JP2014226494A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of improving amusement of a game player by changing pattern of a character which appears according to operation of the game player.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine includes: big win determination means; a display device for displaying performance video; operation means; and display control means which, as the performance video, makes a character appear that represents an expectation degree for the determination result to be displayed as big win in a pattern selected according to the expectation degree (speech display part 46b). The display control means displays the character in other pattern corresponding to an expectation degree that is lower than the expectation degree of the selected one pattern, and partially changes that other pattern of the character according to operation on the operation means by a game player, while increases a percentage of a portion that has changed from that other pattern relative to the character, eventually, changing the entire pattern of the character to that selected one pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko gaming machine technology is known in which a production image is displayed to increase a player's expectation. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  The pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 causes two bags to appear on the display screen, opens one of the bags selected by the player, and displays a character (card) contained in the bag. . The player can estimate the expected level of jackpot from the color and pattern of the card.

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the card once displayed does not change, if a card that is expected to have a low expectation of jackpot is displayed, the player's interest may be impaired. was there.

JP 2010-88560 A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the player by changing the pattern of the appearing character in accordance with the operation of the player.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  In other words, in claim 1, a jackpot determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot for giving a gaming state advantageous to a player in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the starting slot and a winning slot for a gaming ball to win. A jackpot determining means for displaying the effect video, a display device for displaying the determination result of the jackpot determination and notifying the player, an operating means operable by the player, and the determination as the effect video Display control means for displaying a character that represents a degree of expectation that the result is displayed as a big hit in a pattern selected from a plurality of preset patterns corresponding to the degree of expectation, and the display control The means displays the character in another pattern corresponding to an expectation lower than the expectation of the selected one pattern, and the character of the character is displayed according to an operation of the operation means by a player. The pattern of the character is partially changed, and the ratio of the portion changed from the other pattern to the character is increased, and finally the pattern of the entire character is changed to the selected one pattern. Is.

  As effects of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  According to the first aspect, the interest of the player can be enhanced by changing the pattern of the appearing character in accordance with the operation of the player.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit, a sub control circuit, and a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of a main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the 1st jackpot determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the 2nd big hit determination table. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit symbol selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control RAM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control ROM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the production pattern selection table memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the flow of the game. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.14 and FIG.15. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the sub control circuit after receiving the fluctuation pattern command from the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the display control circuit after receiving the production pattern command in a sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the speech effect image | video of a display control circuit. The figure which showed the pattern of the speech production image. Similarly, a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the lines in the line. (A) The schematic diagram which showed a mode that a part of line display column changed into red similarly by operation of the operation button. (B) The schematic diagram which showed a mode that a red area expanded similarly. (A) The schematic diagram which showed a mode that it similarly restrict | limits so that a red area might not become more than a predetermined ratio. (B) The schematic diagram which similarly showed the serif column which finally changed to black. (A) Similarly, the schematic diagram which showed a mode that the red area occupied the predetermined ratio or more. (B) The schematic diagram which similarly showed the serif column which finally changed to red. Similarly, the schematic diagram which showed the word column which changed to gold finally. (A) The schematic diagram which showed a mode that a red area expanded from the right-and-left both ends of a serif column as a modification. (B) The schematic diagram which showed a mode that a red area expanded from the center of a serif column similarly as a modification. The schematic diagram which showed a mode that the character which moves and a shape change appeared as a modification. The schematic diagram which showed a mode that a character changes a color as a modification similarly, a movement and shape change. The schematic diagram which showed a mode that a character changed a color further as a modification similarly, a movement and shape change.

  Next, embodiments of the invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 4, a window frame 5, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 4 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 4 is arranged over substantially the entire surface excluding the lower side of the middle frame 3. The game board 4 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. On the front side surface of the game board 4, a game area 7 that is an area in which the game ball rolls is formed (see FIG. 3).

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4. The window frame 5 is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A substantially circular window frame opening 8 is opened at the approximate center of the window frame 5. The window frame opening 8 is covered with a transparent plate 13. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching and an operation button 14 that can be pushed by the player are arranged. Speakers 10 are disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The operation button 14 is an embodiment of the operation means according to the present invention.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached below the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The launch handle 12 is configured to be able to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 9 toward the game area 7 of the game board 4 by being rotated.

  Next, the configuration of the game area 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  The game area 7 is defined by a guide rail 20 on the front side surface of the game board 4. The guide rail 20 is a belt-like member formed in a substantially arc shape. The guide rail 20 is disposed on the front side surface of the game board 4 so as to form a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. That is, the game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the guide rail 20 in front view. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 7. The game ball released into the game area 7 by the turning operation of the launch handle 12 falls (rolls) downward in the game area 7 while colliding with the game nail.

  In the game area 7, there are a start gate 21, a start port 22, a variable winning device 23, a big winning device 24, a normal symbol display device 25, a special symbol display device 26, and a decorative symbol display device 27. Provided.

  The start gate 21 is disposed on the left side in the game area 7. The start gate 21 is formed in a substantially U shape in plan view penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass through the inside thereof. A start gate sensor 28 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start gate 21. When the game ball passes the start gate 21, the start gate sensor 28 detects the passage and outputs a start gate passing signal.

  The start port 22 is arranged in the lower part in the game area 7. The start port 22 is formed in a pocket shape having an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A start port sensor 29 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start port 22. The start opening sensor 29 detects the winning when the game ball wins the start opening 22 and outputs a start opening winning signal.

  The variable winning device 23 (ordinary electric accessory) is arranged in the lower part in the game area 7. A start port 22 is provided inside the variable winning device 23. Movable pieces 30 and 30 are disposed on the left and right upper sides of the start port 22 so as to face each other. A movable piece solenoid 31 is connected to the movable pieces 30. The movable pieces 30 and 30 are in a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the start port 22 by the movable piece solenoid 31, and an open state in which the game ball can easily win the start port 22, Is configured to be switchable.

  The big winning device 24 (special electric accessory) is arranged in the lower part of the game area 7 and below the variable winning device 23. The big prize device 24 is provided with a big prize port 32. The special winning opening 32 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction in a front view. The big prize opening 32 is covered with a big prize opening door 33. The grand prize winning door 33 is supported so as to be able to rotate forward and backward with respect to the game area 7 with the lower end as a fulcrum. A big prize opening door solenoid 33 is connected to the big prize opening door 33. The grand prize opening door 33 is in an open state where the game ball can win the big prize opening 32 by the big prize opening door solenoid 34 and in a closed state where the game ball cannot win the big prize opening 32. And can be switched. Also, inside the big prize opening 32, a big prize opening sensor 35 comprising a proximity switch is arranged. The big winning opening sensor 35 detects the winning when the game ball wins the big winning opening 32, and outputs a big winning opening winning signal.

The normal symbol display device 25 is a device that displays the variation of the normal symbol 39 and displays (notifies) the result of the normal symbol game hit determination. The normal symbol display device 25 is arranged in the lower right part in the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 25 is provided with an LED display unit 36 for displaying the normal symbol 39.
In the present embodiment, symbols “◯” and “x” are used as the symbol elements of the normal symbol 39. The symbols “◯” and “x” are displayed on the LED display 36 while fluctuating alternately. If the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a win, the change is stopped at the symbol “◯”. On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a loss, the change is stopped at the symbol “x”.

