JP2002095835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of displaying presentation obtaining more amusement at information on a memory state. SOLUTION: Changing and displaying more than one items of discriminative information relating to a starting signal provides a game player with gaming values based on the information telling a specified displayed-state. A starting right for changing and displaying relating to the starting signal is able to be memorized by predetermined numbers. An image display device capable of displaying a memory state informing image for informing a memory state of the starting right in a shifting state is provided. The image display device changes and displays more than one items of the discriminative information as well. A shifting display of the memory state informing image is related to a changing display of more than one items of the discriminative information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention makes it possible to give a game value to a player based on a particular display mode as a result of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in association with a start signal. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of storing a predetermined number of start rights for performing a variable display in association with a start signal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, in particular, for example, a first-type pachinko gaming machine, a notification display of a storage state of a starting right is provided separately from an image display device for displaying a change of identification information. This is done by turning on or off a light emitting member (such as an LED).

[0003] Conventionally, as an effect display relating to the notification display of the storage state, for example, when there is a high possibility of a reach state in the process of displaying the change of the identification information, or as a result of the change display of the identification information, a big hit may occur. It has been considered to notify the user by changing the light emission color of the notification display corresponding to the corresponding variable display when the performance is high.

[0004] In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, a type in which an information display of a storage state is displayed on an image display device for changing and displaying identification information has been considered.

[0005]

However, conventionally, the notification display of the storage state is performed in a fixed position regardless of whether the display is performed by an image display device for displaying the change of the identification information or by another light emitting member. The display was not changed much because it was to be performed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of providing an effect display relating to notification of a memory state with a higher level of interest. I do.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is based on the fact that a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in association with a start signal, resulting in a specific display mode. In a gaming machine, a game value can be given to a player, and a predetermined number of start rights for performing the variable display in association with the start signal can be stored.
An image display device capable of displaying, in a moving state, a storage state notification image for notifying the storage state of the starting right is provided.

Here, the change display of the identification information may be performed by an image display device that displays the storage state notification image, or may be performed by an image display device different from the image display device. The start signal is, for example, a detection signal obtained by detecting a game ball by a start sensor provided corresponding to a start port.
The specific display mode is, for example, when the identification information is “7, 7,
7 ". The “memory state of the starting right” is “how many starting rights are stored”. The storage state notification image is, for example, simply a dot (dot)
Image or a character image imitating something. In addition, when the storage state notification image is displayed in a moving state, the mode (dimension / shape, color, etc.) of the storage state notification image itself may or may not change. Further, the display of the storage state notification image in the moving state may be performed at least in part of the storage state notification period, but may be performed in the entire period.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the storage state notification image for notifying the storage state of the starting right is displayed in a moving state, so that the storage state notification display conventionally performed at a fixed position. Can be changed, and as a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in association with a start signal, and as a result of the variability display, a particular display mode is achieved. Players can be given a game value,
In a gaming machine capable of storing a predetermined number of start rights for performing the variable display in association with the start signal, the image display device moves a storage state notification image for notifying a storage state of the start right. It can be displayed in a state.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the storage state notification image for notifying the storage state of the starting right is displayed in a moving state, so that the storage state notification display conventionally performed at a fixed position. Can be changed, and as a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, a moving display of the storage state notification image and a change display of the plurality of types of identification information are associated with each other. I have.

[0013] Here, "the movement display of the storage state notification image and the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information are associated with each other" means that, for example, when the storage state notification image is moved, the identification information is normally displayed. This includes changing the display in a different manner (the changing display of the identification information changes), and changing the identification information into a predetermined changing display in accordance with the type of movement of the storage state notification image.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the storage state notification image is moved and displayed in association with the change display of the identification information, it is possible to change the monotonous game content and enhance the interest of the game.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the moving display of the storage state notification image is performed when the reach state is displayed.

Here, the biggest concern for the player is to make a big hit, and one of the most notable effects in the process of making a big hit is a state display in a reach state.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the reach state display, which is one of the most remarkable effects for the player, is performed, the storage state notification image is also moved and displayed, thereby achieving a further effect. Directing can be performed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, a moving display of the storage state notification image and a notice display are associated with each other. .

Here, the most noticeable effect in the process of a big hit is a notice display in addition to the reach state. The notice display means that it is determined that any one of a plurality of predetermined game states is to be played, or that it is likely to be any one of the game states. This is a display for notifying in advance at a stage before the game state can be reached. Further, here, the predetermined plurality of types of gaming states include, for example, "a specific display mode as a result of the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (accordingly, a big hit)", And a reach state.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a notice display, which is one of the most remarkable effects for the player,
By associating the movement of the storage state notification image with the movement of the storage state notification image, a notice effect can be performed more effectively.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the storage state notification image changes to a production character for producing a reach state display or a notice display. And

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, an extremely novel display in which the storage state notification image is changed to a production character that produces a reach state display or a notice display is performed, thereby further surely enhancing the interest of the game. Can be enhanced.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the display screen of the image display device displays the storage state notification image in a substantially fixed position for at least a predetermined period. It is characterized by having a specific display area in which the display is limited to a specific display area.

Here, the specific display area may be easily distinguishable from another area, or the boundary between the specific display area and the other area may be distinguished just by looking at the specific display area. It may not be sticky. The specific display area
In order to be easily distinguished from other regions, for example, it is preferable to provide a boundary line (border line) with other regions or to make the colors different from those of other regions. In addition, even if it is difficult to distinguish the boundary from the other area just by looking at the specific display area, the storage state notification image is displayed in a substantially fixed position (repeatedly). The area can be recognized.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when displaying the storage state notification image in the specific display area while remaining substantially at the fixed position, and when displaying the storage state notification image in another area of the specific display area. When displaying in the moving state, the game can be sharpened, and the reason why the display in the moving state and the display at the substantially fixed position are easily understood by the player.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, the storage state notification image displayed in the specific display area displays a reach state display or a notice display outside the specific display area. It is characterized by directing and changing into a production character.

