JP2002331106A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an amusement property of a pattern used for a fluctuation display game and clearly displaying a represented pattern such as a background and a character between adjacent pattern rows even when the pattern is displayed comparatively widely. SOLUTION: This game machine generates a special game condition advantageous to a player when a game pattern combination form becomes a special display form. A plurality of pattern rows consisting of a plurality of the game patterns are formed, and the fluctuation display is carried out while the pattern rows are set adjacently to each other. The respective game patterns consist of identification patterns for identifying the game patterns mutually and decorative patterns for decorating the respective game patterns. In each of the game patterns, a predetermined area in a part facing the game pattern in the adjacent pattern row is recessed inward, and consequently, each of the game patterns is displayed so that a clearance between the game patterns in the adjacent pattern rows appears to be widened during fluctuation of the pattern rows. In this way, the background pattern can be displayed to be clearly recognized visually.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols, and display control means for controlling the display of the display device. The display device is displayed on the display device under the control of the display control means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to generate a special game state advantageous to a player when a combination of symbols is changed to a predetermined special display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a game machine, on a game board,
There is known a pachinko gaming machine in which a display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols is provided, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display device to perform a variable display game. The variable display game is performed by displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner such that each symbol moves from top to bottom at, for example, left, middle, and right portions of the display unit of the display device. At the time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the variable display of each symbol row is sequentially stopped and left, middle,
By stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol on the right, a stop result mode is derived. When the symbols stopped and displayed on the display device at the end of the variable display game form a predetermined special display mode (for example, "7, 7, 7" or the like), a special A game state occurs, and, for example, a variable winning device provided on the game board is changed to an open state, so that the player can acquire a large amount of game balls. Also, just before the variable display game ends, for example,
At the time when the variable display of the left symbol column and the right symbol column is stopped and only the variable display of the middle symbol column is performed, the symbols stopped and displayed on the left and right are displayed in the reach display mode (for example, “7,- ,
7 ",-indicates a non-stop state), in order to increase the player's expectation of the occurrence of the special game state, the speed of the fluctuation display in the middle symbol row is reduced and the fluctuation display time is reduced. It is also common to display reach fluctuations that are longer than usual. In the past, numerals and alphabets and the like are often used as each of the symbols constituting the symbol row.In recent years, liquid crystal display devices have been increasingly used as display devices, and in addition to displaying numbers and alphabets, More and more pachinko machines have their display displayed on the display unit.

[0003]

By the way, if each symbol constituting the symbol row is displayed only by numerals or alphabets, the decorativeness is poor, and it is difficult to give a special color for each type of pachinko gaming machine, and the variable display is used. It was difficult to improve the interest of the game. In view of the above, in addition to symbols such as numbers and alphabets, there has been considered a game device in which a predetermined character or the like is displayed on a display unit of a display device to produce a variable display game. However, even if a variable display game is produced by displaying a character or the like, if the main design of the variable display game is simply a display of only numbers or alphabets, the enjoyment of the variable display game is still sufficient. It does not lead to improvement. In addition, in performing the variable display game, in addition to the above-mentioned interest, in order to enhance the visibility of the game,
It is desirable to display each symbol as large as possible on the display unit of the display device. However, if each symbol is too large, the adjacent symbol rows will be displayed in a fluctuating manner in a very close state, so that the left, middle, and right sides are displayed while the fluctuating display game is being performed. When it is not possible to express clearly that the variable display of each symbol row is performed independently, it is not possible to efficiently display the above background display, or to display characters as described above In such a case, the character cannot be displayed efficiently.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention enables the symbols used in the variable display game to enhance the interest of the variable display game, and furthermore, each symbol is designed so that the visibility of the symbols can be enhanced. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of clearly displaying an effect symbol such as a background or a character between adjacent symbol rows even if the symbol is displayed relatively large.

[0005]

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device having a display unit capable of displaying a plurality of game symbols, and a display control for performing display control of the display device. A special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the combination mode of the game symbols displayed on the display unit becomes a predetermined special display mode under the control of the display control unit. In the gaming machine configured as described above, the display control means forms a plurality of symbol rows consisting of a plurality of game symbols, and fluctuates and displays the plurality of symbol rows adjacent to each other on the display unit. And a symbol display control means for displaying a game symbol of each symbol row, which is constituted by an identification symbol for identifying the game symbols and a decoration symbol for decorating each game symbol, and displaying the symbol on the display unit. And a background display control means for displaying a symbol, wherein the symbol display control means makes each game symbol a shape in which a required range of a portion facing the game symbol of an adjacent symbol row is depressed inward. By doing so, the intervals between the game symbols of adjacent symbol rows, each game symbol is displayed so as to appear to be widespread during the fluctuation of the symbol row, the background display control means, by the symbol display control means, It is characterized in that a background symbol is displayed between each displayed game symbol.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the symbol display control means of the display control means decorates each game symbol in a plurality of symbol rows with an identification symbol for identifying the game symbols and each game symbol. For example, the identification symbol is a symbol with a high degree of discrimination (for example, numbers and alphabets) that the player is familiar with, and the decoration symbol is changed to a novel one. The characteristics of the gaming machine can be exhibited, and the interest of the variable display game can be enhanced. In addition, the symbol display control means displays each game symbol in a shape in which a required range of a portion facing the game symbol in an adjacent symbol row is depressed inward. Therefore, during the variable display of each symbol row, it is possible to reduce the visibility of a non-dented portion (referred to as a protruding portion for convenience) among the opposing portions of the game symbol of the adjacent symbol row. This is due to the fact that the moving body (game symbol) cannot be followed by visual acuity, and the display of the protruding portion and the background image are visually perceived as being mixed. In this way, as a result of the visibility of the protruding portion being reduced, during the fluctuation display of each symbol row, each game symbol is depressed inward by an amount corresponding to the actual maximum width of each game symbol. The width looks small. As a result, each game symbol is displayed so as to be relatively large in order to enhance the visibility, or even if adjacent symbol columns are brought close to each other, such that the intervals between the symbol columns are wider than the actual intervals ( Visible). Therefore, each game symbol is displayed relatively large in order to enhance the visibility, or even if adjacent symbol rows are brought close to each other, each symbol row is clearly distinguished, or The background symbols displayed at the intervals of the symbol rows can be clearly recognized.