The special symbol display device 26 is a device that displays the variation of the special symbol 41 and displays (notifies) the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game. The special symbol display device 26 is arranged at the lower right portion in the game area 7 and adjacent to the normal symbol display device 25.
In addition, in this embodiment, the LED display part 40 for displaying the special symbol 41 is provided. The special symbol 41 is displayed while fluctuating on the LED display unit 40. And if the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit, the fluctuation is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss, the change is stopped at a predetermined loss symbol.

  The decorative symbol display device 27 is a device that displays fluctuations of a plurality of decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43, and displays (notifies) the result of the decorative symbol game (the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game) to the player. In addition, the decorative symbol display device 27 displays an image of a symbol game. Here, the “picture of the game” refers to a picture made up of a combination of a design change (video of the decorative design 43, 43, 43) and a production video. The effect video is a video (a preview video, a background video, or the like) using a pattern (a predetermined character or the like) different from the design.

The decorative symbol display device 27 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 42 as a display area for the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43. The decorative symbol display device 27 is attached to an opening 44 that is opened substantially in the center of the game area 7 with the liquid crystal display 42 facing forward. The liquid crystal display unit 42 is formed with three variable regions, a left region, a middle region, and a right region. In the three variable areas, the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are independently displayed in a variable manner. When the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 is stopped, the three decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are displayed in a state of being arranged in a horizontal row.
In this embodiment, numerical symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43. .

  “Fluctuation of the decorative pattern 43” means that the symbols from “0” to “7” are repeatedly (circulated) in turn in the liquid crystal display unit 42. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and one symbol from “0” to “7” becomes the confirmed symbol. Then, the result of the decoration symbol game is displayed according to the combination of the symbols (definite symbols) of the decoration symbols 43, 43 and 43 stopped (determined) in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42.

  The variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stops in response to the stop of the variation of the special symbol 41 in the special symbol display device 26. Further, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined according to the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game. In other words, if the result of the jackpot determination for the special symbol game is a jackpot, the result of the decorative symbol game is a hit. Moreover, if the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a loss, the result of the decorative symbol game is a loss.

  In the present embodiment, if the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, in this variation, the combinations of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 that stop in the three variable regions of the liquid crystal display unit 42 are all the same. It becomes a kind of design. In other words, if the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, the combination of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 that are stopped and displayed by this variation is “000” “111” “222” “333” “444” “555”. ”,“ 666 ”, and“ 777 ”.

  If the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, the operation of the condition device is started, and the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state. Then, when the operation of the condition device starts, the operation of the accessory interlocking operation device starts. When the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, the open state and the closed state of the large winning opening 32 of the large winning device 24 are switched and the big hit game is started. In addition, an accessory continuous operation apparatus is an apparatus which operates the special winning apparatus 24 continuously. The condition device is a device that starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device by starting its operation.

  The “big hit game” is a game in the big hit game state, and a game state that is more advantageous than normal (before the big hit game is started) is given to the player. More specifically, when the big hit game is started, the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24 are continuously switched, and the game ball winning opportunity to the big winning opening 32 is a game in the normal gaming state. Compared to the relative increase.

  The continuous switching between the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24 in the big hit game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times (round)). Note that the open state per round of the big winning device 24 ends when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won. . When one game ball wins the big prize opening 32, for example, 15 game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state of the special symbol game is selectively set to the “high probability gaming state” (the special symbol probability changing function is activated). When the gaming state of a special symbol game becomes a high probability gaming state, the probability that the special symbol game is determined to be a big hit until the next time that the special symbol game is determined to be a big hit becomes the high probability gaming state. It is set so as to be relatively higher than the previous gaming state (normal gaming state).

In addition, when the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes a high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes “time-reduced gaming state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit next time (special symbol gaming state). The variable time reduction function is activated). When the game state of the special symbol game becomes the time-reduced game state, the variation time of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is compared with the game state (normal game state) before entering the time-reduced game state. Thus, it is set to be relatively shortened.
When the big hit gaming state is terminated and the special symbol probability variation function is not activated, the special symbol variation time is shortened until the number of subsequent variations of the special symbol 41 reaches a predetermined variation number. The function is activated.

In addition, when the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes the high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the normal symbol game becomes the “high probability gaming state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit (the normal symbol game state). The probability variation function is activated). When the normal symbol game state becomes a high probability game state, the probability that the normal symbol game is determined to be a win is relative to the game state (normal game state) before the high probability game state is reached. Is set to be higher.
When the big hit gaming state is terminated and the special symbol probability variation function is not activated, the normal symbol probability variation function is continued until the number of subsequent variations of the special symbol 41 reaches a predetermined variation number. Operates.

In addition, when the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes a high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the normal symbol game becomes the “time-reduced gaming state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit (the normal symbol game state). The variable time reduction function is activated). When the game state of the normal symbol game is changed to the time-reduced game state, the variation time of the normal symbol 39 displayed on the normal symbol display device 25 is compared with the game state (normal game state) before the time-reduced game state is reached. Thus, it is set to be relatively shortened.
When the big hit gaming state is terminated and the special symbol probability variation function is not activated, the normal symbol variation time is reduced until the number of subsequent variations of the special symbol 41 reaches a predetermined variation number. The function is activated.

Furthermore, when the game state of the special symbol game becomes a high probability game state, the game state of the decorative symbol game becomes “time-reduced game state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit next (decorative game state). The variable time reduction function is activated). When the game state of the decorative symbol game becomes the time reduction game state, the variation time of the decoration symbol 43 displayed on the decoration symbol display device 27 is compared with the game state (normal game state) before the time reduction game state is reached. Thus, it is set to be relatively shortened.
When the big hit gaming state ends and the special symbol probability variation function does not operate, the number of variations of the special symbol 41 thereafter reaches a predetermined variation number (for example, 100 times) set in advance. The function to shorten the decorative symbol variation time is activated.

  These special symbol probability variation function, special symbol variation time shortening function, normal symbol probability variation function, normal symbol variation time shortening function, and decorative symbol variation time shortening function (hereinafter all these functions are collectively referred to as It is determined whether or not the “probability change function” is activated according to the selected jackpot symbol.

  The liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 is provided with a special symbol fluctuation holding number display unit 45. The special symbol variation hold count display unit 45 displays the hold symbol, and the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is notified to the player by the number of the reserved symbols. The number of special symbol game (variation) suspensions is displayed with the upper limit set to four, which is added according to the winning of the game ball at the start port 22 or subtracted according to the variation of the special symbol 41.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 50 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 50 mainly includes a main control CPU 51, a main control ROM 55, a main control RAM 54, and a main control input / output circuit 52.
The main control CPU 51, the main control ROM 55, the main control RAM 54, and the main control input / output circuit 52 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 55 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. In the main control RAM 54, processing items by the main control CPU 51 are temporarily stored. The main control CPU 51 uses the main control RAM 54 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 55, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 53 is connected to the main control CPU 51. The main control clock circuit 53 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 51 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The main control input / output circuit 52 is electrically connected to the start gate sensor 28, the start port sensor 29, the big prize port sensor 35, and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The main control input / output circuit 52 serves as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 51 via the solenoid drive circuit 160, and the movable piece solenoid 31, the special prize opening door solenoid 34, and the like. The LED display unit 36, the LED display unit 40, and the like are electrically connected to the sub control input / output circuit 92 and the like of the sub control circuit 90 through the display unit driving circuit 161.

