JP2017148380A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of games.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine performs a variable display of decorative symbols and the like, and while the variable display of the decorative symbols is being performed, a background image is displayed. Further, the pachinko game machine can perform a predetermined presentation where the decorative symbols in the variable display are caused to become transparent and a part of a special image different from the background image being displayed in the variable display is allowed to become visible. In such a configuration, a presentation effect is improved to enhance amusement of games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is established, identification information (display A pachinko game that is enhanced by a so-called variable display game in which a variable display device displays a variable display (variable display) and determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the display result when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display result, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). In such a pachinko gaming machine, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be the specific display result are executed.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, as an effect that makes a player expect that a variable display result becomes a specific display result, the effect can be visually recognized from the transparent portion by transparently displaying the identification information ( For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-314396

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the variable display of the identification information is prevented from interfering with the effect being executed, and the same effect is executed in the areas inside and outside the identification information. Therefore, it was not sufficient from the viewpoint of lack of directing effect and improving the entertainment interest.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Variable display means for variably displaying the identification information (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for variably displaying decorative symbols);
Background image display means for displaying a background image during variable display of identification information (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying a background image on the screen of the image display device 5);
Predetermined effect execution capable of executing a predetermined effect that allows the identification information being variably displayed to pass through and a part of the special image different from the background image displayed during the variable display from the transmissive identification information to be visible. Means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing the process of step S807),
It is characterized by providing.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The predetermined effect executing means changes, as the predetermined effect, an area in which a part of the special image can be visually recognized according to the variable display mode and the type of identification information (for example, the display position and type of the decorative pattern 5c ( The area of the special image that can be seen depending on the shape)),
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  According to such a configuration, an area where a part of the special image can be visually recognized changes according to the variable display mode and the type of identification information, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Further provided is an advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103 for controlling the big hit gaming state) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Depending on the type of special image that can be visually recognized from the transmitted identification information, the proportion controlled to the advantageous state differs (for example, when the predetermined effect is executed, the effect B is more effective than the effect A. The production C is more likely to be a big hit than B (the reliability of the big hit is higher).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the types of special images that can be visually recognized, and to improve the gaming interest.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The predetermined effect execution means makes it possible to visually recognize a part of a moving image as a part of the special image from the transmitted identification information (for example, it is possible to visually recognize a special image that is a moving image from within the decorative pattern 5c that is changing). And so on)
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  According to such a configuration, in addition to the variable display of the identification information, the special image that is visible from the transmitted identification information also moves, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The predetermined effect execution means transmits the identification information in the last variable display in the reach mode, and displays the identification information constituting the reach mode other than the identification information in the final variable display in a non-transparent manner (for example, the predetermined effect) The decorative symbols other than the decorative symbols constituting the reach (for example, decorative symbols 5l and 5r) are displayed in a transparent manner (for example, the decorative symbols 5c and 5r are displayed in a non-transparent manner).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the predetermined effect by transmitting the identification information in the last variable display in the reach mode, and it is possible to clarify the notable part.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The predetermined effect execution means includes
In the reach mode, the identification information in the last variable display is transmitted,
The identification information constituting the reach aspect other than the identification information in the last variable display is displayed in a first size,
The identification information in the final variable display is displayed in a second size that is larger than the first size (for example, as a predetermined effect, other than the decorative symbols (for example, decorative symbols 5l and 5r) constituting the reach) A decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern 5c) is displayed in a transparent manner and is displayed in a larger size than the decorative patterns 5l and 5r constituting the reach).
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  According to such a configuration, since the identification information during the last variable display in the reach mode is displayed larger than the first size, the special image can be easily viewed.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Further provided is an advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, the CPU 103 that controls to the big hit gaming state),
The predetermined effect execution means includes
In the reach mode, the identification information in the last variable display is transmitted (for example, as a predetermined effect, a decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern 5c) that is changing other than decorative patterns (for example, the decorative patterns 5l and 5r) constituting the reach is transparently displayed. Such),
At a predetermined timing in the reach mode, it is possible to visually recognize a part of the special image different from the background image and the special image from the transmitted identification information, thereby suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. (For example, executing the suggestion effect of suggestion B that suggests the possibility of developing to super reach at the end of the predetermined effect by displaying a special image)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in one Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of predetermined production execution setting processing. It is a figure showing an example of composition, such as a predetermined production execution decision table. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing etc. of a predetermined effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure showing an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect is executed. It is a figure showing an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect is executed. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing etc. of the predetermined effect in a quasi-continuous change. It is a figure showing an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect is executed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball (game medium) is fired and driven from a predetermined ball hitting device.

