JP2017079864A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a substrate and a game machine capable of securing visibility of characters displayed in a display device, while limiting a load to an image control.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: display means for displaying images and character information; and a structure that changes between a first state for hiding a part of the display means and a second state which has a smaller range of hiding the display means than the first state has or does not hide the display means. As for the images, regardless of whether the structure is in the first state or in the second state, they are displayed in a same mode. As for the character information, it is displayed in a predetermined mode when the structure is in the second sate, and when the structure is in the first state, it is displayed in a mode not to be hidden by the structure.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines display characters on the screen in order to increase the expectation of a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a big hit gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a structure (an accessory) is provided on the side of a display device or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this gaming machine, the structure is movable, and is normally arranged on the side of the display device. However, in order to increase the expectation of transition to the big hit gaming state, the structure is placed in front of the display device. May be moved.

JP 2003-135754 A JP 2012-239663 A

  However, if the structure is moved in front of the display device while the character is displayed on the display device, the character displayed on the display device is hidden by the structure, and it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character. It may become. In addition, if the video displayed on the display device is changed to ensure the visibility of characters displayed on the screen when the structure is moved, the load on video control for changing the video is large.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a board and a gaming machine that can ensure the visibility of characters displayed on a display device while limiting the load of video control.

(1) A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is made to solve the above-described problems,
Display for displaying video (for example, character C shown in FIG. 3A) and character information (for example, first character information W1 shown in FIG. 3A and second character information W2 shown in FIG. 3B). Means (for example, image display device 5);
A first state in which a part of the display unit is hidden (for example, a state in which the movable accessory 17 is lowered in the center of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 3C), and the display unit is hidden from the first state. A second state where the range is small or the display means is not hidden (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the movable accessory 17 is not lowered and is not disposed on the front surface of the image display device 5). A structure (movable accessory 17) that changes into
In a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) having
The video is displayed in the same manner regardless of whether the structure is in the first state or the second state (for example, the character C shown in FIG. 3A and the character C shown in FIG. 3C). With respect to the character information, when the structure is in the second state, a predetermined mode (for example, as shown in FIG. Irrespectively, the first character information W1 is displayed at the center position of the image display device 5), and when the structure is in the first state, it is not hidden by the structure (for example, in FIG. 3C). As shown in the figure, the second character information W2 is displayed in the upper right side of the image display device 5 when the movable accessory 17 is lowered to the center position of the image display device 5. .

  According to such a gaming machine, when the structure is in the first state where a part of the display means is hidden, the video is displayed in the same manner as when the structure is in the second state, and the character information is displayed. , Display in a manner that is not hidden by the structure. For this reason, the visibility of the characters displayed on the display device can be ensured while limiting the video control load. The character information includes information such as telop, subtitle, and super. In addition, the display mode of characters includes display / non-display, display position, display direction, size, color, font, scroll speed, peripheral design, and the like.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display of the character information is a mode in which the display of other character information displayed on the display means is not hidden (for example, a decoration displayed at the upper left corner of the image display device 5 as other character information for displaying game information) It is performed in such a manner that the visibility of the reserved memory display displayed in the symbol, the start winning memory display area 5H, the reserved memory number display area 5FU, and the special figure reserved memory number display displayed in the 5FD are secured. May be.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to ensure the visibility of other character information displayed on the display means. The other character information includes information indicating the progress of the game, information indicating the result of the game, information indicating the operation method on the game, and the like. More specifically, information representing game information such as a decorative symbol (decorative symbol), a special figure holding memory number, a fourth symbol, the number of big hit rounds, a launch direction instruction (right strike or left strike instruction) may be exemplified. it can.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
You may make it display the said character information in the aspect (For example, the aspect which displays character information in the position which does not overlap with the character C) which can ensure the visibility of the said image | video in the said display means.

  According to such a gaming machine, even if the display position of the character information is adjusted, the visibility of the video displayed on the display means can be ensured, and the decrease in interest can be suppressed. Ensuring visibility of a video includes securing visibility of a characteristic part of the video as well as ensuring visibility of the entire video. For example, when displaying mahjong video, ensure the visibility of mahjong tiles characteristic of mahjong in addition to the opponent, and when displaying baseball video, in addition to the opponent, bat, glove, Ensure the visibility of characteristic tools in baseball such as balls, bases, and ground.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the notice effect (for example, an effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit”), the display means is configured so that the structure is in the first state or the second state. Regardless of whether it is displayed in the same manner (for example, in the notice effect, the character C shown in FIG. 3A and the character C shown in FIG. 3C are displayed in the same manner), When the structure is in the second state, a predetermined mode (for example, in the notice effect, as shown in FIG. 3A, the second position is set at the center position of the image display device 5 regardless of the arrangement of the movable accessory 17. When the structure is in the first state, the movable object 17 is not hidden by the structure (for example, in the notice effect, as shown in FIG. 3C). Until the center position of the image display device 5. When you are lowering, it may be displayed in a manner) that displays a second character information W2 to the upper right of the image display device 5.

