invention, and the description of the drawings. Modifications and additions can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, as a method of changing the stop symbol advance effect, the stop symbol advance effect change data corresponding to the operation content of the operation unit 20 is output, and the corresponding stop symbol advance effect previously transmitted as a set is output. Although the aspect of changing the content of the stop symbol notice effect by switching to the content has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and how the operation means is operated or changed according to the operation content. For example, a method for determining the stop symbol notice content to be switched by lottery every time the operation means is operated, or various conditions (operation timing, operation when the operation means is operated). It is also possible to adopt a method for creating a stop symbol notice effect content after the change by judging the mode, variation time, etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the change of the stop symbol notice effect content is performed only once during one symbol change has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, one time It is also possible to adopt a mode in which the content of the symbol notice effect that is stopped twice or three times during the symbol variation is changed. In this case, it is possible to further improve the interest of the symbol variation by changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect step by step, and by giving the player multiple opportunities to participate during one symbol variation, Furthermore, there is an effect that the feeling of participation can be improved.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the operation unit 20 as shown in FIG. 22 is adopted as an example of the operation means has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a jog shuttle, Other operation means can be appropriately employed as required, such as a stick bar and a keyboard type input device. In this case, it is possible to produce a stop symbol notice effect due to each operation means, and by creating a design of the configuration of the operation means and the operation mode of the operation means, it is possible to create more various effects than ever before It is possible, and there is an effect that it is possible to provide a more attractive player-participation-type game that is not possible in the past.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode has been described in which the stop symbol advance notice once changed by the stop symbol advance notice means 500 is changed by the stop symbol advance notice changing means 600 based on the operation of the operation unit 20 by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the first stop symbol notice made by the stop symbol notice unit 500 is performed, and in which display area the scheduled stop symbol is displayed. Also, it is possible to adopt a mode of setting so that the player can select by operating the operation unit 20.

An example of this case is illustrated using the modification shown in FIGS. For example, as shown in FIG. 46, after the start of symbol variation (FIG. 46A), an image prompting the push operation of the effect button 21 is displayed (FIG. 46B). Here, when the player pushes the effect button 21, the first stop symbol notice constituted by the stop scheduled symbols before the change is performed (FIG. 46C). Thereafter, an image prompting the push operation of the effect button 21 is displayed again (FIG. 46D). When the player pushes the effect button 21 again according to this, the first stop symbol notice is changed, and the second stop symbol notice constituted by the changed scheduled symbols is performed (FIG. 46 (E)).

However, as shown in FIG. 47, when the player does not push the effect button 21 during the first display of the image prompting the PUSH operation of the effect button 21 (FIG. 47B). Unlike the case where the PUSH operation shown in FIG. 46 (C) is performed, the first stop symbol notice is not performed (FIG. 47 (C)). Thereafter, an image prompting the push operation of the effect button 21 is displayed again (FIG. 47D). When the player pushes the effect button 21 again in accordance with this, a stop symbol notice constituted by the changed stop scheduled symbol is performed (FIG. 47 (E)).

Further, as shown in FIG. 48, when the image for prompting the push operation of the effect button 21 is displayed for the first time (FIG. 48B), the player pushes the effect button 21, but the effect button In the second display of the image prompting the PUSH operation of 21 (FIG. 48D), when the player does not push the effect button 21, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 48 (E), although the first stop symbol notice composed of the scheduled stop symbol before the change is performed, the first stop symbol notice is changed to the scheduled stop symbol after the change by the modification effect. An effect to change is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, when the images prompting the push operation of the effect button 21 are displayed for the first time and the second time (FIGS. 49 (B) and (D)), both of the effect buttons When PUSH 21 is not pushed, the stop symbol notice itself is not performed, and the decorative symbols are stopped in the respective display areas according to the final stop symbol pattern of the predetermined decorative symbols (FIG. 49F).

As illustrated in FIGS. 46 to 49, when the player is allowed to execute the operation of the operation unit 20 not only for the change of the stop symbol notice as described above but also for the stop symbol notice itself, A player who does not want to give a notice can be given an opportunity to select whether or not to give a stop symbol notice, and the player can be provided with step-by-step participation modes at the time of stop symbol notice and when the stop symbol notice changes In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a stop symbol notice effect with more variety and variety.

In the above-described embodiment, as a mode of changing the stop symbol notice by the stop symbol notice changing means 600, for example, a mode of changing a stop symbol notice of a non-pseudo continuous notice effect to a stop symbol notice of a pseudo continuous notice effect (FIG. 28). Or a mode (FIG. 29) for changing the stop symbol notice for the non-reach mode to a stop symbol for the reach mode (FIG. 29), a mode for changing the stop symbol for the non-chance eye mode to the stop symbol for the chance eye mode (FIG. 31), A mode of changing the stop symbol notice of the undecided symbol to the stop symbol trailer of the confirmed symbol (FIG. 32), and a mode of changing the stop symbol notice of the non-hit type to the stop symbol notice of the big hit mode (FIG. 33), etc. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and other modifications can be adopted as appropriate.

  For example, when a live-action pattern is set to have a higher expectation level than a character design between a character design and a live-action design, the stop-design symbol of the character design included in the stop-design notice will be displayed. It is also possible to adopt a change mode that changes to.