  On the screens of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are variably displayed. These variable indications are based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, or on the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Execution is possible based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the formed second starting winning opening. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as a “special symbol”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of a special symbol (also referred to as “first special symbol”) by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A in the special symbol game and special symbol (“first” by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B). Corresponding to each of the variable displays (also referred to as “2 special drawings”), a decorative symbol as identification information is variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display display result in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display results of the decorative symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The determined decorative symbols (final stop symbols) 5l, 5c, and 5r are stopped and displayed. The display result in the variable display of special symbols and decorative designs is also referred to as a variable display result. The variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is also referred to as a special figure display result. In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (also simply referred to as “derivation”). It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. Note that the variation of the decorative symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r is not limited to the scroll display in the vertical direction, but may be scroll-displayed in the horizontal direction or in the diagonal direction (for example, from the upper right to the lower left as viewed from the player).

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HL and a second hold display unit 5HR are provided. The first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR are display units for performing a hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started in the image display device 5. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The second hold display unit 5HR holds the variable display corresponding to the special figure game that displays the second special figure hold storage number in an identifiable manner based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the start condition is still started in response to the established start condition. There is no variable display hold. If the special game using the first special figure cannot be started when the first start winning is generated, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the special figure using the first special figure is added. Game execution is put on hold. If the special game using the second special figure cannot be started when the second start prize is generated, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the special figure using the second special figure is added. Game execution is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. A game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11 shown in FIG. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and based on reception of the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 includes an effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, display control unit 123, random number circuit 124, I / O 125, and the like. The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The gate switch 21 detects a game ball (gate passing ball) that has passed through the passing gate 41. Based on the detection of the gate passing ball by the gate switch 21, variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 can be executed. The first start port switch 22A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning port. The second start port switch 23A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning port. The count switch 23 detects a game ball that has passed (entered) a large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. When a game ball that has passed through various winning holes such as the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole, and the big winning hole is detected, a predetermined number of balls corresponding to each winning hole is determined. As a game ball is paid out.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. A CPU 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates a numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 It is prepared for. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 uses the effect control program read from the ROM 121, fixed data, and the like to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5.

  In the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, various random values used for controlling the progress of the game are obtained by, for example, a random number circuit 104 or a game random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The numerical data shown is counted (generated) in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the execution of the effect in an updatable manner ( Generated).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game using a game ball is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a game ball is played based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Fired towards the area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) through various winning holes, the game ball as a prize ball is paid out. If the variable symbol display result for special symbols and decorative symbols is “big hit”, the big prize opening is opened and the game ball easily passes (enters), which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. It becomes a big hit game state.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process. In the game control process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). When it is determined that the start winning has occurred (step S11; Yes), the winning random number is acquired and determined (step S12). The random number at the time of winning only needs to include a random value MR1 for determining the variable display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern among the game random numbers. . The determination result in step S12 only needs to include “general when lost”, “super reach determination when lost”, and “big hit”. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, that is, controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state, using the random number MR1 for determining big hit, It becomes a judgment result. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” instead of “big hit”, that is, it is determined that it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used. Then, it is determined whether or not the super reach variation pattern is determined regardless of the number of stored storage. When it is determined that the super reach variation pattern is determined, the determination result is “Super reach determination at the time of loss”, whereas when it is not determined that the super reach variation pattern is determined. The determination result is “general when lost”. For example, in the determination example of the loss variation pattern as shown in FIGS. 6B1 and 6B2, the same determination value is “295” regardless of the number of first special figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. ”To“ 300 ”are assigned to the variation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3. In such a setting, when the random value MR3 is any one of “295” to “300”, the determination result may be “super reach determination at the time of loss”.

  Subsequent to step S12, an effect control command serving as a start winning command is transmitted (step S13). The start winning command only needs to include a start opening winning designation command, a pending storage number notification command, and a winning determination result command. The start opening prize designation command is an effect control command for notifying that the occurrence of a start prize such as a first start prize or a second start prize can be specified. The reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying that the number of reserved memories such as the first special figure reserved memory count and the second special figure reserved memory count can be specified. The determination result command at the time of winning is an effect control command for identifiable notification of determination results such as “general when lost”, “super reach determination when lost”, and “hit”.

  FIG. 4A shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification). Command), a determination example of a winning determination result command. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. In the reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  FIG. 4B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination commands, command C400H notifies that the winning determination in step S12 is restricted. The command C401H notifies that the determination result in step S12 is “big hit”. Command C402H notifies that the determination result in step S12 is “Super reach determination at time of loss”. The command C403H notifies that the determination result in step S12 is “general when lost”.

