JP2017086627A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, when executing a special performance, preventing impairment of visibility of identification information.SOLUTION: Identification information items (e.g., performance symbols) comprises decoration parts and identification information parts. The game machine can execute a special performance to be executed by a mode acting on the decoration parts of the identification information items and, by the special performance, movingly displays the identification information items to prescribed stationary display positions (e.g., to upper, middle, and lower positions of left/middle/right symbol display areas respectively) so as to form a prescribed combination (e.g., a displaced outcome). Further, the game machine executes the special performance by a visible mode of the identification information parts of the identification information items (e.g., though the decoration parts become difficult to view by an extrusion rod, the visibility of the identification parts are retained).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a special effect that is executed according to an aspect that acts on identification information. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228561 describes that an effect is performed in which a character carries a symbol that is a big hit during reach to a stop position of the middle symbol.

  In addition, in such gaming machines, there is one in which identification information is constituted by a decoration part and an identification information part. For example, Patent Document 2 describes that each effect design has a design of a picture card to which a character is attached together with numerals “1” to “9”.

JP2011-156245A (paragraph 0369, FIG. 57) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-159967 (paragraph 0564, FIG. 57)

  In a gaming machine in which identification information as described in Patent Document 2 is configured by a decoration part and an identification information part, it may be configured to execute a special effect as described in Patent Document 2. However, with such a configuration, when the identification information is moved and displayed by the special effect, the identification information part of the identification information is concealed by the special effect, and the visibility of the identification information may be impaired. .

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the visibility of identification information from being impaired when a special effect is executed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can change a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the effect symbol 200) in a plurality of variable display portions (for example, the left, middle, and right symbol display areas on the display screen of the effect display device 9). A combination of identification information that is displayed and stopped and displayed on a plurality of variable display units is a gaming machine that can form a predetermined combination (for example, misalignment), and the identification information is a decoration unit (for example, the decoration unit 201). ) And the identification information part (for example, the identification information part 202), and can execute a special effect (for example, the special effects shown in FIGS. 7 to 9) that is executed by an aspect that acts on the decoration part of the identification information. Special effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, if execution of the special effect is determined in the special effect setting process in step S8002, step S8003 In step S8005, a process table corresponding to the special effect mode determined in the special effect setting process is selected, and the process in step S8005 is executed in accordance with the selected process table. By controlling the device, it is provided with a part that executes a special effect during variable display of effect symbols), and the identification information is moved and displayed at a predetermined stop display position by the special effect, thereby forming a predetermined combination ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (4) and 9 (2), the effect design is moved and displayed to the right to form a misalignment), and the special effect execution means visually recognizes the identification information portion of the identification information. Special effects are executed according to possible modes (for example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (3), 8 (4), and FIGS. 9 (1) and 9 (2)). Although the decorative portion 201 becomes difficult to visually recognize by the push rod 203, visibility of the identification information portion 202 is maintained) it can be characterized. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the identification information from being impaired when the special effect is executed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the special effect execution means executes the special effect in such a manner that the identification information once stopped and displayed is moved and displayed (for example, an effect which is not once shifted as shown in FIG. 7 (2)). After a temporary stop display of the symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 7 (3) and FIG. 8 (4), the effect of pushing the effect symbol to the right with the push rod 203 is executed). May be. According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation can be maintained even if the identification information is displayed once stopped.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the plurality of variable display portions (for example, the left middle right symbol display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9) are respectively arranged in a plurality of stop display positions (for example, upper, middle, The special effect execution means executes a different special effect depending on the stop display position where the identification information is moved and displayed among the plurality of stop display positions (for example, any one of modes A to C). The special effect may be executed in accordance with the above-described aspect (the aspect in which the push rod 203 operates in any one of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage). According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the stop display position of the identification information.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, when the combination of the identification information stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions becomes a specific combination (for example, a big hit symbol) (for example, an advantageous state (for example, A gaming machine that is controllable to a big hit gaming state), and a plurality of effective lines are formed in which a combination of identification information stopped and displayed in a plurality of variable display portions can be a specific combination (for example, as shown in FIG. 7A). In this way, the five prize-winning lines L1 to L5 are formed), and the special effect executing means executes the special effect in such a manner that the identification information that can form a predetermined combination is moved and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, a special effect is executed on a gaming machine in which five pay lines L1 to L5 are formed. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the special effect in the gaming machine in which a plurality of effective lines are formed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the adjusting means (for example, FIG. 11) capable of adjusting the effect (for example, volume) according to the adjusting operation by the player at least during execution of variable display. (B) to (D)) and an adjustment image display means (for example, FIG. 11 (FIG. 11)) that displays an adjustment image (for example, adjustment result image R) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined period T1). B) to (D)), and when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment image display means derives and displays the display result of the variable display during the predetermined period. In such a period (for example, the variable display result derivation period T2), the adjustment image may be configured to be invisible or difficult to view (for example, see FIG. 11E). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the display result of the variable display that is derived and displayed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a special effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production aspect of a special production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production aspect of a special production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the other specific example of the effect aspect of a special effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in the case of performing a special effect in the gaming machine in which only one winning line is formed in the effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution production in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. In addition, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation act on the push button 120 is provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In this embodiment, in the symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower rows, respectively. (Thus, three effect symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol display area). Therefore, in this embodiment, there are five winning lines on which a jackpot symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are aligned with the same symbol) can be formed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is formed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. A second special symbol display (second variable display section) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is also provided on the right of the special symbol display 8a. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 14 (or is difficult to win). Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b increase the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8g is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area (total pending storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It has been. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is achieved, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (that is, the special symbol display 8a). , 8b and the display state of the display device 9 are changed to the high base state which is controlled so that the variable display execution condition is easily established (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the short time state). In the embodiment, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, it is controlled to the high probability / high base state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560. Then, display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbol is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and in response to a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31, An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined effect period (for example, a change period of the effect symbol).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101), when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the main process is started, after various initialization processes and setting processes are executed, Control is performed so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). Then, each time a timer interrupt is applied, the effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a command analysis process for analyzing a command received from the game control microcomputer 560 and an effect control process.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101), for example, sends a variation pattern command (production control command for designating a variation pattern of the production symbol) from the game control microcomputer 560. When received, the received variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control receives a display result designation command (effect control command for designating whether or not it is a big hit or a big hit type) from the game control microcomputer 560, the display result designation command stored in the RAM is stored. The received display result specifying command is stored in the area.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001).