Here, it is sufficient that the storage state notification image produces the reach state display or the advance notice display outside the specific display area, and the storage state notification image changes to the effect character even inside the specific display area. It may be on the outside or on the inside or outside boundary of the specific display area.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a very novel display in which the storage state notification image is changed to a production character that produces a reach state display or a notice display is performed, thereby further surely enhancing the interest of the game. Can be enhanced.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the seventh or eighth aspect, the storage state notification image whose display has been started outside the specific display area in relation to the start signal is the same as the game state. It is characterized by moving to the inside of the specific display area.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the storage state notification image whose display has been started outside the specific display area in association with the start signal moves to the inside of the specific display area,
After that (at least for a predetermined period of time), a novel image display in which the image is displayed while remaining substantially at the fixed position can further enhance the interest of the game.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects, at the time of starting the change display of the plurality of types of identification information, the storage state notification corresponding to the change display is provided. An effect is provided in which an image moves from the inside to the outside of the specific display area and disappears.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the variable display is started, the storage state notification image corresponding to the variable display moves from the inside to the outside of the specific display area and disappears. By displaying an appropriate image, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

[0033] The invention described in claim 11 is the invention according to claims 7 to 10.
In the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the position of the specific display area is changed based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition.

Here, the predetermined conditions include, for example, that a reach state display has been made, a notice display has been made, that it is determined that the reach state display will be performed in the future, or that the likelihood has increased. It is determined that a big hit will be made in the future or that the possibility of the big hit will increase.

"Based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition"
It may be “based on the satisfaction of any of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions” or “based on the satisfaction of a certain condition”. Further, for example, it may be possible to determine which of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions is satisfied, depending on where the display position of the specific display area is.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, by performing a novel image display in which the position of the specific display area is changed, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, the player can recognize that the predetermined condition has been satisfied by changing the position of the specific display area.

The twelfth aspect of the present invention provides the seventh to eleventh aspects.
In the gaming machine described in any one of the above, a plurality of the specific display areas are divided based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition.

Here, the "predetermined condition" in claim 12 may be the same condition as the predetermined condition in claim 11, or may be a condition different from the predetermined condition in claim 11. .

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, a novel image display in which a plurality of specific display areas are divided can further enhance the interest of the game. Further, the player can recognize that the predetermined condition has been satisfied by dividing the specific display area into a plurality.

The invention according to claim 13 is the invention according to claims 1 to 12
In the gaming machine according to any of the above, displaying the storage state notification image corresponding to one start right in the form of any one of a plurality of types of characters,
When the reach state is displayed, a reach effect related to the character corresponding to the starting right that causes the change display is performed.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a reach effect associated with the character corresponding to the starting right that causes the variable display is performed, so that the player recognizes the connection between the reach effect and the starting right. And the fun of the game increases.

The present invention is not limited to the example of the thirteenth aspect. For example, when a reach state is displayed, a reach effect associated with a character corresponding to a starting right that causes a variable display is performed. In such a case, the jackpot probability may be increased (or the jackpot is determined).

[0043]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First Embodiment A first embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment describes a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, particularly a type of pachinko gaming machine belonging to the so-called "first type".

The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment plays a game by firing a game ball (game medium) into an internal game area (described later), and is provided on the back side of the glass plate at the front upper half. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed.

In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, general-purpose starting gates 6 and 6, a special symbol (special-character) display device 4, and a normal symbol (general-purpose) variable display device 7 are provided. Opening / closing member 9 depending on the result of the game for displaying the normal fluctuation display
a, 9a is opened (in a state advantageous to the player) and closed (unfavorable state in the player), a normal variable winning device 9 also serving as a special figure starting port, and the large winning port is closed depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. Special prize winning device 5, a general prize port 8, which performs a cycle game for converting from a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player),
, A hitting direction changing member 14 called a windmill, decorative lamps 11, ..., side lamps 12, 12, a large number of obstacle nails (only some of which are shown) 15, etc. are arranged. An out hole 13 for collecting an out ball is provided in the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols, numbers, symbols) in the variable display device 4a. , Etc.) are displayed in a variable manner, thereby enabling a special figure variable display game. The variable display device 7 in the ordinary figure is configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is configured to perform a variable display game of a normal symbol (for example, identification information such as a symbol, a number, and a symbol). Also, on the right side of the opening / closing door 5a of the special fluctuation winning device 5, a game ball is awarded to the general figure starting gates 6 and 6 (a general game starting winning) and the general figure fluctuation display game is not processed. A general-purpose start storage display 6a for displaying the number of times of processing is provided.

The normal fluctuation winning device 9 includes a pair of left and right opening and closing members 9a, 9a. The opening and closing members 9a, 9a always keep a closed state at an interval such that one game ball can flow therein. However, when the result of the variable display game of the variable display device 7 in the ordinary figure becomes a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), the display is opened in an inverted “C” shape and the normal variable prize winning device is opened. 9
The state is changed to a state in which a game ball easily flows into the state (a state advantageous to the player). The ordinary variable prize winning device 9 also serves as a starting port of a special map, and the inside thereof (winning area).
Is provided with a special figure start sensor 9b (FIG. 3). Further, in the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6, a general-purpose starting sensor 6b for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 6, 6 is provided.
6b (FIG. 3) is provided.