  When it is determined in step S11 that a start winning has not occurred (step S11; No), after the command transmission in step S13 is performed, the value of the game process flag is determined (step S21). The game process flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, and one of values “0” to “3” is variably set according to the progress of the game control.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the value of the game process flag is “0” (step S21; “0”), it is determined whether variable display can be started (step S101). If it is determined that the variable display can be started (step S101; Yes), the variable display result is determined (step S102). In step S102, the random display value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table are used to determine whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” at a predetermined ratio. When the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state, the determined value in the variable display result determination table is such that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. It only has to be set. Subsequently, an internal flag such as a big hit flag is set (step S103). Next, after the value of the game process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), the game control process process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the value of the game process flag is “1” (step S21; “1”), a variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). In step S111, the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to each variation pattern by varying the decision rate of each fluctuation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is decided to be “big hit” (Big hit expectation) can be varied.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” that does not become the reach state, and the “reach” that becomes the reach state. ], And a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed (“reach variation symbol”) when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. When reaching reach during variable display, reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is a moving image different from the decorative design, such as reducing the variation speed of the decorative design, displaying a character image different from the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, changing the display mode of the background image, etc. This is an effect of performing an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode by reproducing and displaying the image or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern.

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display of decorative symbols can indicate the possibility that the variable display status of decorative symbols will reach the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is executed depending on the mode or the like. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, in response to the start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once, a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative pattern is started. By the time, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous change) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of special combinations are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols (temporary stop symbols) 5l, 5c, and 5r that are any of the combinations of types of loss are displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, for example, by performing a fluctuation display, or by immediately changing the decorative symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r only by stopping for a short time, What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decorative design currently displayed to the person is not decided.

  Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed. In correspondence with a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. Therefore, when variable display using the variation pattern determined in step S111 is executed, after the variable display of special symbols or the like is performed in the variable display period corresponding to the special diagram variation time, the special diagram display result or the like The variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, as a fluctuation pattern (pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern) accompanied by pseudo continuous fluctuation, not only a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4 shown in FIG. 5) but also a reach loss fluctuation pattern and a big hit fluctuation pattern (normal and super reach fluctuation patterns) (not shown). (Including fluctuation patterns).

  FIG. 6A shows an example of determining the big hit variation pattern. When it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, for example, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined based on the setting of the determined value as shown in FIG. At this time, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is compared with a predetermined value set in advance in the jackpot variation pattern determination table. Then, a variation pattern to be a usage pattern is determined according to a determination result as to which range includes the random value MR3 in the range of the determination values illustrated in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 6A, any one of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 is determined as the variation pattern at the time of the big hit.

  FIG. 6B1 and FIG. 6B2 show examples of determining the loss variation pattern. In the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined based on the setting of the determination value as shown in FIG. 6 (B1). On the other hand, during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is performed, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined based on the setting of the determination value as shown in FIG. 6 (B2), for example. At this time, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is compared with a predetermined value set in advance in the loss variation pattern determination table. In a normal state, a variation pattern to be a usage pattern is determined according to a determination result as to which range includes the random value MR3 in the range of determination values shown in FIG. 6 (B1). During the time reduction, a variation pattern to be a usage pattern is determined according to a determination result as to which range includes the random value MR3 in the range of the determination values shown in FIG. 6B2. During the time reduction, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time than the normal time is higher. As a result, in the time-short state in which the time reduction control is performed, the ratio determined as the second display time that is shorter than the first time as the variable display time for variable display is higher than in the normal state in which the time-short control is not performed. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each of the pseudo-continuous variation patterns prepared as described above also includes the random value MR3 in the jackpot variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination table (normal time and short time). What is necessary is just to determine by presetting the determination value compared.