  In step S8001, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols. . Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols.

  Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”, the effect control CPU 101 uses the small hit / suddenly probable big hit symbol (for example, “135” as the stop symbol). ”Etc.) is determined. In the case of “out of”, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes special effect setting processing for setting a special effect (step S8002). In this embodiment, the effect design is composed of a decoration part indicating a pattern such as a character and an identification information part indicating numbers “1” to “9”. The “special effect” is an effect that is executed in a manner that acts on the decoration part of the effect symbol.

  Next, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the variation pattern and the special effect, the process control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the special effect (step S8003). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8003 (step S8004).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the special effect setting process (step S8002). In the special effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S8000 includes a pseudo-continuation (step S501). If the variation pattern does not include a pseudo-ream, the special effect setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the variation pattern includes a pseudo-ream, the effect control CPU 101 determines a temporary stop symbol for each re-variation (step S502). For example, if the variation pattern includes one re-variation pseudo-ream, the effect control CPU 101 determines one temporary stop symbol. Further, for example, if the variation pattern includes two re-variation pseudo-continuations, the effect control CPU 101 determines the first and second temporary stop symbols. Further, for example, if the variation pattern includes three re-variation pseudo-continuations, the effect control CPU 101 determines three temporary stop symbols for the first time, the second time, and the third time. In this embodiment, the CPU 101 for effect control has a so-called shift eye (the same symbol exists in the symbol display area on the left middle right as the temporary stop symbol. A combination of symbols that is shifted downward by one symbol and in which the three same symbols do not exist on the same winning line is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the special effect mode for each determined temporary stop symbol (step S503). In this embodiment, as a special effect, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, after temporarily stopping the combination of symbols that do not shift, the push rod operates from the left side of the display screen to display one symbol. An effect in such a manner that it is pushed out to the right is executed, and an effect is displayed in which a combination of symbols that will eventually become misaligned is temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, as a mode of special effects, a mode in which the push rod operates from the left in the upper stage of the display screen (hereinafter also referred to as mode A) and a mode in which the push bar operates from the left in the middle stage of the display screen (hereinafter referred to as mode) (Also referred to as “B”) and the mode in which the push rod operates from the left in the lower part of the display screen (hereinafter also referred to as “mode C”). In step S503, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number, and determines any of aspects A to C as the aspect of the special effect.

