JP2017144143A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing an image data volume without degrading quality of performance symbols or decreasing the number of each performance pattern.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a win/lose notification part composed of a first, a second, and a third performance symbol groups stopping variation in succession and notifying determination results as performance symbols accompanying win/lose determination of whether or not jackpot occurs; and a decoration image part accompanying the first and second performance symbol groups. The decoration image part accompanying the first and second performance symbol groups can be displayed from either first decoration image data or the second decoration image data, the decoration image part accompanying the first performance symbol group can be displayed by the first decoration image data during variation of the first performance symbol group and is switched to display by the second decoration image data as stop display. The decoration image part accompanying the second performance symbols group is displayed by the second decoration image data during variation of the second performance symbol group and can be switched to display by the first decoration image data as stop display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed due to a ball entering a starting port of a gaming ball.

  A conventional gaming machine (pachinko machine), a plurality of types of random values are extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening, and whether or not a big hit is determined based on the random value, If the judgment result is a big hit, the mainstream is to open the big winning opening and shift to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for winning a prize ball.

In addition, this type of gaming machine uses an effect symbol display device such as a liquid crystal display to produce an effect of notifying the success / failure result by fluctuating the effect symbols and then confirming and displaying them (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .)
Furthermore, as the effect design, there is a mode in which characters such as a person and an animal are added in addition to numbers and letters used for suggesting whether or not it is correct (for example, Patent Document 2).

In this way, by providing characters corresponding to these in addition to numbers and letters as the production design, it is possible to make the production gorgeous by making many characters appear from the beginning of the fluctuation, as well as reach production and jackpot production The characters stopped and displayed can be associated with each other, and the performance output can be improved.
Further, if a plurality of effect modes are provided as in Patent Document 2 and different effect symbols are displayed according to the selected effect mode, a gaming machine can be used even if the gaming state has not changed. It is possible to change the impression of the game, and it has the effect of not letting the player get bored even in a long game.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-024143 Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-186719

However, providing the effect design with the character with many types of modes corresponding to each effect mode means an increase in image data, which means that the storage area of the gaming machine is compressed and the amount of work in image production is reduced. An increase was invited.
Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention has been made to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the amount of image data without reducing the quality of the design of the effect design and the number of patterns in each effect mode. .

The invention described in claim 1
A go / no-go judging means for carrying out a go / no-go judgment as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player due to the ball entering the starting port;
An effect symbol display device that displays the effect symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the success / failure determination and then stops and displays the result of the success / failure determination,
In a gaming machine provided with production design control means for controlling display of the production design,
The effect symbol includes a first effect symbol group, a second effect symbol group, and a third effect symbol group that stop changing in order to notify the result of the success / failure determination, and at least the first effect. A decorative image portion displayed along with the symbol group and the second effect symbol group,
The effect design control means includes: a success / failure notification unit control unit that performs display control of the success / failure notification unit; and a decoration image unit control unit that performs display control of the decoration image unit,
The decoration image portion control means can display the decoration image portion associated with the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group from either the first ornament image data or the second ornament image data,
The decoration image portion associated with the first effect design group is displayed by the first decoration image data during the variable display of the first effect design group, and the second decoration image data is used as a change stop display. Switching to display can be executed,
In addition, the decoration image portion associated with the second effect design group is displayed by the second decoration image data during the group variation display of the second effect symbol, and the first decoration image data is displayed as a change stop display. It is possible to switch to the display by.
Each of the first effect symbol group, the second effect symbol group, and the third effect symbol group is preferably composed of effect symbols such as multiple types of numbers and characters such as “1 to 9”.
It is desirable that the decoration image part associated with the first effect symbol group and the decoration image part associated with the second effect symbol group respectively display a common decoration image portion according to each effect symbol group. Not limited to this, a plurality of types of decorative image portions may be displayed for each effect symbol of each effect symbol group. In addition, the structure which makes one effect design by the design part and identification image part for the identification of the success or failure of a number, a character, etc. may be sufficient.
The first effect symbol group, the second effect symbol group, and the third effect symbol group are changed and stopped when the three symbol groups are all stopped, and the first or second effect. When the symbol group is stopped and the third effect symbol group is changing, the first or second effect symbol group is set to “temporary stop”. Therefore, switching to the display by the second decoration image data of the decoration image portion associated with the first effect design group, and switching to the display by the first decoration image data of the decoration image portion associated with the second effect design group. It is desirable to carry out in the “temporary stop”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the switching may be performed in the “definite stop”.

  According to the present invention, the first decoration image data and the second decoration image data are selectively used to produce the variation display and stop display of the first effect symbol group and the second effect image group in different decoration image portions. By using different decorative image data for the variable display and the stop display, the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group do not seem to share the data, as if Each effect design group can be displayed gorgeously as if a dedicated decorative image portion is provided. As described above, the decoration image data may include at least the first decoration image data and the second decoration image data, and the storage capacity of the hardware surface can be reduced. Work efficiency can be improved.