  Returning to FIG. 3, following step S111, an effect control command that is a variable display start command is transmitted (step S112). The variable display start command only needs to include a change start command, a variable display result notification command, and a change pattern designation command. After the command transmission in step S112, the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S113), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S21 that the value of the game process flag is “2” (step S21; “2”), it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S121; No), control for variable display of special symbols and the like is performed (step S122), and the game control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S121 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), control for stopping and displaying special symbols and the like is performed (step S123). Subsequently, a variable display end command is transmitted (step S124), and a gaming state at the end of variable display is set (step S124A). In step S124A, the time saving state in which the time saving control is performed is terminated when a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of executions of variable display reaches a predetermined time saving end determination value. Is set to control to the normal state. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125). If it is “big hit” (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “3”. (Step S126) If it is “losing” instead of “big hit” (Step S125; No), the value of the game process flag is updated (initialized) to “0” (Step S127), and then the game control is performed. End process processing.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the value of the game process flag is “3” (step S21; “3”), it is determined whether or not the big hit game state is over (step S131). ). When it is determined that the big hit is not finished (step S131; No), the big hit control controlled to the big hit gaming state is performed (step S132), and the game control process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S131 that the big hit has ended (step S131; Yes), the gaming state after the big hit ends is set (step S133). In step S133, for example, in accordance with the big hit type, settings for starting the time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed, settings for starting the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, and the like are performed. Subsequent to step S133, the value of the game process flag is updated (initialized) to “0” (step S134), and the game control process process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control is initially set by executing an initialization process or the like. After that, whenever a predetermined control interrupt time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses and a control control timer interrupt occurs, command analysis processing, effect control process processing, effect random number update processing, etc. are executed. Is done. When an interrupt for command reception occurs separately from the timer interrupt for effect control, a control signal serving as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 is fetched, for example, in a predetermined area (effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122. The effect control command is stored in a provided effect control command reception buffer or the like. For example, in the command analysis process, when it is determined that the start winning command is received, the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer. When a first start opening winning designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first starting opening prize designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start port winning designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start opening prize designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) is stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, according to the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control computer program are used. Perform the selected process. The processing executed in accordance with the value of the effect process flag includes variable display start waiting processing (step S170), variable display start setting processing (step S171), variable display effect processing (step S172), and wait processing per special figure. (Step S173), an attacker opening effect process (Step S174), and an ending effect process (Step S175) are included.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”, and includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols. . The variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”, and includes a process for setting and determining variable display of decorative symbols and other various effect operations. It is. The effect processing during variable display in step S172 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”, and includes processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols. The special symbol waiting process in step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”, and when the definite decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game The process etc. which determine whether it is controlled by a state are included. The effect process at the time of opening the attacker in step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”, and includes a process for enabling an effect to be executed in a predetermined period in which the big winning opening such as a big hit game state is in an open state. It is. The ending effect process in step S175 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”, and includes a process for enabling the effect at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first, for example, based on a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “losing” (step S552). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). Whether or not the variation pattern designated by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, etc.) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode. Is determined (step S553).

  When it is determined in step S553 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S553; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S554). . The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative design of a non-reach combination that is updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 and stores it in the ROM 121. The determined decorative pattern (decorative decorative pattern of non-reach combination) is determined by referring to a decorative design determining table of non-reach combination prepared and stored in advance.

  When it is determined in step S553 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S553; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination (step S555). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the decorative symbol of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the reach combination prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. The determined decorative design (decorative decorative design) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table.

  When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination. (Step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 The decorative symbols having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area are determined.

  Further, in each process of steps S554, S555, and S557, when the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 also determines a combination of decorative symbols (temporary stop symbols) displayed temporarily. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a temporary stop symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for the effect, and determines the temporary stop symbol determination stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to the table or the like, a temporary stop symbol (decorative combination symbol) is determined.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S555 and S557, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined effect execution setting process for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect (step S558). The predetermined effect is an effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit as an example of an advantageous state. Specifically, the predetermined effect in this embodiment is an effect performed during the period of normal reach, and a decorative pattern (for example, decorative pattern 5c) that is changing except for decorative patterns (for example, decorative patterns 5l and 5r) that constitute the reach. Is displayed in a transparent manner, and the background image visible from the fluctuating decorative pattern 5c displayed transparently is rendered as a special image (moving image) different from the displayed background image (see FIG. 11). By making it possible to visually recognize a special image that is a moving image from within the decorative pattern 5c that is changing, it is possible to provide effects with different movements, and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, the part which can visually recognize the special image as the predetermined effect is only the part which can be visually recognized from the decorative pattern 5c, and the part which can be visually recognized is a part of the special image (that is, the larger the transparent display area is, the more the special image is Will also increase the viewing area).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the predetermined effect execution setting process executed in step S558 of FIG. In the predetermined effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the presence / absence and type of the predetermined effect with reference to the predetermined effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10A (step S581). . FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the predetermined effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the drawing, in addition to “no execution” indicating that the predetermined effect is not executed, the types of predetermined effects such as “effect A”, “effect B”, and “effect C” are set. . In the process of step S581, the execution period of the predetermined effect (predetermined effect period) is also determined.

  Productions A to C are defined as productions of different modes. In this embodiment, for example, “effect A” is a moving image in which character A is displayed, “effect B” is a moving image in which character B is displayed, and “effect C” is a moving image in which character C is displayed; It is defined as. Note that the types and modes of the predetermined effects are not limited to these, and each may be arbitrary, and may be a mode in which a message is displayed or the behavior of the same character is different. Further, only one kind of predetermined effect may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), in the predetermined effect execution determination table in this embodiment, the possibility of a super reach or a big hit is higher when the predetermined effect is executed than when it is not executed. Is set to In addition, when a predetermined effect is executed, the effect B is set to be more likely to be a big hit than the effect A, and the effect C is higher than the effect B (the big hit reliability is higher). Yes. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the predetermined effect is executed and the type of the predetermined effect when it is executed. As described above, the configuration may not be such that the presence / absence and type of the predetermined effect are determined at a time, but the configuration may be such that the presence / absence and type of the predetermined effect are determined separately. In addition, when a variation pattern at the time of a specific big hit is determined, there may be a predetermined type of predetermined effect that is determined to be a big hit by configuring the specific type of predetermined effect to be executed without fail.