  In this embodiment, when execution of a special effect is determined in the special effect setting process, a process table corresponding to the special effect mode determined in the special effect setting process is selected in step S8003, and the selected process table is selected. Then, the process of step S8005 is executed, and the effect device is controlled according to the process table in the effect symbol changing process of step S802, whereby the special effect is executed during the effect symbol change display.

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect form of the special effect. 7 and 8, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3). Moreover, in FIG.7 and FIG.8, the case where a special effect is performed by the aspect B is shown as an example.

  In this embodiment, as already described, in the symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower rows, respectively. Is stopped. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the stop symbol of the effect symbol is a combination of the jackpot symbol, as shown in FIG. 7 (1), first, the same symbol is stopped in the horizontal direction at the top of the display screen. When displaying (winning line L1 shown in FIG. 7 (1)), when displaying the same symbols in the horizontal direction in the middle of the display screen and stopping and displaying (winning line L2 shown in FIG. 7 (1)), display screen There is a case where the same symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction in the lower stage and displayed in a stopped state (winning line L3 shown in FIG. 7 (1)). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7 (1), when the same symbols are aligned and stopped in an oblique direction from the upper left to the lower right of the display screen (winning line L4 shown in FIG. 7 (1)), There are cases where the same symbols are aligned and displayed in a diagonal direction from the lower left to the upper right (a winning line L5 shown in FIG. 7 (1)), and there are a total of 5 winning lines (winning lines) on which a big hit symbol can be formed. L1-L5) are formed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (1), when the temporary stop display timing of the temporary stop symbol is reached when the left / right / right effect symbol variation display is being executed, as shown in FIG. A combination of symbols that are not shifted once is temporarily displayed in the middle of the right symbol display area. As shown in FIG. 7 (2), in this embodiment, the effect design 200 includes a decoration unit 201 indicating a pattern such as a character, and an identification information unit 202 indicating numbers “1” to “9”. It is constituted by.

  Next, since the special effect is executed by the mode B, as shown in FIG. 7 (3), the push bar 203 pushes the effect symbol from the left in the middle stage of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Production of the mode of performing the operation is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the effect is such that the effect symbols in the middle stage of the display screen are pushed rightward by one by the push rod 203, and the effect symbols in the middle stage are moved. Along with this, there is an effect in which the upper stage design symbol also moves to the right by one symbol at a time, and the symbol hidden in the left side of the display screen in the upper stage of the left symbol display area (in this example, the identification information section) Is produced such that the symbol “3” is moved and temporarily stopped.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 (3) and 8 (4), in this embodiment, the special effect is performed in a mode in which the push bar 203 acts on the decorative portion 201 of the effect symbol 200. Although the decorative part 201 becomes difficult to visually recognize by 203, the visibility of the identification information part 202 (in this example, the number “3”) is maintained.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the effect of the aspect which displays the operation | movement display of the image of the extrusion stick | rod 203 on a display screen is performed in a special effect is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, it is configured so as to include a movable member (production effect) having the shape of an extrusion rod, and the movable member having the shape of the extrusion rod is operated, and the production symbol is pushed out in accordance with the operation of the movable member. You may comprise so that a special effect may be performed by performing a display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), an effect symbol (in this example, an upper effect symbol) other than the effect symbol (in this example, the middle effect symbol) pushed out by the push rod 203. Although the case where the movement is displayed according to the operation of the push rod 203 is also shown, it is not limited to such a production mode. For example, you may comprise so that a special effect may be performed in the aspect by which only the effect symbol pushed out by the extrusion stick | rod 203 is moved and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (5), when the push rod 203 moves backward to the right of the display screen again, the display screen of the effect display device 9 has a gap (in this example, the left middle right symbol display area). There is an effect symbol whose identification information part is “3”, and only the symbol design area on the left is in a state where the symbol combination (shifted by one symbol in the upward direction) is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, when the re-variation start timing comes, re-variation of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is started as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another specific example of the effect form of the special effect. In addition, in FIG. 9, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3). Moreover, in FIG. 9, the case where a special effect is performed by the aspect C is shown as an example.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, at the temporary stop display timing of the temporary stop symbol, a combination of symbols that are not shifted once is temporarily stopped and displayed in the lower part of the symbol display area on the middle left and right. Next, since the special effect is executed according to the mode C, as shown in FIG. 9 (1), the push bar 203 pushes the effect symbol from the left in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Production of the mode of performing the operation is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (2), an effect is produced in such a manner that the effect symbols in the lower part of the display screen are pushed rightward one by one by the push rod 203, and the effect symbol in the lower part is moved. Along with this, the middle stage effect symbol is moved to the right by one symbol, and the symbol hidden in the middle of the left symbol display area on the left side of the display screen (in this example, the identification information section) Is produced such that the symbol “3” is moved and temporarily stopped.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (3), when the push rod 203 is moved backward again to the right of the display screen, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shifted (in this example, the left middle right symbol display area). There is an effect symbol whose identification information part is “3”, and only the symbol design area on the left is in a state where the symbol combination (shifted by one symbol in the upward direction) is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, when it comes to the start timing of re-variation, re-variation of the left, middle, and right effect symbols starts.