  As shown in FIG. 5, each time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51, the main control RAM 54 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199”. A counter 61 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51. A variation pattern selection counter 62 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 63 that is used for measuring the variable display time of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special figure variation number counter 65 used for measuring the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special figure variable suspension counter 66 used to measure the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game. The special figure variable suspension counter 66 stores numerical values from “0” to “4”. The numerical value is incremented by 1 for each winning of the game ball into the start opening 22 or decremented by 1 for each variation of the special symbol 41. It should be noted that the upper limit of the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is 4, and the counter value of the special figure change hold count counter 66 is “4” at the maximum.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a plurality of counter value storage areas 69 for appropriately storing the counter values of various counters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a condition device operation flag 70 indicating whether or not the condition device is operating. The condition device operation flag 70 is set to an off state when the condition device is not operating. On the other hand, the condition device operation flag 70 is set to an ON state when the condition device is operating.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special electric device operation flag 71 that indicates whether or not the special winning device 24 (special electric device) is in operation. The special electric device operation flag 71 is set to an off state when the special winning device 24 is not operating. On the other hand, the special electric device operation flag 71 is set to an on state when the special winning device 24 is operating.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol fluctuation display flag 72 that indicates whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is fluctuating. The special symbol change display flag 72 is set to an off state when the special symbol 41 is not changing. On the other hand, the special symbol variation display flag 72 is set to an ON state when the special symbol 41 is varying.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 indicating whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time. . The special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is set to an off state when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not in the stop symbol display time. On the other hand, the special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is set to the ON state when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol probability variation flag 74 indicating whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation. The special symbol probability variation flag 74 is set to an off state when the special symbol probability variation function is not in operation. On the other hand, the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is set to an on state when the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol variation time shortening flag 75 that indicates whether or not the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation. The special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is set to an off state when the special symbol variation time reduction function of the special symbol 41 is not in operation. On the other hand, the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is set to the ON state when the special symbol variation time reduction function of the special symbol 41 is in operation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51. A big hit symbol selection counter 81 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a first jackpot determination table storage area 77. The first big hit determination table storage area 77 stores a first big hit determination table 56. The first jackpot determination table 56 is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot based on the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 when the special symbol probability variation function is not operating. Is.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the first jackpot determination table 56 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 and a “determination result” corresponding to the “counter value”. . In the present embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 61 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot is set to 1/200.

  Further, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a second big hit determination table storage area 78 as shown in FIG. In the second big hit determination table storage area 78, a second big hit determination table 57 is stored. The second jackpot determination table 57 is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot based on the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 when the special symbol probability variation function is in operation. It is what is done.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the second big hit determination table 57 is configured by “counter value” indicating the counter value of the big hit counter 61 and “determination result” corresponding to this “counter value”. . In the present embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot counter 61 is “7, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 150, 170, 190”, the determination result is a jackpot, and the counter value is In other cases, the determination result is lost. In other words, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot is set to 10/200.

  Further, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a variation pattern selection table storage area 82 as shown in FIG. A variation pattern selection table 84 is stored in the variation pattern selection table storage area 82. The big hit variation pattern selection table 84 is used when a variation pattern (variation pattern command) is selected based on the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern selection table 84 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 for each effect content, and a “variation pattern command” corresponding to the “counter value”. Composed.

  In the present embodiment, when the production content is a big hit and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 is “0” to “199”, the variation pattern command D (variation time) is used as the variation pattern command. 60 seconds) is selected.

  Further, when the production content is a loss and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 is “0” to “179”, the production content is a complete loss of the loss, and the variation pattern is a variation pattern command. Command A (variation time 12 seconds) is selected.

  Further, when the production content is a loss and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 is “180” to “195”, the production content is a reach loss out of the loss, and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command. B (variation time 30 seconds) is selected. Further, when the production content is a loss and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 is “196” to “199”, the production content is a reach loss out of the loss, and the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command. C (variation time 45 seconds) is selected.

  The main control ROM 55 is provided with a jackpot symbol selection table storage area 83 as shown in FIG. In the jackpot symbol selection table storage area 83, a jackpot symbol selection table 85 is stored. The big hit symbol selection table 85 selects a big hit symbol (big hit symbol command) based on the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and the probability change function is activated after the big hit game It is used when selecting whether or not.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbol selection table 85 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 81 and a “hit symbol (hit symbol command)” corresponding to the “counter value”. Composed.

  In the present embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 81 is “0” to “23”, the jackpot symbol 1 is selected as the jackpot symbol (hit symbol command). When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 is “24” to “47”, the big hit symbol 2 is selected as the big hit symbol (big hit symbol command). When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 is “48” to “87”, the big hit symbol 3 is selected as the big hit symbol (big hit symbol command). When the jackpot symbol 3 is selected, the probability changing function is activated after the jackpot game. When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 is “88” to “111”, the big hit symbol 4 is selected as the big hit symbol (hit symbol command). When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 is from “112” to “135”, the big hit symbol 5 is selected as the big hit symbol (hit symbol command). When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 is from “136” to “159”, the big hit symbol 6 is selected as the big hit symbol (hit symbol command). When the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 is from “160” to “199”, the big hit symbol 37 is selected as the big hit symbol (hit symbol command). When the jackpot symbol 7 is selected, the probability changing function is activated after the jackpot game.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 90 that mainly controls the game effect operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 10 to 12.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 90 mainly includes a sub control CPU 91, a sub control ROM 95, a sub control RAM 94, and a sub control input / output circuit 92.
The sub control CPU 91, the sub control ROM 95, the sub control RAM 94, and the sub control input / output circuit 92 are mutually connected by a bus. The sub-control ROM 95 stores control programs and control data used for various control processes in advance. In the sub control RAM 94, processing items by the sub control CPU 91 are temporarily stored. The sub-control CPU 91 uses the sub-control RAM 94 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the sub-control ROM 95 and various control data. A sub control clock circuit 93 is connected to the sub control CPU 91. The sub control clock circuit 93 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 91 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The sub control input / output circuit 92 is electrically connected to the operation button 14, the main control input / output circuit 52 of the main control circuit 50, and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The sub control input / output circuit 92 is electrically connected to the display control circuit 100 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 91.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub control RAM 94 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 93 to the sub control CPU 91. An effect pattern selection counter 120 is provided.

  Further, the sub-control ROM 95 is provided with an effect pattern selection table storage area 122 as shown in FIG. An effect pattern selection table 123 is stored in the effect pattern selection table storage area 122. The effect pattern selection table 123 is an effect pattern based on the variation pattern command selected by the main control circuit 50 and the counter value of the effect pattern selection counter 120 when the variation pattern command is received by the sub control circuit 90. This is used when selecting (production pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the effect pattern selection table 123 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the effect pattern selection counter 120 for each variation pattern command, and an “effect pattern command” corresponding to the “counter value”. Consists of.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern command selected by the main control circuit 50 is the fluctuation pattern command A, effects 0, 1,. Any one of 6 is selected.

