JP2000070471A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce bye strain of a player due to gazing at discrimination information by enabling a display to change a form of discrimination information without changing the discrimination contents of the discrimination information when the discrimination information is guided out and displayed in a prescribed form on a variable display device. SOLUTION: When a variable display result displayed on a variable display device 4 comes to a combination of a prescribed big win pattern, a special game condition is generated to control a variable prize winning ball device 12 is controlled into a first condition to be in a condition advantageous for a player. When the variation of first to third stop patterns is stopped to bring patterns into a semi-stop display condition, the frequency of semi-stop display of a second stop pattern which is a re-variation object is made different from that of another stop pattern. Thereby a player is given an expectation feeling that variation might be stated again by the second stop pattern. Immediately before the variation is started again, the period of semi-stop display is shortened in all patterns to stepwisely raise the expectation feeling of a player to the variation again.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine represented by, for example, a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, etc. More specifically, a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form can be variably displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a variable display device, and capable of controlling a gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display device has a predetermined specific display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine of this type includes a variable display device which can variably display, for example, a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form. There has been a gaming machine in which a gaming state can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display device has a predetermined specific display mode.

In this type of conventional gaming machine, when identification information is derived and displayed in the middle of display control for deriving and displaying a display result of a variable display device, the identification information is displayed in a predetermined direction. There is a configuration in which the player can be continuously rocked to give the player an expectation that the identification information will change again.

[0004]

However, when the identification information is swung or the like, the display position of the identification information changes continuously, so that the viewpoint of the player changes continuously, and the player is supposed to be changed. There has been a problem that it is difficult to see the identification information to be watched, giving the player visual fatigue or distracting the player's attention.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the visual fatigue caused by a player gazing at identification information as much as possible while enhancing the effect of producing identification information. Is to provide a simple gaming machine.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form, and a display result of the variable display device. Is a gaming machine in which a gaming state can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display mode is set, and display control for deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display device. The variable display control means includes: a variable display control means that, when the identification information is derived and displayed at a predetermined position of the variable display device in a predetermined form during the display control, And an identification information form control means capable of continuously changing the form of the identification information without changing the identification contents of the identification information.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the identification information form control means changes the form of the identification information by changing the color of the identification information. It is characterized by changing.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the identification information form control means changes the form of the identification information by changing the shape of the identification information. It is characterized by changing.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the identification information form control means changes the size of the identification information by changing the size of the identification information. Is changed.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed by the function of the variable display control means. By the operation of the identification information form control means, when the identification information is derived and displayed at a predetermined position of the variable display device in a predetermined form during the display control, the identification content of the identification information is changed. In addition, a display in which the form of the identification information continuously changes is enabled.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, the color of the identification information is changed by the further operation of the identification information form control means, whereby the color of the identification information is changed. The form of the identification information changes.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the present invention, the shape of the identification information is changed by the further operation of the identification information form control means. The form of the identification information changes.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the present invention, the size of the identification information is changed by a further operation of the identification information form control means. Changes the form of the identification information.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and is displayed in a predetermined form. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode, the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. If the gaming machine can be controlled,
It is possible to apply to all.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. On the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gaming area 3 is formed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a hitting operation handle 28 for a player to operate a hitting ball. When the hitting operation handle 28 is operated by the player, the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 29 are operated. Can be fired one by one. The fired pachinko balls are guided into the game area 3 between the section rails 2.

In the center of the game area 3, there is provided a variable display device 4 capable of variably displaying a plurality of special symbols as identification information. Below the variable display device 4, a variable winning ball device 12 is provided. The variable winning ball device 12 is attached by fixing the base plate 23 to the game area 3. The variable winning ball device 12
When the solenoid 49 to be described later is excited, the opening / closing plate 22 is opened to be advantageous for a player who can win a ball, and the opening / closing plate 22 is closed when the solenoid 49 is demagnetized. It is configured to be able to change to a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who cannot hit a ball. The variable winning prize ball device 12 is provided with six LEDs 24 that are turned on or flashed according to the game state.

A warp entrance 17 is provided in each of the left and right portions of the variable display device 4.
The ball that has entered the warp entrance 17 is
The water flows downward through the back side of the game and is discharged from the warp exit 10 to the game area 3 again. Therefore, the warp exit 10
The ball that has been ejected from the ball is in a state where it is relatively easy to win a prize in the starting port 9. A symbol starting gate 8 is usually provided in the path of the ball that has entered the warp entrance 17 provided on the left side of the variable display device 4. The ordinary symbol starting gate 8 has a passing ball detector 1 for detecting the passing of a ball.
3 are provided.

When a ball hit into the game area 3 enters the ordinary symbol starting gate 8, the passing ball is detected by the passing ball detector 13, and the ordinary symbol display 20 is displayed based on the detected output. Variable start.

The normal symbol display 20 is constituted by, for example, a seven-segment display, and variably displays identification information called a normal symbol. When the display result of the ordinary symbol display 20 becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, 7), a solenoid 50 described later is excited, and the starting port 9 is turned on.
The pair of left and right movable pieces 14 provided in the opening are opened only for a predetermined period, so that the ball is more easily started and won. The starting winning ball which has won the starting port 9 is a starting ball detector 34 described later.
And the variable display device 4 is variably started based on the detection output.

The variable display device 4 is constituted by, for example, a CRT display 53, and is provided with an image display section 5. In the image display unit 5, three variable display units, a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, and a right variable display unit, arranged from left to right on the display screen are displayed. In each variable display section, special symbols are variably displayed individually. When all of the left, middle, and right variable display units start variable at the same time, identification information including a plurality of types of special symbols is scroll-displayed from top to bottom. Then, the left variable display section is controlled to stop first, then the right variable display section is controlled to stop, and finally the middle variable display section is controlled to stop. The symbol variably displayed on the left variable display section is called a left symbol (first stop symbol), the symbol variably displayed on the middle variable display section is called a middle symbol (second stop symbol), and the right variable display section. The symbol variably displayed in is referred to as a right symbol (third stop symbol).

When the variable display result of the variable display device 4 becomes a predetermined combination of big hit symbols (for example, 777), a specific game state (big hit state) is generated, and the variable prize ball device 12 is set in the first state. The state is controlled to be in an advantageous state for the player. Further, when the variable display result is a combination of a predetermined positively changing symbol in the big hit symbol, a positive variable big hit occurs. When the probability change big hit occurs, the probability that the big hit occurs will be improved as compared with the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 20 will be increased. In this manner, the gaming area state in which the probability that a big hit occurs as compared to the normal state is referred to as a probability fluctuation state.

During the variable display of the variable display device 4,
A reach state may occur. Here, the reach state means that even when the display control progresses after the variable display device is variably started and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display condition does not satisfy the specific display mode. Display mode that is not displayed. Also, the reach has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results is a predetermined specific In the gaming machine in which the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the combination of the display modes is established, at the stage where a part of the plurality of display results has not been derived and displayed yet, the derived display has already been displayed. The display state also satisfies the condition that the displayed result is a combination of the specific display modes. In other words, the reach is a game state when the display result of the variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed becomes a predetermined combination of specific display modes. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when the display result of the variable display device has not yet been derived and displayed, the variable display mode has become a variable display mode in which the combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed. Display state to make the person think. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining a state in which the combination of the specific display modes is aligned is also included in the reach display state. In addition, some of the reach, when it appears, are more likely to cause big hits than the normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.

The variable prize ball device 12 has a specific prize area, and a prize ball which has won the specific prize area is detected by a specific sphere detection switch 32 described later.
In addition, all the winning balls that have been won in the variable winning ball device 12 are detected by the ball number detection switch 33. In particular,
The number-of-balls detecting switch 33 detects a specific winning ball detected by the specific ball detecting switch 32 and a normal winning ball that has won a normal winning area other than the specific winning area. First
Is detected by the predetermined number (for example, 9) of the number of balls detected by the ball number detection switch 33 or when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. When the earlier condition is satisfied, the first state of the variable prize ball device 12 ends and the state changes to the second state. The number detected by the ball number detection switch 33 is displayed by the number display 25 composed of a 7-segment display. Then, the hit ball that has entered during the period in which the variable winning ball device 12 is in the first state wins in the specific winning area, and after the variable winning ball device 12 enters the second state, the specific ball detecting switch 32 , The repetition continuation control for setting the variable winning ball device 12 to the first state again is executed. The upper limit number of executions of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times. In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the variable winning ball device 12 is in the first state is called a round. Execution upper limit number of repetition continuation control is 16
In the case of times, the variable winning ball device 12 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

If the hit ball is again started at the starting port 9 and detected by the starting ball detector 34 while the variable display device 4 is variably displaying, the starting winning ball is stored and the variable display device 4 is variably stopped. After that, the variable display device 4 is again variably started based on the starting winning prize memory after the state in which the variable start can be started again. The upper limit of the start winning memory is set to, for example, "4". The start winning prize storage number at the present time is displayed by the start storage display 6.