Here, the special game state is a game state called a so-called big hit, and the occurrence of this special game state causes a game value such as acquisition of a large amount of game media (for example, game balls, coins, etc.). Can be given to the player, and in this sense, the special game state is advantageous to the player. In addition, the symbol row may be variably displayed in one of the up and down directions, for example, but is not limited thereto. For example, the symbol row may be variably displayed in one of the left and right directions or an oblique direction. In addition, the symbol column,
For example, it may fluctuate linearly, but it is not limited to fluctuating linearly, but may fluctuate in a curved shape (for example, an arc shape or a wavy line shape). The interval between the symbol rows may always be substantially constant or may fluctuate. However, it is preferable that the interval is always constant. In order to always make the intervals between the symbol rows almost constant, regardless of whether the variation of the symbol rows is linear or curved, each symbol row is varied along the direction of variation of each other. Good. For example, when the variation of each symbol row is linear, the variation direction of each symbol row and the direction of arrangement of each symbol row may be displayed in an orthogonal manner. That is, more specifically, for example, when the fluctuation direction of the symbol row is one of the up and down directions, each symbol row may be arranged at a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction (hereinafter, also referred to as the left and right direction). desirable. In addition, the moving speed of the symbol row may be high or low, but it is desirable to make it high. By increasing the moving speed of the symbol row, the non-dented portion of the opposing side portions of the game symbol of the adjacent symbol row becomes a more sharpened (blurred) display. Can be further reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a display in which the interval between the symbol rows that are substantially visually recognized is further expanded, and as a result, it is possible to more clearly display the background at the interval between the symbol rows. Further, it is desirable to use a symbol imitating a player with a high degree of discrimination, such as a number or an alphabet, as the identification symbol constituting the game symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be used. Also, usually, a plurality of types of game symbols are prepared, but in this case, for example, some of the identification symbols are, for example, numbers or alphabets, etc., which are imitated by the player with a high degree of discrimination, and other symbols are used. The identification symbol may be a symbol imitating a character or the like. Since the decorative pattern does not require distinctiveness, it is not necessary for the decorative pattern to be familiar to the player.
Therefore, it is necessary to make the decorative pattern novel and to bring out the features of the gaming machine. The background pattern may be, for example, a still image or a moving image. Further, the background symbol referred to here may include an effect symbol for performing an effect related to the variable display using a plurality of symbol columns.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the variable display control means includes a plurality of symbol rows arranged vertically adjacent to each other with respect to the display section. The symbol display control means displays each game symbol in a shape in which a required side portion of each game symbol in the plurality of symbol rows is depressed inward.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in a variable display game in which a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed in any one of the up and down directions in a state where the plurality of symbol rows are adjacent to each other in the left and right direction, the symbol display control means includes: Each game symbol is displayed in a shape in which the required side portion of each game symbol is depressed inward, so that each symbol row can be clearly distinguished, or the interval between each symbol row by the background display control means. , Etc. can be visually recognized clearly.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbol larger than the identification symbol.
The display priority of the decorative symbol is set lower than that of the identification symbol, and superimposed and displayed as if the decoration symbol is located on the back side of the identification symbol, and faces the game symbol of the symbol column adjacent to the decoration symbol. It is characterized in that the required range of the portion is formed to be concave inward.

Here, when the display position of the symbol having the higher display priority and the display position of the symbol having the lower display priority are overlapped, only the symbol having the higher display priority is displayed in the overlapping portion, and the display priority is given. The overlapping portion of the symbol with the lower rank is covered (hidden) by the symbol with the higher display priority.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbol to be larger than the identification symbol, and sets the display priority of the decorative symbol to be lower than the identification symbol. The decorative pattern is superimposed and displayed as if it were located on the back side of the symbol, and the required area of the decorative symbol facing the game symbol of the adjacent symbol row is formed to be inwardly concave, so that it is identified. The decorativeness of the variable display game can be further enhanced by the decorative symbol set larger than the symbol. Moreover, since only the decorative design is recessed and the identification design is not recessed, the discrimination of the identification design is not reduced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the display control means further performs an effect related to a variable display using the plurality of symbol rows. Effect symbol display control means for displaying symbols, wherein the effect symbol display control means sets the display priority of the effect symbols lower than the plurality of game symbols, and any one of the adjacent symbol columns The effect symbol is displayed so that it can be seen behind the interval of (1).

Here, the effect relating to the variable display using a plurality of symbol rows may be, for example, a reach announcement effect, but is not limited thereto, and for example, an effect for decorating the reach display mode, or It may be a mere decorative effect that has nothing to do with playability. The reach announcement effect is, for example, an effect that indicates that when an effect symbol appears, it is highly likely that the effect will be developed into a reach display mode in the future, or that it will surely develop into the reach display mode. Also,
The effect design is, for example, a design imitating a character, an item, or the like. The interval between any two adjacent symbol rows may be the interval between one set of adjacent symbol rows, or the interval between two or more adjacent symbol rows. In addition, only one effect symbol may be displayed at a time, or a plurality of effect symbols may be displayed at the same time. Further, the effect design may be one kind or a plurality of kinds. The possibility of developing into the reach display mode or the possibility of generating a special game state may be changed depending on the type of the effect symbol.

According to the invention according to claim 4, the display control means further comprises effect symbol display control means for displaying an effect symbol for performing an effect relating to the variable display by a plurality of symbol columns. The means sets the display priority of the effect symbols lower than the plurality of game symbols, and displays the effect symbols so that they can be seen behind the interval between any of the adjacent symbol rows. It is possible to perform the effect by the effect symbol without lowering the visibility, and it is possible to efficiently display the effect symbol between the adjacent symbol columns.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the effect symbol display control means is configured to display any one of the plurality of symbol rows adjacent to each other while the plurality of symbol columns are being changed. At the intervals of the symbol rows, the effect symbols are moved and displayed in a direction along the symbol rows.

Here, when the symbol row moves linearly, the movement in the direction along the symbol row (movement of the effect symbol) also becomes linear, but when the symbol row moves in a curved line. The movement in the direction along the symbol row (movement of the effect symbol) is also curved.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the effect symbol display control means, during the variable display of a plurality of symbol columns, at the interval of any of the symbol columns which are variably displayed adjacent to each other, Since the effect symbols are moved and displayed in a direction along the direction, the moving symbols of the effect symbols can be clearly displayed between the symbol lines even when each symbol row is displayed in a variable manner, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. .