The special variable winning device 5 has a large winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is rotatable in a direction in which its upper end side falls down toward the front side and can be opened, and the result of the variable display game of the special figure is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a slot of “7, 7, 7”). ) And a big hit occurs,
b is opened. Inside the special winning opening 5b (winning area), there is a count sensor 5c (FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b, and a continuation of game balls entering the special winning opening 5b. A continuation sensor 5d for detecting a game ball flowing into a winning area (V winning area).
(FIG. 3) is provided. In addition, each general winning opening 8, ...
(Winning area) are provided with winning opening sensors 8a,... (FIG. 3) for detecting game balls entering the winning openings 8,.

Further, a card unit 500 into which a card for renting a game ball (not shown) is inserted is provided next to the pachinko gaming machine 100. An upper plate unit 130 is provided at a lower portion of the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The upper plate unit 130 is provided with an upper plate 105 for storing discharged game balls. This upper plate 10
5 includes a ball lending switch 105a for performing an operation of discharging game balls to the upper plate 105 by performing a pressing operation with a card inserted into the card unit 500, and a card unit 50.
Return switch 105b for performing a return operation of the card inserted into the card unit 0, and a card balance display device 10 for displaying the balance of the card inserted into the card unit 500
5c and the like are provided. Further, on the lower side of the upper plate unit 130, a lower plate 107 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 105, an operation handle 104 for performing a shooting operation of the game balls toward the game area 1a, and the like. Is provided.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, on the back side of the back mechanism board 120 attached to the front frame 111, a storage tank 121 for storing spare balls, and an outlet gutter 122 for guiding the spare balls from the storage tank 121 while flowing down while aligning them. , This outlet gutter 12
A ball-pulling unit 123 and the like for pulling out a ball guided downward by the ball 2 are provided.

Further, on the back side of the front frame 111, a display control device 40 for controlling the display of the variable display device 4a, and a decoration for controlling a lighting / flashing state of a light emitting member such as a lamp and an LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100. Control device 50, sound control device 6 for controlling the output of a speaker (not shown) and the like
0, a discharge control device 30 for controlling a discharge device 35 for performing a ball discharge operation, and the control devices 3 each having a game control circuit.
Game control device 2 for controlling the entirety of 0, 40, 50, 60
0, each of the control devices 20, 30, 40,
A power supply device 90 for supplying power to 50, 60, and the like is provided. Further, on the lower end of the back surface of the front frame 111, a launching device 71 that launches a game ball into the game area based on the operation of the operation handle 104 on the front of the gaming machine, a launch control device 70 that controls the launching device 71, Are arranged.

In addition, on the back side of the back mechanism board 120, a board external output section 81 for outputting external output data to the outside of the gaming machine, and a power supply line 310, which is introduced from an island facility outside the gaming machine. Terminal board 210 for relaying power, main body 100a side of pachinko gaming machine 100 and card unit 50
The relay board 230 for the card unit, which relays signals transmitted to and received from the 0 side, relays detection signals from the prize ball detection switch 8a or the ball lending detection switch (not shown) to the discharge control device 30 and the game control device 20. And a relay board 75 for relaying a command signal from the decoration control device 50 to a light-emitting member such as a lamp or an LED.

As shown in FIG. 3, a game control device (constituting the control device) 20 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
nit) 21a, RAM (Random Access Memory) 21
b, a game microcomputer 21 having a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, etc., an input I / F 23a, an output I / F 23b, an oscillator 22, and the like, for performing overall control relating to the game.

Among them, the CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers and the like related to a special display and a fluctuating display game of a general figure. The various random number values include a random number value for determining a big hit in a special figure, a random number value for determining a hit in a general figure, and a random number value for determining a probability change.

The RAM 21b stores the ON signal of the special figure start sensor 9b provided in the ordinary fluctuation winning device 9 (special figure start storage) and the general figure start gate provided in the general figure start gates 6,6. A storage area for storing ON signals of the sensors 6b, 6b (general-purpose start storage), a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. ing.

The ROM 21c stores a control program and control data for the game, a special figure big hit determination value for judging a special figure big hit occurrence, and a normal figure big hit determination for the normal figure hit occurrence. The hit determination value and the probability change determination value in the figure are written.

The input I / F 23a is connected to a special figure starting sensor 9b, a general figure starting gate sensor 6b, 6b, a continuation sensor 5d, a count sensor 5c, a general winning opening 8 through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). ,…
, Etc., which are provided inside the general winning opening 8, for detecting a game ball entering the general winning opening 8, etc., and various signals from these are inputted. These various signals are relayed by the input I / F 23a and output to the CPU 21a.

On the other hand, the output I / F 23b is connected to the CPU 21.
Various control signals output from a are input, and these control signals are relayed by the output I / F 23b, and open / close the normal symbol display 7 and the special variable winning device 5 via an output port and a driver (not shown). A special winning opening solenoid 5e as a driving means of the door 5a, a normal electric accessory solenoid 6c as a driving means of the opening and closing members 9a, 9a of the normal fluctuation winning device 9, a discharge control device 30, a display control device 40 (details will be described below) Description), decoration control device 50, sound control device 6
0, output to the panel external information output unit 81 and the like.