  After executing the process of step S581, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not execution of the predetermined effect has been determined in step S581 (step S582). When it is determined not to execute the predetermined effect (step S582; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined effect execution setting process as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the predetermined effect (step S582; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. The type of suggested effect to be executed is determined in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the designated command (command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) (step S583), and the predetermined effect execution setting process is terminated. The suggestion effect is an effect performed at the end of the predetermined effect (see FIG. 11), and is an effect that suggests the possibility of developing into a super reach by displaying a special image. In the process of step S583, the execution period of the suggestion effect is also determined according to the type of the suggestion effect. The execution period of the suggestion effect may be different depending on the type of the suggestion effect, or may be the same. In this embodiment, an example in which the suggestion effect is a part of the predetermined effect is shown. However, the predetermined effect and the suggestion effect may be determined separately as separate effects. . The suggestion effect may be an effect suggesting that it will be a big hit, or may be an effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to be probable or time-saving. In addition, the suggestion effect may not be performed at the end of the predetermined effect, but may be performed at the start or in the middle of the predetermined effect. Moreover, you may perform at any timing among several timings. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the execution timing of the suggestion effect.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the suggestion effect determination table. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, two modes of suggestion A and suggestion B are prepared as suggestion effects. The suggestion A is an aspect in which the decorative pattern 5c is enlarged as shown in FIG. 13 (e), and the suggestion B is a special image (special image and a special image as shown in FIGS. 14 (d) and (e). Is a different image), and once the decorative pattern 5c is displayed in a non-transparent manner, it is transmitted again and enlarged. As shown in FIG. 10 (B), in the suggestion effect determination table in this embodiment, when the suggestion effect of suggestion B is executed, it is more super reach than when the suggestion effect of suggestion A is executed. It is set to increase the possibility of development. In the example shown in the figure, two types of suggestion A and suggestion B are shown, but in addition to this, for example, there is a suggestion C mode in which FIGS. 14D and 14E are alternately displayed. There may be. In this way, by providing the suggestion effect of the mode in which FIGS. 14D and 14E are alternately displayed repeatedly, the player's attention can be gathered more. In the suggestion effect of suggestion B, an example in which the decorative design 5c is displayed as a special image in a non-transparent manner is shown. However, an image different from the special image is displayed as a special image while the decorative design 5c is transmitted. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 8, after performing the predetermined effect execution setting process in step S558, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). The effect control CPU 120 corresponds to, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result designation command or the predetermined effect determined in step S558 (for example, the type of the predetermined effect determined in the process of step S581 in FIG. 9). In accordance with (1), one of a plurality of production control patterns (production control patterns during special figure fluctuation) is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S560, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, an effect provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern determination result specifying command. An initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S562). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, displays the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (the effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S560. Or the like, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r are displayed. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation | variation.

  After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then starts the variable display start setting process. Exit.

  FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of a predetermined effect. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), before the start of the change, the decorative pattern 5c is stopped (the same applies to the decorative patterns 5l and 5r), and when the change starts as shown in FIG. 11 (b), The decorative symbol 5c is scrolled downward (the same applies to the decorative symbols 5l and 5r). When reach is established as shown in FIG. 11 (c), a predetermined production period is reached, and decorative symbols 5c other than the decorative symbols 5l and 5r constituting the reach are transparently displayed (the decorative symbols 5l and 5r are non-transparently displayed). Remains). Then, a special image (moving image) displayed on the layer on the back side of the background image (back side for the player) is cut (cut) from the background image being displayed by cutting out (cutting) the portion superimposed on the decorative design 5c. Image) becomes visible. Therefore, the area of the special image that can be visually recognized changes in accordance with the display position and type (shape) of the decorative pattern 5c, so that the game entertainment can be improved. Thereafter, the suggestion effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 11 (d), it develops into super reach and the fluctuation is stopped. In addition, in the predetermined effect, the decorative pattern 5c is gradually enlarged and displayed with the change (the decorative patterns 5l and 5r constituting the reach are not enlarged and displayed), and the portion of the background image to be cut out also becomes large. For example, in normal reach, when the same symbol as the symbol constituting the reach is scroll-displayed three times, the decorative symbol 5c may be gradually enlarged toward the third scroll display. Thereby, since the visually recognizable portion of the special image is gradually enlarged, the production effect is enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, the decorative pattern 5c may be displayed larger than the decorative patterns 5l and 5r constituting the reach from the start of the predetermined effect, or the same size as the decorative patterns 5l and 5r at the start of the predetermined effect. You may enlarge gradually with this. Further, the decorative pattern 5c is gradually enlarged and displayed in accordance with the change. However, when the fixed decorative pattern 5c is derived and displayed, the enlarged display is terminated and the same size as the decorative patterns 5l and 5r is displayed. You may do it. According to this, the player can easily grasp that the predetermined performance has ended.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. (Step S801). The effect control CPU 120 updates (for example, subtracts 1) the timer value of the effect control process timer, and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, for example. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the symbol mode change effect period (step S802). When it is determined in step S558 in FIG. 8 that the changing notice is to be performed, the symbol form changing effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern determined according to the changing notice. . Note that the start of the symbol mode change effect period is determined immediately after the start of execution of variable display (for example, several seconds later).