  In addition, when the special effect is executed by the mode C, the combination of symbols that are not shifted temporarily are temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper part of the symbol display area on the left middle right in the same manner as in FIGS. In the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect in a mode in which the push rod 203 performs an operation of pushing out the effect symbol from the left side is executed, and an identification information section is displayed in a shift eye (for example, in the left middle right symbol display area). There is an effect that “3” is present, and the effect is such that only the left symbol display area is in a state in which the symbol combination (shifted by one symbol in the downward direction) is temporarily stopped.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the identification information (the production symbol 200 in this example) includes the decoration part (in this example, the decoration part 201) and the identification information part (in this example, the identification information). Part 202). In addition, a special effect (in this example, the special effects of the modes shown in FIGS. 7 to 9) executed according to an aspect that acts on the decoration portion of the identification information can be executed, and the identification information is displayed in a predetermined stop by the special effect. A predetermined combination (in this example, a misalignment) is formed by moving and displaying the position (in this example, the upper, middle, and lower positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, respectively). Then, the identification information portion of the identification information can be visually recognized (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (3), 8 (4), 9 (1) and 9 (2)), the decoration is provided by the push rod 203. Although the portion 201 becomes difficult to visually recognize, the visibility of the identification information portion 202 is maintained), and the special effect is executed. Therefore, since the special effect is executed in a state where the visibility of the identification information portion of the identification information is maintained, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the identification information from being impaired when the special effect is executed.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the special effect is executed by moving and displaying the identification information once stopped and displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. After the combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, an effect of a mode in which the effect symbol is pushed rightward by the push rod 203 as shown in FIGS. 7 (3) and 8 (4) is executed. Therefore, even when the identification information is displayed once stopped, the feeling of expectation can be maintained.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the plurality of variable display portions (in this example, the left middle right symbol display area) has a plurality of stop display positions (in this example, the upper, middle, and lower positions). including. Then, a different special effect is executed according to the stop display position where the identification information is moved and displayed among the plurality of stop display positions (in this example, the special effect is executed in any of the modes A to C). Therefore, attention can be paid to the stop display position of the identification information.

  In this embodiment, as a method of changing the special effect mode, a case where the push bar 203 is operated at which position on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the mode of the push bar displayed in the special effect may be different (for example, a push bar in the shape of a sword or a push bar in the shape of a pencil), or a character that operates the push bar. It may be different. In addition, for example, as a special effect, an effect may be executed in which the character operates in a manner of punching or kicking the decorative part of the effect design, whether the method of action is a punch or a kick, The character to be punched or kicked may be different. As such, various types of special effects can be considered.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a plurality of effective lines are formed in which combinations of identification information stopped and displayed on a plurality of variable display sections can be a specific combination (in this example, a big hit symbol) (in this example) As shown in FIG. 7 (1), five winning lines L1 to L5 are formed). Then, a special effect is executed in such a manner that identification information that can form a predetermined combination is displayed on a plurality of variable display units (see FIGS. 7 to 9). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the special effect in the gaming machine having a plurality of effective lines.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where the predetermined combination displayed in a special effect is a misalignment is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a chance effect may be displayed by executing a special effect and moving and displaying the effect symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the special effect is executed when the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display accompanied by the pseudo-ream is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a variable display accompanied by a slide effect, the slide effect may be executed after the special effect is executed and the shift is temporarily stopped as a temporary stop symbol. In addition, for example, in a variable display accompanied by a super reach effect or a battle effect, a special effect is executed and a chance stop or a gap eye is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol, and then a super reach effect or a battle effect is executed. Also good. In addition, for example, in a gaming machine capable of executing a so-called pre-reading notice effect, a pre-reading notice effect (continuous effect) is executed by executing a special effect over a plurality of variable displays and stopping and displaying chances and shifts. Various configurations are possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (3), 8 (4), and 9 (1), (2), the special effect is applied in a mode that acts only on the decorative portion 201 of the effect symbol 200. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special effect may be executed in such a manner that effect display is performed in the vicinity of the identification information unit 202 to the extent that the identification information unit 202 of the effect symbol 200 is not visually recognized. As long as at least the identification information part 202 of the effect symbol 200 is visually recognizable as described above, the special effect may be executed by an aspect in which the identification information part 202 performs some action.