The CPU 21a of the game control device 20
For example, based on the input of a detection signal (start signal) from the special figure start sensor 9b, a random number value stored in the RAM 21b is extracted, and the random number value is compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 21c in advance. Thus, a game value (for example, a special map jackpot) to be given to the player is determined. Further, based on the determination, the display data is transmitted to the display control device 40 to cause the variable display device 4a to perform the variable display game, or the sound data is transmitted to the sound control device 60 so that the sound effect output from the speaker is generated. Control or decoration control device 50
, Etc. to control the lighting state of the decoration lamps 11,. In addition, when a detection signal is further input from the special figure start sensor 9b during the special figure change display game, a start right for causing the special figure change display game to be performed based on the detection signal. Data on C
The PU 21a stores a predetermined number (for example, four) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 21b. Then, as soon as the preceding variable display game ends, the next variable display game is performed based on the data on the starting right stored in the RAM 21b, and a process of reducing the number of stored data by one is performed. On the other hand, data relating to the storage state of the starting right stored in the RAM 21b is transmitted from the CPU 21a to the display control device 40, and under the control of the display control device 40 based on the transmitted data, the display screen of the variable display device 4a. At 4g, a storage state notification image for notifying the storage state of the starting right is displayed. Details of the display state of the storage state notification image will be described later.

For example, when the random number for jackpot determination of the special figure and the jackpot determination value of the special figure match, the display data is sent to the display control device 40 to stop the variable display of the variable display device 4a in a predetermined stop mode. (For example, “1,1,1”, “7,
7, 7 "etc.) to generate a big hit. This jackpot is the opening and closing door 5 of the special variable prize winning device 5.
The cycle in which a is opened and closed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one round, and during each round, a game ball is detected by the continuation sensor 5d in the continuous prize area in the special winning opening 5b. This is a game that is continued until a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds). However, during each round,
When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening 5b, the round is ended at that point. During each round, the number of winnings in the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the number reaches a predetermined number, the opening / closing door 5a is closed and the special game state of the round ends. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine, as a result of the change display game of the identification information displayed on the change display device 4a, a predetermined display result mode is established, which is advantageous to the player. When a game state occurs, a predetermined game value (such as a chance to obtain a large amount of prize balls) can be given to the player. In addition, when the jackpot occurs, for example, if the random number value for determination of probability change and the determination value of probability change match, after the end of the special game of the jackpot, the jackpot occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, once). The probability of a jackpot occurring until the normal probability (for example, 1
/ 319) is converted to a high probability (for example, 5/319).

The CPU 21a of the game control device 20
When the detection signals of the winning balls are inputted from the winning opening switches 8a, ..., the special figure start sensor 9b, and the attacker count switch 5c, the winning ball data is sent to the discharge control device 30 based on the detected signals. , Discharge unit 124
Control for discharging a required number of prize balls is also performed.

The display control device (constituting the control device) 40 receives a command from the game control device 20,
Display control is performed to cause the variable display device 4a to display a special display variable display game based on identification information (for example, symbols, numbers, symbols, and the like) and various information displays. As shown in FIG. 3, the display control device 40 includes a CPU (Central P
rocessing Unit) 41, ROM (Read Only Memory) 4
2, RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, DMAC (Di
rect Memory Access Controller) 44, oscillator 45,
VDC (Video Digital Controller) 46, font R
The OM 47 and the VDC 46 are provided with a gamma correction circuit 48 for performing gamma correction when converting an electric signal (input signal) into an optical signal (output signal), an interface 49, and the like.

The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like inside the CPU 41. The CPU 41 is connected to the game control device 20 via an interface 49, and is controlled by the game control device 20. Controls the variable display device 4a. The control data is sent to the VDC 46 in synchronization with the pulse from the clock 45.
The ROM 42 has a display control program (including a display control program for a storage state notification image according to the present invention and a display control program for image display in various reach states) and display control data for performing display control of the variable display device 4a. Etc. are written. The RAM 43 has a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU 41, and the like. The DMAC 44 directly exchanges display control data with each memory, the VDC 46, and the like, without accessing the CPU 41, for display control information from the gaming microcomputer 21.

The font ROM 47 stores display data of a storage state notification image, display data of variable display game identification information, display data of a character image, display data of a reach state image, display data of characters explaining game contents, and the like. Is written. Although not shown, sprite RAM, palette RAM, V-RA
M and the like, and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC 46 receives a command signal from the CPU 41, extracts identification information, display data such as characters and background images from the font ROM 47, and edits the data. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, the color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in a palette RAM (not shown), and then the sprite RA
In M (not shown), image editing of identification information, characters, and the like is performed. Further, the edited image data signal is corrected by the gamma correction circuit 48, and then the V_SYNC or H_SYNC
The data is transmitted to the fluctuation display device 4a in synchronization with C and displayed on the fluctuation display device 4a.

As shown in FIG. 4A and the like, the display screen 4g of the variable display device 4a has a plurality of (for example, three in the present embodiment) variable display areas, that is, the first to third variable display areas. Display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z are formed. During the special figure change display game, after the identification information 601, 602, 603 (see (b) and (c) of FIG. 7) is change-displayed in each of the change display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z, stop. It is displayed. Here, among FIGS.
Except for (b) and (c) of FIG. 7 and (a) of FIG.
Although the illustration of the identification information 601 to 603 is omitted, in principle, it is assumed that the identification information 601 to 603 is variably displayed in each of the variable display areas 4x to 4z. In addition, the identification information 601 to 603 include, for example, twelve kinds of symbols of numbers “1” to “12”, and are variably displayed so as to circulate for a predetermined time among these twelve kinds of symbols. After that, one of the twelve types of symbols is stopped and displayed. In addition, among the 12 kinds of symbols, for example, an odd number of “1”,
Symbols imitating "3", "5", "7", "9", "11" are probable symbols, and even "2", "4",
Symbols imitating "6", "8", "10", and "12" are non-probable symbols. Further, identification information 601 to 60
In the case of the present embodiment, the order in which 3 is stopped is, for example, the order of the identification information 601 → the identification information 602 → the identification information 603. Then, as a result of the stop display in each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, 4z, the identification information 601, 602,
In connection with the predetermined display result mode such as “8”, for example, “603”, a big hit occurs, and a transition to a special game state is made, so that a predetermined game value can be given. Also, when the identification information 601, 602, 603 becomes a big hit at a random number such as "7" of the probable variable symbol, the state changes to the probability fluctuation state after the big hit is completed.