  According to such a gaming machine, the visibility of the character information in the notice effect can be ensured, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
Pre-start determination means for determining whether the display result of the variable display is the specific display result for the variable display that has not yet started;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, a pre-reading notice effect (for example, before starting variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the like is to be notified is started) A pre-reading notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information),
The display means displays the video in the same manner regardless of whether the structure is in the first state or the second state in the prefetching notice effect (for example, in the prefetching notice effect, FIG. The character C shown in FIG. 3A and the character C shown in FIG. 3C are displayed in the same manner), and the character information has a predetermined manner (for example, pre-reading notice) when the structure is in the second state. In the production, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first character information W1 is displayed at the center position of the image display device 5 regardless of the arrangement of the movable accessory 17, and the structure is In the state that is not hidden by the structure when in the 1 state (for example, in the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the movable accessory 17 is lowered to the center position of the image display device 5, The second character information W2 is displayed It may be displayed in a manner) to be displayed on the upper right of the display device 5.

  According to such a gaming machine, the visibility of the character information in the pre-reading notice effect can be ensured, which can contribute to the improvement of interest. Note that character information may be continuously displayed during execution of the pre-reading notice effect, or may be further displayed after the displayed character information is once erased.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
A display that displays the character information (for example, a sub-image display device provided separately from the image display device 5) may be provided at a position that is not hidden by the structure.

  According to such a gaming machine, the visibility of the character information displayed on the display can be ensured. As the display device, for example, a sub-image display device provided separately from the image display device can be used.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The display mode of the character information may be gradually changed (for example, the display position of the character information is gradually moved from the center position of the image display device 5 to the upper right position).

  According to such a gaming machine, the visibility of character information can be ensured, and it can contribute to the improvement of interest by the change of character information. The change in the character display mode may be, for example, a mode in which the character color changes, the character display position moves, or the character shape changes.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the execution content of a notice effect (function effect production).

1. Pachinko machine in this embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, Special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, are displayed in a variable manner. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Say.

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, an image display device 5 is provided as one of the effect devices. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various effect devices (for example, a speaker 8, a game effect lamp 9, a movable accessory 17, etc.) in addition to the image display device 5.

  The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to each of variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display means such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the special game, it corresponds to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the fluctuation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, The confirmed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first special symbol display memory number for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage in an identifiable manner. A hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not easily pass through the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in the state of expansion open easily.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special figure holding memory number is not more than a predetermined upper limit value, 1 Start condition is established. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, 2 Start conditions are established.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening, and the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening. To do. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening. Make it easier.

  The game ball that has passed through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, the game ball has passed through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than usual.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Further, a game effect lamp 9 is provided around the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area.

  A movable accessory 17 is provided on the upper part of the image display device 5. The movable accessory 17 shown in FIG. 1 exemplifies a movable accessory that can move downward in the drawing with the illustrated position as an initial position. For example, the movable accessory 17 descends to the center position of the decorative symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5. The lowered movable accessory 17 rises and returns to the initial position. Moreover, the movable accessory 17 illustrated in FIG. 1 is rotatable. For example, the movable accessory 17 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. The movable accessory 17 can be rotated with vertical movement. The movable accessory 17 illustrated in FIG. 1 can include a plurality of LEDs 9CC. The LED 9CC may be lit when the movable accessory 17 moves or rotates, or may be lit when it does not move or rotate. The lighting operation of the LED 9CC includes a lighting operation or blinking operation of one LED 9CC, or a lighting operation or blinking operation of a plurality of LEDs 9CC. In the present embodiment, the case where the movable accessory 17 is arranged at the center of the game board 2 is exemplified, but the arrangement of the movable accessory 17 is not limited to this, for example, at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. You may arrange. Moreover, you may arrange | position to the left or right of the upper position of the frame 3 for gaming machines. Further, a plurality of movable accessories may be arranged on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3.