  In addition, when the variation pattern command selected by the main control circuit 50 is the variation pattern command B, the production pattern 0, 1, 2, 3, 6,. 7 is selected.

  Also, when the variation pattern command selected by the main control circuit 50 is the variation pattern command C, the production pattern 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,. Any one of 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 is selected.

  Further, when the variation pattern command selected by the main control circuit 50 is the variation pattern command D, the production pattern 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,. Any one of 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 is selected.

  In addition, in the effects 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 as the effect pattern commands, various commands for designating the image of the symbol game displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 are provided. Are set in advance.

  In the present embodiment, a pre-reach notice designation command and a post-reach notice designation command are set as the various commands.

The pre-reach notice designation command is a notice effect before the reach effect is started (that is, in a state where at least two or more decorative symbols 43 are fluctuated) in the video of the symbol game displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27. This is a command for designating a production video for The pre-reach notice designation command is set based on the selected production pattern command.
In the present embodiment, a “serif effect image” is included as one of the effect images related to the notice effect specified by the pre-reach notice designation command. A detailed description of the speech effect video will be described later.

  The post-reach notice designation command means that, after the reach effect has started in the design game image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 (that is, one decorative symbol 43 fluctuates and two decorative symbols 43 indicate, for example, This is a command for designating an effect video related to a notice effect in a state of being stopped with a combination of the same symbols such as “11”. The post-reach notice designation command is set based on the selected effect pattern command.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit 90, when the variation pattern command is received from the main control circuit 50, the effect pattern command is selected and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 based on the selected effect pattern command. Various commands for specifying the effect video to be performed are set.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 100 that mainly controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display control circuit 100 is mainly composed of a display control CPU 101, a display control ROM 105, a display control RAM 104, a VDP 106, a VROM 107, a VRAM 108, and a display control input / output circuit 102. The
These display control CPU 101, display control ROM 105, display control RAM 104, VDP 106, VROM 107, VRAM 108, and display control input / output circuit 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The display control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The display control RAM 104 temporarily stores items to be processed by the display control CPU 101. The VROM 107 stores a display program, display data used for various display processes, and the like in advance. The VRAM 108 temporarily stores items to be processed by the VDP 106. Note that a display control clock circuit 103 is connected to the display control CPU 101. The display control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the display control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The display control CPU 101 uses the display control RAM 104 as a work area, and based on various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control CPU 91, signals based on control programs and various control data stored in advance in the display control ROM 105. (Command) is set and output to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data corresponding to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101 from the VROM 107 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

  Here, the “display data” relates to a plurality of video data (moving image data) for displaying a picture of the design game, a display position and a display timing of the video data according to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101, and the like. It refers to data. The display data is configured so that it can be specified by an effect pattern command selected by the sub control circuit 90 (more specifically, various commands set based on the selected effect pattern command). That is, the VDP 106 can display an image of a predetermined symbol game on the decorative symbol display device 27 in accordance with a command from the sub-control CPU 91 to enhance the player's interest.

  The display control input / output circuit 102 is electrically connected to the sub-control input / output circuit 92 of the sub-control circuit 90 as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The display control input / output circuit 102 is electrically connected to the LCD circuit 109 or the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the VDP 106.

  Below, the flow of the game of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S001, when the game ball passes through the start gate 21, a normal symbol game is performed. In a normal symbol game, when a game ball passes through the start gate 21, a normal symbol game hit determination is performed. The result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the normal symbol 39 displayed on the normal symbol display device 25.

  In step S002, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination in step S001 is a win, the variable winning device 23 (ordinary electric accessory) is operated and the normal electric accessory game is performed. When the variable winning device 23 is activated to be in an open state, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start port 22.

  In step S003, when a game ball wins the starting port 22 in step S002, a special symbol game is performed. In the special symbol game, when the game ball wins at the start port 22, the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is performed. The result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is notified to the player by the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.

  In step S004, after the special symbol game jackpot determination in step S003 is performed, the decorative symbol game is performed. In the decorative symbol game, a result corresponding to the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display unit 42 (decorative symbol 43, 43, 43) of the decorative symbol display device 27.

  In step S005, if the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game in step S003 is a jackpot, after the result of the decorative symbol game in step S004 is notified, the big winning device 24 (special electric accessory) is operated, A special electric game is performed. When the big winning device 24 is activated, a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 32.

  Next, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S <b> 101, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start opening 22.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that a game ball has won the start port 22, that is, when the main control CPU 51 receives a start port winning signal of the start port sensor 29, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S102.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the game ball has not won in the start port 22, that is, if the main control CPU 51 has not received the start port winning signal of the start port sensor 29, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S104. To do.

In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the (variation) hold count of the special symbol game is four or more.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure change hold count counter 66 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S104. To do.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is not four or more, that is, if the counter value of the special symbol change hold count counter 66 is not “4”, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S103. .

In step S103, the main control CPU 51 reads out the counter values of various counters such as the current big hit counter 61 and the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62, and stores them in the appropriate counter value storage area 69.
After performing the process of step S103, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the condition device or the big prize device 24 is in operation.
The main control CPU 51 determines that the main control circuit 50 is in a special state when the condition device or the prize winning device 24 is in operation, that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is on or the special electric device operation flag 71 is on. The symbol game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S105 when the condition device and the big prize device 24 are not in operation, that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is off and the special electric device operation flag 71 is off. .

In step S105, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is changing.
The main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S150 when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is changing, that is, when the special symbol change display flag 72 is on.
On the other hand, when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not changing, that is, when the special symbol fluctuation display flag 72 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time.
When the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S122.
On the other hand, if the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not in the stop symbol display time, that is, if the special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S107. .

In step S <b> 107, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol game is zero.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of times of special symbol game variable hold is 0, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol variable hold number counter 66 is “0”, the special symbol of the main control circuit 50 The game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol game is not 0, that is, if the counter value of the special figure fluctuation hold number counter 66 is not “0”, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S108.

In step S108, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.
When the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S109.
On the other hand, when the special symbol probability variation function is not operating, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S110.

In step S109, the main control CPU 51 performs a jackpot determination of the special symbol game when the special symbol probability variation function is activated.
In step S103, the main control CPU 51 sets the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 and the counter value in the second jackpot determination table 57 stored in the second jackpot determination table storage area 78. Based on the corresponding determination result, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot. And if it determines with the result of jackpot determination being a jackpot, the condition apparatus action | operation flag 70 will be set from an OFF state to an ON state. In the present embodiment, the probability that the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot is set to 10/200.
After performing the process of step S109, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S112.

In step S110, the main control CPU 51 performs a jackpot determination of the special symbol game when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.
The main control CPU 51 sets the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103 and the counter value in the first jackpot determination table 56 stored in the first jackpot determination table storage area 77. Based on the corresponding determination result, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot. And if it determines with the result of jackpot determination being a jackpot, the condition apparatus action | operation flag 70 will be set from an OFF state to an ON state. In the present embodiment, the probability that the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot is set to 1/200.
After performing the process of step S110, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, the main control CPU 51 selects a variation pattern (variation pattern command) and a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol command) (when the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot).
More specifically, as described above, a variation pattern (variation pattern command) is selected based on the big hit variation pattern selection table 84 and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62. Also, a big hit symbol (big hit symbol command) is selected based on the big hit symbol selection table 85 and the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 81 (when the result of the special symbol game big hit determination is a big hit).
After performing the process of step S112, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the main control CPU 51 transmits the variation pattern command and jackpot symbol command selected in step S112 to the sub-control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S116, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S117.