Next, the main effect display according to the present invention will be described in detail.

[Display Example 1] First, in the case of Display Example 1,
On the display screen 4g, a specific display region R1 for displaying the storage state notification image K1 substantially at a fixed position and displaying it at least for a predetermined period is formed. For example, a boundary line B is displayed on the inner and outer boundaries of the specific display region R1.

During the execution of the special figure change display game, a detection signal is further input from the special figure start sensor 9b.
When one piece of data relating to the start right is stored in M21b, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, a display for notifying the storage state of the data is started. That is, as shown in FIG. 4A, for example, the display of one storage state notification image K1 is started outside the specific display region R1, for example, in the form of the character C1, and the display is started. It is notified that one piece of data relating to the right has been stored. Further, after the start of display, the storage state notification image K1 moves to, for example, the inside of the specific display region R1, and remains substantially at the fixed position in the form of the changed character C1 '(for example, , A complete outage,
(Including a state in which it is slightly shaking, a state in which expansion and contraction are slightly repeated, etc.).

Here, the storage state notification image K1 moves in a manner related to the character C1, for example, whereby the meaning of the movement manner is understood by the player. Specifically, in the case of this display example 1, the storage state notification image K1 is displayed in a movement mode in which the character C1 having the wing to fly flies in a curved manner.

The character C1 'in which the character C1 has changed is, for example, related to the original character C1, and the connection between the character C1 and the character C1' is understood by the player. More specifically, for example, the character C1 'is a front view of only the face of the character C1.

Thereafter, when the previously performed special figure change display game is completed, the next special figure change display game based on the start right stored so far is started. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the storage state notification image K1 that has been displayed at the substantially fixed position in the specific display region R1 until then (the activated special figure change display game and A display is made such that the corresponding storage state notification image K1) disappears after moving from the inside of the specific display region R1 to the outside (for example, disappears outside the display screen 4g). Thus, it is notified that one start right has been consumed.

Here, for example, the storage state notification image K1
Is again changed from the character C1 ′ to the character C1
And moves in a mode related to the character C1. In addition, after the special figure change display game is started, the storage state notification image K1 is not the image that already notifies the storage state of the right to start, but simply the display image of the character C1. Further, here, the timing at which the storage state notification image K1 starts to move from the inside to the outside of the specific display region R1 may be prior to the start of the special figure change display game corresponding to the storage state notification image K1, or at the same time. But it is good. further,
The timing at which the storage state notification image K1 disappears may be prior to or at the same time as the end of the special figure change display game corresponding to the storage state notification image K1.

When a predetermined number (for example, four in the present embodiment) of starting rights is stored during the special figure change display game, up to four storage state notification images K are stored.
1 is displayed on the display screen 4g. For example, before the storage state notification image K1 whose display has been started earlier reaches the specific display region R1, one to three storage state notification images K1 are further provided.
Is displayed, one to four storage state notification images K1 are simultaneously moved and displayed, and a state of going to the specific display region R1 is displayed. Specifically, in addition to the special figure change display game being performed, the display becomes an interesting display in which a plurality of storage state notification images K1 fly randomly, thereby increasing interest.

After the plurality of storage state notification images K1 have reached the specific display area R1, they are displayed in the specific display area R1 in the order in which the display was started (from the left).

According to the display example 1 described above, the storage state notification image K1 for notifying the storage state of the starting right is displayed in a moving state, so that the storage state notification display conventionally performed at a fixed position. Can be changed, and as a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the variable display device (image display device) 4a
Is provided with a specific display region R1 for displaying the storage state notification image K1 at a substantially fixed position for at least a predetermined period of time, so that the storage state notification image K1 is substantially fixed position in the specific display region R1. The game can be sharpened by displaying the stored state notification image K1 in a moving state in another area of the specific display area R1, and the display in the moving state. The reason why the display is performed almost at the fixed position can be easily understood by the player.

Further, the stored state notification image whose display has been started outside the specific display region R1 in association with the start signal is:
By moving to the inside of the specific display region R1 and then performing a novel image display such that the image is displayed while remaining substantially at the fixed position, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, when the special figure change display game is started, an effect is performed in which the storage state notification image K1 corresponding to the special figure change display game moves from the inside to the outside of the specific display region R1 and disappears. By performing such a novel image display, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. The display of the storage state notification image K1 and the specific display area R1 and the identification information 601
When the variable display of 表示 603 overlaps on the display screen 4g, the display of the storage state notification image K1 and the specific display region R1 may be prioritized over the variable display of the identification information 601 to 603. In this case, the identification information 601 to 60
Since the storage state notification image K1 can be recognized at any stage of the variable display of No. 3, the right to start can always be grasped.

[Display Example 2] In this display example 2, a case will be described in which the moving display of the storage state notification image K1 and the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special figure variable display game) are associated with each other. For example, regarding a normal special figure change display game, the corresponding storage state notification image K1 is not moved and displayed in the mode illustrated in FIG. 4A or the mode illustrated in FIG. 5A. Suppose you have Normally, it is assumed that the special figure change display game is performed by repeatedly displaying the identification information 601 to 603 from above in the display screen 4g, moving down, and disappearing (the special figure change display game). Is a vertical scroll).