The production operation by the movable accessory 17 refers to an operation in which, for example, the movable accessory 17 is moved up and down, the movable accessory 17 is rotated, or the LED 9CC is turned on, either alone or in combination. . Further, these operations may be operated in combination with, for example, lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and display of the image display device 5.
There are a plurality of modes in the production operation by the movable accessory 17. In the present embodiment, two types of action, strong action (strong effect) and weak action (weak effect), are prepared as effect actions by the movable accessory 17. Both the strong action and the weak action are actions accompanied by the lowering of the movable accessory 17, and when the strong action is executed, the movable accessory 17 is at the center in the width direction of the image display device 5, and in the height direction. Move to a position slightly below the center (hereinafter referred to as “lower movement position”). When the weak operation is executed, the movable accessory 17 moves to the position in the center in the width direction of the image display device 5 and slightly above the center in the height direction (hereinafter referred to as “upper movement position”). For this reason, when the movable accessory 17 is moved to the lower movement position by a strong operation, the movable accessory 17 is located at the center in the width direction of the image display apparatus and slightly below in the height direction (hereinafter referred to as “lower concealment position”). Hidden by. Further, when the movable accessory 17 moves to the upper movement position by a weak operation, the movable accessory 17 hides the position in the center in the width direction and slightly above the height direction (hereinafter referred to as “upper concealment position”). . The weak effect and the strong effect may be executed independently of each other, or the strong effect may be executed as the development effect after the weak effect is executed. Note that character information may be displayed on the image display device 5 when a weak action or a strong action is executed.
In the movable accessory 17, the strong operation and the weak operation include, for example, at least one of the vertical movement speed, the number of vertical movements, the lowered position, the rotation speed, the rotation direction, and the lighting operation of the LED 9 CC. Different ones are acceptable. In addition, the strong action of the movable accessory 17 may be a thing with a high expectation degree (reliability) as compared to the weak action of the movable accessory 17. In addition, the weak operation may be anything that has a high expectation level for jackpots compared to the case where the weak operation and the strong operation are not executed. The effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is also referred to as an accessory effect. Also, the jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) / {(the probability that the effect is executed at the big hit) × (the probability of being the big hit) + (the probability of being the big hit) The probability that the effect will be executed at times other than the time) × (the probability that it will not be a big hit)}.

  The effect production by the movable accessory 17 is executed without any operation by the player. Specifically, for example, an effect pattern (variation pattern) for variable display of decorative symbols, which is an effect operation by the image display device 5, and an effect pattern for defining the mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 are prepared separately. In addition, the effect pattern that defines the mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is selected according to the variation pattern, so that the accessory effect can be performed without any operation by the player during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is executed. In addition, a variation pattern including a mode of effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is prepared, and a variation pattern including a mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is selected. The accessory effect may be executed without the user's operation.

  Alternatively, the accessory effect by the movable accessory 17 may be executable as an operation effect according to the player's operation. The operation effect is an effect that can be executed in a plurality of modes according to the player's operation (operation), and a plurality of operation effect patterns corresponding to the plurality of modes are prepared. When the operation effect is executed, a promotion effect that promotes (prompts) the player's operation (operation) on the operation means such as the push button 31B may be executed.

  The movable accessory 17 can be operated (linked) with other effect devices (for example, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) instead of or in addition to the image display device 5.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31 </ b> A includes an operation stick that the player holds. A trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, after the normal figure start condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied, the general figure start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied. Based on this, the regular game with the normal symbol display 20 is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. When a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable display result for the normal symbol is “per normal”, and when a normal symbol other than the normal symbol is stopped, the normal symbol is displayed. The variable display result of is “usually lost”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position. When time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the completion of the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. For example, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the special symbol variable is changed. A definite special symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the result is “big hit” as a specific display result. If a special symbol different from the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, "

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific special symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a predetermined upper limit in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the time elapses or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened.

  The grand prize opening door which opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the grand prize opening to finish one round. Let The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. And, in response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. Then, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. During the period, the decorative symbol variable display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Display state, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a moving image different from the decorative design. There may be a case where an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by reproducing and displaying the image or changing the variation of the decorative pattern. Such effect operations such as character image display, moving image reproduction display, and change in decorative pattern variation are referred to as reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of being a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. Specifically, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative design, the decorative design is displayed by stopping the display after changing the decorative design again in the predetermined number of decorative design display areas in the temporarily displayed decorative design display area. An effect display for changing the design is performed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is met once, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and variable. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the determined decorative symbols that are the display results are derived and displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the pseudo-continuous variation is performed once to three times, so that the decorative display variable display is based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It can appear as if it was started 2-4 times in a row.

  As a variable display effect using such a decorative symbol variable display operation, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a message image or voice output is displayed, which is different from a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative pattern variable display operation such as lighting of a lamp, etc., and the reach effect by super reach may be executed. There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  The notice effect includes a pattern effect in which character information such as “chance!” And “lever pull!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as part of the effect. In addition, as the notice effect, there are a plurality of notice effects including an effect of a pattern in which such character information is displayed and an effect of a pattern in which the character information is not displayed. A notice effect is executed. However, only the notice effect of the pattern in which the character information is displayed may be executed as the notice effect. The production operation as the notice production is the variable display state of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  Furthermore, in the notice effect, there is an effect that the movable accessory 17 operates in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the image display device 5. For example, when the notice effect is started, an effect in which the movable accessory 17 shown in FIG. 1 operates to perform a strong operation or a weak operation is executed. In addition, as the notice effect, there are a plurality of notice effects including an effect in which the movable accessory 17 is activated and an effect in which the movable accessory 17 is deactivated. Executed. However, in the notice effect, only the notice effect of the pattern in which the movable accessory 17 operates may be executed. Further, the movable accessory 17 may execute only one of the strong action and the weak action, or a plurality of these actions may be executed.