The invention according to claim 2
In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The success / failure notification unit has the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group arranged so as to sandwich the third effect symbol group.
The decorative image portion made of the first decorative image data and the decorative image portion made of the second decorative image data have an image configuration having directions opposite to each other centering on the third effect design group,
The decoration image portion associated with the first effect symbol group and the decoration image portion associated with the second effect symbol group are respectively displayed in a direction opposite to that of the third effect symbol group during the variation display of each effect symbol group. The first decoration image data having the direction or the second decoration image data is displayed, and the second decoration having the direction toward the third effect symbol group is displayed during the change stop display of each effect symbol group. It is possible to display the image data or the first decoration image data.
For example, a first effect symbol group and a second effect symbol group are provided on the left and right sides of the third effect symbol group, respectively, and decorations associated with the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group are displayed during variation display. It is desirable to display an outward decorative image portion in the opposite direction to the third effect design group and switch each decorative image portion inward by a stop display.

  According to the present invention, at the stage where the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group are stopped (second stop stage), the decorative image portions at both ends are in a mode suitable for the center third effect symbol group. The player's interest can be naturally directed to the third effect symbol group.

The invention according to claim 3
In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The decorative image portion associated with the second symbol group is the second decorative image when the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group are the same when the second effect symbol group stops changing. While the data is switched to the display by the first decorative image data, when the two effect symbol groups are not the same symbol, the display is performed by the same second ornament image data as the second effect symbol group is changing. Configured.

  According to the present invention, the decorative image portions on both sides of the third effect symbol group face each other in a reach state in which the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group that have been suspended are composed of the same effect symbol. This makes it easier for the player to understand the reach state.

The invention according to claim 4
In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
If the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group are the same symbol when the second effect symbol group is stopped changing, the decorative image portion associated with the second effect symbol group is the second effect symbol group. The second decorative image data is displayed in the same manner as when the change is made, and when the two effect symbol groups are not the same symbol, the display is switched from the second decorative image data to the display using the first decorative image data. did.

  According to the present invention, in the reach state in which the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group that have been suspended are composed of the same effect symbol, the decorative image portions on both sides of the third effect symbol group are the same. This makes it easier for the player to understand the reach state.

It is a front view of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start winning confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect display aspect displayed on an effect symbol display apparatus at the time of the fluctuation | variation of the effect display of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the decoration image part display control process 1 performed with the sub control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the decoration image part display control process 2 performed with the sub control apparatus of the other game machine to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the 2nd effect display aspect displayed on an effect symbol display apparatus at the time of the fluctuation | variation of the effect display of the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd effect display aspect displayed on an effect symbol display apparatus at the time of the fluctuation | variation of the effect display of the said gaming machine.

A pachinko machine 1 as a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18 so that a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

  Speakers 112, 112 are respectively installed at the left and right side positions of the upper part of the front frame 11, and thereby game sounds are output, thereby improving the taste of the game. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs that notify the gaming abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launching handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 faces the game board 2. Fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive the award balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever.

  This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. A game button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are provided at the center of the upper plate 12 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

FIG. 2 shows the game board 2, in which a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed. A center case 200 is attached to the center of the game area 20.
The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. In addition, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

At the left side of the center case 200, a normal drawing operation gate (normal drawing operation port) 22 of a normal design (hereinafter simply referred to as a general map) is installed.
Immediately below the center case 200 is a first special figure starting port 23 that can be entered (winning) at all times, as a starting port for executing a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as “special drawing”) determination, and a tulip-type ordinary electric combination. The 2nd special figure starting port 24 which consists of a thing is installed in the up-and-down position.

  The second special figure starting port 24 can enter (win) a ball only when an ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is opened. The general electric utility is released for a predetermined time when it becomes a win in the general drawing lottery executed due to the game ball passing through the general operation gate 22.

  A big winning opening 25 that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate is disposed immediately below the first and second special figure starting openings 23 and 24. The special winning opening 25 is a special winning device that opens and closes in a special game from a special jackpot.

In addition, a plurality of normal winning ports 27 are arranged at the left positions of the first and second special figure starting ports 23 and 24, and an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the game area 20.
Note that a large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20 of the game board 2.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, a special figure display device 28 that displays the special figure in a variable manner, a normal symbol display device 29 that displays the special figure in a variable manner, and a special figure hold memory are displayed outside the game area 20. A figure hold number display device 281 and a universal figure hold number display device 291 for displaying a normal hold storage are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path and the upper plate. 12 is paid out. In the present embodiment, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls to be paid out by operating the lending button 171.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.