In the game area 3, furthermore, a windmill 19, normal winning openings 7, 11, 15 and a ball hit into the game area 3 win any of the winning areas and the variable winning ball devices. Out mouth 1 to collect as out ball if not done
6 are provided. Further, the game board is provided with a side lamp 18 for displaying a decorative pattern.

When a hit ball wins in various winning areas such as the starting port 9, the variable winning ball device 12, and the normal winning ports 7, 11, and 15, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning port are placed on the upper plate 29.
Paid out. Below the upper plate 29, there is provided a lower plate 31 for storing hit balls discharged from the upper plate 29 by operating the upper plate ball removing lever 26. The hit balls stored in the lower plate 31 can be discharged by operating the lower plate ball removing lever 30.

Speakers 81 and 8 for generating sound effects such as stereo sound are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the game area 3.
1 is provided. Reference numeral 27 in the figure denotes a key for preventing the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being opened and closed.

Next, a control circuit used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 and FIG.
It is a block diagram showing the configuration of various control circuits used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. These various control circuits are provided on a game control board mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the control circuit includes:
Basic circuit 45, address decode circuit 41, input circuit 3
5, LED circuit 46, information output circuit 37, initial reset circuit 38, periodic reset circuit 39, illumination signal circuit 40,
Solenoid circuit 48, CRT circuit 54, ramp circuit 5
5, a voice synthesis circuit 56, a volume amplification circuit 57, and a power supply circuit 58.

The basic circuit 45 controls various devices of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a game control program. The basic circuit 45 is configured by a microcomputer (microcomputer) 68. The microcomputer 68 has a ROM (Read Only) storing a game control program.
Memory) 69, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7 for performing control operations according to the game control program
1. RAM (Ra (Ra) functioning as work memory for CPU
ndom Access Memory) 70, I / O (In) not shown
put / Output) port, a clock generation circuit not shown, and the like.

The input circuit 35 includes a starting ball detector 34 for detecting a hit ball that has started and won the starting port 9 and a specific ball for detecting a hit ball that has hit a specific winning area of the variable winning ball device 12. A detection switch 32, a ball number detection switch 33 for detecting a ball hitting the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device 12, and a passing ball detector for detecting a ball hitting the ordinary symbol starting gate 8. 13 respectively. The input circuit 35 transmits a detection signal output from each of the specific sphere detection switch 32, the sphere number detection switch 33, and the passing sphere detector 13 to the basic circuit 45.

The LED circuit 46 is connected to the LE
D, LED of the start memory display 6, LED of the normal symbol display 20 for displaying the ordinary symbol, pass memory indicator 21
LED and other LEDs 4 including LED 24
7 is connected. The LED circuit 46 controls the lighting state of each LED in accordance with a control signal output from the basic circuit 45.

The initial reset circuit 38 is a circuit for resetting the basic circuit 45 when power is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 38, the basic circuit 45 initializes the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The periodic reset circuit 39 applies a reset pulse to the basic circuit 45 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) to repeatedly execute the game control program stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 45 from the top. Circuit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this type, the RAM 70 of the basic circuit 45 determines whether or not to generate a big hit.
This is performed by comparing the counter value of the jackpot determination counter configured therein with the jackpot determination value.
The basic circuit 45 extracts the counter value of the jackpot determination counter at the timing when the start winning signal is input from the input circuit 35, and determines whether or not the counter value is a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is a jackpot determination value, it is determined in advance to generate a jackpot.

The solenoid circuit 48 includes a solenoid 50 for driving the movable piece 14 of the starting port 9 and a solenoid 4 for driving the open / close plate 22 of the variable winning ball device 12.
9 is a circuit for controlling the circuit 9. Solenoid circuit 48
Is, in response to a control signal output from the basic circuit 45,
Solenoid 50 and solenoid 4 at predetermined timing
Activate 9

The address decode circuit 41 is composed of the basic circuit 4
5 is a circuit that decodes the address signal sent from 5 and outputs a signal for selecting one of the ROM 69 and the RAM 70 included in the basic circuit 45.

The information output circuit 37 outputs various game information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, probability variation information, etc., to a host computer such as a hall management computer based on the data signal supplied from the basic circuit 45. I do. Here, the jackpot information is information for indicating the occurrence of a jackpot, and the symbol confirmation information is the starting port 9
Variable display device 4 of the number of hit balls
Is the information used to indicate the number used to start the variable display of the symbol, and the probability variation information is information relating to the occurrence of the probability variation state.

The illumination signal circuit 40 transmits lamp control data D0 to an illumination board (not shown) for controlling the lighting state of a plurality of types of illumination (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Send D3. The lamp control data D0 to D3 are data for controlling the lighting state of the electric decoration, and specify the lighting state of the electric decoration at the time of a big hit or a high probability state. Note that the lamp control data common is a common line signal.

The CRT circuit 54 is a circuit for driving and controlling the CRT display 53 in accordance with the display control data output from the basic circuit 45. CR from CRT circuit 54
The display control data transmitted to the T display 53 includes CD0 to CD7 as command signals and INT as a display control communication trigger signal (interrupt signal). Further, the signal lines connecting the CRT circuit 54 and the CRT display 53 include a +5 V line for supplying power, a +12 V line, and a GND line which is a ground signal line. The basic circuit 45 sends an interrupt signal (IN) to the image display control board (sub-board) 216 via the CRT circuit 54 at the timing when the periodic reset signal from the periodic reset circuit 39 is input.
T) and image display control signals (command signals CD0 to CD)
7) is output.

The lamp circuit 55 is connected to various lamps such as the side lamp 22. The lamp circuit 55 controls the lighting state of the various lamps according to a control signal output from the basic circuit 45.

The power supply circuit 58 is a circuit that is connected to an AC power supply of 24 V AC and supplies a plurality of types of DC voltages of +30 V, +21 V, +12 V, and +5 V to each circuit. The DC voltage of +30 V generated from the power supply circuit 58 is output to the CRT display 53.

The sound synthesizing circuit 56 synthesizes sound effect data in accordance with the sound generation command signal output from the basic circuit 45, and supplies the synthesized sound effect data to the volume amplification circuit 57. The volume amplification circuit 57 amplifies the sound effect and outputs the amplified sound to the illumination board.

FIG. 4 shows an image display control board (sub-board) 2
16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a circuit formed in FIG.
The image display control board 216 responds to a control signal from the game control board (control board) 112 to control the variable display device 4.
Control the display state of.

The image display control board 216 includes a CRT control circuit 67 and a VDP (Video Display).
y Processor) 59, reset circuit 64, oscillation circuit 65, VRAM 60, character ROM 61, D
An A conversion circuit 62 is provided.

The CRT control circuit 67 is connected to the game control board 112 on which the circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are formed. The CRT control circuit 67 receives command data C for displaying an image from the game control board 112.
D0 to CD7, and periodically receive the INT signal. further,
The CRT control circuit 67 supplies + 12V and + 5V
Are supplied. Further, the image display control board 216 is a GND extending from the game control board 112.
Grounded by wire.

The CRT control circuit 67 controls the entire circuit formed on the image display control board 216 in response to the received command data CD0 to CD7. CRT
The control circuit 67 supplies an address signal to the VDP 59,
Sends data signal and control signal, VDP59 and CRT
A data signal is transmitted to and received from the control circuit 67. Then, the CRT control circuit 67 controls the entire circuit formed on the image display control board 216 based on the received data.

VDP 59 operates in response to a clock signal supplied from oscillation circuit 65, and is reset in operation in response to a reset signal supplied from reset circuit 64. The VDP 59 generates image data in response to a control signal from the CRT control circuit 67. VD
P59 transmits signals such as a VRAM address signal, a VRAM data signal, and a VRAM control signal to the VRAM 60.
Send to From VRAM 60 to VDP 59, VRA
A signal such as an M data signal is returned. VDP59,
Character ROM address signal, character ROM data signal and character ROM control signal are converted to character R
Send to OM61. VDP from character ROM61
A signal such as a character ROM data signal is returned to 59.