  Therefore, in the notice effect, there are four patterns of effects by combining the display / non-display of the character information on the image display device 5 and the operation / non-operation of the movable accessory 17. One of the notice effects is an effect in which the character information is displayed on the image display device 5 and the movable accessory 17 is activated. The other notice effect is an effect in which the character information is displayed on the image display device 5 and the movable accessory 17 is deactivated. Still another notice effect is an effect in which the character information on the image display device 5 is not displayed and the movable accessory 17 is activated. Still another notice effect is an effect in which the character information on the image display device 5 is not displayed and the movable accessory 17 is inactivated. In the notice effect, a notice effect of one of these patterns is executed. The character information includes first character information W1 shown in FIG. 3A and second character information W2 shown in FIG. Among these, when the second character information is displayed on the image display device 5, if the big hit expectation (reliability) is higher than that when the first character information is displayed on the image display device 5. Good. In addition, when the first character information is displayed on the image display device 5, it is sufficient if the big hit expectation is higher than when the first character information and the second character information are not displayed on the image display device 5. .

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again is performed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of pseudo variable displays are executed. In a game machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if it is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is continuously announced over the pseudo-variable multiple display. The notice effect to be performed is also included in the continuous notice effect.

  In the pre-reading notice effect, there is a pattern effect in which character information such as “chance!” And “lever pull the lever!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a part of the effect. In addition, as the pre-reading notice effect, there are a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects including an effect of a pattern in which such character information is displayed and an effect of a pattern in which the character information is not displayed. The pre-reading notice effect of the pattern is executed. However, only the prefetching notice effect of the pattern in which the character information is displayed may be executed as the prefetching notice effect.

  Further, the pre-reading notice effect is a notice executed over a plurality of variable display games, and an effect including character information may be displayed on the image display device 5 in all of the plurality of variable display games. An effect including character information may be displayed on the image display device 5 in any one of a plurality of variable display games. Further, when an effect including character information is displayed on the image display device 5 in a plurality of variable display games, common character information may be displayed or different character information may be displayed. Alternatively, common character information may be displayed for a predetermined number of variable display games, and different character information may be displayed for other variable display games. Specifically, common character information may be displayed in the first and third variable display games, and different character information may be displayed in the second variable display game.

  Furthermore, in the pre-reading notice effect, in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the image display device 5, there is an effect that the movable accessory 17 operates. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect is started, the effect that the movable accessory 17 shown in FIG. 1 moves downward from the initial position is executed. In addition, as the pre-reading notice effect, there are a plurality of pre-reading notice effects including an effect in which the movable accessory 17 is activated and an effect in which the movable accessory 17 is deactivated. A notice effect is executed. However, in the prefetching notice effect, only the prefetching notice effect of the pattern in which the movable accessory 17 operates may be executed.

  Moreover, in the pre-reading notice effect, the effect that the movable accessory 17 operates may be executed in all of the variable display games of a plurality of times, or the movable accessory in any one of the variable display games of the variable display game of the plurality of times. An effect that 17 operates may be executed. Furthermore, when performing an effect in which the movable combination 17 is activated in a plurality of variable display games, the movable combination 17 may be operated in a common operation mode, or the movable combination 17 may be operated in a different operation mode. It may be activated. Alternatively, the movable combination 17 may be operated in a common operation mode for a predetermined number of variable display games, and the movable combination 17 may be operated in a different operation mode in other variable display games. Specifically, in the first and third variable display games, the movable combination 17 may be operated in a common operation mode, and in the second variable display game, the movable combination 17 may be operated in a different operation mode. .

  For the effects executed in the variable display game of a plurality of pre-reading notice effects, there are four patterns of effects by combining the display / non-display of the character information on the image display device 5 and the operation / non-operation of the movable accessory 17. is there. One effect is an effect in which character information is displayed on the image display device 5 and the movable accessory 17 is activated. The other effect is an effect in which the character information is displayed on the image display device 5 and the movable accessory 17 is deactivated. Still another effect is an effect in which the character information on the image display device 5 is not displayed and the movable accessory 17 operates. Still another effect is an effect in which the character information on the image display device 5 is not displayed and the movable accessory 17 is inactivated. In the pre-reading notice effect, a pre-reading notice effect of any pattern is executed as an effect executed in a plurality of variable display games.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when variable display is executed separately from such pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” based on the variable display variation pattern and variable display result. The notice effect during the change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

2. Various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and an accessory control board as shown in FIG. Various control boards such as 16 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. The main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by controlling the turning on and off of the respective LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting control, lighting off, coloring control, etc. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted.