In step S117, the main control CPU 51 starts the fluctuation of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.
After performing the process of step S117, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

Further, in step S118 transferred from step S105, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol 41 has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (variation pattern) set in advance.
When the fluctuation time of the special symbol 41 has passed the special symbol fluctuation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 has passed the fluctuation pattern selected in step S112, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S119. Transition.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that the variation time of the special symbol 41 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 has not passed the variation pattern selected in step S112. In this case, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 119, the main control CPU 51 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S119, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, the main control CPU 51 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.
After performing the process of step S120, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S121.

In step S121, the main control CPU 51 sets a display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped.
After performing the process of step S121, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S122.

In step S122, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S121.
The main control CPU 51 displays the special symbol stop symbol display when the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation is stopped exceeds the special symbol stop symbol display time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 is set in step S121. If the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S123.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that when the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped does not exceed the special symbol stop symbol display time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 is set in step S121. When the symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S123, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a combination of symbols that activates the condition device (a predetermined winning symbol).
When the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a combination of symbols that activates the condition device (a predetermined hit symbol), that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is on. In step S134, the process proceeds to step S134.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is not a combination of symbols that activates the condition device (not a predetermined winning symbol), that is, the condition device operation flag 70 is in the OFF state. In step S124, the process proceeds to step S124.

In step S124, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
When the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S125.
On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 performs the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 as shown in FIG. Return to the flowchart.

In step S125, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the preset number of variations of the special symbol 41. .
The main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S126 when the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 41 set in advance.
On the other hand, if the previous operation of the condition device is not an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the preset number of variations of the special symbol 41, the main control CPU 51 The special symbol game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S126, the main control CPU 51 is in operation when the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the preset number of variations of the special symbol 41. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 is measured.
After performing the process of step S126, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S127.

In step S127, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 measured in step S126 has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 counted in step S126 has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation number counter 65 However, when the predetermined number of preset times is reached, the process proceeds to step S128.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 measured in step S126 has not reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, a special figure fluctuation number counter. When the counter value of 65 has not reached the predetermined number of times set in advance, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S128, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S128, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S129.

In step S129, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the opening time extension function (ordinary electric accessory release time extension function) of the variable winning device 23 in the normal symbol game.
Note that the normal electric accessory opening time extension function means that the time at which the variable winning device 23 is opened per time is relatively compared to the time before the operation of the normal electric accessory opening time extension function. This is an extended function.
After performing the process of step S129, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S130.

In step S130, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S130, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S131.

In step S131, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S131, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S134 transferred from step S123, the main control CPU 51 starts the operation of the condition device.
After performing the process of step S134, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S135.

In step S135, the main control CPU 51 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device.
After performing the process of step S135, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S136.

In step S136, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.
When the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S137.
On the other hand, when the special symbol probability variation function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S138.

In step S137, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the special symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S137, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S138.

In step S138, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
When the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S139.
On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 performs the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 as shown in FIG. Return to the flowchart.

In step S139, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S139, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S140.

In step S140, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the opening time extension function (ordinary electric accessory opening time extension function) of the variable winning device 23 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S140, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S141.

In step S141, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S141, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S142.

In step S142, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S142, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the processing of the sub control circuit 90 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

In step S201, the sub-control CPU 91 determines whether or not a variation pattern command and a jackpot symbol command have been received from the main control circuit 50 (if the result of the jackpot determination of a specific symbol game is a jackpot).
If the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the variation pattern command and the big-hit symbol command are received from the main control circuit 50 (when the result of the big-hit determination for the specific symbol game is a big-hit), the sub-control CPU 91 proceeds to step S202.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the variation pattern command and the big-hit symbol command are not received from the main control circuit 50 (when the result of the big-hit determination for the specific symbol game is a big-hit), the sub-control CPU 91 performs step S204. Migrate to

In step S202, the sub-control CPU 91 performs processing for selecting an effect pattern (effect pattern command).
More specifically, as described above, an effect pattern (effect pattern command) is selected based on the effect pattern selection table 123 and the counter value of the effect pattern selection counter 120.
After performing the process of step S202, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, the sub control CPU 91 transmits the selected effect pattern command to the display control circuit 100.
After performing the process of step S203, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, the sub-control CPU 91 determines whether or not a confirmation signal (variation stop command) has been received from the main control circuit 50 in order to stop the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43.
If the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the change stop command has been received from the main control circuit 50, it proceeds to step S205.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the change stop command has not been received from the main control circuit 50, the display process of the sub-control circuit 90 is terminated.

In step S <b> 205, the sub control CPU 91 transmits a change stop command to the display control circuit 100.
After performing the process of step S205, the sub control CPU 91 ends the display process of the sub control circuit 90.

  Next, processing of the display control circuit 100 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 301, the display control CPU 101 determines whether an effect pattern command has been received from the sub control circuit 90.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that an effect pattern command has been received from the sub control circuit 90, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S302.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 101 determines that an effect pattern command has not been received from the sub-control circuit 90, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S303.

  In step S302, the display control CPU 101 displays an image of the symbol game on the decorative symbol display device 27 based on the effect pattern command received in step S301.

  In this way, in step S302, display of the picture game image based on the effect pattern command is started. More specifically, the display of the image of the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 is started, and the display of the effect image is started.

  After performing the process of step S302, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not the speech effect video is designated as the effect video related to the notice effect by the effect pattern command (more specifically, the pre-reach notice designation command) received in step S301. judge.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that the speech effect image is designated, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S304.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 101 determines that the speech effect image is not designated, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S305.

In step S304, the display control CPU 101 processes the speech effect image.
A detailed description of the processing of the speech effect video will be described later.
After performing the process of step S304, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S305.

In step S <b> 305, the display control CPU 101 determines whether a change stop command (confirmation signal) has been received from the sub control circuit 90.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that the change stop command has been received from the sub control circuit 90, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S306.
On the other hand, when the display control CPU 101 determines that the change stop command has not been received from the sub control circuit 90, the display control CPU 101 ends the process of the display control circuit 100.

In step S306, the display control CPU 101 ends the display of the symbol game video based on the effect pattern command received in step S301.
That is, the display of the effect video ends, and the display of the video of the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 ends.
The display control CPU 101 ends the process of the display control circuit 100 after performing the process of step S306.

  The effect image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 in steps S302 to S306 is a symbol game image corresponding to one variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43. In this way, the video of the symbol game corresponding to one variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device based on the effect pattern command (more specifically, various commands set in the effect pattern command). 27.

  Next, the processing of the speech effect image of the display control circuit 100 will be described in detail using the flowchart of FIG. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 19 shows the flow of processing of the speech effect video of the display control circuit 100 in time series in accordance with the time series change of the video displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27. .