  The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not shown in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting signals to the hall computer is divided into a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side) and a frame side (outer frame 10, front Two types of terminals are used for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30) to the hall computer. In this embodiment, the game state and the game are played via one external connection terminal plate 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, with a main controller 40 that controls the game as a center, a payout controller 41, a sub-integrated controller 42, and an effect symbol controller 43 as sub-controllers. It is the structure which comprises. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect design control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., all of which are controlled by the CPU. A program composed of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms period or a 4 ms period, and various controls are executed.
The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility through the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the external connection terminal plate 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a glass frame opening SW (detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) 11 and the inner frame 30 are opened) via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. Switch) 501, inner frame opening SW502, first start port SW503 for detecting entry into the first special figure start port 23, second start port SW504 for detecting entry into the second special view start port 24, A normal symbol operation SW 505 for detecting entry into the operation gate 22 in the figure, a plurality of winning openings SW 506 and 507 for detecting entry into the normal winning opening 26, a count SW 508 for detecting entry into the big winning opening 25, etc. The detection signal is input.

  The main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and issues the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control. Output of commands to the device 43 and display of the special symbol display device 28, the special symbol hold number display device 281, the normal symbol display device 29, and the general symbol hold number display device 291 via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533 Take control.

Further, the main controller 40 drives the special prize opening solenoid 509 via the game board relay terminal board 531 to open the special prize opening 25. Further, the power utility solenoid 510 of the power utility is driven to open and close the power utility at the second special figure starting port 24.
An output signal from the main control device 40 is output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 38.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 is a ball break SW 520 that detects that the ball tank 31 is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534, and a payout that detects that a game ball has been paid out. Detection signals such as SW 522 and full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full are input. In accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40, the payout motor 521 is operated to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with the lending request signal to pay out the rented balls. The operation signals of the lending request and the settlement request by the ball lending and settlement SWs 171 and 172 are input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 and a touch SW 525 for detecting that the player is touching (operating) the firing handle 14. A firing motor based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524 The game ball is fired and stopped by controlling 526.

The sub integrated control device 42 receives an operation detection signal when the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 is operated.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the effect symbol control device 43 a command of a display mode of effect display such as a decoration image for displaying a character or the like or a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 performs a lottery determination for the usual figure due to the entry to the operation gate 22 and starts the fluctuation display of the usual figure display device 29. If the lottery result is a win, the display device 29 confirms the hit of the usual figure and opens the utility. This makes it possible to win a prize at the second special figure starting port 24.
When there is a winning at the first or second special figure starting port 23, 24, a random number value is extracted due to this, and a special drawing determination lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the special figure display device 28 and The symbol variation of the effect symbol display device 21 is started. If the lottery result is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol (special game) with the opening of the jackpot 25 is executed by confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol on each of the display devices 28 and 21.

  In addition, after the jackpot game ends, according to the special figure (big jackpot symbol) that became a big hit, the probability variation game state in which the winning probability of the special figure is changed to a high probability, the variation time of the normal figure is shortened and the second special figure When the opening time of the start port 24 is extended, it is possible to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the transition of the big hit game such as a short gaming state. Note that the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state return to the normal gaming state until the next big hit occurs or when the number of fluctuations of the special figure is counted and the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). .

Hereinafter, details of the operation will be described based on program processing executed by the main control device 40, the effect symbol control device 43, and the like.
FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of this processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining processing (S111), and has a cycle of 2 ms or 4 ms. It is started due to the interrupt signal, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If the determination is negative (S100: no), the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), an initial value random number update process (S101), a big hit determination random number (random number counter) update process (S102), which is a random number value for determining whether or not the first or second special figure is correct, Random number determination random number (random number counter) update process (S103) of 1 or 2 special figure, random number determination random number counter (random number counter) update process (S104), reach of 1st or 2nd special figure Reach determination random number (random number counter) update process (S105), change pattern determination random number (random number counter) update process (variation time) of the first or second special figure (random time counter), winning confirmation process (S107), correct / incorrect determination processing (S108), output processing (S109), fraud monitoring processing (S110) are performed, and the first time within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. Random number update processing (S111) to loop.

Next, a part of subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S107), the success / failure determination process (S108), and each output process (S109) which are deeply related to the present invention will be described.
Note that the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment cannot enter the second special figure starting port 24 unless the extension of the utility power function is functioning, so that the first special figure starting port in the normal gaming state. Aiming to hit 23 and hit big hit games.

  In the “special drawing start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 6, various random number values such as success / failure random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 are obtained. Then, it is stored (stored) in the main controller 40 as a hold storage. And it becomes the process which transmits the various commands resulting from the entrance to each special figure starting port 23 and 24 to the sub integrated control apparatus 42 and the effect design control apparatus 43. The number of pending storages that can be stored in this embodiment is four.

In the “special drawing start winning confirmation process”, first, whether or not the first start port SW503 detects a ball entering the first special view start port 23, or the second start port SW504 detects the second special view. It is determined whether or not a ball entering the starting port 24 has been detected (S200). If there is no entry (S200: no), the process returns. If there is a ball entering the first or second special figure starting port 23, 24 (S200: yes), it is checked whether or not the number of special figure holding memories stored in the main controller 40 is full. (S201). If it is full (S201: year), the process returns.
If the reserved memory is not full (S201: no), a special jackpot determination random number, a big jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted, and the various random numbers extracted are specified. It is stored as the reserved storage in the figure, and 1 is added to the reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories (S202).
Next, a hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S203).