The VDP 59 is a CRT control circuit 6
In response to a control signal output from the control unit 7, image data for forming an image displayed on the image display unit 5 is generated. The VRAM 60 temporarily stores the image data generated by the VDP 59. The VDP 59 generates the VRAM 6
The image data stored in 0 is a character identification number in units of a set of a predetermined number of dots. Here, the characters are humans, animals, and the like displayed on the variable display device 4.
Alternatively, it refers to an image representing an object or the like.

The image data contains identification numbers of a plurality of characters according to the displayed positional relationship. This is called map data. The identification number of each character is stored in the CRT control circuit 67 in advance. The CRT control circuit 6 stores the character identification numbers required to compose the screen displayed on the image display unit 5.
7 is stored in the VRAM 60 by the VDP 59 as map data indicating the positional relationship of the characters on the display screen.

The character ROM 61 stores dot data corresponding to the identification number of the character in advance. V
The DP 59 reads map data from the VRAM 60 at a predetermined timing, and reads dot data of each character based on the identification number of each character included in the map data. The VDP 59 generates an image display signal based on the read dot data. The generated signal is D
Analog RGB (RED, GR
EEN, BLUE) signal and input to the display device 63 for image display. Further, the VDP 59 supplies the composite synchronization signal SYNC to the display device 63. Display device 63
Is a transmitted RGB signal, a composite synchronization signal SYNC
The image is displayed on the image display unit 5 based on. The display device 63 is grounded by a GND line extending from the game control board 112.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining main random counters, banks, and flags used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The contents of various random counters, banks, and flags will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that data of various random counters and the like identified by the label names shown in FIG. 5 are stored in the RAM 70 functioning as a work memory of the CPU 71.

The random counter is a counter that counts random numbers used for various controls such as a jackpot determination and a variable display control of a special symbol of the variable display device 4. Here, as a representative example of the random counter, C_HI
Four types of random counters, T, C_KHIT, and C_RHE, are shown. The values of these random counters are extracted at predetermined timing during the pachinko game, and various controls are performed based on the values. The process of extracting the counter value of the random counter is executed by the CPU 71 provided inside the basic circuit 45 in accordance with the game control program stored in the ROM 69.

C_HIT is a random counter for determining a jackpot for determining in advance a probability for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot as a result of variable display of a special symbol on the variable display device 4. C_HIT is 0
In the 255 count range, the counter value is counted up (added) by one at every predetermined timing. C
_HIT is configured to restart counting from 0 when counted up to its upper limit.

When the extracted value of C_HIT matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, it is determined in advance to generate a jackpot. The jackpot determination value is determined when the probability changes,
It is different from other normal times. The jackpot determination value in the normal state is set to “7”. On the other hand, the jackpot determination values at the time of the probability change are “7”, “37”, and “6”.
7 "," 97 ", and" 127 ". Therefore, at the time of the probability fluctuation, the big hit occurrence probability is improved to five times of the normal time.

C_KHIT is a left symbol (first stop symbol), a right symbol (second stop symbol), and a middle symbol (third stop symbol) derived as a display result of the variable display device 4. This is a symbol determination random counter for determining the type of (one stop symbol). C_KHIT is 0-9
Is counted up (added) by one at every predetermined timing. C_KH
When the IT counts up to the upper limit, it returns to 0 again.
It is configured to restart counting from.

When the extracted value of C_KHIT is “1”,
If it is any one of "3", "5", "7", and "9", the first stop symbol is set as the probable change symbol. On the other hand, if the extracted value of C_KHIT is “0”, “2”,
If any of "4", "6", and "8", the first stop symbol is set to a big hit symbol other than the probable symbol. When it is determined that a big hit is made based on the extracted value of C_HIT described above, the right symbol (second stop symbol) and the middle symbol (third stop symbol) are determined based on the extracted value of C_KHIT. Is set to the same type of design as On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of order based on the extracted value of C_HIT, at least one of the right symbol (second stopped symbol) and the middle symbol (third stopped symbol) is based on the extracted value of C_KHIT. The design is set to a different type of design.

C_RHE is a random counter for determining a symbol to be re-varied from the first to third symbols. The re-variation means that the special symbol once the variable display on the variable display section is once started to be changed again before the variable display result is determined. C_RHE is 0
In the count range of ~ 49, the counter value is counted up (added) by one at every predetermined timing. C
_RHE is configured to start counting from 0 again when counted up to its upper limit.

When the extracted value of C_RHE matches 5, it is determined that the first stop symbol (left symbol) is to be changed again. When the extracted value of C_RHE matches 15, it is determined that the second stop symbol (right symbol) is to be changed again. When the extracted value of C_RHE matches 35, it is determined that the third stopped symbol (middle symbol) is to be changed again. When the extracted value of C_RHE is a value other than 5, 15, and 35, it is determined not to change again.

BANK0 to BANK3 are banks for storing various information related to the start winning prize for each starting win. BANK0 to BANK3 make it possible to store up to four starting winnings. Each bank BANK0
BANK 3 has C_HIT and C_HIT
It is divided into a plurality of storage areas for storing extracted values such as KHIT.

If there is no start memory at the time when the start winning is generated, C_HIT and C_KHIT are stored in BANK0.
Etc. are stored. On the other hand, if the start memory is present at the time when the start winning is generated, various information related to the start winning is stored in the bank with the youngest bank number among the banks that have not been stored. If the information is stored in all four banks, various information related to a new start winning is not stored. Therefore, the starting winning is invalidated.

RPO_F is a special symbol process flag. The flag state of the special symbol process flag designates which subroutine program to execute from among the game control programs including a plurality of types of subroutine programs. When the special symbol process flag is set to “00H”, a special symbol change waiting process is designated. When the special symbol process flag is “01H”, a big hit determination process is designated. When the special symbol process flag is "02H",
A special symbol stop symbol setting process is designated. If the special symbol process flag is set to “03H”, all symbol change processing is designated. When the special symbol process flag is "04H", the first stop symbol quasi-stop process is designated. When the special symbol process flag is “05H”, the second stop symbol quasi-stop process is designated. When the special symbol process flag is “06H”, the third stop symbol semi-stop process is designated. When the special symbol process flag is “07H”, a special symbol re-variation process is designated. When the special symbol process flag is "08H",
Special symbol stop processing is specified. When the special symbol process flag is “09H”, the big hit processing is designated.

The values of the various random counters described above are extracted at the timing determined for each random counter and used for various controls.

Next, the basic circuit 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1
The structure of process data used in the game control process executed by the game control 5 will be described.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of the process data in the form of a table. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of data set as process data. FIG. 6 shows data types and contents of each byte of the first to 5N + 2 bytes in the process data. As shown in the figure, one data group is composed of 5 bytes, and the process data is composed of one or a plurality of data groups. The 5N + 1th byte (N is an integer) and the 5N + 2th byte are data indicating an end code (00H). This exit code is
Used to terminate a process. Although data for various controls is shown in the sixth and subsequent bytes in FIG. 6, description thereof is omitted here.

For example, the first byte and the second byte are process timer data defining the processing time of the process. This process timer data is used to define the special symbol fluctuation time and the special winning opening operation time. The third byte is lamp flag data used for various lamp operations. The lamp flag data includes a lamp data flag indicating the operating state of the lamp according to the flag data, such as 00: lamp during demonstration, 01: changing symbol, 02: at the time of reach, 03: off, and 04: big hit. ing. The fourth byte is audio flag data used for audio output. The voice flag data includes a voice data flag indicating a voice output state by flag data such as 00: demonstration, 01: symbol variation.

The fifth byte is display control data used for controlling display of special symbols and special game information. The display control data includes 00: error display,
01: demo display, ..., 04: first stop symbol stop start, 0
5: 1st stop symbol normal quasi stop, ..., 0A: 1st stop symbol re-variation, ..., 0D: Data flags such as stop of all symbols are included.

For example, the display control for stopping the fluctuating first stop symbol (left symbol) at a predetermined position on the image display unit 5 is executed by executing “04: First stop symbol stop start”. Is done.