As described above, the effect image specified by the effect pattern command (more specifically, the pre-reach notice specifying command) includes a serif effect image. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20, this serif effect image is composed of eight types (8 patterns) of effect images from the first serif effect image to the eighth serif effect image.
When an effect pattern command is selected (a pre-reach notice designation command is set) as described above, any one of effect images from the first serif effect image to the eighth serif effect image is selected based on the effect pattern command. It is specified. Processing of the speech effect video is performed in accordance with the designated effect video.

  For example, in this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, the final color of the serif column 46 is “gold” (the third serif effect image, the sixth serif effect image) And the eighth line effect image) are set so as to be most easily specified.

  Hereinafter, the specific contents of the flowchart of FIG. 19 will be described on the assumption that the first serif effect video is designated among the eight patterns of the serif effect video.

In step S <b> 401, the display control CPU 101 causes the decorative symbol display device 27 to display a “black line column 46”.
More specifically, the display control CPU 101 transmits the effect pattern command (pre-reach notice designation command) received in step S301 to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data (line field 46) corresponding to the pre-reach notice designation command transmitted from the display control CPU 101 from the VROM 107 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109. Similarly, the display control CPU 101 can display various images on the decorative symbol display device 27 by transmitting various commands to the VDP 106.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, “black” is set as the “color when the speech column appears” in the first speech effect image. Therefore, the display control CPU 101 causes the decorative symbol display device 27 to display (appear) the “black” line column 46.

As shown in FIG. 21, the serif column 46 displays a predetermined serif (character string). The serif column 46 is displayed at the bottom of the decorative symbol display device 27. The serif column 46 includes a frame portion 46a and a serif display portion 46b.
The serif column 46 (particularly in the present embodiment, the serif display portion 46b) is an embodiment of the character according to the present invention.

  The frame portion 46 a constitutes the outer peripheral portion of the serif column 46. The frame part 46a is formed long in the left-right direction.

  The serif display part 46b is an area surrounded by the frame part 46a. In the serif display portion 46b, serifs that enhance the interest of the player are displayed as appropriate. The color of the serif display portion 46b can be arbitrarily changed. Specifically, the color of a part of the area of the serif display part 46b is changed to a color different from the other part, or the part (the color different from the other part) is changed with respect to the entire area of the serif display part 46b. It is possible to change the ratio of the area of the portion that has changed to (1).

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the color of the speech display portion 46b is set to “black” when the entire area is displayed (when it appears) on the decorative symbol display device 27. Hereinafter, the black portion (region) of the serif display portion 46b is referred to as a “black region TB”. That is, at the time when the serif display portion 46b is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27, the entire serif display portion 46b is the black region TB. As described above, the “black serif column 46” in step S401 means “the serif column 46 where the serif display portion 46b is black”.
In the present embodiment, a character string “◯ × Δ □ ○ × Δ □ !?” is displayed as an example of the message displayed on the message display unit 46b. As will be described later, it is assumed that the color of this character string does not change even if the color of the serif column 46 changes.

  The display control CPU 101 causes the decorative symbol display device 27 to display the black line column 46, and then proceeds to step S402.

  In step S <b> 402, the display control CPU 101 causes the decorative symbol display device 27 to display the push button 47.

As shown in FIG. 21, the push button 47 is a video imitating the operation button 14. The push button 47 is displayed below the decorative symbol display device 27 and on the right side of the dialogue column 46.
In addition, the display control CPU 101 displays the push button 47 on the decorative symbol display device 27 and, at the same time, displays a character “continuous hit!” And a downward arrow pointing to the push button 47 (hereinafter, the character and the arrow are simply “continuous hit display”). 47a ") is displayed.

  In this way, by displaying the video imitating the operation button 14 (the push button 47) and the continuous strike display 47a on the decorative symbol display device 27, the player is prompted to press the operation button 14 many times (continuously hit). be able to.

  The display control CPU 101 displays the push button 47 on the decorative symbol display device 27, and then proceeds to step S403.

  In step S <b> 403, the display control CPU 101 partially changes the color of the serif column 46 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 14. This will be specifically described below.

  When the player performs an operation of pressing the operation button 14, a command based on the operation of the operation button 14 (hereinafter referred to as “push button pressing command”) is transmitted from the sub control circuit 90 to the display control circuit 100. The When the player who visually recognizes the push button 47 and the continuous hit display 47 a hits the operation button 14 repeatedly, a push button press command is transmitted to the display control circuit 100 every time the player presses the operation button 14.

  Note that the push button pressing command includes information on presence / absence of operation (on / off) and information on timing of the operation.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the display control CPU 101 erases the arrow of the continuous hit display 47a at the moment of receiving the push button pressing command. At the same time, the display control CPU 101 switches the video of the push button 47 to a video imitating the state where the operation button 14 is pushed, and displays an image imitating a spark on the push button 47. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the operation button 14 has been pushed in vigorously.

  When the display control CPU 101 receives the push button pressing command, the display control CPU 101 partially changes the color of the serif display portion 46b in the serif column 46 according to a certain rule.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, in the first serif effect image, “red” is set as “color at the time of change in the serif column”. Accordingly, the display control CPU 101 partially changes the color of the serif display portion 46b in the serif column 46 to “red”.

  Specifically, the display control CPU 101 changes the color (black) of the serif display unit 46b to red gradually by receiving a push button pressing command. The red color to be changed at this time is set to a color that makes the player's expectation higher than the original black color (brighter, brighter, flashy, etc. than the original black) Is done.

  At this time, when receiving the first push button pressing command, the display control CPU 101 changes a part of the serif display portion 46b near the right end portion to red. Hereinafter, a portion (region) that has changed to red in the serif display portion 46b is referred to as a “red region TR”. When the display control CPU 101 continues to receive the push button pressing command, the display control CPU 101 gradually increases the ratio of the red region TR in the serif display portion 46b. Specifically, the ratio of the red area TR is gradually increased according to the rule that the ratio occupied by the red area TR is increased by a predetermined ratio every time the push button pressing command is received three times. In this way, when the operation button 14 is pressed many times, the red region TR expands from the vicinity of the right end portion of the serif display portion 46b toward the left, and accordingly, the black region TB moves to the left. The size is reduced (see FIGS. 22A and 22B). At this time, in order to give the player the impression that the red region TR collides with the black region TB in order to enlarge its region, the display control CPU 101 has a boundary between the red region TR and the black region TB. A spark decoration image 46c simulating a spark is displayed on the part.

  In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the color of the once-appearing serif column 46 (serif display portion 46b) can be changed by the player's operation, the probability of a big hit increases as if the player's intention (operation). An effect like that can be performed. In particular, even if the color at the time of appearance of the line column 46 is black (a color that is less expected than red), the player can change the black to red by the player's operation. Can be prevented.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, “black” is set as the “final color of the speech column” in the first speech effect image. That is, even if the red region TR can be enlarged by the player's operation as described above, it is determined that the color of the serif column 46 (the serif display portion 46b) will eventually be black.