FIG. 7 to FIG. 10 are flowcharts of the “special drawing success / failure determination process”.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the “special figure win / fail determination processing”, first, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is confirmed to check whether or not the big hit game is being played (S300). S300: no), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure is changing (S301). If it is not changing (S301: no), it is confirmed whether or not the fixed symbol of the special figure is being fixedly displayed (S302). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S300: yes), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

If the fixed symbol of the special figure is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), as shown in FIG. 8, it is confirmed whether there is a special figure pending storage (S310). If there is a special-purpose hold memory (S310: yes), the number of hold memories is subtracted, and a shift process of the hold memory is performed (S311). As a result of the shift processing, the oldest hold memory among the hold memories becomes the target of the determination of success / failure.
If there is no special figure hold storage (S310: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Next, the probability variation flag is confirmed to confirm whether or not the current gaming state is the certain probability variation gaming state (if the probability variation flag is “1”, the probability variation is in progress) (S312). If the probability change is in progress (S312: yes), whether or not it is a big hit based on a predetermined high probability by comparing the success / failure determination table at the time of the probability change with the random number for determining the big hit of the pending storage that is the target of the success / failure determination. A hit / no-go determination is made (S313).
If the probability change is not in progress (S312: no), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit by comparing the normal probability hit determination table with the big hit determination random number (S314).

It is confirmed whether the determination of whether or not the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit (S315). The processing of S315 corresponds to “appropriateness determination unit” described in the claims.
If it is a big hit (S315: yes), the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the reserved memory that is the object of the determination (S316).
Next, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the special jackpot symbol is determined (S317).

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed (S318). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the transition to the probability variation game after the jackpot game ends, the transition to the short-time game, and the setting of the opening effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 21 The ending production time is set.

  In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), a variation pattern such as a variation time of a special symbol loss symbol is determined (S319). Thereafter, a loss setting process is performed (S320).

After the process of S318 or S320, the information of the hold memory after the determination of the success / failure (for example, information indicating the decrease of the hold storage after the execution of the determination of the correct / failure) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 Processing is performed (S321).
Subsequently, the symbol variation start control of the special symbol display device 28 is performed, a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43, and the process proceeds to “special game processing 1”. (S322). The variation start command and the symbol designation command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate.

  When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 7 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 9, when it is confirmed that the change time of the symbol has passed (S330: yes), the special figure display device The control is performed so as to end the variable display of the 28 special symbols, and a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 so as to end the variation display of the effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol (S331). Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

If the fixed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 7 (S302: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the fixed symbol display time has ended as shown in FIG. 10 (S340). If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the fixed symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), control to end the fixed symbol display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 28 is performed, and the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 are controlled. A command is transmitted so as to end the fixed display of the effect symbol corresponding to the special figure (S341).

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit (S342). If it is a combination that makes a big hit (S342: yes), if the probability variation flag is “1” (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is set to “0” (S344). Next, if the hour / hour flag is “1” (S345: yes), “0” is set to the hour / hour flag (S346). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change and the short time in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device is activated when the determination of whether or not the special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is established. Necessary equipment. Further, the operation of the continuous accessory operating device is started (S348), a big hit start effect process is performed (S349), and the process proceeds to "special game process".

In the process of S342, if the combination is not a big hit (S342: no), it is confirmed whether the probability variation flag is “1” (S350). If the probability variation flag is “1” (S350: yes), the probability variation is determined. Is subtracted from the probability variation counter for counting the continuation period, and it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is “0” (S351). If the probability variation counter is “0” (S351: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” (S352).
Subsequently, if the time reduction flag is “1” (S353: yes), the time reduction counter that counts the duration of the time reduction is subtracted, and it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction counter after the subtraction is “0” (S354). ). If the hour / hour counter is “0” (S354: yes), the hour / hour flag is reset to “0” (S355).
Subsequently, a state designation command including information such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag indicating the gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 (S356). Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

In the “special game processing” shown in FIG. 11, first, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If it is in operation (S400: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the special winning opening 25 is open. (S401). If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), the process returns.
If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is checked whether it is during the big hit game interval (S402). If not in the interval (S402: no), the special figure big hit It is confirmed whether or not the end effect is being performed (S403). If the end of the jackpot end effect is not being performed (S403: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S404). If it confirms (S404: yes), the big winning opening 25 of the first round is opened by the big winning opening release process (S405), and the process returns.

  If the big winning opening is being opened in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not nine (specified number of winnings) have been won in the big winning opening 25 (S410). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 25 has ended (S411), and if either can be confirmed (S410 or S411: yes), the big winning opening 25 is closed (S412) and the big hit interval processing is executed. (S413) and return.