By executing “05: First stop symbol normal semi-stop”, the first stop symbol stopped at a predetermined position on the image display section 5 after the change is displayed, and “semi-stop” is displayed immediately after the stop. Display control is performed. here,
“Semi-stop” refers to a state in which the form of the special symbol continuously changes without changing the identification content of the special symbol stopped at a predetermined position on the image display unit 5 and the stop position. For example, it means a state where the shape, color, pattern, size, and the like of the special symbol continuously change while remaining at the stop position.

By executing “0A: first stop symbol re-variation”, the first stop symbol stopped at a predetermined position on the image display unit 5 after the change is displayed “semi-stop” immediately after the stop. Is performed, display control for changing the first stop symbol again is performed.

By executing “0D: Stop all symbols”, display control for deriving and displaying the final variable display result is executed.

Next, the contents of the game control executed by the basic circuit 45 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main program of the game control. First, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, a process of setting the clock monitor control register to the clock monitor enable is performed. Next, in S2, a process of setting the address (00FFH) of the stack pointer is performed.

Next, a system check process is executed in S3. In this system check process,
RAM 70 of basic circuit 45 used for execution of game control
Is initialized. Next, at S4,
A display control data setting process is executed. In this display control data setting process, RA for writing display control data is used.
The address of M70 is set. Next, in S5, a display control data transmission process is executed. In this display control data transmission process, a process of transmitting display control data to the CRT control circuit 67 of the image display control board 216 is performed.

Next, a data output process is executed in S6. In this data output process, a process of outputting control data for controlling various devices and information data for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Next, a lamp timer process is executed in S7. In this ramp timer process,
Processing for operating various lamps is performed using a timer.

Next, an output data setting process is executed in S8. In this data setting process, a process for setting data to be output in S6 is performed.
Next, error processing is executed in S9. In the error processing, a process of setting an error state when an error state occurs and notifying the user of the error state, and a processing of releasing the error state under predetermined conditions are performed. next,
In S10, a determination random number update process is executed. In the random number updating process for determination, a process of updating the random counter C_HIT and the like for determining a big hit is performed.

Next, in S11, special symbol process processing is executed. In this special symbol process processing, a process for branching and executing a process for displaying a special symbol divided into a plurality of processes in accordance with a flag for selecting a process is performed. Next, in S12, a normal symbol process process is executed. In the normal symbol process process, a process for displaying a normal symbol divided into a plurality of processes is performed in accordance with a flag for selecting a process.

Next, a switch process is executed in S13. In this switch process, a process for executing a logical determination of an output signal for each switch of various switches such as the specific ball detection switch 32 and the ball number detection switch 33 is performed. Next, audio processing is executed in S14. In this sound processing, processing for outputting a sound used for a sound effect or the like is performed.

Next, in S15, a display random number updating process is executed. In this display random number update process, C
A process of updating various random counters used for variable display such as _RHE is performed. Next, at S16,
Winning ball signal processing is performed. In the prize ball signal processing, processing is performed to execute payout of a prize ball according to the detection of a prize ball. Next, in S17, S1
The display random number updating process similar to that in No. 4 is repeatedly executed.

Next, the contents of the special symbol processing in S11 will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol process processing.

First, although not shown, it is determined what value the process flag indicating the state of the game is set to. This process flag is necessary for controlling pachinko gaming machines in order while maintaining a predetermined control time, and its value is updated according to the progress of the gaming state. A program to be executed is selected according to the value of the process flag as shown in FIG.

If the process flag is "0", the process goes to S1.
8, a special symbol change waiting process is performed. The details of the special symbol change waiting process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process flag is "1", the big hit determination process in S19 is performed. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process flag is "2", a special symbol stop symbol setting process in S20 is performed. The details of the special symbol stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process flag is "3", the process during all symbol changes in S21 is performed. FIG. 13 shows the contents of the processing during all symbol fluctuations.
Will be described later. When the process flag is “4”, the first stop symbol quasi stop process in S22 is performed. FIG. 14 shows the contents of the first stop symbol semi-stop processing.
Will be described later. If the process flag is "5", the second stop symbol quasi-stop process in S23 is performed. For the details of the third stop symbol quasi stop process, see FIG.
Will be described later. If the process flag is "6", the third stop symbol semi-stop processing in S24 is performed. FIG. 16 shows the contents of the third stop symbol quasi stop process.
Will be described later. When the process flag is "7", a special symbol re-variation process is performed. The details of the special symbol re-variation process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process flag is “8”, a special symbol stop process is performed. For details of the special symbol stop processing, see FIG.
Will be described later. When the process flag is “9”, the big hit processing is performed in S25. By executing the big hit processing, various control operations in the big hit state as described above are performed.

Next, the contents of the special symbol change waiting process in S18 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol change waiting process.

First, in step SA (hereinafter simply referred to as SA) 1, processing for setting process data for displaying a predetermined demonstration image is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SA2, where process data / timer setting processing is executed. Thereby, a demonstration image is displayed on the variable display device 4 based on the process data set by SA1.

Next, the process proceeds to SA3, where it is determined whether or not there is a start winning. If it is determined in SA3 that there is a start winning, the process proceeds to SA4, where the process flag data is added by "1", and the special symbol change waiting process ends. As described above, by adding “1” to the data of the process flag, the big hit determination process is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. on the other hand,
If it is determined by SA3 that there is no starting prize,
The special symbol change waiting process ends as it is. When the process flag is not added in this way, the special symbol change waiting process is executed again when the next special symbol process process is executed.

Next, the content of the above-described big hit determination processing in S19 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the big hit determination processing.

First, in step SB (hereinafter simply referred to as SB) 1, it is determined whether or not the present is undergoing a probability variation (probable variation). When it is determined by SB1 that the probability is fluctuating, the process proceeds to SB2, and a process of setting a high probability determination value as a big hit determination value is performed. Thereby, the big hit determination value at the time of the probability change is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to SB4 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined by SB1 that the probability is not fluctuating, the process proceeds to SB3, and a process of setting a low probability determination value as a big hit determination value is performed. As a result, the normal big hit determination value is set. Then, SB
Proceed to 4.

At SB4, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be generated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the extracted value of C_HIT stored in the bank 0 of the winning storage bank matches the jackpot determination value set by SB2 or SB3, and if it matches, a jackpot is generated. It is decided in advance.

More specifically, C_H according to the start winning prize
Each of the extracted values of IT and C_KHIT is stored at a maximum of four. , 3 are stored in this order. Then, the extracted value stored in the bank 0 of the winning storage banks 0 to 3 is used for various controls. When the data in the bank 0 is used, the stored data in the bank 0 is cleared, and the banks 1, 2, 3
Are shifted toward bank 0 one bank at a time. By repeatedly executing such a jackpot determination and data shift, various controls are performed in accordance with the start winning memory.

If it is determined in SB4 that no big hit will occur, the process proceeds to SB7 described later. When it is determined that a big hit is generated by SB4, the process proceeds to SB5,
A process of setting a big hit flag is performed. Here, the big hit flag is a flag used to indicate that the big hit state is in effect.

After SB5, the process proceeds to SB6, in which a process of setting a stop symbol of a special symbol when a big hit occurs is set based on the extracted value of C_KHIT stored in the bank 0 of the winning storage bank. When a big hit occurs, the left, middle, and right special symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern based on the extracted value of C_KHIT. After SB6, the process proceeds to SB7, in which the data of the process flag is added by "1", and thereafter, the big hit determination processing ends. As described above, by adding “1” to the data of the process flag, the special symbol stop symbol setting process is executed at the next execution of the special symbol process process.

Next, the contents of the special symbol stop symbol setting process in S20 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol stop symbol setting process.

First, in step SC (hereinafter simply referred to as SC) 1, it is determined whether or not the jackpot occurrence has been determined in advance by checking whether or not the above-mentioned jackpot flag has been set. . If it is determined by SC1 that the jackpot has been determined in advance, the process proceeds to SC7 described later. On the other hand, if SC1 determines that the jackpot occurrence has not been determined in advance,
That is, if the loss is determined in advance, S
Proceed to C2.