In this case, the storage state notification image K1 is moved and displayed in the mode shown in FIG.
When one of the conditions for moving and displaying in the mode (a) is satisfied (when the storage state notification image K1 moves), the corresponding special figure change display game differs from the normal mode. A variable display is made. That is, specifically,
For example, as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 5B, the display in which the identification information 601 to 603 (not shown) sequentially changes among “1” to “12” while rotating around the vertical axis thereof. It changes to an aspect.

According to the display example 2, the identification information 601 to
Since the storage state notification image K1 is moved and displayed in association with the change display of 603 (the identification information 601 to 603 is displayed in association with the movement display of the storage state notification image K1), the monotonous game content is changed. Enhance the interest of the game.

The identification information 601 to 603 may be displayed in a predetermined variable display mode according to the type of the movement mode of the storage state notification image K1. More specifically, for example, when the storage state notification image K1 normally moves (with a high probability) to the left end of the display screen 4g and disappears at the stage in FIG. As shown in (a) of FIG. 5, when the storage state notification image K1 moves to the right end instead of the left end of the display screen 4g and disappears, the identification information 601 to 603 rotates around the vertical axis as described above. The display is changed and displayed.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in the display example 2, and the moving display of the storage state notification image K1 and the notice display may be associated with each other. The notice display is, of a plurality of predetermined game states,
That it has been determined that the player will be in any game state, or
This is a display for notifying in advance that there is a high possibility of being in one of the game states at a stage prior to being in any of the game states. As a specific example of the case where the moving display of the storage state notification image K1 is associated with the preview display,
For example, there is an example in which when displaying the notice, the storage state notification image K1 is moved and displayed, and an example in which the effect display is performed in cooperation with the character for the notice display and the storage state notification image K1.

[Display Example 3] In the display example 1 described above, an example is shown in which the storage state notification image K1 is moved and displayed as a group of images. However, in this display example 3, the storage state notification image K1 includes a plurality of storage state notification images K1. An example of moving and displaying the display element (display element divided into a plurality of parts) will be described.

That is, specifically, for example, FIG.
As shown in the figure, first, the storage state notification image K1 has display elements Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, and Y that simulate individual petals.
In the mode of 5, Y6, the moving display is performed so as to drop steadily (toward the specific display region R1) so as to be blown by the wind. Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, each display element Y
1 to Y6 are sequentially combined in the specific display area R1 to represent a group of characters C2 imitating a flower, thereby notifying that one starting right is stored.
Here, for example, the display element Y7 that always imitates only the central portion of the flower (the portion excluding the petals) is always included in the specific display region R1.
Are displayed, and display elements Y1 to Y6 are gathered around the display element Y7 so as to model the character C2.

For each of the first to fourth starting rights,
The moving paths of the display elements Y1 to Y6 may be determined. In this case, even if a plurality of starting rights are stored without a time interval, the display elements Y1 to Y6
6 to 6 lines are displayed. Therefore, by looking at the paths of the display elements Y1 to Y6 during the moving display, it is possible to recognize how many starting rights are stored (in other words, to notify the user).

Although not shown, when one starting right is consumed (corresponding to the stage of FIG. 5A), for example, the storage state notification that has been a group of characters C2 up to that point is made. The display is such that the image K1 changes to the display elements Y1 to Y6 again, moves in a predetermined direction (for example, the horizontal direction) (for example, to be blown by the wind), and disappears,
This notifies that one starting right has been consumed.

As in the display example 3, a novel effect display in which the storage state notification image K1 is moved and displayed in a state of a plurality of display elements Y1 to Y6 is performed, thereby further enhancing interest.

[Display Example 4] In this display example 4, the storage state notification image K1 is changed to a production character that produces a reach state display, and the movement state display of the storage state notification image K1 in the form of this production character is performed as follows. An example performed when the reach state is displayed will be described.

Here, the reach state display is, for example, at least one piece of identification information (any of 601 to 603).
However, this is a display in a state where the possibility that a specific display mode is established is high at a stage where the main display is not yet in the final stop state.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the identification information 601 and 602 that have been stopped earlier are both “1”.
After that, if the identification information 603 is also “1” and is in the stop state, the identification information 601 to 603 indicate “1,
This is a display of a state in which the "1,1" double eyes are formed. Note that the stop state of the identification information includes a main stop state and a temporary stop state. Among them, the final stop state is a state in which the vehicle is completely stopped in a stationary state, and the temporary stop state is a state in which the display is not in the final stop state but is in a state close to the stop (for example, almost in a state of shaking, etc. This is a state where the display is made to remain at the fixed position).

In the case of this display example 4, first, FIG.
As shown in the figure, when the special figure change display game starts, for example, the storage state notification image K corresponding to the special figure change display game
1 (for example, the aspect of the character C1 ') moves to the outside of the specific display region R1 (for example, beside the specific display region R1), and stays at a fixed position at the destination to be displayed. In addition,
Here, after the special figure change display game is started, the storage state notification image K1 is not an image for notifying the storage state of the right to start but simply a display image of the character C1 '.
In addition, the state of staying substantially at the fixed position includes a completely stopped state, a state of slightly shaking, and a state of repeated expansion / contraction.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the reach state is displayed in the process of the special figure change display game, the character C1 'changes to the effect character C3, and the effect character C3 changes the reach state display. To direct. In particular,
For example, as shown in FIG.
After the character 3 has moved to the stop position (near) of the identification information 603 still being displayed in a fluctuating manner, an effect display is performed such that the effect character C3 stops the identification information 603 as shown in FIG.

If the reach state is not displayed in the special figure change display game, the character C displayed beside the specific display area R1 during the special figure change display game is displayed.
When the special figure change display game ends, for example, 1 ′ disappears on the spot, or moves out of the display screen 4g and disappears.