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbol to the same shape in all gaming symbols. It is characterized by:

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbols to the same shape in all game symbols, so that each game symbol can be decorated in an orderly manner. Since the width of the dent is unified for all the decorative patterns, it can be visually recognized so that the interval between each pattern row is more clearly widened.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the symbol display control means displays the decorative symbol as a box symbol imitating a predetermined box. In addition, the box-shaped symbol is displayed by a main symbol and a lid symbol on the upper portion of the main symbol, and a required side portion of the main symbol is depressed inward, and the identification symbol is attached to the main symbol. Are superimposed and displayed.

According to the invention according to claim 7, the symbol display control means displays the decorative symbol as a box symbol imitating a predetermined box, and displays the box symbol on the main symbol and the upper portion of the main symbol. Since it is displayed by a lid design and the required side portion of the main body design is indented inward, and the identification design is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the main body design, it has never been before As a result of being able to make a novel display, it is possible to enhance the interest of the variable display game, and it is possible to use the shape of the box main body to make the decorative pattern concave without being unnatural. .

[0023]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is a pachinko game as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, in particular,
A type of pachinko gaming machine belonging to the so-called "first type" will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 plays a game by firing a game ball (game medium) into a game area 1a formed by the game board 1. In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, there are ordinary figure starting gates 6 and 6, a special symbol (special figure) display device 4, an ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) display 7, and an ordinary variable prize device 9. , A special fluctuation winning device 5, a general winning opening 8,..., A hitting direction converting member 14, called a windmill, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display device (display device) 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a display control device (display control means) 40 (FIG. 2) described later. The variable display device 4a displays a plurality of game symbols (= special figures; details will be described later) under the control of the display control device 40, thereby enabling a special figure variable display game. The general-purpose display device 7 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment type LED, and is designed to play a variable display game of a normal symbol (for example, identification information such as a symbol, a number, and a symbol).

The normal fluctuation winning device 9 includes a pair of left and right opening and closing members 9a, 9a, which are normally closed at intervals such that one game ball can flow therein (for the player). However, when the result of the variable display game on the general-purpose display 7 is a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), the character is displayed in an inverted “C” shape. When the game ball is opened to allow the game ball to easily flow into the normal fluctuation winning device 9, the state is changed to a state that is advantageous to the player. This ordinary variable prize winning device 9 also serves as a starting port of a special map,
The special figure start sensor 9b (FIG. 2) is provided in the inside (winning area). Further, in the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6, general-purpose starting sensors 6b, 6b (FIG. 2) for detecting game balls passing through the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6 are provided.

The special variable winning device 5 has a big winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is pivotable in a direction in which its upper end side falls toward the front side and can be opened, and the result of the variable display game of the special figure is a special display mode (for example, "7, 7, 7"). If a jackpot etc. occurs,
b is opened. Inside the special winning opening 5b (winning area), a count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b, A continuation sensor 5d for detecting a game ball flowing into a winning area (V winning area).
(FIG. 2) is provided. In addition, each general winning opening 8,
(Winning area) are provided inside the winning area 8, a winning opening sensor 8a (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the winning opening 8,.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game control device (control device) 20 for performing overall control of the game in the game area 1a. The game control device 20 has a CPU (Central Processing Uniform).
t) 21a, RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b,
A game microcomputer 21 having a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, an input I / F 23a, an output I / F
F23b, oscillator 22 and the like. Among these, 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 general-purpose variation display game. 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 normal fluctuation winning device 9 (special figure start storage), and the general figure start gate sensors 6b, 6b provided in the general figure start gates 6, 6. 6
Storage area for storing ON signal of b (normal start memory), CP
Storage area for various random numbers generated by U21a, storage area for temporarily storing various data, and CPU 21a
Work area. In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data for the game are written, and a special figure big hit determination value for determining a special figure big hit occurrence, a normal figure hit for determining a general figure hit occurrence, and the like. The judgment value and the probability change judgment value 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, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the output I / F 23b.
3b, via a not-shown output port and driver, a normal symbol display 7, a special winning opening solenoid 5e as a driving means of the opening and closing door 5a of the special variable winning device 5, and an opening and closing member of the normal variable winning device 9 9a, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 6c as a driving means of the 9a, a discharge control device 30, a display control device 40 (details will be described below), a decoration control device 50, a sound control device 60, a panel external information output unit 8
1 and so on.

The discharge control device 30 is a device for discharging a prize ball based on a command from the game control device 20, and the decoration control device 50 is specially controlled based on a command from the game control device 20. The sound control device 60 controls the storage and display of the diagram start storage display device 4b and the general diagram start storage display device 6a, and controls the lighting state of decorative members such as lamps. It is for controlling a sounding operation by a speaker (not shown) or the like based on a command from 20. Also, a panel external information output unit 81
Relays external information output from the game control device 20 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine.

The CPU 21a of the game control device 20 extracts a random value stored in the RAM 21b based on, for example, an input of a detection signal (start signal) from the special figure start sensor 9b, and By comparing with a determination value stored in the ROM 21c, it is determined whether or not a predetermined game value (for example, an opportunity to acquire a large amount of prize balls due to the occurrence of a special game state) is given to the player. 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, and the sound effect output from the speaker is transmitted. It controls the lighting and sends lighting data to the decoration control device 50 to control the lighting state of the lamp and the like. Further, when the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 receives a detection signal of a winning ball from the winning opening switch 8a,... Control is also performed to send prize ball data to 30 and discharge a required number of prize balls.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display control device 40 of the special symbol display device 4 sends a special symbol based on the game symbol to the variable display device 4a based on a command (display control information) from the game control device 20. Display control including various effect displays including the variable display game, and other various information displays.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display control device 40
CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, ROM (Read
Only Memory) 42, RAM (Random Access Memory) 4
3. DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller) 4
4. Oscillator 45, VDC (Video Digital Controller)
46, a font ROM 47, a gamma correction circuit 48 for performing gamma correction when an electric signal (input signal) of the VDC 46 is converted 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, and is connected to the game control device 20 via an interface 49 so as to be controlled by the game control device 20. Controls the variable display device 4a. The control data is stored in the oscillator 4
5 is sent to the VDC 46 in synchronization with the pulse. R
In the OM 42, a display control program for performing display control of the variable display device 4a, display control data, and the like are written. The RAM 43 has a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU 41, and the like. D
The MAC 44 directly exchanges display control data with each memory, the VDC 46, and the like, without accessing the CPU 41, with respect to the display control information from the gaming microcomputer 21.