At SC2, it is determined whether or not the occurrence of the reach state is determined in advance. SC
If it is determined that the reach state is determined to be generated by the step 2, the process proceeds to SC5 described later. On the other hand, S
When it is determined that the reach state is not to be generated by C2, the process proceeds to SC3, and based on the C_KHIT data stored in the bank 0 of the winning storage bank, the scheduled stop symbol of the left symbol of the special symbol. Is performed to set the first stop symbol. Next, proceed to SC4,
The second stop symbol which is the scheduled stop symbol of the right symbol of the special symbol and the third stop symbol which is the scheduled symbol of the middle symbol of the special symbol are respectively randomized so as not to coincide with the first stop symbol set by SC3. Is performed. When the reach state is not generated by such SC3 and SC4, a stop symbol is set so that the right symbol and the left symbol do not match.

When it is determined that the reach state is generated by the above-mentioned SC2 and the process proceeds to SC5, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol based on the data of C_KHIT stored in the bank 0 of the winning storage bank. Is set. As a result, the scheduled stop symbol of the left symbol and the scheduled stop symbol of the right symbol match, and the reach state is displayed.

Next, the process proceeds to SC6, and a process of randomly setting a third stop symbol so as not to match the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol set by SC5 is performed. After SC6, proceed to SC7. By such SC5 and SC6, a loss reach state in which no big hit occurs is displayed.

At SC7, it is determined whether or not it is determined in advance that the symbol is to be changed again. If the extracted value of the re-variation determination counter C_RHE is any one of 5, 15, and 35, the determination of YES is made in SC7, and the process proceeds to SC8. In SC8, the type of the symbol which is once derived on the variable display unit and then re-varied through the semi-stop display, that is, the re-variable symbol is set. A method of setting the re-variable symbol will be described with an example in which the extracted value of C_RHE is 5. If the extracted value of C_RHE is 5,
The first stop symbol (left symbol) is changed again (see FIG. 5). The type of the first stop symbol finally displayed as a variable display result is a random counter C_K for symbol determination.
Determined based on the extracted value of HIT (SC3, SC
5) When it is determined that the first stop symbol is re-varied by the extracted value of C_RHE, a re-variable symbol is set based on a value determined by subtracting a predetermined value from the extracted value of C_KHIT. .

After the re-variable symbol is set in SC8, or after a NO determination is made in SC7, the process proceeds to SC9. S
At C9, a winning bank update process is executed. The winning bank update process means that the bank data of BANK0 is transferred to BANK1.
After updating with the data stored in the
Is updated with the data stored in BANK2, and then the bank data of BANK2 is updated
This is a process of updating with data stored in K3. Thereby, the bank data of the winning storage bank is shifted. Next, the process proceeds to SC10. In SC10, the data of the process flag is added by “1”, and thereafter,
This special stop symbol setting processing ends. By adding “1” to the data of the process flag, the process of changing all the symbols is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed.

Next, a description will be given of the contents of the above-described all-in-design-variation process in S21. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the all-symbol changing processing.

First, in step SO (hereinafter simply referred to as SO) 1, processing for setting process data during symbol change for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a state in which a special symbol is changing (variable display) is performed. You. Next, the process proceeds to SO2, and it is determined whether or not the current state is in the probability fluctuation state. If it is determined by SO2 that the state is not in the probability fluctuation state, the process proceeds to SO4 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined by SO2 that the state is in the probability variation state, the process proceeds to SO3, and a process of setting the variation process data during the probability variation for performing a variable display control specific to the probability variation such as shortening of the variation time is performed. You. Thereafter, the flow advances to SO4.

At SO4, process data is set based on the address specified by SO1 and SO3. Next, in SO5, process data / timer processing is executed. As a result, based on the previously set process data, the process during the change of the special symbol is controlled. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process proceeds to SO6, and it is determined whether or not the process in which all the symbols being changed, which is being executed by the process data / timer process, has ended.
More specifically, it is determined whether or not data during the process is set according to SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is continuing.

If it is determined by SO6 that the process has not been completed, the process for changing all symbols is completed.
In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, during the next execution of the special symbol process process, the process of changing all the symbols is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the process has been completed by SO6, the process proceeds to SO7, and the special symbol process flag is set to a value for shifting to the first stop symbol semi-stop process. Thereafter, the all-symbol variation processing ends.

Next, the contents of the first stop symbol quasi-stop processing executed in S22 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the first stop symbol quasi stop processing.

First, in step SP (hereinafter simply referred to as SP) 1, processing for setting an address of normal stop process data which is process data for stopping and displaying a special symbol in a normal display procedure is performed. The normal display procedure is a display procedure in which the first stop symbol (left symbol) that is changing is quasi-stopped, and then the stop result is determined without changing again. Next, the process proceeds to SP2, and it is determined whether or not it is determined that the first stop symbol is changed again. When the extracted value of C_RHE is 5, it is determined that the first stop symbol has been determined to change again, and SP is determined.
Proceed to 3. In SP3, a process of setting the address of the first stop symbol re-variation process data is performed. As a result, the first stop symbol (left symbol) that is changing is quasi-stopped, and then the first stop symbol is changed again. In this case, the setting of SP1 becomes invalid.

After the processing of SP3, or when it is determined in SP2 that the first stop symbol is not to be changed again, the process proceeds to SP4. In SP4, a process of setting process data for executing display control based on the address set in SP1 or SP3 is performed.

Then, the process advances to SP5, where process data / timer processing is executed. Thereby, based on the process data set by SP4, the control of the process regarding the stop of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process proceeds to SP6, and it is determined whether or not the process for stopping the special symbol, which is being executed by the process data / timer process, has been completed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not data during the process is set according to SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is continuing.

If it is determined by SP6 that the process has not ended, the first stop symbol quasi-stop process ends. In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the first stop symbol semi-stop process is repeatedly executed at the next execution of the special symbol process process. On the other hand, SP
If it is determined that the process has been completed by step 6, SP
The process proceeds to step S7, in which the process flag data is set as data for executing the second stop symbol semi-stop process. Thereafter, the first stop symbol quasi-stop process ends.

Next, the contents of the second stop symbol quasi stop processing executed in S23 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the second stop symbol semi-stop processing.

First, in step SQ (hereinafter simply referred to as SQ) 1, processing for setting an address of normal stop process data which is process data for stopping and displaying a special symbol in a normal display procedure is performed. The normal display procedure is a display procedure for semi-stopping the changing second stop symbol (right symbol) and then determining the stop result without re-changing. Next, the process proceeds to SQ2, and it is determined whether or not it is determined that the second stop symbol is changed again. If the extracted value of C_RHE is 15, it is determined that the second stop symbol has been determined to change again, and S
Proceed to Q3. In SQ3, a process of setting the address of the process data at the time of the second stop symbol re-variation is performed. As a result, the second stop symbol (right symbol) that is changing is quasi-stopped, and then the second stop symbol is changed again. In this case, the setting of SQ1 becomes invalid.

After the processing of SQ3, or when it is determined in SQ2 that the second stop symbol is not to be changed again, the flow proceeds to SQ4. In SQ4, a process of setting process data for executing display control based on the address set in SQ1 or SQ3 is performed.

Next, the flow advances to SQ5, where process data / timer processing is executed. Thereby, based on the process data set by SQ4, the control of the process related to the stop of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, proceeding to SQ6, it is determined whether or not the process relating to the stop of the special symbol, which is being executed by the process data / timer processing, has been completed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not data during the process is set according to SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is continuing.

If it is determined in SQ6 that the process has not ended, the second stop symbol quasi-stop process ends. In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the second stop symbol semi-stop process is repeatedly executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. On the other hand, SQ
If it is determined that the process has been completed by step 6, the SQ
In step 7, the process of setting the process flag data to data for executing the third stop symbol semi-stop process is performed. After that, the second stop symbol quasi-stop processing ends.

Next, the contents of the third stop symbol semi-stop processing executed in S24 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the third stop symbol quasi stop processing.

First, in step SR (hereinafter simply referred to as SR) 1, processing for setting an address of normal stop process data which is process data for stopping and displaying a special symbol in a normal display procedure is performed. The normal display procedure is a display procedure in which the third stop symbol (middle symbol) that is changing is semi-stopped, and then the stop result is determined without being changed again. Next, the process proceeds to SR2, and it is determined whether or not it is determined that the third stop symbol is changed again. If the extracted value of C_RHE is 35, it is determined that the third stop symbol has been determined to change again, and S
Proceed to R3. In SR3, a process of setting the address of the process data at the time of the third stop symbol re-variation is performed. As a result, after the third stop symbol (the right symbol) which is changing is quasi-stopped, the third stop symbol is changed again. In this case, the setting of SR1 becomes invalid.

