JP2019154956A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing visibility of reduced identification information when variable display is executed.SOLUTION: In a game machine, identification information is variably displayed and a state can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player, the transparency of a decoration symbol when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display is higher than that when the variable display is stop-displayed, and the transparency of an always small symbol is not changed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent visibility of the reduced identification information while the variable display is executed from being lowered, thereby increasing visibility of the reduced identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that can variably display identification information and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine including a decorative symbol as decorative identification information and a constantly small symbol as reduced identification information as a symbol for executing variable display (variable display) (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-140734 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, although the reduced identification information is always displayed in order to make the player recognize that the variable display is being executed, no consideration has been given to the visibility of the reduced identification information.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the visibility of reduced identification information when variable display is executed.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Decoration identification information (decoration pattern etc.) composed of multiple columns as identification information;
Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.) composed of the same number of sequences as the decoration identification information and smaller than the decoration identification information,
Display control means (production control CPU 120 or the like) for executing display control of the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information;
A transmittance changing means for changing the transmittance of the identification information (production control CPU 120 or the like);
The display control means performs a start display and a stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in synchronization with the variable display of the decoration identification information (always start the variable display of the small design in synchronization with the variable display of the decoration design) Display and stop display etc.),
The transmittance changing means is
The transmissivity of the decoration identification information when a predetermined period (such as 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display) has elapsed since the variable information display is started is higher than that during stop display (1 after the variable display starts). E.g. making the transmissivity of the decorative pattern higher after 5 seconds than when the variable display is stopped)
The transmittance of the reduced identification information is not changed (the transmittance of the small symbol is not changed at all times).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the reduced visibility of the reduced identification information when variable display is being performed, and to improve the visibility of the reduced identification information.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
The transmissivity changing means maximizes the transmissivity of the decoration identification information when the predetermined period has elapsed (the transmissivity of the decorative pattern is 90%, which is the highest when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the variable display). Etc.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the reduced identification information when a predetermined period has elapsed.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2),
There are multiple types of variation patterns for variable display of identification information (such as multiple variation patterns)
The start timing of the predetermined period is a common timing regardless of the variation pattern (such as changing the symbol transmittance at a common timing regardless of the variation pattern).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the identification information from being complicated, and to reduce the processing load.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
When the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information are variably displayed at the maximum speed, the display control means takes a time taken for the identification information to make one cycle more than the reduced identification information. Execute display control so that the information is longer (when decorative symbols and always small symbols are variably displayed at the maximum speed, the time it takes for each symbol to take one cycle is always decorated and always small symbols. Display control to be different between and the like).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the reduced identification information when variable display is being performed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The display control means performs display control so that the display modes of the variable display of the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information are different (decorative symbols are scrolled from the top to the bottom, while the small display is always small. The design changes on the spot).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the reduced identification information when variable display is being performed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The display control means performs display control so that the variable display of the decoration identification information moves outside the display area, while performing display control so that the variable display of the reduced identification information does not move outside the display area (decoration). The symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves so as to disappear from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the reduced identification information when variable display is being performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this 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 main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table in a probability change state. It is a timing chart which shows a symbol control pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in a probability change state. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol control pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between 1st information and 2nd information. It is a figure which shows the aspect of a fluctuation display. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach. It is a timing chart of the SP reach big hit symbol display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start process.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of 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. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The production control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 has various random values (effect random numbers) used to execute various effects.
The numerical data indicating is counted updatable. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If backup data is not stored in 02 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations 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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 188F)
Next, the characteristic part 188F in the gaming machine based on the above basic description will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a special figure 2 variation pattern table in the probability variation state. This table is stored in the ROM 121. The variation pattern command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always-small symbols to be described later.

  As the variation pattern of the special symbol 2 in the probability variation state, for example, variation patterns 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 8 are provided. The variation pattern 1 is a variation of the first normal deviation, and the variation time is set to 7 seconds. The variation pattern 2 is a variation of the second normal deviation, and the variation time is set to 12.5 seconds. The variation pattern 3 is a variation that is out of the shortening variation, and the variation time is set to 2 seconds. Fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation of reach deviation, and the fluctuation time is set to 60 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 5 is fluctuation per reach, and the fluctuation time is set to 60 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 6 is a fluctuation per reach revival, and the fluctuation time is set to 70 seconds.