  When it determines with it being a symbol mode change production period (step S802; Yes), CPU120 for production control determines whether it is a reach production period for performing a reach production (step S804). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for reach effect (step S805).

  After executing the process of step S805, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a predetermined effect period (step S806). The start period of the predetermined effect period is the execution timing of the predetermined effect determined in the process of step S581 in FIG. 9, and the length of the effect period depends on the type of the predetermined effect determined in the process of step S581. Thus, it may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern determined in step S560 of FIG. When it determines with it being a predetermined production period (step S806; Yes), CPU120 for production control performs production control of a predetermined production (step S807). Thereby, any one of the effects A to C is executed. In addition, since the suggestion effect in this embodiment is included in the predetermined effect, the suggestion effect determined in the process of step S583 in FIG. 9 is executed when the execution period of the suggestion effect is reached by the process of step S807. The

  When it is determined that it is not the predetermined effect period after the process of step S807 (step S806; No), or when it is determined that it is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the variation pattern. Based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined in the above, other control is performed to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S808), and the variable display effect process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S809; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result in variable symbol display (step S810). Subsequently, a predetermined time is set as a jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, an example of an effect operation when a predetermined effect is executed will be described. Specifically, FIG. 13 shows an example in which the suggestion effect of suggestion A is performed as the predetermined effect and does not develop into super reach, and is a big hit, and in FIG. 14, the suggestion effect of suggestion B is performed as the predetermined effect. It shows an example of reaching development. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), when reach is established, the decorative symbols 5l and 5r constituting the reach are left non-transparent, and the fluctuating decorative symbol 5c other than the decorative symbols constituting the reach is transparently displayed. . As described above, the special image can be visually recognized. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13B, 13C, and 13D, the decorative pattern 5c is gradually enlarged and displayed along with the change, and the viewing area of the special image is also enlarged and displayed. Subsequently, during the suggestion effect period, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), the suggestion effect of suggestion A for further enlarging the decorative pattern 5c from the state shown in FIG. 13 (d) is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 13, as shown above, an example of a big hit without developing into super reach is shown. Therefore, as shown in FIG. .

  In addition, when the suggestion effect of suggestion B is performed and develops into super reach, the reach is established, and the effect operations of FIGS. 13A to 13C are performed as predetermined effects, and subsequently, FIGS. The effect operation shown in FIG. 14C is performed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 14D and 14E, the suggestion effect of suggestion B is performed in which the decorative design 5 c is once displayed in a non-transparent mode and then is transmitted again and enlarged. After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (f), the predetermined performance is finished and the super reach is developed. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (f), an example in which double reach of “3” and “4” is developed as super reach is shown.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and a part of the configuration described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the predetermined effect is performed during the normal reach period is shown as an example, and the predetermined effect may be performed during the pseudo-variable period. Regardless of the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the predetermined effect may be performed over a plurality of pseudo continuous fluctuations.