According to this display example 4, by displaying an extremely novel display in which the storage state notification image K1 changes to the effect character C3 for effecting the reach state display, the interest of the game can be enhanced more reliably. .

The effect display by the effect character C3 is not limited to the above example, and may be, for example, an effect display in which the temporarily stopped identification information 603 is changed again.

[0096] Further, although an example has been shown in which the stored state notification image K1 changes to a production character that produces a reach state display, the present invention is not limited to this. May be changed. Specifically, for example, in the process of the special figure change display game (for example, at the time of starting), a character that does not normally appear appears on the display screen 4g, thereby notifying in advance of a game state that may occur in the future. I do. Here, in the predetermined plurality of types of game states, for example, as a result of the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information, a specific display mode may become a big hit, ,
The display includes a reach state display.

[Display Example 5] In this display example 5, the position of the specific display area is changed or the specific display area is changed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (for example, the display of the reach state or the advance notice). An example in which the display area is divided and displayed will be described.

In the case of the display example 5, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific display region R1 previously located at the position shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the display is moved to the upper part of the display screen 4g, and an effect display in which the position is changed is performed.

Further, thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, an effect display in which the specific display region R1 which has been grouped up to that point is divided into the specific display region R2 and the specific display region R3. Done. Here, the specific display region R2 and the specific display region R3 are displayed separately at, for example, separate positions (for example, an upper portion and a lower portion) of the display screen 4g. Also, as shown in FIG.
When two storage state notification images K1 are displayed, as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, two storage state notification images K1 are displayed in the specific display regions R2 and R3, respectively. Become.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, for example, the specific display area R2 is changed to the specific display areas R5 and R5.
7, an effect display in which the specific display area R3 splits into the specific display areas R4 and R6. Also at this time, the storage state notification images K1 previously displayed two by two in the specific display regions R2 and R3 are changed to a state in which one is displayed in each of the specific display regions R4 to R7. .

According to this display example 5, the position of the specific display area (specific display area R1 or the like) is changed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, or the specific display area (specific display area R1 or the like) is divided. By displaying a novel image, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, the player can recognize that the predetermined condition has been satisfied by changing the position of the specific display area or dividing the specific display area into a plurality.

In the display example 5, not only the position of the specific display area is changed but also the specific display area is divided into a plurality of pieces. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May simply be changed. Also, an example has been shown in which, after the specific display region R1 is split into two, the specific display regions R2 and R3 after splitting are split into two to eventually split into four. Not limited to this,
For example, the specific display area R1 may be immediately divided into four. Furthermore, although only the example in which the specific display area is divided equally is shown, the specific display area may be divided unequally. Specifically, for example, there is an example in which a specific display area in which one storage state notification image K1 is displayed and three or two storage state notification images K1 are split.

[Display Example 6] In this display example 6, in the form of any one of a plurality of types of characters,
Displaying a storage state notification image corresponding to one start right;
An example will be described in which, when the reach state display is displayed, a reach effect related to the character corresponding to the starting right that causes the variable display is performed.

First, in this display example 6, for example,
As shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of types of characters C6, C7,
The storage state notification image is displayed in the mode of C8, C9. Specifically, the characters C6 to C9 are baseball,
It mimics the soccer, basket, and golf balls.

Thereafter, the starting right corresponding to the stored state notification image in the form of the character C6 imitating a baseball is exhausted, and a new special figure change display game is started. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, a display is made such that the character C6 moves out of the specific display area R1, and the character C6 still moves out of the display screen 4g and disappears. You. In addition, at this time, as shown in FIG. 9B, the characters C7 to C9 corresponding to the starting rights that have not yet been digested are sequentially moved up to the positions where the characters C6 to C8 were originally displayed. Moving. In addition, the movement mode of the characters C6 to C8 here is a movement mode related to the characters C6 to C8 (that is, a movement mode in which the ball rolls), which is an interesting display effect.

Thereafter, when the reach state is displayed in the special figure change display game based on the starting right corresponding to the character C6 imitating a baseball, the character C6
, A reach effect relating to baseball is made. Specifically, for example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 10, the reach effect on baseball includes “reach effect on pitching”, “reach effect on batting”, and “reach effect on sliding”. I have. These reach effects include a background effect, an effect in which a character appears and performs an action, for example, a variable display of identification information 601 to 603 based on the action of the character, and the like. Here, which of the reach effects is to be performed is determined by a command transmitted from the game control device 20 to the display control device 40 (any one of the commands 01H, 02H, and 03H (FIG. 10).
(A)))).

The reach effect related to the other characters C7 to C9 is, for example, as follows. First, the reach effects related to the character C7 imitating a soccer ball include "reach effects on dribbling", "reach effects on PK", and "reach effects on shoots". The reach effects related to the character C8 imitating a basketball include “reach effect on dribbling”, “reach effect on rebound”, and “reach effect on dunk shoot”. The reach effects related to the character C9 imitating a golf ball include “reach effects on shots”, “reach effects on hole-in-ones”, and “reach effects on throws”. In addition, the reach effect about the throw is, after the golf ball spins around the upper edge of the cup in a delicate state of whether or not to cup in, for example, in the case of a big hit, the cup in the case of a loss It is a reach production with a display that does not enter.

According to this display example 6, a reach effect related to the character corresponding to the start right that causes the special figure change display game is performed, so that the player recognizes the connection between the reach effect and the start right. And the fun of the game increases.