During the certain change state, the time reduction control is executed, and the high base control in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed is executed. Accordingly, the rate at which the shortening variation of the variation pattern 3 is executed is higher than the rate at which other variation patterns are executed. In addition to the above, a plurality of types may be provided in the variation pattern of FIG.

(Game play)
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability state) is set to 1/299, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) is set to 1/128. Further, when the start winning is generated and the jackpot lottery is won, the ratio of the probability variation jackpot is 65%, and the ratio of the normal jackpot is 35%. The ratio that becomes the probability big hit is common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, in the probability big hit, the probability changing state continues until the next big hit, and in the normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the time-short state of 100 times. Also, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gameability in which the big hit probability is not so high as compared with the normal state in the probability variation state, so that the time for one variable display is shortened so that the game is not delayed. A variation pattern of a short-running variation is repeatedly executed.

(Always small pattern)
The always small symbol is a symbol displayed in a reduced form as compared with a decorative symbol that is changed and stopped in synchronization with variable display (also referred to as variation display) of a special symbol. Here, the “reduced aspect” includes, for example, displaying the decorative design displayed with numbers and characters in a reduced size, and displaying only the numbers in a reduced size. The small symbols are always displayed in the corners of the screen of the image display device 5 in such a manner that they can be visually recognized by the player whenever the special symbols are variably displayed regardless of the gaming state. In addition, the always small symbols are variably displayed in three columns in the same row as the decorative symbols corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbols composed of the three columns of decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By always displaying small symbols, it is easy to see how the symbols are variably displayed even if it is difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbols due to various effects and accessory actions executed by the image display device 5. I can grasp it.

(Design control pattern)
In the present embodiment, a first control pattern and a second control pattern are provided as symbol control patterns of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The first control pattern is a control pattern executed mainly in the normal state, and the second control pattern is a control pattern executed in the probability variation state. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing a symbol control pattern.

(First control pattern)
In the first control pattern, the change of the variable display of the small symbols is always started in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols. Then, the fluctuation of the variable display of the decorative design stops in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative design. The display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol and the variable display of the constant small symbol start is referred to as the start display, and the display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol and the variable display of the constant small symbol are stopped are also referred to as the stop display. In FIG. 9, the decorative design and the always small design start and display in synchronization with each other, and after the variable display for 7 seconds, the display is stopped for 0.5 seconds. Thereafter, the variable display corresponding to the next change is started and displayed. While the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the symbol that is variably displayed can be confirmed, but the display has a transmittance of about 90% and is less visible than when the variable symbol is started or stopped. Note that the decorative symbol is for informing the player of the result of the variable display, and therefore occupies a relatively larger range in the liquid crystal display area than other displays.

(Second control pattern)
In the second control pattern, the variation of the small symbol variable display is always started in synchronization with the decorative symbol variable display. After that, during one second, the decorative design is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative design disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and cannot be seen at all (the transparency is not displayed at 100%). The small symbols are always stopped for 0.5 seconds by stopping the variable display after 2 seconds from the start of the variable display. In the variable display of the next always small symbol, after the small symbol always starts to change and starts to be displayed, the variable display is stopped for 0.5 seconds after 2 seconds from the start of the variable display. During this time, the decorative design remains hidden. In addition, in the variable display of the constant small symbols for the third time, after the small symbols always start to change and start display, the variable display is stopped for 2 seconds after the variable display start display, and then stopped for 0.5 seconds. Is done. During the third variable display of the constantly small symbols, the decorative symbols that have been hidden are displayed by displaying the decorative symbols back on the screen of the image display device 5 for one second. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols stops at the timing of the third small regular symbol variation stoppage.

  That is, in the second control pattern, it seems that the variable display of the decorative design is executed once over the period corresponding to the period of the start and stop of the change of the three variable displays of the small symbols. Therefore, the player feels as if the time required for one variable display of the decorative symbols has become longer. In addition, in the display control of symbols in the present embodiment, in relation to the shortened variation pattern, the small symbol always stops at a short timing in accordance with the shortening of the variation time, whereas the decorative symbol has a variation time shortened. Even in some cases, it can be said that display control is performed at the same timing as the normal variable display stop timing.