In the font ROM 47, display data of game symbols, display data of effect symbols, display data of background images, display data of reach state images, display data of characters explaining game contents, and the like for the variable display game are written. Have been. Although not shown, the VDC 46 includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs image data control described below. That is, the VDC 46 receives a command signal from the CPU 41, extracts display data such as game symbols, effect symbols, and background images from the font ROM 47 and edits them. And
Based on the color scheme data included in the command signal, a color scheme is designated for the edited image data in a palette RAM.
(Not shown), and then image editing of game symbols, characters, and the like is performed in a sprite RAM (not shown). Further, the edited image data signal is supplied to the gamma correction circuit 48.
Is transmitted to the variable display device 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC or H_SYNC.
a.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is:
With the above configuration, for example, the following game control is performed.

First, as shown in FIG. 3, when the pachinko gaming machine is powered on, the pachinko gaming machine enters a state of waiting for fluctuation (step S0). In this state of waiting for fluctuation, the game control device 20
The display control device 40 performs the display control of the variable display device 4a based on the reception of the variable standby state data indicating that the gaming state indicates the variable standby state as the display control information (command) from the display device 4a. Image display such as a call-in display for customers is performed.

In this state, when a game ball hit into the game area 1a wins the ordinary fluctuation winning device 9, the winning game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 9b and a detection signal is sent to the CPU 21a of the game control device 20. Is input to Based on the input of the detection signal, the CPU 21 of the game control device 20
In a, a random number value (stored and updated at a predetermined cycle) related to the special figure change display game stored in the RAM 21b is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in advance in the ROM 21c.
Is compared with various determination values related to the special figure change display game stored in the game. By this comparison, the CPU 21a
The contents of the special figure change display game (for example, whether or not a jackpot is generated, whether or not a reach state is generated, a type of reach effect, a type of game symbol to be finally stopped, and the like) are determined. Further, the CPU 21a outputs display control information (command) to the display control device 40 based on this determination. The display control information output at this time includes data indicating the state of the gaming machine (for example, change state data, change stop data), and game pattern data and change pattern data to be completely stopped for each change display area. Is included, and the fluctuation pattern data specifies the fluctuation time of the game symbol and the fluctuation pattern corresponding thereto (no reach, normal reach, special reach, temporary fluctuation after temporary stop, notice, etc.). I have.

When the display control information is received by the display control device 40, the state transits to the state of variable execution (step S1). That is, the display control device 40 edits the image data based on the display control information, and sends the edited image data to the variable display device 4a.
Is displayed on the display screen 4g, and after the game symbols are displayed in a variable manner, a special figure variable display game to be stopped is performed. Specifically, the variation display is started based on the reception of the variation state data as the display control information, and based on the variation pattern data included in the display control information, the game symbol is displayed in the designated variation pattern for a predetermined period of time. After the fluctuation display, the game symbol designated by the display control information is temporarily stopped (oscillated at a fixed position). Here, the temporary stop of the game symbol is a display state which indicates that the game symbol may be displayed again in the future. The game control device 20 outputs to the display control device 40 the display control information for instructing the stop of the change when the fluctuation time specified by the previously output display control information has elapsed. In the display control device 40, the temporarily stopped game symbols are completely stopped (completely stopped in a stationary state) based on the display control information instructing the fluctuation stop. This allows
One variation display game ends.

For example, when the random number for jackpot determination of a special figure matches the jackpot determination value of the special figure, display control information for stopping and displaying the special display mode is sent to the display control device 40, and the variable display device 4a In the special display mode (for example, “1,1,1”, “7,7,7”)
Etc.), causing a big hit. When a big hit occurs, a transition is made to a state in which a special game is performed (special game state (step S2)).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that the loss is determined by comparing the random number for judging the jackpot of the special figure with the judgment value, the display result of the display screen 4g is in the form of the loss. The variable display game ends, but if there is a start memory at the end of the variable display game, the process proceeds to the next variable display game (step S1 is repeated). Transition to the state (transition to step S0).

In the special game performed in step S2, the cycle in which the opening and closing door 5a of the special variable winning device 5 opens and closes for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is one round, and during each round, the game ball is opened. Is a game which is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on condition that the continuation sensor 5d in the continuous winning area in the special winning opening 5b detects the continuous winning area. 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 time. During each round, Grand Prize Win 5
The winning number in b 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. A count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b is provided inside the special winning opening 5b. The prize balls are paid out in cooperation with the game control device 20, the discharge control device 30, and the like according to the number of balls.

Thus, in a pachinko game machine,
As a result of the variation display game of the game symbol displayed on the variation display device 4a, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated in association with the predetermined special display mode, and a predetermined game state is given to the player. It becomes possible to provide a game value (such as a chance to obtain a large amount of prize balls). Also, when the jackpot occurs,
For example, if the random value for probability change determination and the probability change determination value match, after the special game of the jackpot is completed, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is the normal probability until the jackpot occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, once). (For example, 1/319) to a high probability (for example, 5/319).

When the special game state of step S2 is completed, the game state shifts to a normal game state or a game state in a probability fluctuation state, and if there is a start memory at this time, the game moves to the next fluctuation display game (step S1). Migrate to). On the other hand, if there is no start memory, the process shifts to the standby state for change (shifts to step S0).

Next, the display mode of the special figure variable display game performed in step S1 of FIG. 3 will be specifically described. In the following description, the display control device 40
Function as display control means of the present invention (function as variable display control means, symbol display control means, background display control means, effect symbol display control means).

First, as shown in FIG. 5 and the like, the display screen (display section) 4g of the variable display device 4a has a plurality of (for example, three in the present embodiment) variable display areas, ie, first to first variable display areas. 3
Variable display areas 4x (left), 4y (right), and 4z (middle) are formed. A background image is displayed on the display screen 4g (for example, over each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z). In the special figure change display game, in each of the change display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z, a symbol row including a plurality of game symbols is displayed. After the variable display as shown in FIG. 6A, each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, 4z
For example, it is performed by stopping and displaying any one of the game symbols. Here, the fluctuation direction of the symbol row is, for example, a direction from the upper side to the lower side. Moreover, as described above, since the respective variable display areas 4x, 4y, 4z are arranged in the left-right direction, the respective symbol rows are displayed variably from the upper side to the lower side while being adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. In the present embodiment, the order in which the game symbols stop in each of the variable display areas 4x to 4z is, for example, in the order of the variable display area 4x (left) → the variable display area 4y (right) → the variable display area 4z (middle). Suppose there is. FIG. 6B shows a state in which the game symbols are stopped and displayed only in the variable display area 4x. As a result of the stop display, a special display mode (for example, a predetermined display mode) in which a combination mode of the game symbols in each of the variable display areas 4x to 4z is determined in advance.
In the case of "8, 8, 8" or the like, a big hit occurs, a special game state advantageous to the player occurs, and a predetermined game value can be given. In particular, the game symbol in each of the variable display areas 4x to 4z is, for example, the “7,
In the case of a big hit such as "7, 7", a transition to a probability variation state is made after the big hit ends.