If it is during the big hit interval in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, it is checked whether or not the big hit interval time has passed (S420), and if it has passed (S420: yes). ), It is confirmed whether or not it is the final round (for example, the 15th round) (S421), and if it is the final round (S421: yes), the big hit end effect processing is executed (S422), A jackpot end command is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43, the jackpot game is terminated, and the process returns.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the big winning opening 25 of the next round is opened and the process returns (S423).

  If the jackpot end effect is being processed in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has passed, and if the time has passed (S430: yes), a process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is executed (S431), and further, a process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, according to the jackpot symbol, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting to be changed after the jackpot game is finished (S433). If there is a setting of probability change (S433: yes), the number of repeats of the probability change game (100 times) is set. The setting is made (S434), and the probability variation flag is set to “1” (S435). As a result, a probabilistic game is given after the big hit game ends.
Next, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol (S436). If there is a time reduction setting (S436: yes), the number of repetitions of the time reduction game (100 times) is set (S437). “1” is set in the flag (S438). As a result, an extended extended game is awarded after the big hit game ends. Thereafter, a special jackpot end command transmission process (S439) is executed. In this process, a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43, and the big hit game is terminated and the process returns.

Next, description will be made regarding the effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the variation of the special figure, which is the gist of the present invention.
The effect display shown in FIG. 15 (a) indicates that the effect symbol is changing, and the presence / absence notifying unit including the first effect symbol group 61, the second effect symbol group 62, and the third effect symbol group 63 is provided as the effect symbol. Have. The result of the determination of whether or not the special figure is appropriate is notified by stopping and displaying after the change.
Each production symbol group 61, 62, 63 is composed of a plurality of numbers, for example, “1” to “9”, and these numbers are sequentially switched at a high speed at the time of change, and one of these numbers is stopped and displayed when the change is stopped. Is done.

The first effect symbol group 61, the second effect symbol group 62, and the third effect symbol group 63 are arranged on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 side by side and substantially on a straight line, and the first effect symbol is placed on the left side of the display screen. In the symbol group 61, the second effect symbol group 62 is arranged at the right position, and the third effect symbol group 63 is arranged in the center so as to be sandwiched between the two.
The first effect symbol group 61, the second effect symbol group 62, and the third effect symbol group 63 start to change at the same time with the determination of whether or not the special symbol is correct. Thereafter, the first first effect symbol group 61 on the left side first stops changing, and then the second second effect symbol group 62 stops changing. At this time, if the values of both 61 and 62 are aligned, a reach state is reached (see FIG. 15B).
Finally, the variation of the third third effect design group 63 stops, and if the three numerical values are aligned, it is a big hit.

In the present embodiment, at least the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 are respectively displayed with the decorative image portions 71 and 72 associated therewith.
The decoration image portions 71 and 72 are respectively displayed from one of the first decoration image data and the second decoration image data.
In the illustrated example, the first decoration image data is composed of image data of Tatsuyoshi Karate who has a fighting pose diagonally leftward. On the other hand, the second decoration image data is composed of image data of Tatsuyoshi Karate who makes a guts pose diagonally rightward. The decorative image portion made up of the first decorative image data and the decorative image portion made up of the second decorative image data are configured to have directions opposite to each other centering on the third effect design group.

While the first effect symbol group 61 is changing, the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 is displayed with a decoration image portion 71A of Tatsuyoshi in a leftward fighting pose based on the first decoration image data.
On the other hand, during the change of the second effect design group 62, the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect design group 62 is displayed with the Tatsuyoshi decoration image portion 72B in the right guts pose based on the second decoration image data.
Therefore, while the first and second effect symbol groups 61 and 62 are fluctuating, the decorative image portions 71A and 72B associated therewith are centered on the third effect symbol group 63 in the opposite direction (outward). A decorative image having directionality and directions opposite to each other is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the variation of the first effect symbol group 61 stops, the accompanying decorative image portion 71 is switched to the decorative image portion 71B made up of the second decorative image data, A decoration image directed to Tatsuyoshi in the guts pose to the right, that is, the third effect symbol group 63 is displayed.
Next, when the variation of the second effect symbol group 62 is stopped, the accompanying decoration image part 72 is switched to the decoration image part 72A made up of the first decoration image data, and the right-handed fighting pose, that is, the first, A decorative image directed to the 3 effect design group 63 is displayed.

  In the illustrated example, the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol “6”, indicating a reach state. In this case, the player's interest is the third effect. The display of the symbol group 63 is stopped, and the decorative image portions 71B and 72A associated with the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 are displayed in the direction of the third effect symbol group 63 (inward) during the variable display. As a result, the player's line of sight is naturally directed to the third performance symbol group 63, and the player's expectation for the big hit is increased.