  Further, as long as at least the identification information part 202 of the effect symbol 200 can be recognized, a part of the identification information part 202 of the effect symbol 200 may be hidden by executing the special effect ( Even if a part of the number of the identification information part 202 is hidden, any number from “1” to “9” can be recognized).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where a special effect is performed in the gaming machine in which the five winning lines L1 to L5 are formed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. You may comprise so that a special effect may be performed in the game machine in which only one winning line is formed. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification in the case where a special effect is executed in a gaming machine in which only one pay line is formed in the effect display device 9. In addition, in FIG. 10, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3). Further, in the modified example shown in FIG. 10, it is assumed that the re-variation is executed after the chance chance (in this example, the combination of symbols “223”) is temporarily stopped and displayed on one winning line.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, at the temporary stop display timing of the temporary stop symbol, the combination of symbols that do not become a chance once is temporarily stopped on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (1), an effect is started in which the push rod 203 performs an operation of pushing the effect symbol from the left on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (2), the effect is such that the effect symbols on the display screen are pushed rightward one by one by the push rod 203, and the left of the display screen is displayed in the left symbol display area. The design is performed such that the symbol (in this example, the symbol whose identification information part is “2”) that has been hidden is moved and temporarily stopped.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (3), when the push bar 203 moves back to the right of the display screen again, the chance (on the combination of symbols “223” in this example) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, when it comes to the start timing of re-variation, re-variation of the left, middle, and right effect symbols starts.

  Also in the modification shown in FIG. 10, since the special effect is executed in a state where the visibility of the identification information part of the identification information is maintained, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the identification information from being impaired when the special effect is executed. be able to.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The gaming machine shown in the first embodiment may be configured to further display an adjustment result image for performing volume adjustment or the like during a change display of the effect symbol. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured to display an adjustment result image will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of performing effects in the second embodiment. With reference to FIG. 11, an example in the case where the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described.

  When the effect symbol variable display (variation) is executed and the effect symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 11 (A), a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is executed, and thereafter FIG. 11 (B). The development notification image to the super reach is performed by displaying the development notification image (“Super reach!” In the illustrated example) on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG.

  Following such development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 11C (start of the operation promotion display). And if operation with the push button 120 is made, as shown in FIG.11 (D), a predetermined cut-in effect will be performed. Note that when the operation with the push button 120 is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11E, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R remains displayed on the effect display device 9, as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, the adjustment result image R is erased as shown in FIG. 11E even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, at least during the execution of variable display, it is possible to adjust the effect (in this example, the volume) according to the adjustment operation by the player (FIG. 11B ) To (D)). An adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment (in this example, the adjustment result image R) is displayed for a predetermined period (in this example, the predetermined period T1). Then, when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment is performed in the period during which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (in this example, the variable display result derivation period T2). The image is not visible or difficult to see (see FIG. 11E). Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the display result of the variably displayed derived display.

  In this embodiment, the case where the volume is adjusted as the adjustment of the effect is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the adjustment of the effect may be configured such that the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the brightness of the lamp / LED can be adjusted.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuation (the production in which one or more temporary stoppages and re-variations are performed during one variable display), and the like In order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode, an example in which one change pattern command is transmitted when starting change is shown, but the change pattern is generated with two or more commands. You may make it notify to the microcomputer 100 for control. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
200 Production Design 201 Decoration Part 202 Identification Information Part

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a plurality of variable display portions, wherein a combination of identification information stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions can form a predetermined combination,
The identification information is composed of a decoration part and an identification information part,
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect executed by a mode acting on the decoration part of the identification information;
The predetermined combination is formed by the identification information being moved and displayed at a predetermined stop display position by the special effect,
The gaming machine characterized in that the special effect execution means executes the special effect in such a manner that the identification information part of the identification information can be visually recognized.

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