Here, the game symbols in the present embodiment will be described in detail.

First, each game symbol is displayed by being composed of an identification symbol for distinguishing each game symbol from another type of game symbol and a decoration symbol for decorating each game symbol. Specifically, for example, as shown in a list in FIG.
There are 12 types of game symbols. That is, the game symbols are the identification symbols 601, 6 imitating the numbers "1" to "8", respectively.
02,603,604,605,606,607,60
8, game symbols 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, and 6 provided with corresponding ones.
27, 628 and identification symbols 609, 6 imitating predetermined characters (for example, characters “Alibaba”, “Majin”, “fairy”, and “Super Majin”, respectively)
Game symbols 629, 630, 631, 632 each having one corresponding one of 10, 611, 612.
And 12 types of convenience. For example,
Identification patterns 603 and 607 imitating the numbers "3" and "7"
629, 630, 631, and 632, and identification symbols 609 to 612 imitating characters ("Alibaba", "Majin", "fairy", "Super Majin"), respectively. The six types of game symbols are so-called probable symbols (a probability variation state occurs after the end of the special game state by becoming a staggered and stopped state). On the other hand, the numbers "1", "2",
Identification pattern 601 imitating "4" to "6" and "8",
Other six types of game symbols 621, 622, 624, 62 having 602, 604, 606, 608 respectively.
5,626,628 is a so-called non-probable variable design (even if it becomes a staggered state and becomes a stop state, a probability fluctuation state does not occur after the end of the special game state). Also, for example, there are a plurality of types of decorative designs. Specifically, for example, FIG.
As shown in, decorative patterns are decorative patterns 641, 642,
There are four types, 643 and 644. For example, different colors are set for each type, so that the display is differentiated from each other. Specifically, for example, the decorative pattern 641 is blue, the decorative pattern 642 is green, the decorative pattern 643 is red, and the decorative pattern 644 is purple (note that the colors are different by changing the shading in FIG. 4 and the like). For convenience). Each of the game symbols 621 to 632 includes a corresponding one of the decorative symbols 641 to 644. Specifically, for example, game symbols 621, 625, 6
29, the decoration pattern 641, the game pattern 622, 626,
630 is a decorative pattern 642, a game pattern 623, 627,
631 is a decorative pattern 643, a game pattern 624, 628,
Reference numeral 632 includes a decorative pattern 644. In summary, each of the game symbols 621 to 632 is configured and displayed with any one of the identification symbols 601 to 612 and any one of the decorative symbols 641 to 644, respectively.

Here, each of the decorative symbols 641 to 644 is set to be larger than each of the identification symbols 601 to 612. The display priorities of the decorative symbols 641 to 644 are set lower than the identification symbols 601 to 602. Then, each identification pattern 6 is provided on the front side of each decoration pattern 641 to 644.
By superimposing and displaying 01 to 612, each decorative pattern 64
1 to 644 are displayed as if they were located on the back side of each of the identification symbols 601 to 612. The identification symbols 601 to 612 are located at the center in the left-right direction of the decoration symbols 641 to 644, and therefore do not protrude from both left and right sides of the decoration symbols 641 to 644.

Further, since the decorative patterns 641 to 644 are all set to the same shape and size, for example, the decorative pattern 6
The recess widths of 41 to 644 are standardized in all decorative patterns. These decorative patterns 641 to 644 are, for example, imitating a treasure box (box-shaped pattern), and are each a main body pattern 645.
And a lid design 646 on the upper side of the main body design 645. Thus, the decorative patterns 641-644
As a box-shaped pattern, as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the variable display game, and to use the shape of the box body to make the decorative pattern 641- 644 can be recessed.

Further, the required range of the side portion of each body pattern 645 has a shape which is recessed inward in the horizontal direction. Here, more specifically, each body pattern 645
For example, both sides are arcuately recessed so that, for example, a substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the side portion is most narrowed. As a result,
Both ends in the vertical direction of the main body design 645 are the widest (in the left-right direction) of the main body design 645. The width in the left-right direction of both ends in the up-down direction of the main body design 645 is set, for example, substantially equal to each other. On the other hand, the main body pattern 645
The width in the left-right direction of the upper lid design 646 is set substantially equal to the width in the left-right direction of the upper end of the main body design 645, for example.

As described above, each of the game symbols 621 to 632
Are composed of identification symbols 601 to 612 for identifying the game symbols 621 to 632 and decorative symbols 641 to 644 for decorating the game symbols 621 to 632, and are displayed. Can be changed to a decorative pattern 641 to 644, such as a treasure chest, to show the features of the gaming machine. Can enhance the fun of the game.

The decorative symbols 641 to 644 are set to be larger than the identification symbols 601 to 612, and the display priorities of the decorative symbols 641 to 644 are set to the identification symbols 601.
612 to be set lower than
The decorative symbols 641 to 644 are superimposed and displayed as if they were located on the back side of the second symbol 2, and the required side portions of the decorative symbols 641 to 644 were formed to be concave inward, so that the identification symbols 601 to 612 were formed. The decorativeness of the variable display game can be further enhanced by the decorative pattern set to be larger.
Moreover, only the decorative patterns 641 to 644 are recessed, and the identification patterns 601 to 612 are not recessed.
The discriminability of 1 to 612 is not reduced.

Each of the game symbols 621 to 632 has the above configuration.

Each symbol row is specifically configured as follows.

The symbol rows variably displayed in the respective variable display areas 4x to 4z are constituted by game symbols 621 to 632, respectively. Here, since the decoration symbols 641 to 644 are set to the same shape in all the game symbols 621 to 632, each of the game symbols 621 to 632 (each symbol row).
Are orderly decorated. In addition, each game pattern 621-
632 is displayed relatively large, for example, to enhance visibility. As a result, adjacent symbol rows are displayed, for example, close to each other. Then, the variation display of the symbol row is a display in which these game symbols 621 to 632 move from the upper side to the lower side in a state where they are connected at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. That is, during the special figure change display game, FIG.
As shown in the figure, in each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z, these 12 types of game symbols 621 to 632 are, for example, game symbols 621 → game symbols 622 → game symbols 623 → game symbols 624 → game symbols 625 → game Symbol 626 → Gaming symbol 627 → Gaming symbol 628 → Gaming symbol 629 → Gaming symbol 630 → Gaming symbol 631 → Gaming symbol 632 → Gaming symbol 6
In a sequence such as 21 →,..., A variable display which appears from the upper side and disappears from the lower side is circulated for a predetermined time. In addition, the variable display of each symbol row is, for example, at high speed (for example, each game symbol 6
21 to 632).