  In the normal state, the first control pattern is executed in which the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbols are always performed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols. Further, in the probability variation state, the first control pattern that always starts and stops the variable display of the small symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols, or the variable display between the decorative symbols and the always small symbols is started and displayed at the same time. Thereafter, the second control pattern is executed in which only the small symbols are always stopped and displayed without stopping the decorative symbols and the always small symbols at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second control pattern is executed when the shortening variation pattern is repeatedly executed, particularly in the probability variation state. In this way, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative symbols that occupy a relatively large range in the liquid crystal display area in the probability variation state are frequently stopped and displayed, thereby causing discomfort to the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, there are a plurality of types of variation patterns of the special figure 2 in the probability variation state. Of these variation patterns, the second control pattern is set for the variation pattern out of the shortened variation, and the first control pattern is set for the other variation patterns. In this way, an appropriate control pattern can be executed according to the type of decorative pattern variation pattern to be executed.

  Further, as the decorative pattern variation pattern, at least the reach variation pattern is executed with the first control pattern, and the second variation control is performed with the shortened variation pattern having a variable display time shorter than the reach variation pattern. In this way, an appropriate control pattern can be executed according to the type of decorative pattern variation pattern to be executed. The first normal deviation and the second normal deviation variation pattern may be executed by using the second control pattern instead of the first control pattern.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability changing state may be controlled until variable display of the next big hit gaming state is started. Since the variation pattern of the shortening variation is repeatedly executed during the probability variation state, the second control pattern is often performed. In this way, it is possible to reduce the discomfort to the player due to frequent stoppage of decorative symbols in the probability variation state, and the next big hit game has been confirmed, so there is a sense of security until the next big hit game state. Can be given.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the decorative symbol variable display is stopped and displayed based on the fact that the small symbol is repeatedly displayed three times after the decorative symbol and the always small symbol are started and displayed at the same time.
Therefore, it is possible to make it appear that the number of times of variable display of decorative symbols is smaller than the number of times of variable display of small symbols at all times. In this way, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative symbols are frequently stopped and displayed in the probability variation state, thereby causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Here, when a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed before the small symbol is executed three times after the decorative symbol and the always small symbol are started and displayed at the same time, the first control pattern is executed. . For example, in relation to the number of reserved memories, when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 4 (that is, when there is a reserved memory), the second control pattern is executed based on the fact that the sub side has received the command of the shortened variation pattern Is done. However, when the number of reserved memories is 0 (that is, when there is no reserved memory), a variation pattern command other than the shortened variation pattern is transmitted from the main side to the sub side. This is because a long fluctuation pattern command (for example, the first normal deviation fluctuation pattern command) is transmitted so that the next hold memory can be generated during variable display when the number of the hold memories is zero. is there. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories becomes 0 while the small symbol is always executed three times, a variation pattern command other than the shortened variation pattern command is transmitted. In such a case, the first control pattern is executed on the sub-side. In this way, when a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

(About production examples)
Next, an effect example executed by the characteristic unit 188F will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the probability variation state. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the change is stopped, the decorative symbol “358”, which is a combination of deviations, is displayed on the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. Yes. In addition, in the always small symbol display area 188F001 in the lower left corner of the screen, a constantly small symbol “358” which is a combination of deviations is displayed.

  When variable display is started from the state of FIG. 10 (a), the start display of variable display of small symbols is always synchronized with the variable display of decorative symbols, as shown in the diagram at the start of fluctuation in FIG. 10 (b). Begins. The downward arrows shown in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and the always small symbol display area 188F001 indicate a state in which the decorative symbols and the always small symbols are variably displayed. In one second from the state of FIG. 10B, the decorative design is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative design disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and is completely invisible (not displayed) (transmittance 100 %).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol “236” which is a combination of deviations is stopped and displayed. In such a period from the middle of the first variable display of the always small symbol to the time when the change is stopped, the decorative symbol is not displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), at the time of starting the second fluctuation, the start display of the constant small symbol variable display always starts in the always small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state of FIG.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), in the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol of “452” which is a combination of deviation is stopped and displayed. From the start display to the stop display of the variable display of the second always small symbols, the decorative symbols remain hidden. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), at the time of the start of the third variation, the start display of the always variable symbol variable display starts in the always small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state shown in FIG. In addition, although various effects other than the variable display of the decorative symbols are executed on the screen of the image display device 5 from FIGS. 10C to 10F, the description is omitted.