The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted.
The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

The accessory control board 16 is a control board for the movable accessory 17 provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the effect by the movable accessory 17 is based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 or the like. The actuator is controlled when the operation is performed. The actuator used when performing the rendering operation is, for example, a motor or solenoid for moving the movable accessory 17 up and down, a motor for rotating the movable accessory 17, an LED 9 CC, and the like. The accessory control board 16 includes, for example, a motor or solenoid drive circuit that moves the movable accessory 17 up and down, a motor drive circuit that rotates the movable accessory 17, a driver circuit that causes the LED 9CC to light up, and the like. The vertical movement speed of 17, the number of vertical movements, the lowered position, the rotation speed, the lighting method of the LED 9 CC, and the like are controlled.
In the present embodiment, the control of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is performed by the accessory control board 16 driving an actuator such as a motor based on an instruction from the effect control board 12 or the like. The mode of control of the rendering operation by is not limited to this. For example, the production control board 12 and the main board 11 may perform control to directly operate the actuator. That is, it is possible to control the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 without using the accessory control board 16.
Further, the program for performing the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 may be stored in any base of the bonus control board 16, the presentation control board 12, or the main board 11, and may be executed on any base.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and an ordinary diagram hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp. 9 and a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 126 that stores image data and the like are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. In the following description, the case where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program will be described as an example, but the effect control program may be executed by another device. For example, a CPU provided other than the effect control board 12 may be used. A plurality of processors may be used instead of using a single processor.

  The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, or CGROM 126 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an operation effect pattern determination table (an operation effect pattern determination table referred to in order to determine any operation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern) referred to in order to determine an operation effect pattern. ing. In the operation effect pattern determination table, for each variation pattern, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR6 for determining the operation effect pattern is set for one or more operation effect patterns of a plurality of types of operation effect patterns. Assigned.

3. Example of execution of notice effect 3-1. Execution example of the notice effect performed in one variable display game An example of execution of the notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. Here, an execution example of the notice effect executed in one variable display game will be described. Hereinafter, the notice effect performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. explain. In the notice effect described here, after the weak effect is executed, the strong effect is executed as the development effect. Both the weak effect and the strong effect are effects in which character information is displayed on the image display device 5 and the movable accessory 17 operates. When the weak effect is executed, the movable accessory 17 performs a weak operation and moves to the upper movement position, and the upper concealment position of the image display device 5 is hidden by the movable accessory 17. When the strong effect is executed, the movable accessory 17 performs a strong operation and moves to the lower movement position, and the lower concealment position of the image display device 5 is hidden by the movable accessory 17.

  When the variable display game is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. 1 in the stopped state start variable display. Further, during the variable display game, as shown in FIG. 3A, the on-hold storage display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H in the lower left corner of the image display device 5. Further, a first reserved memory number display area 5FD for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number is arranged above the start winning memory display area 5H, and a second special figure reserved memory number is displayed above it. A reserved memory number display area 5FU is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the first reserved memory number display area 5FD displays the first special figure reserved memory number “3”, and the second reserved memory number display area 5FU displays the second special figure. The reserved storage number “0” is displayed.

  Next, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of “left” → “right” → “middle”, and the finalized decorative symbol that finally becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. In this process, when the symbols common to the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed, the reach state is entered. For example, it is assumed that the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C enters the reach state in the variable display state. After reaching the reach state, the decoration symbol in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C is stopped and displayed without the notice effect being executed or after the notice effect is executed.

  When the notice effect is executed after reaching the reach state, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the display of the decorative pattern in the reach state is “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display area 5L, Moving from 5C, 5R to the decorative design temporary display areas 5LT, 5CT, 5RT in the upper left corner of the image display device 5, the decorative design in the reach state is displayed small. In the notice effect, the character C is displayed on the image display device 5 and the first character information W1 “Maybe” is displayed below the character C. By displaying such character C and the first character information W1, the expectation of execution of the weak effect or the strong effect is increased.

  In addition, the notice effect is executed with the effect effect. In the accessory effect in the notice effect, first, a weak effect is executed, and the movable accessory 17 descends to the front surface above the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the movable accessory 17 hides the upper concealment position which is a part of the image display device 5. In the notice effect, the character information displayed below the character C in the image display device 5 changes to the second character information W2 of “Chance !?” as the movable accessory 17 descends, and further increases the expectation of the big hit gaming state. be able to.

  During execution of the weak performance, the movable accessory 17 is positioned at the upper movement position of the front surface of the character C, so that the character C is hidden by the movable accessory 17 and the visibility of the character C is limited. On the other hand, since the second character information W2 is not displayed at the upper concealment position, the visibility of the character information is not limited by the movable accessory 17.

  Then, after the weak effect is executed, the strong effect is executed as the development effect. In the strong effect, as shown in FIG. 3C, the movable accessory 17 is further lowered, and the movable accessory 17 is in a state of hiding the lower concealment position of the image display device 5. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3B, if the second character information W2 of “chance !?” is displayed at the lower concealment position, the character information of “chance !?” It may be hidden and the visibility of the second character information W2 may be limited.

  In this regard, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display position of the second character information W2 of “Chance !?” is moved from the lower concealment position of the image display device 5 to the upper right side and is hidden by the movable accessory 17. The display position of the character information is adjusted so that it is displayed in a manner that does not exist. In order to utilize the space in the upper right part, the character information is changed from horizontal writing to vertical writing. However, the characters displayed as character information are common. Thus, the display position of the character information on the image display device 5 is moved, but the video displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed as it is without being moved.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when executing the notice effect including the accessory effect using the movable accessory 17, the movable accessory 17 descends and the upper side of the front surface of the image display device 5 is displayed. By moving to the moving position or the lower moving position, the character information displayed on the image display device 5 may be moved to the upper hiding position or the lower hiding position. At this time, the display position of the character information displayed on the image display device 5 is adjusted, and the character information is displayed at a position that is not hidden by the movable accessory 17 in this embodiment. Yes. For this reason, the visibility of character information is securable.