Here, as described above, each body pattern 645
The required range of the side portion of each of the game symbols 621-
632 also has a shape in which the required range of the side portion is inwardly recessed in the horizontal direction as a whole. This is because, as described above, each of the decorative patterns 641 to 644 has a corresponding one of the identification patterns 6.
In addition to being set larger than 01-612,
Each of the identification patterns 601 to 612 has a corresponding decoration pattern 641 to 64.
By being located at the center in the left-right direction of 4, each identification symbol 6
This is because 01 to 612 do not protrude from the left and right sides of each of the decorative patterns 641 to 644. further,
In this way, in addition to the required ranges of the side portions of the game symbols 621 to 632 being respectively inwardly recessed in the horizontal direction, as described above, the respective symbol rows are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. As a result, as a result, each of the game symbols 621-6
32 has a shape in which a required range of a portion facing the game symbols 621 to 632 of the next symbol row is inwardly concave.

Therefore, during the variable display of each symbol row, the visibility of the non-dented portion (referred to as a protruding portion 650 for convenience) among the side portions of the game symbols 621 to 632 can be reduced. This is a moving object (game symbols 621 to 63
Since the eyesight cannot be applied to 2), the display of the protrusion 650 and the background image are visually recognized as being mixed. In this way, as a result of the visibility of the protruding portion 650 being reduced, during the variable display of each symbol row, each game symbol 62 is displayed.
Each of the game symbols 6 is depressed inward, and each game symbol 6 is larger than the actual maximum width (left and right width) of each game symbol 621 to 632.
The left and right widths of 21 to 632 appear to be small. For this reason, as described above, the game symbols 621 to 632 are displayed relatively large in order to enhance the visibility, and, despite the fact that adjacent symbol columns are displayed close to each other, each symbol is displayed. It can be visually recognized that the interval between the columns is wider than the actual interval. Further, since the recess widths of the game symbols 621 to 632 are unified, it is possible to visually recognize the intervals of the symbol rows so as to be more clearly widened. In this manner, each of the game symbols 621 to 632 is displayed relatively large in order to enhance visibility, or even if adjacent symbol columns are brought close to each other, each symbol column is clearly distinguished, or The background symbols displayed at the intervals of the symbol rows can be clearly recognized.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, during the variable display, for example, an effect symbol 670 for performing an effect related to the variable display may be displayed. Here, the display priority order of the effect symbols 670 is set lower than the game symbols 621 to 632 constituting each symbol row, for example, and higher than the background symbols. Then, the effect symbol 670 is displayed so as to be visible behind the space between any of the adjacent symbol rows. Thereby, the effect by the effect symbol 670 can be performed without lowering the visibility of the game symbols 621 to 632, and the effect symbol 670 can be efficiently displayed between the adjacent symbol rows. More specifically, for example, while the symbol row is displayed in a fluctuating manner, the effect symbol 670 is moved in a direction (from top to bottom) along the symbol row at an interval between any of the adjacent symbol rows that are fluctuatingly displayed. It is displayed (FIG. 7B). In other words, the effect symbols 670 are displayed at locations and timings where the intervals between the symbol rows are wider than they actually are, so that the movement display of the effect symbols 670 can be clearly recognized, and the effect of the effects can be enhanced.

The effect symbol 670 may be displayed, for example, to notify in advance (reach advance notice) of the occurrence of the reach state (the state in the reach display mode).
That is, the display control device 40 as the variable display control means includes:
When the game symbols 621 to 632 displayed on the display screen 4g (display unit) are in the reach display mode due to the stop of the variable display in the predetermined symbol columns among the plurality of symbol columns, the remaining symbol columns are displayed. The variable display can be converted to the reach variable display, and the effect symbol display control means displays in advance the effect symbols during the variable display of the plurality of symbol columns to notify in advance that the reach display mode is formed. It may be. In this case, the display of the effect symbol 670 can enhance the interest of the variable display game, and can also increase the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the reach state.

Note that the present embodiment is not limited to the above example, and for example, the following variations can be considered.

For example, a display may be made as if a new game symbol appears among the decorative symbols 641 to 644, and a variable display game using the newly appeared new game symbol may be performed. That is, the display control device 40 as symbol display control means enables a control for newly appearing additional game symbols (not shown) different from the game symbols 621 to 632 in relation to the decorative symbols 641 to 644, A special game state is generated when a combination display mode of a plurality of additional game symbols appearing in association with a plurality of decorative symbols 641 to 644 displayed corresponding to a plurality of symbol columns has a specific display mode. You may do it. In this case, the appearance of the additional game symbols can greatly increase the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state, and the additional game symbols are decorative symbols 641 to 64.
4, the player's attention can be focused on the decorative pattern, and the interest of the variable display game can be enhanced.

Here, additional game symbols (new game symbols)
May be "the original game symbol is fluctuating" or "when the original game symbol is temporarily stopped, a plurality of new game symbols appear from one game symbol". That is, "the display control device 40 as the symbol display control means performs the control for causing the additional game symbol to appear in relation to the decorative symbol during the variable display of the plurality of symbol columns". Before the final combination mode of the game symbols is derived and displayed, the required swing display is performed at a substantially fixed position as the undecided display (temporary stop display) of the game symbols before the final stop. At this time, control for causing the additional game symbol to appear in relation to the decorative symbol is performed. " In the case of, the additional game symbol appears during the variable display by the original game symbol (the symbol row constituted by), and the variable display by the additional game symbol is continuously performed. By performing the effect, the interest of the variable display can be enhanced. In the case of, at the stage before the final combination mode of the game symbol is derived and displayed, when the game symbol is displayed as an unconfirmed display before the final stop and a required swing display is performed at a substantially fixed position, In connection with the decorative symbols, the additional game symbols appear, and subsequently, the variable display by the additional game symbols is performed. Therefore, once it is thought that the variable display has ended, a series of variable displays is started again. Therefore, a player who is once disappointed can be pleased.