After the processing of SR3, or when it is determined in SR2 that the third stop symbol is not to be changed again, the flow proceeds to SR4. In SR4, a process of setting process data for executing display control based on the address set in SR1 or SR3 is performed.

Then, the flow advances to SR5, where process data / timer processing is executed. Thereby, based on the process data set by SR4, the control of the process relating to the stop of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process proceeds to SR6, and it is determined whether or not the process relating to the stop of the special symbol, which is being executed by the process data / timer processing, has been completed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not data during the process is set according to SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is continuing.

If it is determined by SR6 that the process has not been completed, the third stop symbol quasi-stop process ends. In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the third stop symbol semi-stop process is repeatedly executed at the next execution of the special symbol process process. On the other hand, SR
If it is determined that the process has been completed by step 6, the SR
The process proceeds to 7, and it is determined whether or not any of the first to third stop symbols has been determined to be changed again. If the extracted value of C_RHE is any of 5, 15, and 35, a determination of YES is made, and if it is not any value, a determination of NO is made.

If it is determined that any one of the first to third stop symbols is to be changed again, the process proceeds to SR8, where the process flag data is changed to the special symbol change process. Processing for setting data to be executed is performed. Thereafter, the third stop symbol quasi-stop processing ends. On the other hand, if NO is determined in SR7, S
Proceeding to R9, a process of setting the process flag data to data for executing the special symbol stop process is performed.
Thereafter, the third stop symbol quasi-stop processing ends.

Next, the contents of the special symbol re-variation process executed in S25 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol re-variation processing.

First, in step SS (hereinafter simply referred to as SS) 1, the address of the process data at the time of re-variation is calculated and set. Thereby, a predetermined process data address is set corresponding to the position of the symbol to be changed again (first stop symbol to third stop symbol). Next, in SS2, process data for performing display control of re-variation is set based on the address set in SS1.

Next, the process proceeds to SS3, where process data / timer processing is executed. Thereby, based on the process data set in SS2, the process control relating to the re-variation of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
Next, the process proceeds to SS4, and it is determined whether or not the process relating to the re-variation of the special symbol, which is being executed by the process data / timer process, has been completed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not data during the process is set according to SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is continuing.

When it is determined by SS4 that the process has not been completed, the special symbol re-variation process is completed. In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the special symbol re-variation process is repeatedly executed at the next execution of the special symbol process process. On the other hand, if it is determined in SS4 that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to SS5, and a process of setting the data of the process flag to data for executing the special symbol stop process is performed. afterwards,
The special symbol re-variation process ends.

Next, the contents of the special symbol stopping process executed in S26 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol stop processing.

First, in step ST (hereinafter simply referred to as ST) 1, processing for setting the address of the normal stop process data is performed. Next, the process proceeds to ST2, and it is determined whether or not any one of the first to third stop symbols has been determined to be changed again. If the extracted value of C_RHE is any of 5, 15, and 35, a determination of YES is made, and if it is not any value, a determination of NO is made.

When it is determined that any one of the first to third stop symbols has been determined to be re-varied, the process proceeds to ST3, and the address of the special symbol stop process data at the time of re-variation is set. Is performed.

After the processing in ST3, or when it is determined in ST2 that none of the first to third stop symbols is changed again, the process proceeds to ST4. S
At T4, a process of setting special symbol stop process data for executing display control based on the address set at ST1 or ST3 is performed.

Then, the process proceeds to ST5, where process data / timer processing is executed. Thereby, based on the process data set in ST4, the process control relating to the stop of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process proceeds to ST6, where it is determined whether or not the process for stopping the special symbol, which is being executed by the process data / timer process, has been completed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not data during the process is set according to SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is continuing.

If it is determined in ST6 that the process has not been completed, the special symbol stop processing ends.
In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is repeatedly executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in ST6 that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to ST7, in which a process of setting the process flag data to data for executing the special symbol change waiting process is performed. Next, ST8
By checking whether the big hit flag is set or not, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit is determined in advance. If it is determined that the occurrence of the big hit is not determined in advance, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the occurrence of the big hit is determined in advance, the process proceeds to ST9, and the process of setting the data of the process flag to the data for executing the big hit process is performed. When the process flag data is set in ST9,
The process flag set in ST7 described above becomes invalid. Therefore, when it is determined in advance that a big hit is to be generated, the big hit process is executed at the next execution of the special symbol process because the process flag data for executing the big hit process is set. . After ST9, the special symbol stop processing ends.

Next, the aforementioned SO6, SP5, SQ5,
The processing contents of the process data / timer processing called and executed in SR5, SS3 and ST5 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the process data / timer processing.

First, at step SD (hereinafter simply referred to as SD) 1, a special symbol process timer setting process is executed. Thus, the address of the process timer for the variable display of the special symbol as described above is specified and set by the data pointer. The details of the special symbol process timer setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Then, the flow advances to SD2 for performing a special symbol process data setting process. As a result, process data for display of various lamps to be controlled, generation of sound, display of special symbols, and the like are set. When the process data is set as described above, various controls are executed based on the set process data. In executing the control, time management is performed by a process timer. For details of the special symbol process data setting process,
This will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the flow advances to SD3, where a process of subtracting and updating the timer value of the currently set process timer by "1" is performed. Here, the process timer is subtracted and updated from a predetermined value as time elapses, and is subtracted and updated by this SD3.

Next, the process proceeds to SD4, where it is determined whether or not the timer value of the process timer is "0".
If it is determined by SD4 that the timer value has not become "0", the process proceeds to SD5, where processing for setting data indicating that the process is continuing is performed, and then this process data / timer processing ends. I do. On the other hand, if the timer value is determined to be “0” by SD4,
Proceeding to SD6, a process of updating the value of the data pointer is performed. In the case of this embodiment, as described above, 5
One data group is composed of bytes, and the data pointer is updated every 5 bytes. This allows
In the currently set process data, the process timer of the next data group is specified by the data pointer.

Then, the flow advances to SD7, where a process for setting a new process timer in the next data group is performed in accordance with the update of the data pointer in SD6. Next, SD
Proceeding to 8, it is determined whether the data pointed to by the data pointer updated in SD6 is the end code described above. If it is determined by SD8 that the process is not an end code, the process proceeds to SD5 described above, where data indicating that the process is continuing is set, and then the process data / timer process ends.

On the other hand, if the end code is determined by SD8, the process proceeds to SD9, and processing for setting data indicating that the process has been completed is performed. Next, SD
Proceeding to 10, a process for setting the address of the process data in the data pointer is performed in order to execute the currently unprocessed remaining process data. And SD1
Proceeding to 1, the process for setting the process timer is performed.
The execution of such SD10 and SD11 includes the end code described above in the data group executed last, so that even if an end code is found in the last data group by SD8, the process is terminated. This is because it is necessary to execute the process data included in the data of the data group before. After SD11, the process data / timer processing ends.

Next, SD of process data / timer processing
The special symbol process timer setting process executed in Step 1 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the content of the special symbol process timer setting process.

First, in step SE (hereinafter simply referred to as SE) 1, it is determined whether or not the address of the process data has been changed. If it is determined by SE1 that the address has not been changed, the process proceeds to SE5 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined by SE1 that the address has been changed, the process proceeds to SE2, and processing for setting the changed address as the address of the data to be executed is performed.

Next, the process proceeds to SE3, where a process for setting a new process timer is performed based on the data at the address after the change. Next, the process proceeds to SE4, in which the process for storing the process timer set by SE3 in the process timer work area of the RAM 70 is performed, and then the process proceeds to SE5.

In SE5, processing for setting the address of the process data is performed. As a result, when the process directly proceeds from SE1 to SE5, the address of the process data that has not been changed is set and the current process timer is used. On the other hand, when the process proceeds from SE4 to SE5, the address of the changed process data is changed. Set and a new process timer is used. After SE5, the special symbol process timer setting process ends.

Next, SD of process data / timer processing
2 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol process data setting process.

First, in step SF (hereinafter simply referred to as SF) 1, a process for setting the lamp data specified by the above-described lamp flag data is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SF2, where it is determined whether or not the lamp data has been changed. If it is determined by SF2 that the lamp data has not been changed, the process proceeds to SF5 described later. on the other hand,
If it is determined by SF2 that the lamp data has been changed, the process proceeds to SF3, and processing for setting the address and address pointer of the changed lamp data is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SF4, and a process for setting the changed lamp timer is performed according to the address and address pointer of the lamp data changed and set by SF3. SF4
After that, proceed to SF5.