  Further, when displaying the character information in a manner that is not hidden by the movable accessory, the image display device 5 displays the image display device 5 depending on whether the movable accessory 17 is not located on the front surface of the image display device 5 or not. Only the display of the character information is changed without changing the video displayed on the device 5. For this reason, since the display of the video on the image display device 5 is not changed, the visibility of the characters displayed on the image display device 5 can be ensured while limiting the video control load.

  Further, when changing the display of the character information to ensure the visibility of the character information, the character information is moved to a position where the visibility of the other character information can be secured. The other character information here is information for displaying game information, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 3C, the other character information includes a decorative symbol displayed in the upper left corner of the image display device 5, a reserved memory display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, and a special figure reserved memory number display. Etc. When moving the character information, the character information is moved to a position that ensures the visibility of the other character information. The position for ensuring the visibility of the decorative symbol, the reserved memory display, and the special figure reserved memory number display is a position that does not overlap these displays. Therefore, the visibility of other characters displayed on the image display device 5 can be ensured by adjusting the display position of the character information. Moreover, since the visibility of character information can be ensured in performing an accessory effect by a notice effect, it can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Furthermore, in addition to ensuring the visibility of other character information, the character information may be moved to a position avoiding a position where it can be read continuously with other character information. For example, when the second character information W2 is moved to a position following the first reserved memory number display area 5FD, “3” displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5FD is followed by “2” of the second character information W2. If "Chance !?" is displayed, misunderstood readings such as "3 Chance !?" By moving the character information to a position that avoids a position where it can be read continuously with other character information, misunderstood readings such as “3 Chance !?” can be avoided.

  As other characters, only the above-mentioned decorative design, reserved memory display, special figure reserved memory number display may be used, or other characters may be included. Other characters include, for example, the number of jackpot rounds displayed on the image display device 5 during the jackpot gaming state, the number of points displayed in conjunction with the number of game balls paid out during the jackpot, It may be a launch direction instruction (right-handed or left-handed instruction) at the time of transition or at the time of transition from a big hit game state to a normal game state other than the big hit game state. The jackpot round number means the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game state. Further, the launch direction refers to a direction in which a game ball is recommended to be launched out of the right side and the left side in the width direction of the game board 2.

  Further, when changing the display of the character information to ensure the visibility of the character information, the character information is moved to a position where the visibility of other images can be secured. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 3C, character information is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the character C. For this reason, the visibility of the image | video displayed on the image display apparatus 5 is securable by adjusting the display position of character information. The position where the visibility of another video can be ensured refers to a position where the visibility of a characteristic part of the video displayed on the image display device 5 can be secured, for example. Note that the image may be displayed on the entire surface of the image display device 5. In this case, for example, character information may be displayed on a background portion with little change as an image.

3-2. Execution example of pre-reading notice effect Next, an execution example of an example of a pre-reading notice effect, which is one of the notice effects, will be described. The pre-reading notice effect can be executed based on a determination result of whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result for the variable display that has not yet started. The prefetch notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable display games. For example, it is assumed that when the first special figure reserved memory number is “2”, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, and the first special figure reserved memory number becomes “3”. A pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result of whether or not the display result of the variable display at this time is the specific display result. In this case, the pre-reading notice effect is executed over three variable display games corresponding to the first special figure reserved memory number.

  In this example, among the three variable display games, the accessory effect is not executed in the first variable display game, and the accessory effect is executed in the second and third variable display games. In the first variable display game, an effect similar to the notice effect shown in FIG. 3A is executed, in the second variable display game, a weak effect is executed, and in the third variable display game, a strong effect is executed. Executed.

  First, in the first variable display game, an effect that a specific image is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed while the movable accessory 17 is placed at the position shown in FIG. The game ends. Here, character information is not displayed in the first variable display game, but character information may be displayed in the first variable display game.

  In the subsequent variable display game for the second time, as shown in FIG. 3B, a weak effect is performed in which the movable accessory 17 moves to the upper movement position of the image display device 5. In the second variable display game, the strong effect that the movable accessory 17 descends to the lower movement position ends without being executed. In the second variable display game, the character C is displayed on the image display device 5 and the second character information W2 of “Chance !?” is displayed at the lower concealment position.

  In the subsequent variable display game for the third time, a strong effect is performed in which the movable accessory 17 moves to the lower movement position of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. In the third variable display game, the strong performance is executed without going through the development from the weak performance. In the third variable display game, the second character information W2 is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the character C.