Also, during the fluctuation display by the additional game symbol,
The original game design may disappear from the display screen. Alternatively, a small display area of a separate frame may appear (for example, at the upper or lower part of the display screen), and a new game symbol may be variably displayed there. That is, "the display control device 40 as the symbol display control means performs control not to display the original game symbol on the display unit during the change of the additional game symbol", or "the display unit includes: A display frame for changing display of the additional game symbol is formed, and control for changing and displaying the additional game symbol is performed in the display frame. " In the case of, since the original game symbol disappears from the display screen during the variable display with the additional game symbol, the variable display with the additional game symbol can be performed clearly. In addition, in the case of, since the variable display using the additional game symbol is performed in a separate display frame, it is possible to clearly recognize that a new variable display has started, and it is possible to surely have a sense of expectation.

Further, the decorative symbols 641 to 644 are displayed as a box-shaped symbol composed of a main symbol 645 and a lid symbol 646, and a new game symbol (additional game symbol) appears according to the display in which the lid symbol 646 is opened. You may make it do. That is, the display control device 40 as the symbol display control means may display the additional game symbol in accordance with an open display in which the lid symbol 646 is opened. In this case, it is possible to enhance the interest of the variable display game, and to make the decorative symbols 641 to 644 into a box-shaped pattern is not only used for the depressed shape but also related to the content of the variable display game. It is possible to enhance the expectation of the special game state by the display mode of the decorative symbol.

Also, for example, if the original game symbol has a predetermined special display mode while the newly displayed additional game symbol has a specific display mode, the special game state is displayed. In addition to the generation, the probability fluctuation state after the end of the special game state may be generated. That is, the display control device 40 as symbol display control means enables a control for newly appearing additional game symbols (not shown) different from the game symbols 621 to 632 in relation to the decorative symbols 641 to 644, When the combination display mode of the plurality of additional game symbols appearing in association with the plurality of decorative symbols 641 to 644 displayed corresponding to the plurality of symbol columns becomes a specific display mode, a probability variation state is generated. You may do it. In this case, for example, even if the original game symbol is a non-probable variable symbol and has a special display mode, there is a possibility that a probability variation state will occur. Not only can be raised, but also the player's expectation can be continued.

In special cases, such as when the effect symbol 670 is displayed, the game symbol may be deformed and displayed so that the degree of depression of the game symbol is further increased. That is, the display control device 4 as symbol display control means
0 is each game symbol 621-632 in a plurality of symbol columns
A symbol deformation display control means for deforming and displaying the game symbol in a shape in which the degree of depression of the symbol is further increased.
By performing the deformation control of 21 to 632, the variable display of the symbol rows may be performed such that the interval between the adjacent symbol rows appears to be wider than usual. More specifically, for example, when the effect symbol display control means causes the effect symbol 670 to appear on the display screen 4g (display unit), it is preferable to perform the deformation control of the game symbol. . In this case, the game design 62
It is possible to play a highly interesting variable display game in which 1 to 632 are deformed, and furthermore, game symbols 621 to 632
Since the game symbols 621 to 632 can be visually recognized as being further widened in accordance with the deformation, the background symbol, the effect symbol 670, and the like can be displayed more clearly at the intervals. In particular, even if the effect symbol 670 is set to be relatively large, it can be displayed at an interval between the symbol rows without a sense of incongruity.

Normally, the game symbols are displayed in a normal shape without being depressed, and are deformed into a shape in which the game symbols 621 to 632 are depressed only in special cases, for example, when the effect symbol 670 is displayed. It may be displayed. That is, the display control device 40 as the symbol display control means is configured such that each of the game symbols 621 to 632 in the plurality of symbol rows is inwardly recessed from a normal shape to a required range of a portion facing an adjacent symbol row. A symbol deformation display control means for deforming the shape into a shape and displaying the same, and the symbol deformation display control means controlling the deformation of the game symbols 621 to 632 based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, so that an interval between adjacent symbol rows is provided. May be displayed in such a manner that the symbol rows appear to be wider than the actual intervals. More specifically, for example, when the effect symbol display control means causes the effect symbol 670 to appear on the display screen 4g (display unit), it is preferable to perform the deformation control of the game symbol. . In this case, it is possible to perform a highly interesting variable display game in which the game symbols 621 to 632 are deformed according to the game conditions, and furthermore, the game symbols 621 to 632 are deformed according to the deformation of the game symbols 621 to 632. Since it is possible to visually recognize the space as if it were widened, it is possible to clearly display the background design, the effect design 670, and the like at the space.

The game symbols in adjacent symbol rows may be displayed such that portions (projections 650) other than the recessed portions are in contact with each other. That is, the display control device 40 as the variable display control means is configured to display the display screen 4g (display unit).
May be variably displayed adjacent to a plurality of symbol rows. In this case, the game symbols 621 to 6 are further provided for the adjacent portions.
32 can be increased, but during the variable display of each symbol row, the variable display can be performed so that a predetermined interval is provided between each symbol row.

Further, in addition to displaying each symbol row adjacently to the left and right and variably displaying it in any of the vertical directions, each symbol row may be vertically adjacently displaying and variably displaying any of the right and left directions. In this case, the required upper and lower areas of the game symbol are recessed. In other words, the display control device 40 as the variable display control means causes the plurality of symbol rows to be variably displayed on the display screen 4g (display unit) in any of the left and right directions while being vertically adjacent to each other. The display control means may display each of the game symbols 621 to 632 in a shape in which a required range of upper and lower portions of each game symbol in a plurality of symbol rows is depressed inward. In this case, in addition to the effects of the embodiment, a more novel variable display game can be played.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, but includes, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, ball-ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, and pachislot machines. It is also applicable to gaming machines such as slot machines. 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.

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According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the symbol display control means of the display control means sets each of the game symbols in the plurality of symbol rows to an identification symbol for identifying the game symbols. Since each game symbol is composed and displayed with a decoration symbol for decoration, for example, the identification symbol is a symbol with a high degree of discrimination (for example, a number or an alphabet) familiar to the player, and then the decoration symbol. Can be made novel and the features of the gaming machine can be exhibited, and the interest of the variable display game can be enhanced. In addition, the symbol display control means displays each game symbol in a shape in which a required range of a portion facing the game symbol in an adjacent symbol row is depressed inward. Therefore, during the variable display of each symbol row, it is possible to reduce the visibility of a non-dented portion (referred to as a protruding portion for convenience) among the opposing portions of the game symbol of the adjacent symbol row.
This is due to the fact that the moving body (game symbol) cannot be followed by visual acuity, and the display of the protruding portion and the background image are visually perceived as being mixed. In this way, as a result of the visibility of the protruding portion being reduced, during the fluctuation display of each symbol row, each game symbol is depressed inward by an amount corresponding to the actual maximum width of each game symbol. The width looks small. As a result, each game symbol is displayed so as to be relatively large in order to enhance the visibility, or even if adjacent symbol columns are brought close to each other, such that the intervals between the symbol columns are wider than the actual intervals ( Visible). Therefore, each game symbol is displayed relatively large in order to enhance visibility,
Even when adjacent symbol rows are brought close to each other, each symbol row can be clearly distinguished, or the background symbols displayed at the intervals of each symbol row can be clearly recognized by the background display control means. .