As described above, when it is determined that the color of the serif display unit 46b is finally returned to the color at the time of appearance, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the display control CPU 101 displays the content in the serif display unit 46b. Therefore, the expansion of the red region TR is limited so that the proportion of the red region TR does not exceed a predetermined ratio. Specifically, even if the player continues to operate the operation button 14, the display control CPU 101 maintains the ratio occupied by the red region TR in the serif display part 46 b at a predetermined ratio or less.
For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the display control CPU 101 restricts the red region TR to expand only to a position less than a predetermined distance L from the right end of the serif display unit 46b toward the left. The enlargement can be easily limited so that the proportion of the red region TR in the serif display portion 46b does not exceed a predetermined proportion.

  It should be noted that the specific value of the predetermined ratio that serves as a reference for this restriction is a value that is less than 100% (a state in which the red region TR occupies all the serif display portions 46b) and can be arbitrarily set in advance. Further, in the present embodiment, it is simply determined whether or not the distance (distance L) from the right end of the serif display portion 46b is equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio, but the area of the red region TR is specifically calculated. It is also possible to judge.

  The display control CPU 101 performs the process of step S403 until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then proceeds to step S404.

  Here, the “predetermined condition” in step S403 means, for example, that a predetermined time set appropriately based on the pre-reach notice designation command has elapsed, and that the operation amount (number of consecutive hits) by the player is predetermined. It can be arbitrarily set such that the number of times is reached, the display control CPU 101 performs a lottery, and a predetermined lottery result is obtained.

  In step S404, the display control CPU 101 deletes the push button 47 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 and changes the color of the entire area of the speech display section 46b to black (see FIG. 23B). As shown in FIG. 20, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b is changed to black, as shown in FIG. 20, “black” is set as the “final color of the serif column” in the first serif effect image. Because.

  Specifically, the display control CPU 101 reduces the red area TR to the right as if the red area TR was defeated by the black area TB, and finally eliminates the red area TR. As a result, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b changes to black (black area TB).

  As described above, when the content of the speech effect video (first speech effect video) designated by the pre-reach notice designation command is that the color of the speech column 46 (the speech display portion 46b) is finally black. Even if the proportion of the red area TR in the serif display portion 46b is increased by the player's operation (continuous hitting) of the operation button 14, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b is returned to black again. It will be.

  After performing the process of step S404, the display control CPU 101 ends the process of the speech effect image of the display control circuit 100.

  Next, the specific contents of the flowchart of FIG. 19 when the second serif effect video is designated among the eight patterns of serif effect video will be described.

  The second serif effect image is different from the first serif effect image described above in that “red” is set as “the final color of the serif field”. Therefore, only the part related to the difference will be described below in the flowchart of FIG.

  The processing in step S401 and step S402 is the same as that in the case where the above-mentioned first serif effect image is designated, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In step S <b> 403, the display control CPU 101 partially changes the color of the serif column 46 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 14 as in the case where the first serif effect image is specified.

  However, as shown in FIG. 20, “red” is set as the “final color in the serif column” in the second serif effect image. That is, as described above, it is determined that the red region TR is expanded by the player's operation, and the color of the serif column 46 (the serif display portion 46b) is finally red.

  As described above, when it is determined that the final color of the serif display unit 46b changes to a color different from the color at the time of appearance, the display control CPU 101 displays the serif display unit 46b as shown in FIG. The red region TR is allowed to expand until the ratio occupied by the red region TR in the display unit 46b is equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio (but less than 100%). That is, in this case, the left end portion of the red region TR can reach the vicinity of the left end portion of the serif display portion 46b.

  The display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S404 after performing the process of step S403 until the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In step S404, the display control CPU 101 erases the push button 47 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27, and changes the color of the entire area of the serif display section 46b to red (see FIG. 24B). As shown in FIG. 20, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b is changed to red, as shown in FIG. 20, “red” is set as “the final color of the serif column” in the second serif effect image. Because.

  Specifically, the display control CPU 101 expands the red area TR to the left end of the serif display section 46b as if the red area TR has pushed the black area TB, and finally the entire area of the serif display section 46b is red. The area TR is occupied. As a result, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b changes to red (red area TR).

  As described above, when the content of the speech effect video (second speech effect video) designated by the pre-reach notice designation command is such that the color of the speech column 46 (the speech display portion 46b) is finally red. If the player repeatedly hits the operation button 14, it is possible to produce an effect as if the color of the speech display portion 46b has been changed from black to red by his / her own intention.

  Note that even if “red” is set as the “final color in the speech column” in the speech effect video (second speech effect video), in step S403, the player operates the operation button 14 (continuous hitting). When the proportion of the red region TR in the dialogue display portion 46b is not equal to or greater than the predetermined proportion, the amount of operation (number of consecutive hits) of the operation button 14 by the player is insufficient (or to the player Regardless of the content of the designated second serif effect image, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b is returned to black again, assuming that there was no intention to change the color of the serif display portion 46b.

  After performing the process of step S404, the display control CPU 101 ends the process of the speech effect image of the display control circuit 100.

  Next, specific contents of the flowchart of FIG. 19 when the third serif effect image is designated among the eight patterns of serif effect images will be described.

  The third serif effect image is different from the above-mentioned second serif effect image in that “gold” is set as “the final color of the serif field”. Therefore, only the part related to the difference will be described below in the flowchart of FIG.

  Since the processing of step S401, step S402, and step S403 is the same as that in the case where the above-mentioned first serif effect image is designated, description thereof is omitted.

  In step S404, the display control CPU 101 erases the push button 47 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 and changes the color of the entire area of the serif display section 46b to gold (see FIG. 25). As shown in FIG. 20, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b is changed to gold. In the third serif effect image, “gold” is set as “the final color of the serif column”. Because.

  Specifically, the display control CPU 101 expands the red region TR to the left end of the serif display portion 46b as if the red region TR has pushed the black region TB, and the red region TR (See FIG. 24 (b)). Immediately thereafter, the color of the entire area of the serif display portion 46b is changed to gold (see FIG. 25).

  Note that this gold color is set to a color that makes the player's expectation higher than black or red (brighter, brighter, or flashy color than black or red). .

  As described above, when the content of the serif effect video (third serif effect video) designated by the pre-reach notice designation command is such that the color of the serif column 46 (the serif display portion 46b) is finally gold. The player expects the color of the dialogue display part 46b to change to red (the red region TR is increased, so it is predicted that it will change to red), but the final By changing the color of the serif display portion 46b to gold, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

  After performing the process of step S410, the display control CPU 101 ends the process of the speech effect image of the display control circuit 100.

In the above specific example (from the first serif effect image to the third serif effect image), the color at the time of appearance of the serif column 46 was black, but other serif effect images (specifically, the seventh serif effect image) When the serif effect image and the eighth serif effect image) are designated, the color when the serif field 46 appears is red (see FIG. 20).
In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the serif column 46 of different colors (black or red) may appear, the player's sense of expectation can be given when the serif column 46 appears. That is, when the red line column 46 appears, the player can expect a big hit compared to the case where the black line column 46 appears.

Further, in the above specific example (from the first serif effect image to the third effect image), the color at the time of the change in the serif column 46 (the color that changes according to the operation of the operation button 14) is red, but other serifs When the effect image (from the fourth effect image to the eighth effect image) is designated, the color at the time of the change in the line column 46 is gold (see FIG. 20).
In this way, by adopting a configuration in which a different color (red or gold) may appear as the color at the time of change in the serif column 46, the player's expectation at the time when the color of the serif column 46 starts to change. I can feel the feeling. That is, when it starts to change to the golden serif column 46, the player can expect a big hit compared to when it starts to change to the red serif column 46.