  In the first and second variable display games, decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed without any change, and the variable display game ends. In the second variable display game, the image display device 5 displays the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. The video and character information including the character C shown in (B) is displayed. Then, in the third variable display game, after the decorative symbols common to the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are displayed to reach the reach state, as shown in FIG. The decorative symbol display moves from the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R to the decorative symbol temporary display areas 5LT, 5CT, and 5RT in the upper left corner of the image display device 5, and reach. The decorative pattern of the state is displayed small.

  In such a pre-reading effect, in the first variable display game, the character effect is not executed, and the character information is not displayed on the image display device 5, so the visibility of the character information is limited by the movable character 17. It will never be done. In addition, an accessory effect in which the movable accessory 17 moves in the second variable display game is executed, but the accessory effect executed in the second variable display game is a weak effect. For this reason, since the movable accessory 17 has not reached the lower movement position, the visibility of the character information is not limited by the movable accessory 17.

  Further, in the third variable display game, a strong effect is executed, and the movable accessory 17 moves to the lower movement position, so that the visibility of the second character information W2 may be limited by the movable accessory 17. is there. Here, in order to prevent the visibility of the second character information W2 from being restricted, the display position of the second character information W2 is moved from the center of the image display device 5 to the upper right side and is not hidden by the movable accessory 17. The display position of the second character information W2 is adjusted so as to be displayed. Therefore, the visibility of the character information can be ensured also when performing the accessory effect in the pre-reading notice effect. Moreover, since the visibility of character information can be ensured when performing an effect effect by a prefetch notice effect, it can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the pre-reading effect described above, an effect effect is executed in the second and third variable display games, a weak effect is executed in the second variable display game, and a strong effect is executed in the third variable display game. In each variable display game, an effect effect, a weak effect, and a strong effect may be appropriately executed. Further, when a strong effect is executed, the weak effect can be developed via the weak effect and the strong effect can be executed. Further, the example in which the variable display game is executed three times as the pre-reading effect has been described. However, the pre-reading effect can be executed over two or four variable display games. In addition, in the variable display game after executing the weak effect, the weak effect or the strong effect can be prevented from being executed, and in the variable display game after executing the strong effect, the strong effect is not executed. It is possible to prevent so-called production downgrade.

  Furthermore, when the strong effect is executed, the display position of the character information is adjusted in one game, but the display position of the character information can be adjusted over a plurality of games. For example, when a weak effect is executed in the second variable display game and a strong effect is executed in the third variable display game, the strong effect is executed in the second variable display game even though the weak effect is executed. The display position of the character information can be adjusted as in the case of execution. Thus, by adjusting the display position of the character information in the second special variable display diagram game prior to the strong effect in the third variable display game, it is possible to suggest a strong effect in the subsequent variable display game. . Alternatively, after adjusting the display position of the character information in the second weak presentation, the player is reminded that the strong presentation is executed in the third variable display game, and the fake presentation is executed without executing the strong presentation. You can also By executing such a fake effect, the feeling of expectation when the strong effect is executed can be further increased.

  In addition, when an accessory effect is executed in a plurality of variable display games, such as a pre-reading effect and a pseudo-continuous effect, character information is placed at a position that is not hidden by the movable accessory 17 in some of the accessory effects. It is good also as a mode which is made to move and is hidden in the movable accessory 17 without moving character information in another accessory effect.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention may be implemented in other embodiments. For example, in the above embodiment, the character information is displayed on the image display device 5 provided near the center of the game area in the game board 2, but may be displayed on another display device. For example, a sub image display device separate from the image display device 5 may be provided at a position outside the game area, and character information may be displayed on the sub image display device. For example, a liquid crystal image display device may be used as the sub image display device. Further, the sub image display device may be fixed to the housing, or may be movable so as to be movable with respect to the housing. By displaying the character information on the sub image display device, when the visibility of the character information is limited by the movable accessory 17, the display mode of the character information can be easily changed. Therefore, the visibility of the character information can be easily ensured. The aspect using another image display device is useful, for example, when an effect that covers the front surface of the image display device 5 is executed. In addition to the variable accessory 17, the structure may be a structure in which the position where the image display device is hidden is changed without moving by rotating at a fixed position, for example.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when changing the display mode of character information, as shown in FIG.3 (B), the 2nd character information W2 displayed in the center position of the image display apparatus 5 is shown in FIG.3 (C). As shown, it is moved to the upper right side of the image display device 5. At this time, the second character information W2 displayed at the center position of the image display device 5 is deleted and simultaneously displayed on the upper right side of the image display device 5. Instead of this mode, the display position of the character information may be gradually moved from the center position of the image display device 5 to the upper right position. In short, the display mode of the character information may be gradually changed. Further, when moving the display position of the character information, the character information may be moved at the same speed as the moving speed of the movable accessory 17, may be moved faster than the moving speed of the movable accessory 17, or may be slower. It may be moved.