  FIG. 15 shows a timing chart in the case where a predetermined effect is executed in a variable display pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed. Specifically, an example is shown in which the pseudo-continuous change is performed once and develops into super reach after execution of a predetermined effect. In the illustrated example, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation (number of times of re-change) is one, but the first time fluctuation (change until the chance eye stops as a temporary stop) is simulated. The re-variation is shown as a pseudo-continuous second variation.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when a predetermined effect is executed in the pseudo continuous variation, the predetermined effect is started at the timing when the reach state is reached (the timing when reach is established), and at the end of the pseudo continuous first variation, that is, the chance. The decorative pattern 5c once transparently displayed at the timing when the eyes are temporarily stopped and displayed may be displayed non-transparently. Then, as a re-variation, the predetermined effect may be executed by transmitting again at the start of the pseudo continuous second variation. It should be noted that, for example, a predetermined effect of effect A is executed in the first pseudo variation, and a predetermined effect of effect B is executed in the second variation of the pseudo sequence. Good. In this case, it is only necessary to execute a predetermined effect that is more advantageous for the player as the number of re-variations increases. Then, the suggestion effect may be executed at the end of the pseudo-continuous second change to develop into super reach. In the illustrated example, the suggestion effect is executed at the end of the second pseudo-variation, but this is because the number of pseudo-variations (the number of re-variations) is one. For example, if the number of pseudo-continuous changes (the number of re-variations) is two, the suggestive effect may be executed at the end of the third pseudo-change.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation in a case where a predetermined effect is executed in pseudo-continuous variation corresponding to the timing chart of FIG. A predetermined effect is started at the timing when the reach state is reached by the first pseudo-change (timing when reach is established), and as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the decorative symbols 5l and 5r constituting the reach are shown. Is kept non-transparent, and the decorative pattern 5c other than the decorative symbols constituting the reach is displayed in a transparent manner so that the special image can be visually recognized. Then, when the first pseudo change is finished and the chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), the decorative symbol 5c is temporarily made non-transparent. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the decorative design 5c is again displayed in a transparent manner so that the special image can be visually recognized, and the pseudo continuous second variation is performed. Then, the pseudo-continuous second variation is finished, the chances are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the suggestion B of the suggestion B is displayed in which the decorative symbol 5c is once displayed in a non-transparent mode and then transmitted again and enlarged. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (g), the predetermined performance ends and the super reach is developed.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, an example in which the predetermined effect is performed at the timing when the reach state is reached among the pseudo continuous fluctuations is shown, but the predetermined effect may be executed regardless of the reach state. For example, the predetermined effect may be executed at the timing at which the pseudo continuous first variation ends and the pseudo continuous second variation starts. In this case, after the chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed by the first pseudo-change, the variation of all the decorative symbols is resumed. However, all the decorative symbols may be transparently displayed so that the special image can be visually recognized. . It should be noted that only some of the decorative symbols may be transparently displayed, not all of the decorative symbols. Further, for example, it is desirable that a special symbol such as “NEXT” indicating re-change is always opaque.

  In addition to the pseudo-continuous variation, a predetermined effect may be executed as a prefetch effect. The pre-reading notice effect is, for example, over the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed a plurality of times based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start prize before the variable display (target fluctuation) to be noticed is started. By continuously displaying the look-ahead chances (for example, a combination pattern that is different from the quasi-continuous chances, such as a decorative pattern of a lost combination), the variable display result of the variable display subject to the notice is “big hit” This is an effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. For example, the pre-reading notice effect provides a notice in advance over the variable display of decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games. When the pre-reading notice effect is executed, in the winning random number determination process in step S12, the game ball is detected at the start winning timing when it is detected at the starting winning port (the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port). (Determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed of the random number extracted at the timing is a “big hit”), determining which variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative pattern is ( So-called “look ahead”). Further, in the above-described command analysis process, whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the start-winning command stored in the start-winning reception command buffer, and the pre-reading notice effect mode pattern in the case of execution is determined. The At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to In this case, for example, a prefetch notice restriction flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set. Then, for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control executes the hold display setting process before the execution of steps S170 to S175 in FIG. 7 and receives the start winning prize command in the hold display setting process, (i) the pre-reading notice effect Is not being executed, (ii) the prefetching notice effect is not limited, and (iii) the number of reserved memories is, for example, “3” or “4”, and the variation pattern determination result designation corresponding to the previous reserved memory is specified. If the command specifies a variation pattern corresponding to non-reach loss, determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect and the prefetch chance pattern to be stopped and displayed in multiple variable displays until the target variation is performed. That's fine. For example, according to the variable display result and the variation pattern, it may be determined with reference to a table for determining the pre-reading notice effect stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or determining a pre-reading chance item. Then, for example, after executing any one of steps S554, S555, and S557 in the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 may execute an execution setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect. For example, the prefetch chance eye to be stopped in the current variable display may be specified based on the prefetch notice execution counter value and the prefetch chance eye pattern.

  When a predetermined effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, for example, it may be executed over a plurality of changes such as a first change, a second change, and a target change. In this case, a part or all of the decorative symbols may be displayed transparently regardless of the reach state, and made non-transparent at the end of each change. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed only when the target changes.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example of transparently displaying a decorative pattern (for example, decorative pattern 5c) other than the decorative patterns (for example, decorative patterns 5l and 5r) constituting the reach has been shown in a predetermined effect. Is an example. In addition to the decorative pattern 5c, one or both of the decorative patterns 5l and 5r may be displayed transparently. In this case, the greater the number of decorative designs that are transparently displayed, the higher the degree of expectation that will be a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, in a predetermined effect, a portion of the displayed background image that is superimposed on the decorative design 5c is cut (cut), so that the layer on the back side of the background image (the back side for the player). Although an example in which the displayed special image (moving image) is visible is shown, this is an example. Apart from this, a moving image as a special image may be displayed on the decorative design 5c. In addition, the special image displayed on the layer on the back side of the background image may be made visible by increasing the transparency of the portion superimposed on the decorative design 5c in the background image being displayed. The same applies to the case where a decorative symbol other than the decorative symbol 5c is displayed transparently. In the above embodiment, the special image is a moving image, but the special image may be a still image.