  Thus, in the processing of the serif effect image, what color is the color when the serif column 46 appears, what color is the color when the serif column 46 is changed, and the final color of the serif column 46 It is possible to give the player a change in expectation in three stages of what color is, and continue from the beginning of the serif column 46 until the end (when the color change in the serif column 46 ends) The interest of the player can be enhanced.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present embodiment is
A start opening 22 where game balls can be won,
A jackpot determining means (main control circuit 50) for determining whether or not the jackpot is to give a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the starting port 22;
A display device (decorative symbol display device 27) for displaying the effect video and displaying the determination result of the jackpot determination to notify the player;
An operation means (operation button 14) that can be operated by the player;
As the effect image, the expectation level at which the determination result is displayed as a big hit is a pattern selected according to the expectation level from a plurality of preset patterns (color (black, red, or gold)). Display control means (main control circuit 50, sub-control circuit 90 and display control circuit 100) for displaying a character to be represented (line display unit 46b);
Comprising
The display control means includes
Displaying the character in another pattern corresponding to an expectation lower than the expectation of the selected one pattern,
In response to the operation of the operating means by the player, the other pattern of the character is partially changed, and the ratio of the changed part from the other pattern to the character is increased.
Finally, the entire pattern of the character is changed to the selected one pattern.
It is characterized by this.

In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by changing the color (pattern) of the appearing line display portion 46b in accordance with the player's operation. That is, even if the color when the serif display unit 46b appears is a color with a low expectation (black), the color with a high expectation (red) may be gradually increased by operating the operation button 14. It is possible to produce an effect as if it can be changed from black to red by the player's operation, and the player's interest can be enhanced.
Further, by partially changing the color of the line display portion 46b and increasing the ratio occupied by the portion, the process of changing the color can be easily displayed to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the serif field 46 (the serif display portion 46b) is exemplified as an embodiment of the character according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, as the character according to the present invention, various characters such as a person, an object, an anime character, a symbol, and the like can be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect video relating to the color change in the speech column 46 has been described as that in the notice effect before the start of the reach effect (specified by the pre-reach notice designation command). The invention is not limited to this, for example, the notice effect after the reach effect has started (designated by the post-reach notice designation command), and the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 (without becoming reach) stops. In this case, the present invention can be applied to various other effects such as a notice effect before the stop, that is, a so-called look-ahead effect, an effect performed in response to a special symbol game in which the result of the big hit determination is pre-read.

  In the present embodiment, the red region TR is enlarged from the right end portion of the serif display portion 46b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, any configuration may be used as long as it expands from a certain portion of the serif display portion 46b. For example, the red region TR has a configuration that expands from the left end of the serif display portion 46b, a configuration that expands from both the left and right ends (see FIG. 26A), and a configuration that expands from the center (see FIG. 26B). Etc.

  In the present embodiment, the color of the serif display portion 46b in the serif column 46 is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire serif column 46 (the frame portion 46a and the serif display portion 46b). It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the color of) changes.

  In the present embodiment, “color” is illustrated as an example of the pattern according to the present invention, and only the color that is one of the patterns in the serif column 46 (the serif display portion 46b) is changed. The invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the color and the shape of the serif column 46 (for example, the frame portion 46a of the serif column 46) change as the color of the serif column 46 changes. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which only the shape and the pattern are changed without changing the color of the serif column 46. That is, the pattern according to the present invention may be the color, shape, pattern, size, etc. of the character.

  In this embodiment, black, red, and gold are exemplified as the colors of the serif display portion 46b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various colors can be used. Further, the color is not limited to a single color, and gradation may be used or a color and a pattern may be combined.

  In the present embodiment, the color of the lines (character strings) displayed on the line display unit 46b is not changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the color of the line display unit 46b is changed. In addition, the color and shape of the lines or the contents of the lines may change.

  In step S405 of the present embodiment, the red region TR is simply enlarged every time the operation button 14 is pressed three times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the red region TR may be enlarged every time the operation button 14 is pressed, or the red region TR may be enlarged every time the operation button 14 is pressed twice or four times or more. Further, the red region TR is enlarged every time the operation button 14 is pressed three times. However, when the operation button 14 is not operated, the red region TR can be gradually reduced. . Accordingly, since the red region TR is reduced unless the operation button 14 is pressed, the player can be more enthusiastic about operating the operation button 14.

  In the present embodiment, the operation button 14 is illustrated as an embodiment of the operation means according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various operation tools (a lever, a lever, etc.) that can be operated by the player. It is also possible to use a dial or the like as an operation means.

  In the present embodiment, the serif column 46 (the serif display portion 46b) that does not move or change its shape is exemplified as an embodiment of the character according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may move or change its shape.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the display control CPU 101 causes a character 48 (for example, white) imitating a person to appear from the right end of the decorative design display device 27 as another embodiment of the character according to the present invention. At this time, the display control CPU 101 displays a line “Change the color of the character by repeatedly pressing the button!” In the line field 46 and prompts the player to repeatedly press the operation button 14.

  Subsequently, the display control CPU 101 moves the character 48 toward the left end of the decorative symbol display device 27. At this time, the display control CPU 101 appropriately changes the shape of the character 48 as if the character 48 is walking (for example, the left and right legs are alternately moved back and forth, or the hands are changed according to the movement of the legs. (See FIG. 27 and FIG. 28).

  Further, when the player operates the operation button 14 (continuous hitting), the display control CPU 101 gradually changes the color of the character 48 to red (enlarges the red region TR) in accordance with the operation (FIG. 28 and FIG. 28). 29). In this way, for example, it can be performed whether or not the color of the character 48 can be changed to red before the character 48 appears from the right end of the decorative design display device 27 and disappears from the left end. .

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the effect video regarding the change in the pattern of the character (the serif column 46 and the character 48) has been described as being in the notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various other types It may be in the production (for example, reach production). Specifically, in the reach state (a state in which two of the three decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are stopped with the same symbol combination), the character (the dialogue column 46, the character 48, etc.) is displayed, and the character's It is also possible to use for the effect of changing the pattern (color, shape, etc.).

  1: gaming machine, 14: operation button, 22: start port, 27: decorative symbol display device, 46: serif column, 46b: serif display section, 50: main control circuit, 90: sub control circuit, 100: display control circuit

Claims (1)

A start opening where game balls can win,
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is to give a gaming state advantageous to the player in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the start opening,
A display device for displaying an effect image and displaying a determination result of the jackpot determination and informing a player;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Display control means for displaying, as the effect image, a character that represents the degree of expectation that the determination result is displayed as a big hit in one pattern selected corresponding to the degree of expectation from a plurality of preset patterns;
Comprising
The display control means includes
Displaying the character in another pattern corresponding to an expectation lower than the expectation of the selected one pattern,
In response to the operation of the operating means by the player, the other pattern of the character is partially changed, and the ratio of the changed part from the other pattern to the character is increased.
Finally, the entire pattern of the character is changed to the selected one pattern.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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