In the display example 6, an example in which the type of the reach effect is determined according to the transmitted command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, FIG. As shown in ()), the pattern of the change display of the identification information 603 (and in the case of re-change, the identification information 601 and 602) may be determined according to the transmitted command. Specifically, for example, a high-speed fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display is performed at a high speed in response to a transmitted command, a frame-feeding fluctuation pattern that fluctuates sequentially by repeating “1”, “2”,. This is one of the slow fluctuation patterns displayed slowly and fluctuating.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of this embodiment. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arranging ball gaming machines, ball-ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, pachislot machines, It is also applicable to gaming machines such as slot machines. Furthermore, an example has been described in which the variable display device 4a performs both the variable display of the identification information 601 to 603 and the display of the storage state of the special figure starting right. It may be performed on separate display devices. Also, an example has been described in which the storage state of the start right of the special figure variable display game is displayed in the moving state on the variable display device 4a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the storage state of the normal figure variable display game start right is described. May be displayed in a moving state on the variable display device 4a. In this case, the ordinary figure start storage display 6a becomes unnecessary.
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.

[0111]

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the storage state notification image for notifying the storage state of the starting right is displayed in a moving state, so that the game is conventionally performed at a fixed position. The notification display of the storage state can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the storage state notification image for notifying the storage state of the right to start is displayed in a moving state, so that the storage state conventionally performed at a fixed position is displayed. Can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to the gaming machine of the third aspect of the present invention, since the storage state notification image is moved and displayed in association with the change display of the identification information, the monotonous game content is changed to enhance the interest of the game. Can be.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, a more effective effect can be performed by simultaneously displaying the moving state notification image when displaying the reach state.

According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the notice effect can be more effectively performed by associating the notice display with the movement of the storage state notification image.

According to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect of the present invention, the interest in the game can be surely enhanced by changing the storage state notification image into a production character that produces a reach state display or a notice display.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the storage state notification image is displayed in the specific display area while remaining substantially at the fixed position, and the storage state notification image is stored in another area of the specific display area. When the notification image is displayed in the moving state, the game can be sharpened, and the reason why the display in the moving state and the display at the substantially fixed position can be easily understood by the player.

According to the gaming machine of the eighth aspect of the present invention, the display of the stored state notification image changing to the effect character for producing the reach state display or the advance notice display is performed, so that the interest of the game is more reliably enhanced. be able to.

According to the game machine of the ninth aspect of the present invention, the storage state notification image whose display is started outside the specific display area in association with the start signal moves to the inside of the specific display area. By doing, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

According to the gaming machine of the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the variable display is started, the storage state notification image corresponding to the variable display moves from the inside to the outside of the specific display area and disappears. By performing the display, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

According to the gaming machine of the eleventh aspect, by changing the position of the specific display area, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, the player can recognize that the predetermined condition has been satisfied by changing the position of the specific display area.

[0122] According to the gaming machine of the twelfth aspect, by dividing the specific display area into a plurality of areas, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. Further, the player can recognize that the predetermined condition has been satisfied by dividing the specific display area into a plurality.

According to the gaming machine of the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a reach effect related to the character corresponding to the start right that causes the variable display is performed, so that the connection between the reach effect and the start right is performed in the game. Can be recognized, and the interest of the game increases.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of a game control device and a display control device that constitute the control device.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display in a case where a storage state notification image is displayed in a moving state (in the form of a character) and then remains at a substantially fixed position in a specific display area.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display when the storage state notification image is moved out of the specific display area after being displayed at a substantially fixed position in the specific display area (in the form of a character).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in which a storage state notification image is displayed in a moving state (in the form of a character).

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display when a storage state notification image changes to a character for a reach effect.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when a specific display area is divided into a plurality of pieces and the position is changed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in a case where a reach effect relating to a character corresponding to a start memory causing a fluctuation display is performed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a character and a reach effect in the case of the example of FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

601, 602, 603 Identification information K1 Storage state notification image 4a Variable display device (image display device) C3 Rendering character R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 Specific display area C6, C7, C8, C9 Character 100 Pachinko Gaming machines (game machines)

Claims (13)

[Claims] The present invention allows a player to be given a game value based on a specific display mode as a result of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in association with a start signal. A gaming machine capable of storing a predetermined number of start rights for performing the variable display, comprising: an image display device capable of displaying a storage state notification image for notifying a storage state of the start right in a moving state. A gaming machine characterized by being. 2. An image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in association with a start signal, and assigning a game value to a player based on a specific display mode as a result of the variability display. On the other hand, in a gaming machine capable of storing a predetermined number of start rights for performing the variable display in association with the start signal, the image display device is configured to notify a storage state of the start right. A gaming machine capable of displaying a storage state notification image in a moving state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a moving display of the storage state notification image is associated with a change display of the plurality of types of identification information. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display of the storage state notification image is moved when the reach state is displayed. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a moving display of the storage state notification image and a notice display are associated with each other. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the storage state notification image changes to a production character that produces a reach state display or a notice display. 7. A display screen of the image display device, comprising: a specific display area for displaying the storage state notification image at a substantially fixed position for at least a predetermined period of time. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 8. The storage state notification image displayed in the specific display area changes to an effect character for producing a reach state display or a notice display outside the specific display area. 7. The gaming machine according to 7. 9. The storage state notification image whose display has been started outside the specific display area in association with the start signal,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine moves inside the specific display area. 10. An effect in which, when starting the change display of the plurality of types of identification information, the storage state notification image corresponding to the change display moves from the inside to the outside of the specific display area and disappears. 10. The method according to claim 7, wherein the step is performed.
A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 11. The position of the specific display area is changed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of said specific display areas are divided based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition. 13. The storage state notification image corresponding to one of the starting rights is displayed in a form of any one of a plurality of types of characters, and when a reach state is displayed, the variable display is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a reach effect associated with a character corresponding to the starting right that causes the game is performed.