Control processing for effect display in this way is performed by “decoration image portion display control processing 1” (decoration image portion control means) executed by the effect symbol control device 43, as shown in FIG.
In this process, first, although not shown, the first, second and third effect symbol groups 61 and 62 are associated with the determination of whether or not the special symbol is determined by the determination unit control processing (the determination unit control means) of the effect symbol control device 43. , 63 is started, and it is confirmed whether or not the first effect symbol group 61 is in a variable display (S500). If fluctuating display is being performed (S500: yes), a process of setting and displaying the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 on the decoration image portion 71A based on the first decoration image data is performed (S501). The decoration image portion 71A is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21.

  On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed in the process of S500 (S500: no), the process of switching and displaying the decoration image part 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 to the decoration image part 71B based on the second decoration image data is performed. This is done (S502), whereby the decorative image portion 71B is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the second effect symbol group 62 is being variably displayed (S503). If the variable display is in progress (S503: yes), a process of setting and displaying the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 on the decoration image portion 72B based on the second decoration image data is performed (S504). The decorative image portion 72B is displayed on the symbol display device 21.

On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed in the process of S503 (S503: no), a process of switching and displaying the decoration image part 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 to the decoration image part 72A based on the first decoration image data is performed. This is done (S505), whereby the decorative image portion 71B is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21.
The decoration image portion display control processing 1 and the success / failure notification portion control processing are not limited to the effect symbol control device 43 but may be implemented by the sub integrated control device 42.

  According to the present embodiment, the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 and the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 are respectively displayed in the effect symbol groups 61 and 62 during the variable display and the stop display. Since the first decoration image data and the second decoration image data are selectively used in the middle, the variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 are displayed in different ornament image portions 71A, The display effects can be displayed at 71B, 72A, and 72B, and by using different decoration image data for the variable display and the stop display, the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect design group 61 and the first The data does not appear to be shared with the decorative image portion 72 associated with the two effect symbol group 62, and it can be displayed gorgeously as if a dedicated ornament image portion is provided for each effect symbol group. In this way, the configuration may include at least the first decoration image data and the second decoration image data as the decoration image data, and the storage capacity of the hardware surface can be reduced, and the work efficiency of producing the decoration image also in the software aspect Can be improved. That is, the amount of image data can be reduced without degrading the quality of the effect design and the number of effect patterns. Note that the decorative image data is considered not only as a still image of a character but also as image data of a moving image that performs a series of actions, and the amount of data reduction in that case is larger.

At the stage where the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 are stopped, the decoration image portion 71B associated with the first effect symbol group 61 and the decoration image portion 72A associated with the second effect symbol group 62 are respectively displayed. Since the inward aspect is directed toward the third third effect symbol group 63, the player's interest can be naturally directed to the third effect symbol group 62. Particularly in the reach state, it is easy for the player to understand the establishment of the reach state, and the sense of expectation for the big hit can be improved.
In the present embodiment, when the second effect symbol group 62 is stopped, the decorative image portion 72 associated therewith is switched to the decorative image portion 72A based on the first decorative image data regardless of whether or not it is in the reach state. However, it may be configured to switch only to the reach state.

Next, another embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In the previous embodiment, the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 and the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 are stopped and displayed inward toward the third effect symbol group 63. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the present embodiment, the decorative image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 and the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 are the same in the reach state. The display is stopped and displayed as a decorative image (in the same direction).
The basic configuration is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the process of “decorative image portion display control process 2” executed by the effect symbol control device 43, first, the first effect symbol group 61 is variably displayed in accordance with the determination of whether or not the special figure is correct. Whether or not (S520). If the variable display is being performed (S520: yes), the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 is set and displayed on the decoration image portion 71A based on the first decoration image data (S521). The decorative image portion 71A is displayed on the symbol display device 21.

  On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed in the process of S520 (S520: no), a process of switching and displaying the decoration image part 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 to the decoration image part 71B based on the second decoration image data. This is done (S522), whereby the decorative image portion 71B is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the second effect symbol group 62 is being displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the determination whether or not the special figure is correct (S523). If the variable display is being performed (S523: yes), the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect design group 62 is set and displayed on the decoration image portion 72B based on the second decoration image data (S524). The decoration image portion 72B is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21.

On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed in the process of S523 (S523: no), it is confirmed whether or not the reach state is reached (S525). If it is a reach state (S525: yes), it will transfer to the process of said S524 and the process which carries out setting display of the decoration image part 72 accompanying the 2nd effect symbol group 62 in the decoration image part 72B by 2nd decoration image data. I do.
On the other hand, if the reach state is not reached in the process of S525 (S525: no), a process of switching and displaying the decoration image part 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 to the decoration image part 72A based on the first decoration image data is performed. (S526) Thus, the decoration image portion 72A is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21.
The decoration image portion display control processing 1 and the success / failure notification portion control processing are not limited to the effect symbol control device 4342 but may be implemented by the sub integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a), during the variation of the first effect symbol group 61, the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 has a left-facing (outward) fighting pose based on the first decoration image data. The decorative image portion 71A is displayed.
On the other hand, during the change of the second effect design group 62, the decoration image portion 72 attached to the second effect design group 62 is displayed with the Tatsuyoshi decoration image portion 72B of the right (outward) guts pose based on the second decoration image data. ing.
Therefore, while the first and second effect symbol groups 61 and 62 are fluctuating, the decorative image portions 71A and 72B associated therewith are centered on the third effect symbol group 63 in the opposite direction (outward). A decorative image having directionality and directions opposite to each other is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the variation of the first effect symbol group 61 is stopped, the accompanying decorative image portion 71 is switched to the decorative image portion 71B made up of the second decorative image data, and is directed to the right. Tatsuyoshi of the guts pose, that is, a decorative image (inward) directed to the third effect symbol group 63 is displayed.
Next, if the variation of the second effect symbol group 62 is stopped and the reach state in which the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 are stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol, the second effect symbol group The decoration image part 72 attached to 62 is a right-handed (outward) guts pose consisting of the second decoration image data without being switched, that is, the decoration image part 72B that remains in the opposite direction to the third effect symbol group 63. Is displayed.