  When changing the display mode of character information, the display position may be moved, the character color may be changed, and the size and shape of the character may be changed. When changing the shape of the character, for example, the font of the character may be changed. In addition, when the movable combination is transparent or translucent, if the movable combination is positioned in front of the character information, if the color of the movable combination and the character information is the same or approximate, the character information becomes difficult to visually recognize, By changing the color of the character information to a different color within a range that does not approximate the color of the movable accessory, the character information can be easily viewed. Also, when the character information is hidden in the movable accessory, the character information display is enlarged so that only a small part of the character information is hidden in the movable accessory, or the character information Along with the increase in size, the character gap may be hidden by the movable accessory such that the gap between the characters is hidden by the movable accessory. By changing the display mode of the character information as described above, it is possible to enhance the decoration effect of the character information and contribute to the improvement of interest. Note that the color and size of the character information may be changed when the character information is not hidden by the movable accessory. Further, even when the movable accessory 17 is not lowered from the position shown in FIG. 3A, the character information can be displayed as a notice effect, or the display mode of the displayed character information can be changed.

  Moreover, when changing the display mode of character information, you may change the display mode of character information according to another effect element. For example, when the voice output is increased when the display mode of the character information is changed, the display of the character information may be enlarged as the voice output increases. Alternatively, when the output direction of the sound output changes, for example, when the sound output from both the speakers 8L and 8R has the same volume and the output from the right speaker 8R increases, the character information is moved to the right side. You may move as follows. Furthermore, the display mode of the character information may be changed according to the sound characteristics of the audio information to be output. For example, when the characteristic of the output sound is a high sound such as a metal sound, a pointed font may be used as the font of the character information to be displayed. Further, the display mode of the character information may be changed according to the content of the video. For example, when a video with a great sense of dynamism is displayed as a video, a font with a sense of dynamism may be used as the font of the displayed character information. Further, the display mode of the displayed character information may be changed according to the movement of the movable accessory 17. For example, a facial accessory imitating a face may be provided as a movable accessory, a balloon may be displayed following the movement of the facial accessory, and character information may be displayed in the balloon. The character information to be displayed may be character information indicating the lyrics of the song when the song is played as an audio display from the speakers 8L and 8R. As described above, it is possible to improve the interest by changing the display mode of the character information in accordance with other effect elements.

  Moreover, when changing the display mode of character information, the player may be able to change the display mode of character information. Specifically, a plurality of character modes to be changed are displayed on the image display device 5, and the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are operated so that a plurality of character information candidates can be selected. Good. The character information may be selected after the reach effect has begun, or may be selected in advance when a demo screen is displayed before the variable display game is started. By making it possible to change the display mode of the character information, it is possible to enhance the user's sense of participation in the game.

  Further, when changing the display mode of the character information, a display mode change switch or the like may be provided, and the display mode of the character information may be changed by operating the display mode change switch. The display mode change switch may be provided, for example, on the back side of the gaming board 2 and may be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 3. In this case, the display mode change switch can be operated by an employee of the game hall. For example, sales assistance can be performed by setting the display mode of character information to the corporate color of the game hall.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the accessory effect is executed when the notice effect (prefetching notice effect) is executed, but the accessory effect may be executed at another timing. For example, an accessory effect may be executed as a jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game state. In this case, when moving the character information, the character information may be moved to a position avoiding display of the character information such as the number of big hit rounds, launch direction instructions, and the number of points. In this case, the video may be left as it is.

  In the above embodiment, the display of the character C as a video is not changed in the process of shifting to FIGS. 3A to 3C, and the character information is changed from the first character information W1 to the second character. It changes to information W2. On the other hand, it is also possible to adopt a mode in which the display of the video, particularly the character as the video, changes. Moreover, the display mode of the character information can be changed, but the character information itself can be changed.

  In addition, when the display mode of the character information is changed, depending on the image after the change, the character information may be difficult to read due to the relationship with the background. In this case, for example, after changing the display mode of the character information, the background of the character information can be outlined to make the character information easy to see.

  Further, an RTC (real time clock) circuit may be provided on the effect control board, and the display mode of the character information may be changed according to time. For example, when the operating time of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is extended for a long time, the character information may be displayed in a large size or the display brightness of the character information may be reduced. In this case, it is possible to suppress eye strain of a player who has played a game for a long time. In addition, by changing the display mode of the displayed character information for each day of the week or day, or changing the display mode of the character information when a long period of time such as one month has passed, Can be planned.

  In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined image in a different mode according to the mode after the change of the movable member is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 that shoots a game ball as a game medium to the game area and variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The description has been made assuming that a configuration or the like capable of executing a predetermined effect for displaying is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display apparatus 5 ... Image display apparatus 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 17 ... Movable accessory

Claims (1)

Display means for displaying video and text information;
A first state that hides a part of the display means, and a structure that changes to a second state in which the range for hiding the display means is smaller than the first state or the display means is not hidden;
In a gaming machine having
The video is displayed in the same manner regardless of whether the structure is in the first state or the second state, and the character information has a predetermined form when the structure is in the second state. When the structure is in the first state, the game machine is displayed in a manner that is not hidden by the structure.

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