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, in a variable display game in which a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed in a vertical direction while being adjacent to each other in a horizontal direction, a plurality of symbol display control means are provided. Since the required side portion of each game symbol in the symbol row is depressed inward to display each game symbol, each symbol row can be clearly distinguished, or each of the symbol rows can be distinguished by the background display control means. The background symbols displayed at the intervals of the symbol rows can be clearly recognized.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbol to be larger than the identification symbol and sets the display priority of the decoration symbol to be lower than the identification symbol. Then, superimposed display as if a decorative symbol is located on the back side of the identification symbol, so that a required area of the decorative symbol facing a game symbol of an adjacent symbol row is concaved inward. Therefore, the decorativeness of the variable display game can be further enhanced by the decorative symbol set larger than the identification symbol. Moreover, since only the decorative design is recessed and the identification design is not recessed, the discrimination of the identification design is not reduced.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the invention, the display control means further comprises effect symbol display control means for displaying an effect symbol for performing an effect related to a variable display using a plurality of symbol columns. The effect symbol display control means sets the display priority of the effect symbols lower than the plurality of game symbols, and displays the effect symbols so as to be visible behind the interval between any adjacent symbol rows. In addition, it is possible to perform the effect using the effect symbols without lowering the visibility of the game symbols, and it is possible to efficiently display the effect symbols between the adjacent symbol rows.

According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the effect symbol display control means determines whether or not a plurality of symbol rows are being displayed in a variable manner, while a plurality of symbol rows are being displayed in a variable manner. Since the effect symbols are moved and displayed in the direction along the symbol columns, the moving display of the effect symbols can be clearly recognized between the symbol columns even when the symbol columns are displayed in a fluctuating manner. Can be enhanced.

According to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect of the present invention, the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbols to the same shape in all the game symbols, so that each game symbol can be neatly decorated. In addition, since the width of the dents of the decorative symbols is unified for all the decorative symbols, it is possible to visually recognize the interval between the symbol rows so as to be more clearly widened.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol display control means displays the decorative symbol as a box symbol imitating a predetermined box, and displays the box symbol on the main symbol and the main symbol. Since the upper part of the design is displayed with the lid design, and the required side portion of the main body design is indented inward, and the identification design is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the main body design, As a result of being able to make a novel display as never before, it is possible to enhance the interest of the variable display game and to make the decorative pattern concave without using the shape of the box body can do.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board provided in a front upper half of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing transition of a gaming state of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a list showing the structure and types of game symbols.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen (display unit). Particularly, it is a diagram showing a stopped state of the game symbol.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen (display unit). Among them, (a) is a diagram showing a fluctuating state of a symbol row, and (b) is a diagram showing a state in which one game symbol is temporarily stopped.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen (display unit). In particular, it is a diagram for explaining the operation of the effect symbol.

[Explanation of symbols]

4a Variable display device (display device) 4g Display screen (display unit) 40 Display control device (display control means, variable display control means, symbol display control means, background display control means, effect symbol display control means) 601, 602, 603 , 604,605,606,6
07, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612 Identification symbols 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 6
27,628,629,630,631,632 Game pattern 641,642,643,644 Decorative pattern 645 Body pattern 646 Cover pattern 100 Pachinko machine (game machine)

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[Claims] 1. A display device having a display unit capable of displaying a plurality of game symbols, and display control means for performing display control of the display device, wherein the display device is displayed on the display unit under the control of the display control means. In a gaming machine configured to generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the combination mode of the game symbols becomes a predetermined special display mode, the display control means includes a plurality of game symbols. A plurality of symbol rows, and a variable display control means for variably displaying the plurality of symbol rows adjacent to each other with respect to the display unit; and a game symbol of each symbol row for identifying the game symbols. A symbol display control unit configured to display an identification symbol and a decorative symbol for decorating each game symbol, and a background display control unit configured to display a background symbol on the display unit; The symbol display control means, by forming each game symbol, the required range of the portion facing the game symbol of the adjacent symbol row is depressed inward, the interval between the game symbols of adjacent symbol rows,
During the fluctuation of the symbol row, each game symbol is displayed so as to spread out, and the background display control means displays a background symbol between the game symbols displayed adjacent to each other by the symbol display control means. A gaming machine characterized by: 2. The variable display control means variably displays the plurality of symbol rows in the vertical direction with the plurality of symbol rows adjacent to each other in the left-right direction with respect to the display unit. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each gaming symbol is displayed in a shape in which a required side portion of each gaming symbol in the symbol row is depressed inward. 3. The symbol display control means sets the decorative symbol larger than the identification symbol, sets the display priority of the decoration symbol lower than the identification symbol, and sets the display priority of the decoration symbol on the rear side of the identification symbol. The decorative pattern is superimposed and displayed as if it were located, and a required range of a portion of the decorative pattern facing a game symbol in an adjacent symbol row is formed to be inwardly concave. Or the gaming machine according to 2. 4. The display control means further includes effect symbol display control means for displaying an effect symbol for performing an effect relating to the variable display by the plurality of symbol columns, wherein the effect symbol display control means includes: A display priority of the effect symbols is set lower than the plurality of game symbols, and the effect symbols are displayed so as to be visible behind an interval between any of the adjacent symbol rows. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The effect symbol display control means, wherein the plurality of symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and the effect is displayed in a direction along the symbol row at an interval between any of the adjacent symbol rows. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the symbols are moved and displayed. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol display control means sets the decorative symbol to the same shape in all game symbols. 7. The symbol display control means displays the decorative symbol as a box symbol imitating a predetermined box, and displays the box symbol by a main symbol and a lid symbol at the top of the main symbol. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein a required side portion of the main body design is formed into a shape depressed inward, and the identification design is superimposed on the main body design to be displayed. The gaming machine described in Crab.