According to the present embodiment, the same effect as the previous embodiment can be obtained, and the first effect symbol group 61 and the second effect symbol group 62 that have been suspended and stopped are in a reach state in which the same effect symbols are included. Since the decoration image portion 71 associated with the first effect symbol group 61 and the decoration image portion 72 associated with the second effect symbol group 62 are the same decoration image, it is easy for the player to understand the reach state, and the player's This will increase the expectation for the big hit. Since the movement usually stops in a face-to-face manner, the player must intuitively detect that it is different from usual (losing) just by not facing each other when the second stage design group 62 has stopped fluctuating. Can do.
This can be done even when the same production symbol does not stop. In that case, by using the look-ahead determination function, it is a change before the reach is established, and by showing such a stop mode continuously. It is also possible to increase the expectation for the big hit.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 15, 18, and 19A, the first decoration image data is constituted by the single left-facing fighting poses 71A and 72A, and the first In addition, the same decoration image is displayed in common regardless of the symbols 61 and 62 ("1 to 9") of the second effect design group, while Tatsuyoshi 71B has a single diagonally right guts pose as the second decoration image data. , 72B, and the same decorative image is displayed in common regardless of the symbols ("1 to 9") of the first and second effect symbol groups. As shown in b), the first decoration image data and the second decoration image data have a plurality of types of decoration images, respectively, and symbols 61 and 62 ("1 to 9" of the first performance and the second performance design group are provided. )) To switch between multiple types of decorative images It may be so that. For example, if the production symbol is “6”, the fighting pose is Tatsuyoshi, and if the production symbol is “4”, the karateka Kumayoshi is designated. In this case, in the former embodiment, when the first and second effect symbols are stopped, the inward images are used even if the characters of the decorative images are different. On the other hand, in the latter embodiment, the directionality of the characters of the decorative images is the same in the reach state.

  Further, the first decorative image data and the second decorative image data are set as data that does not give the directionality to the decoration image, respectively, and each time it is displayed, it is arranged into a decoration image having the directionality by program processing (VDP) or the like. May be configured to be displayed. For example, the first decoration image data is set to Tatsuyoshi of the fighting pose, while the second decoration image data is set to Tatsuyoshi of the guts pose. While the first effect symbol group is fluctuating, the fighting pose Tatsuyoshi of the first ornament image data is displayed outward as the ornament image portion associated therewith, while the second effect symbol group is varying while the second effect symbol group is fluctuating. As the image portion, Tatsuyoshi of the guts pose of the second decoration image data is displayed outward. Then, when the first effect symbol group is stopped, the decorative image portion associated therewith is switched inward to Tatsuyoshi of the guts pose of the second ornament image data and displayed inward, and when the second effect symbol group is stopped, it is accompanied by this. The decoration image portion to be switched is switched to Tatsuyoshi of the fighting pose of the first decoration image data and displayed inward. In the latter embodiment, in the reach state, when the first effect symbol group is stopped, the decorative image portion associated therewith is switched to Tatsuyoshi of the guts pose of the second decorative image data and displayed inward. When the second effect symbol group is stopped, the appearance image of the outward guts pose is maintained without switching the decorative image portion associated therewith.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in a pachinko machine, the change and stop of the first effect symbol group, the second effect symbol group, and the third effect symbol group is a state in which all three symbol groups have been stopped, When the first or second effect symbol group is in a stopped state and the third effect symbol group is changing, the stop of the first or second effect symbol group is “temporarily stopped”. Therefore, the timing of switching to the display using the other decoration image data of the decoration image portion attached to each effect design group is not limited to the execution of the “temporary stop”, but may be executed by the “deterministic stop”. Good.
In each of the above embodiments, the decorative image portion is not provided in the third effect symbol group. Of course, the decorative image portion may be provided in association with the third effect symbol group. In this case, it is desirable to select and display from the first or second decorative image data.
In addition, both the first and second effect symbol groups use the first or second decorative image data while the first effect symbol group changes, and only when the change is stopped, the first effect symbol group uses the other decoration image data and the second effect symbol group. A configuration in which is left as is is also conceivable. In this case, the same decoration image data is used during the change, and different decoration image data may be prepared only when the change is stopped. Of course, a different configuration may be used in which the decoration image data is different only during the variable display, and the same decoration image data is used when the variation is stopped.
In addition, there may be an effect in which the third image data is provided as the decoration image data, and the display is switched to the third decoration image data instead of the first and second as the notice effect. In this case, it is possible to report that the degree of expectation for the big hit is instantaneously increased by switching to image data different from usual during the variable display or the variable stop display.
In addition, in a gaming machine having a plurality of effect modes, it is conceivable to replace the target using the decorative image data in the effect mode. For example, the first effect symbol group is the first decorative symbol data when the variation is displayed and the second ornament symbol data when the variation is stopped, and the second effect symbol group is the second ornamental symbol data when the variation is displayed and the first ornamental symbol data when the variation is stopped. Effect mode A, the first effect symbol group is the second decorative symbol data at the time of variable display, the first decorative symbol data at the time of variable stop, the second effect symbol group is the first decorative symbol data at the time of variable display and second at the time of variable stop The effect mode B as decoration symbol data, the first effect symbol group is the first ornament symbol data at the time of variation display, the first ornament symbol data at the time of variation stop, and the second effect symbol group is the second ornament symbol data at the time of variation display. It may be possible to provide a number of presentation modes in the pattern of how to use two decoration symbol data, such as the presentation mode C as the first decoration symbol data when the fluctuation is stopped. Is, it is possible to improve the production force.
Furthermore, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the pachinko machine stand, and the enclosed game balls are launched toward the game area of the game board, and the released game balls are collected and the collected game balls are fired again. Thus, the present invention may be applied to a sealed pachinko machine that uses a predetermined number of game balls inside to play a game.