At SF5, a process for setting a voice flag is performed. Thus, when the process proceeds from SF2 to SF5, the sound flag is set without changing the lamp data, and when the process proceeds from SF4 to SF5, the sound flag is set in accordance with the change of the lamp data. After SF5, SF
Then, the process proceeds to step S6 to set the display control data of the special symbol. After SF6, the special symbol process data setting processing ends.

FIG. 22 shows the image display unit 5 of the variable display device 4.
It is a figure showing the example of a display of. On the image display section 5, variable display sections 5L, 5C, 5R capable of variably displaying special symbols are displayed. A first stop symbol (left symbol) is displayed on the variable display section 5L.
However, a second stop symbol (right symbol) is displayed on the variable display portion 5L, and a third stop symbol (middle symbol) is displayed on the variable display portion 5C. Note that three lines along the variable display direction of the variable display section 5C indicate that the special symbol is being variably displayed. Hereinafter, the contents of the variable display control will be described in time series with reference to FIG.

In the image display section 5, three variable display sections 5
After the symbols have started scrolling simultaneously at L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display of the variable display section 5L ends first, and, for example, a first stopped symbol is derived and displayed as shown in the figure. First
Immediately after the stop symbol is derived and displayed, the semi-stop display of the first stop symbol is started on the variable display unit 5L. As a result, the form of the first stop symbol sequentially changes at predetermined time intervals without changing the stop position and the identification content. In FIG. 22, a substantially circular out-of-round design or a numeral design "7", character designs "JACK" and "Q" are displayed on the variable display portion 5L.
Is displayed. By starting the quasi-stop display, the form (shape, pattern, color, etc.) of all of these symbols visible on the variable display unit 5L sequentially changes. Instead of this, only a part of the symbol may be subjected to the quasi-stop display. For example, the character design "J
It is conceivable to change the form of the symbol by continuously changing the color and the like of only the “ACK” portion of “ACK”. Also, only the missing symbol may be the target of the semi-stop display. By limiting the quasi-stop target in this way, the memory capacity can be reduced.

After that, the variable display of the variable display section 5R is completed, and, for example, a second stop symbol is derived and displayed as shown in the figure. Also in the variable display unit 5R, the semi-stop display of the second stop symbol is started immediately after the second stop symbol is derived and displayed. Note that FIG. 22 shows a reach state.

Subsequently, finally, the variable display of the variable display section 5C ends, and a predetermined third stop symbol is derived and displayed. Also in the variable display unit 5C, the semi-stop display of the third stop symbol is started immediately after the third stop symbol is derived and displayed. As a result, while the scrolling of the symbols is stopped in all the variable display portions, the semi-stop display of the stopped symbols is continued. Here, the subsequent display contents differ depending on whether or not it is determined that re-variation is performed.

When it is determined that re-variation is performed, a change appears in the display pattern of the semi-stop display. In particular,
For the re-variable symbol, the semi-stop display is performed in a display pattern different from the symbol which is semi-stop displayed at the other two places. Thereby, the player can expect that the symbol re-change will start. Thereafter, the scrolling of the predetermined stop symbol is started again, and then the scrolling is ended and the display result is derived. The display result is derived, and the quasi-stop display on all the variable display units ends, and the final display result is displayed.

On the other hand, if it is determined not to change again, a quasi-stop display is continuously performed on each variable display unit for a predetermined period of time, and then the display is ended to obtain a final display result. .

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a specific example of a special symbol used for the semi-stop display. FIG. 23 shows a plurality of special symbols having different forms but meaning identification content “7” and having exactly the same “role” in the game. Here, seven specific examples identified by identification codes “0” to “6” will be described.

In the row with the identification code “0”, special symbols a, b, and c of the same type having different colors are shown. By using these symbols for the quasi-stop display, gorgeousness can be brought about. In the column of the identification code “1”, special symbols a, b, and c of the same type having different colors at the borders of the symbols are shown. The special symbols a, b, and c of the same type having different sizes are shown in the row of the identification code “2”. By using these symbols for the quasi-stop display, it is possible to enhance the appearance and to improve the interest. Identification code "3"
In the row, special symbols a, b, and c of the same type having different expansion / contraction rates in the scroll direction are shown. In the row of the identification code “4”, special symbols a, b, and c of the same type, which are different in terms of whether they are flat characters or three-dimensional characters, are shown. The special symbols a, b, and c of the same type having different shapes are shown in the row of the identification code “5”. The special symbol shown in the identification code “5” has its shape gradually changed in the order of a, b, and c. By using these symbols for the quasi-stop display, it is possible to enhance the appearance and to improve the interest. The special symbols a, b, and c of the same type having different shapes and colors are shown in the column of the identification code “6”.

Of the above various special designs, special designs b and c
Is a symbol that is displayed only while the semi-stop display is being performed. On the other hand, the special symbol a is displayed in the semi-stop display,
It is a symbol displayed during scroll display and when the variable display result is finally determined. In the semi-stop display, for example, any one of the seven specific examples identified by the identification codes “0” to “6” is employed. And b → a
The pattern changes alternately in the order of → b → a →, b → c → b → c →, or c → a → c → a →.
The semi-stop display is made by changing the symbols in the order of → c → a → b → c → a → b → c.

FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing a control timing example of the variable display control. The display control procedure will be further described with reference to the drawing, taking as an example a case where re-variation is performed in the second stop symbol. In the “start detection” column of the drawing, the timing at which the start winning is detected is shown. Further, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol include the first stop symbol (left symbol), the second stop symbol (middle symbol), and the third stop symbol ( (Right pattern) is shown. In the figure, a, b,
c shows the form of the symbol displayed during the semi-stop,
This corresponds to the symbol shown in FIG. As the symbols a, b, and c, any of the seven specific examples identified by the identification codes “0” to “6” in FIG. 23 may be used.

First, on the basis of the detection of the start winning, the simultaneous change of the first to third stop symbols is started. next,
When the predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation of the first stop symbol ends. And the form of the first stop symbol is “b → a → b → a →
.. ", A semi-stop display that changes in the predetermined cycle T1 is started.

Next, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation of the second stop symbol is completed. Then, the quasi-stop display in which the form of the second stop symbol changes in the order of “b → a → b → a →...” Is started. Note that a cycle in which the form of the second stop symbol changes (hereinafter referred to as a quasi-stop display cycle) is the same as the quasi-stop display cycle T1 of the first stop symbol.

When the predetermined time further elapses, the change of the third stop symbol ends. Simultaneously with the end of the change of the third stop symbol, the quasi-stop display pattern of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol is changed from “b → a → b → a →.
→ c → a → ... ”. Further, the period of the semi-stop display of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol is shortened. The cycle of the semi-stop display of the first stop symbol changes from T1 to T2. On the other hand, the cycle of the semi-stop display of the second stop symbol to be changed again changes to T3, which is shorter than T2. on the other hand,
In the third stop symbol after the change, the semi-stop display is started in a pattern of “c → a → c → a →...” In synchronization with the semi-stop display of the first stop symbol.

As is clear from FIG. 24, in the state where the change of the first stop symbol to the third stop symbol is completed and each symbol is displayed as the semi-stop, the semi-stop of the second stop symbol which is the object of the re-variation is performed. The display cycle is different from the first stop symbol and the third stop symbol. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the re-change will start in the second stop symbol. Immediately before the re-change starts, the cycle of the semi-stop display in all the symbols is shortened (from T1 to T).
2, or from T1 to T3), it is possible to gradually increase the player's expectation of the re-change.

Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the second stop symbol changes again. At the same time as the second stop symbol changes again, the period of the semi-stop display of the first stop symbol and the third stop symbol changes from T2 to T1. Thereby, while the quasi-stop display of the first stop symbol and the third stop symbol is continued, it is possible to improve the appearance of interest,
It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the player becomes difficult to gaze at the second stop symbol during the re-change due to the first stop symbol and the third stop symbol excessively changing.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a specific example different from FIG. 23 for the special symbol used for the semi-stop display. Here, three specific examples identified by identification codes “0” to “2” will be described. The special symbol a, which has the same effect as the “role” in the game, has the same identification content, though the form is different, in the stage of each identification code.
b is shown. In each of the special symbols a and b, a number indicating identification content and a character such as a person are drawn.