  In the above description, the description has been given assuming that the predetermined presentation or the pre-reading notice becomes a “big hit” as an example of the advantageous state, but the advantageous state of the notice target is not limited to this. For example, the advantageous state may be any state advantageous to the player, such as a probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed and a time short state in which time reduction control is performed, and may be a “hit” such as developing to super reach. It may be that a high performance performance is performed.

  In the above description, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. Although the example to perform was shown, you may make it notify a variation pattern to the production | presentation control board 12 side by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 is in the first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream (if not reaching, before the so-called second stop) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is sent, and in the second command, the type of reach, presence / absence of re-lottery effect, etc. have been reached (if it does not reach, after the so-called second stop) You may make it transmit the command which shows fluctuation | variation time and a fluctuation | variation aspect. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific change mode executed at each timing is selected on the side of the effect control board 12. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, a lighting pattern during variable display of a special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (eg, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a special symbol variable display, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “losing”, etc. ) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. In addition, the variable display of the decorative design includes a blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio and the like; the same applies to the probability) may include 0%. That is, the ratio may be between 0 and 100%. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and the other ratio is, for example, 0%, and the other ratio is 100%. Including. Further, the sum of one ratio and the other ratio may not be 100% (there may be a part that is not included in either one or the other and may have a predetermined ratio). In addition, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, the ratio of one is set to 0% and the ratio of the other is set to 100%. These may be defined by the contents of a table that defines the ratio.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the one that performs probability change control in which the big hit type is “probable change” when a big hit symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol. A probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which probability variation control is performed based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a specific area in an attacker provided in the game machine may be used.

  Further, in the above description, an example has been described in which a prefetch determination is performed on the main side and a command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub side, but a command indicating a random number value is transmitted from the main side and a prefetch determination is performed on the sub side. You may make it do.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is an enclosure that encloses gaming media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings It can also be applied to a type game machine. Similarly, a slot machine may be used.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. It may be distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Further, the program and data may be distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(1) According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the effect control CPU 120 transparently displays the fluctuating decorative symbol, and displays a background image that can be viewed from the transparent decorative symbol that has been transparently displayed. A predetermined effect is executed as a part of a special image (moving image) that is different from the inside background image. According to this, a production effect can be improved and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

(2) Since the fluctuating decorative symbol is displayed transparently, the region of the special image that can be visually recognized changes depending on the display position and type (shape) of the transparently displayed decorative symbol. Therefore, amusement interest can be improved.

(3) Further, in the predetermined effect execution determination table, when the predetermined effect is executed, there is a possibility that the effect B is more likely to be a big hit than the effect A, and the effect C is more likely to be a big hit than the effect B (hit reliability) Is set to be high). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined effect of any kind of effects AC. Therefore, since the possibility of a big hit differs depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed, that is, the type of the special image that can be visually recognized, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of the special image that can be visually recognized. Amusement interest can be improved.

(4) Moreover, the special image that can be visually recognized with a predetermined effect is a part of the moving image. Therefore, in addition to the decorative pattern 5c that is changing, a special image that can be visually recognized can also be moved, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) Further, the effect control CPU 120 transparently displays a decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern 5c) other than the decorative symbols (for example, the decorative patterns 5l and 5r) constituting the reach as the predetermined effect, and displays the decorative pattern 5l. And 5r are displayed as non-transparent. Therefore, by allowing the decorative pattern that is finally changing in the reach mode to be transmitted, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the predetermined effect, and to clarify the portion to be noted.

(6) Further, the effect control CPU 120 transparently displays a fluctuating decorative symbol (for example, decorative symbol 5c) other than the decorative symbol (for example, decorative symbol 5l, 5r) constituting the reach as a predetermined effect, and also displays the reach. The decorative symbols 5l and 5r are displayed in an enlarged manner. Therefore, the special image can be easily viewed.

(7) In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of developing into a super reach by displaying a special image at the end of the predetermined effect. Therefore, the production effect can be further enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 5 ... Image display apparatus, 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area, 11 ... Main board, 12 ... Production control board, 100 ... Microcomputer for game control, 103 ... CPU, 120 ... Production control CPU, 123 ... display control unit

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Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Background image display means for displaying a background image during variable display of identification information;
Predetermined effect execution capable of executing a predetermined effect that allows the identification information being variably displayed to pass through and a part of the special image different from the background image displayed during the variable display from the transmissive identification information to be visible. Means,
A gaming machine comprising:

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