2 Game board 20 Game area 21 Production symbol display device 23 First special figure start port (start port)
24 2nd special figure starting port (starting port)
25 Grand Prize Winners 40 Main Control Unit
42 effect design control device (production design control means, success / failure notification section control means, decorative image section control means)
61 1st effect design group (win / fail notification section)
62 2nd effect design group (win / no-go notification section)
63 3rd effect design group (win / no-go notification section)
71 Decorative image portion associated with first effect design group 61 72 Decorative image portion associated with second effect design group 62 71A, 72A Decorative image portion based on first decoration image data 71B, 72B Decorative image portion based on second decoration image data

Claims (4)

A go / no-go judging means for carrying out a go / no-go judgment as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player due to the ball entering the starting port;
An effect symbol display device that displays the effect symbol in a variable manner in accordance with the success / failure determination and then stops and displays the result of the success / failure determination,
In a gaming machine provided with production design control means for controlling display of the production design,
The effect symbol includes a first effect symbol group, a second effect symbol group, and a third effect symbol group that stop changing in order to notify the result of the success / failure determination, and at least the first effect. A decorative image portion displayed along with the symbol group and the second effect symbol group,
The effect design control means includes: a success / failure notification unit control unit that performs display control of the success / failure notification unit; and a decoration image unit control unit that performs display control of the decoration image unit,
The decoration image portion control means can display the decoration image portion associated with the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group from either the first ornament image data or the second ornament image data,
The decoration image portion associated with the first effect design group is displayed by the first decoration image data during the variable display of the first effect design group, and the second decoration image data is used as a change stop display. Switching to display can be executed,
In addition, the decoration image portion associated with the second effect symbol group is displayed by the second ornament image data during the variation display of the second effect symbol group, and the first ornament image data is displayed as a variation stop display. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to switch to display by means of. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The success / failure notification unit has the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group arranged so as to sandwich the third effect symbol group.
The decorative image portion made of the first decorative image data and the decorative image portion made of the second decorative image data have an image configuration having directions opposite to each other centering on the third effect design group,
The decoration image portion associated with the first effect symbol group and the decoration image portion associated with the second effect symbol group are respectively displayed in a direction opposite to that of the third effect symbol group during the variation display of each effect symbol group. The first decoration image data having the direction or the second decoration image data is displayed, and the second decoration having the direction toward the third effect symbol group is displayed during the change stop display of each effect symbol group. A gaming machine capable of being displayed from image data or the first decoration image data. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The decorative image portion associated with the second symbol group is the second decorative image when the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group are the same when the second effect symbol group stops changing. While the data is switched to the display by the first decorative image data, when the two effect symbol groups are not the same symbol, the display is performed by the same second ornament image data as the second effect symbol group is changing. Configured gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
If the first effect symbol group and the second effect symbol group are the same symbol when the second effect symbol group is stopped changing, the decorative image portion associated with the second effect symbol group is the second effect symbol group. The second decorative image data is displayed in the same manner as when the change is made, and when the two effect symbol groups are not the same symbol, the display is switched from the second decorative image data to the display using the first decorative image data. Game machine.

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