  Further, when a so-called slip notice effect is used in which the symbol immediately before the stop or the symbol after the temporary stop slips and changes again, for example, a predetermined effect symbol (for example, “oil”) is displayed in the right display area of the active line. Stopping the slip notice announcement from the stop notice of the non-slip notice effect (for example, “8 ・ ○ ・ 3”) when it is set to generate a notice notice when the notice is displayed as a scheduled stoppage symbol. It is also possible to adopt a change mode that changes to a symbol advance notice (for example, “8 · O · Oil”).

  In addition, it is also possible to adopt a change mode in which the scheduled stop symbol displayed in advance in the stop symbol notice is changed among the normal symbol, the chance symbol, and the probability variation symbol. Specifically, for example, odd-numbered symbols are probability-variable symbols, even-numbered symbols are generally normal symbols, and some of even-numbered symbols (for example, “4” only) are set as chance symbols that have a chance to be promoted to certainty thereafter. In the case of the event, first of all, the stop symbol notice “2 ・ 2 ・ 2” of the big hit mode related to the normal symbol is first changed to the next stop symbol notice “4 ・ 4.4 ・ 4” of the big hit mode related to the chance symbol And a change mode in which it is changed so as to be ranked in stages up to the stop symbol advance notice “7, 7, 7” of the big hit mode related to the probability variation design.

  Furthermore, the present invention can also adopt a change mode in which the scheduled stop symbol displayed in advance in the stop symbol advance is increased by one for each change of the stop symbol advance as the stop symbol advance change pattern. Specifically, for example, when it is determined that a big hit will be made internally, the stop symbol advance notice “7 · ○ · ○” which first displays a big hit symbol in the left display area by the stop symbol advance means 500 first. Next, the stop symbol notice changing means 600 changes the stop symbol notice “7 · ○ · 7” for displaying the big hit symbol in the right display area, and finally, the big display symbol is also displayed in the central display area. A pattern to change to the stop symbol notice “7, 7, 7” to be notified may be considered.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example of a pachinko gaming machine that employs so-called vertical variation, in which the symbol is changed so that the symbol flows in the downward direction from the upper direction of the liquid crystal screen of the symbol variation device, has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal screen displays lateral fluctuations such that the symbols flow from the right direction to the left direction, and the fluctuation method that flows from the back to the front. It can be used as appropriate for pachinko gaming machines that employ a flow variation method.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern is selected on the main control board, and the stop symbol notice effect pattern is selected on the effect control board. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the selection of the stop symbol notice effect pattern or the like is realized only by the main control board, or the role sharing of each board and the design of each functional block can be changed, added, and deleted as appropriate.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments, examples in which only one effective line is provided have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and the number of effective lines (for example, 1 line, 2 lines, 3 lines) is appropriately selected. Lines, 5 lines, 8 lines, etc.) can be set, and a change mode in which the number of effective lines is increased or decreased before and after the change of the stop symbol notice can be adopted.

  In addition, when the LCD screen of the symbol variation device is divided into screens and the symbol variation is performed in each of the divided display areas, the stop symbol warning and the stop symbol warning may be appropriately changed in each display region. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the stop symbol advance notice and the stop symbol advance notice are changed after the start of the symbol change has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the stop symbol advance is performed before the start of the symbol change. A mode, a mode in which not only a stop symbol notification but also a stop symbol notification is changed before the start of symbol variation, and a mode in which a stop symbol notification or a stop symbol notification is changed at the same time as the start of symbol variation can be appropriately adopted.

  In addition, the present invention always adopts all the features together even when the features described in the specification are described by combining a plurality of features in one item. However, it is possible to take out only a part of the characteristic items and adopt them or to combine them appropriately beyond the framework of the items.

  A symbol change device for changing a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas, and a stop symbol notice for notifying at least one of the plurality of symbols that will be stopped thereafter An operation means configured to allow the player to perform an operation for changing the content of the stop symbol notice effect, and the stop symbol notice effect content corresponding to the operation of the operation means. It is equipped with stop symbol notice changing means that can be changed, and it is applied to the purpose of improving the interest of symbol fluctuation by increasing the player's sense of participation in the game and changing the contents of the stop symbol notice effect it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine main body 2 Outer frame 3 Game board 5 Symbol change apparatus 40 Main control board 50 Production control board 51 Sub CPU
60 Image / sound control board 70 Lamp control board 80 Dispensing control board 500 Stop symbol notice means 600 Stop symbol notice change means

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A symbol variation device that varies a plurality of symbols each having identification information that can be identified in a plurality of display areas;
In a gaming machine comprising stop symbol notifying means for notifying at least one of the plurality of symbols that will stop thereafter, a stop symbol notifying means,
An operation means configured to execute an operation for changing the content of the stop symbol notice effect while the player is in the stop symbol notice effect,
When the operation of the operation means is within a valid period, stop symbol advance notice changing means configured to change the stop symbol advance notice effect content based on the stop symbol advance notice change data corresponding to the operation content ; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In claim 1,
The display area selected according to the operation content of the operation means when the stop symbol advance notice changing means is notified by the stop symbol advance notice means in the plurality of display areas of the symbol changing device. The gaming machine is configured to change the scheduled stoppage symbol announced in advance to a new scheduled stoppage symbol. In claim 1 or claim 2,
If the stop symbol notice means does not operate the button within the button operation valid period, the stop symbol notice before the change does not depend on the player's button operation and contradicts the final stop symbol form of the decorative symbol. A game machine that is configured to be able to be corrected to a stop symbol notice that does not cause a failure.

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