The quasi-stop display using the special symbols a and b shown in FIG. 25 is different from the quasi-stop display described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24 in that the symbol a to the symbol b or the symbol b to the symbol a Rather than making a quasi-stop display by switching instantaneously, the character such as a person drawn in a special pattern is gradually transformed by using a morphing technique known in computer graphics to change the pattern from a to b. Alternatively, a quasi-stop display is provided by gradually changing from b to a.

In the column of the identification code “0”, a special symbol “a” depicting a human face and a special symbol “b” depicting a wolf's face are shown. Since both special symbols are used for the semi-stop display, the symbol of the special symbol indicating the identification content "4" gradually changes from a human face to a wolf face, and then again from the wolf face to the human face. The changing display is repeated.

The special symbol “a” on which the flower buds are drawn and the special symbol “b” on which the blooming flower is drawn are shown in the column of the identification code “1”. By using both special symbols for the quasi-stop display, after the flower gradually blooms with the special symbol indicating the identification content "3", the display in which the bloomed flower changes to a bud state is repeated.

In the column of identification code “2”, there are shown a special symbol a in which a glass filled with juice is drawn and a special symbol b in which an empty glass is drawn. By using the two special symbols for the semi-stop display, the juice filled in the glass with the special symbol indicating the identification content "2" is gradually sucked up by the straw and the glass is eventually emptied.
The display in which the glass is gradually filled with juice is repeated.

When the quasi-stop display is performed using the special symbol shown in FIG. 25, since the symbol portion of the special symbol changes gradually, the operation of instantly switching between symbols having significantly different forms is repeatedly performed. It is possible to further reduce the visual fatigue of the player as compared with the case where the semi-stop display is performed.

Next, feature points of the modified examples of the present invention will be listed. (1) In FIG. 24, the symbols are a, b, and
It was configured to switch instantly among c. However, instead of this, as described with reference to FIG. 25, a configuration may be adopted in which the symbols gradually change using morphing or animation.

(2) In FIG. 24, the first stop symbol and the third stop symbol
The stop symbols are quasi-stop displayed in the same cycle. For example, when a is displayed as the first stop symbol, a is displayed as the third stop symbol, and when b is displayed as the first stop symbol, b is displayed as the third stop symbol. It is understood that is displayed. However, instead of this, for example, when a is displayed as the first stop symbol, b is displayed as the third stop symbol, and when a is displayed as the first stop symbol, the third stop symbol is displayed. You may make it display a as a stop symbol design.

(3) FIG. 24 shows a procedure for displaying a quasi-stop using symbols a, b, and c shown in FIG. However, the display of the quasi stop includes the symbols a, b, c.
, Symbols d, e, f,... May be further used.
Thus, for example, the quasi-stop after the end of the variation of the third stop symbol may be performed in a pattern of “c → d → c → d →...”.

(4) The special symbols constitute identification information displayed in a predetermined form. As the predetermined form, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, while the identification content “7” of the special design (identification information) is directly used as the special design, the form is a shape, a pattern, or a color. Or those that differ in their connection,
As shown in FIG. 25, an example is shown in which a different graphic is drawn while the identification content “2, 3, 4” of the special symbol (identification information) is included in a part of the special symbol form as it is. are doing.

[0167] "Continuously changing the form of the identification information without changing the identification contents of the identification information" means that a special form in which the whole form expresses the identification contents as shown in FIG. Changing the form of the pattern (identification information) to a special pattern having a different form in terms of shape, pattern, or color or a combination thereof without changing the identification content, as shown in FIG. Both techniques of gradually changing the form of a special design (identification information) that includes the identification content in a part of the form without changing the identification content in terms of the identification content. Thought is included.

(5) As an example of a predetermined quasi-stop display mode different from the stop state, a display mode in which the form of a symbol changes has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example,
While changing the form of the symbol, the symbol may be finely moved in a predetermined direction and displayed within a range that does not significantly increase the visual fatigue of the player, or the symbol may be rotated at an extremely slow speed. It may be displayed. That is, it is sufficient that the display mode of the symbol when the display result of the variable display device 4 is finally displayed is different. By the basic circuit 45 and the image display control board 216, in the middle of the display control, predetermined identification information is continuously and visibly displayed on the variable display device in a predetermined semi-stop display mode different from the stop state. A quasi-stop display control means capable of stop display control is configured.

(6) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[0170]

Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems A pachinko gaming machine 1 has a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form, and a display result of the variable display device is provided. A gaming machine is configured such that a gaming state can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display mode is set. The various kinds of special symbols constitute a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form. The variable display device 4 constitutes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form. The predetermined specific display mode is configured by the jackpot display result. A game state advantageous to the player is configured by the specific game state.

Basic Circuit 45 and Image Display Control Board 21
6 constitutes a variable display control means capable of performing display control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display device. When the identification information is derived and displayed at a predetermined position on the variable display device in a predetermined form during the display control by the basic circuit 45 that executes processing based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Further, an identification information form control means capable of continuously changing the form of the identification information without changing the identification content of the identification information is provided. Special symbols a, b, c shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the basic circuit 45 performs the display control shown in FIG. 24 using the special symbols a and b shown in FIG. 25, thereby continuously changing the form of the identification information without changing the identification content of the identification information. Is disclosed. Also, information "7" identified by the special symbol,
"JACK" or the like constitutes the identification content of the identification information.

The identification codes "0", "1", "6" in FIG.
When the basic circuit 45 performs the display control shown in FIG. 24 using the special symbols a, b, and c shown in the row, the identification information form control means changes the color of the identification information. That the form of the identification information is changed.

The basic circuit 45 performs the display control shown in FIG. 24 using the special symbols a, b, and c shown in the columns of the identification codes "2" to "6" in FIG. It is disclosed that the information form control means changes the form of the identification information by changing the shape of the identification information.

The basic circuit 45 performs the display control shown in FIG. 24 using the special symbols a, b, and c shown in the column of the identification code "2" in FIG. Discloses that the form of the identification information is changed by changing the size of the identification information.

[0175]

The effect of the concrete example of the means for solving the problems.
With regard to, when the identification information is derived and displayed at a predetermined position of the variable display device in a predetermined form during the variable display control, the form of the identification information is continuously changed without changing the identification content of the identification information. Can be changed to
By utilizing this, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the identification information will change again. Therefore, in order to give the player a sense of expectation, a display that tends to give visual fatigue to the player or distract the player's attention, such as rocking the identification information once derived and displayed in a predetermined direction. Need to be performed.

According to the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, since the color of the identification information changes and the form of the identification information changes, a gorgeousness is provided by the derived and displayed identification information. be able to.

According to the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, since the shape of the identification information changes and the form of the identification information changes, the appearance becomes more interesting and the interest is improved. be able to.

Regarding the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the size of the identification information changes, thereby changing the form of the identification information. Can be planned.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of various control circuits used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of various control circuits used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a circuit formed on an image display control board (sub-board).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining main random counters, banks, and flags used in pachinko gaming machines.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of process data in a table format.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of data set as process data.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main program for game control.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a special symbol processing process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol change waiting process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the big hit determination processing.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a process of a special symbol stop symbol setting process.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing contents of processing during all symbol fluctuations.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a process content of a first stop symbol semi-stop process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a second stop symbol quasi stop processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a process content of a third stop symbol semi-stop process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol re-variation process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol stop process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing processing contents of process data / timer processing.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol process timer setting process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing processing contents of special symbol process data setting processing.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image display unit 5 of the variable display device 4.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a specific example of a special symbol used for the semi-stop display.

FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing a control timing example of variable display control.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a specific example different from FIG. 23 for a special symbol used for the semi-stop display.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a pachinko gaming machine, 4 is a variable display device, 5 is an image display unit, 45 is a basic circuit, 67 is a CRT control circuit,
Reference numeral 216 denotes an image display control board (sub-board).

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information displayed in a predetermined form, and when a display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode. A gaming machine in which a gaming state can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player, comprising: a variable display control means capable of performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display device; The means, when the identification information is derived and displayed at a predetermined position of the variable display device in a predetermined form during the display control, changes the form of the identification information without changing the identification content of the identification information. A gaming machine comprising identification information form control means capable of being continuously changed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information form control means changes the form of the identification information by changing a color of the identification information. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information form control means changes the form of the identification information by changing the shape of the identification information. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information form control means changes the form of the identification information by changing the size of the identification information.