From the state of FIG. 10 (f), in the middle of the variable display of the always small symbols for the third time, the ornamental symbols were not displayed due to the display returning on the screen of the image display device 5 for 1 second. A decorative pattern is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10G, the decorative symbol “163”, which is a combination of deviations, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol “163” which is a combination of deviations is stopped and displayed. When the shortening variation pattern is repeated again from the state of FIG. 10G, the control of FIGS. 10A to 10G is repeatedly executed.

  When the reach variation pattern is executed in the variable display executed for the second time from the state of FIG. 10D, the screen is as shown in FIG. That is, in the middle of the second variable display of the constantly small symbols, the decorative symbols that have been hidden are displayed by the display where the decorative symbols return on the screen of the image display device 5 for one second, and the reach state is reached. It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the decorative symbol “262”, which is a combination of the reach deviation, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol “262”, which is a combination of deviations, is stopped and displayed.

  Here, in the normal state, information relating to variable display that has not been executed is displayed as a hold display, but is not displayed in the probability change state. In this way, it can be reduced that the hold display frequently repeats display and non-display in the probability variation state and gives the player discomfort. In the short time state, the hold display may be displayed, but the hold display may not be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10H, when a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed before three variable displays, the first control pattern is executed. In this way, when a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

  In addition, in the state at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of FIG.10 (d), (f), you may variably display the transmittance | permeability of a decoration symbol as about 95%. In this way, it can be seen that the decorative symbols are variably displayed at the start of the variation. Even in such a case, in FIGS. 10C and 10D, it is desirable to set the transmittance to 100% so that the decorative design cannot be visually recognized.

(Design control pattern determination process)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the symbol control pattern determination process. The symbol control pattern determination process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171) of the effect control process shown in FIG. By the symbol control pattern determination process, the control pattern of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol in the variable display executed this time is determined.

  In the symbol control pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is in a probable change state (188FS001). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the certain change state based on the data stored in the command storage area regarding the display result. If it is not in the probability change state, the process proceeds to 188FS009. If it is in the probability changing state, it is determined whether or not the current variable display is a reach variation pattern (188FS002). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach variation pattern based on the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined in 188FS002 that the variation pattern of reach is reached, the process proceeds to 188FS008. If it is determined that the variation pattern is not a reach variation pattern, it is determined whether the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern (188FS003). Whether or not the pattern is a shortened variation pattern is determined based on the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If it is not a shortening variation pattern, the process proceeds to 188FS008.

  If it is a shortening variation pattern, the value of the shortening variation counter is incremented by 1 (188FS003). The shortening variation counter is a counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is a counter for counting the number of shortening variation patterns. The shortening variation counter is incremented based on the reception of the shortening variation pattern command transmitted from the main side. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shortening variation counter has reached a maximum value of 3 (188FS005). If the shortening variation counter is the maximum value 3, the value of the shortening variation counter is reset (188FS008). Next, the first control pattern is determined to stop the decorative symbols and the always small symbols (188FS009). Thereafter, the determined contents are stored in the storage area of the RAM 122 (188FS007). Then, the process ends.

  In 188FS005, if the value of the shortening variation counter is not the maximum value of 3, it is determined by the second control pattern to always stop the small symbols without stopping the decorative symbols (188FS006). Next, the determined content is stored in the storage area of the RAM 122 (188FS007), and the process is terminated.

  By the processing of 188FS009 and 188FS006, it is possible to determine whether the variable display of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol to be executed is the first control pattern or the second control pattern. In this way, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, variable display control of decorative symbols and always small symbols can be executed.

  Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  In the present embodiment, in the second control pattern, there is a relationship in which the decorative symbol performs one start display and stop display corresponding to three variable displays of small symbols at all times. However, the relationship between the always small symbol and the decorative symbol is not limited to this, and the start and stop display of the decorative symbol is executed once in response to the variable display of the always small symbol being performed at least twice. You just have to show it. Note that if the variable display of the always small symbols is not continuously executed for a predetermined number of times, the decorative symbols may be displayed at the end of the variable display of the always small symbols less than the predetermined number of times. For example, when a decorative symbol is variably displayed corresponding to a variable display of three small symbols at all times, if the next start winning is not generated during the variable display of the first and second small symbols, the first time Or, the decorative symbol may be displayed at the end of the second variable display of the constantly small symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as the second control pattern, the case has been described in which the decorative design disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 by peeling the decorative design from the screen during the probability change state. However, the display pattern of the decorative pattern executed as the second control pattern is not to peel off from the screen, but the transmittance increases during variable display and the decorative pattern gradually disappears. Also good. Also, in the third variable display of the always small symbol, the decorative symbol may gradually appear as the transmittance decreases.

  In the present embodiment, a fourth symbol for executing variable display may be displayed in correspondence with variable symbol special display. At this time, the first control pattern and the second control pattern described above may be executed in the display control of the fourth symbol and the decorative symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the hold display is not displayed during the probability change state has been described. However, if the number of reserved storage is displayed as a number, the value may be displayed at the corner of the screen. In such a case, it is preferable to display the hold number at the same position during the normal state and the probability change state.

(Explanation regarding feature 174F)
Next, the characteristic part 174F will be described. As a conventional gaming machine, when the variable display of identification information is executed, it consists of numeric information as the first identification information and decoration information as the second identification information. However, there has been a mode in which decoration information is attached to numeric information when the fluctuation is stopped (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-135800). In addition, there is a display in which variable information based on numerical information is started and decorative information is attached to the numerical information in the middle of the change (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-173716). However, in such a gaming machine, since the size of the numerical information as the first identification information at the time when the fluctuation is stopped is uniform, a suitable display is provided depending on the display mode of the decoration information as the second identification information. There was a risk of not being able to. Therefore, the gaming machine of the characteristic unit 174F has been conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably display the first identification information and the second identification information. It is.

(1) A game machine (such as a pachinko game machine 1) that can display a variable display (variable display, etc.) of identification information (symbol information, symbols, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. There,
Fluctuation display means (image display device 5, CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing variation display of identification information are provided,
Identification information (symbol information, etc.) includes first information (numeric information, numbers, etc.) and second information (decoration information, characters, etc.)
The display pattern of identification information includes a first display pattern that displays the first information without displaying the second information (such as a pattern that displays numbers), and a first display that displays the first information and the second information. 2 display patterns (patterns displayed with numbers and characters, etc.) are provided,
The variable display means executes the variable display by the first display pattern after the identification information starts to change in a predetermined direction (downward direction, etc.) (executes variable display by numbers, etc.) and the second display. Stop changing display with patterns (stop changing display with numbers and characters, etc.)
The first information when displayed in the first display pattern and the first information when displayed in the second display pattern have different display modes (as shown in FIG. The numbers when displaying only by numbers are displayed larger than the numbers when displaying numbers and characters).

  According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be suitably displayed.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
The variable display means displays the second information (character A to character I shown in FIG. 12) according to the type of the first information (numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 12) provided in plural types. The variable display is stopped by the second display pattern to be performed (as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped by the pattern for displaying the character corresponding to the number).

  According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be suitably displayed.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The fluctuation display means displays the display mode of the first information and the second information different from the display mode before the reach state when the reach state is reached (as shown in FIG. For example, a character moves greatly as an action during formation.

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be suitably displayed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The variation display means executes a first change effect when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern (executes an effect of changing from only a number to a number and a character as an action when the change is stopped). , Execute a second change effect when changing from the second display pattern to the first display pattern (execute an effect of changing from numbers and characters to numbers only as an action at the start of variation),
The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect (as shown in FIG. 14, in the variable stop time symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character displays the screen of the image display device 5. When jumping forward from the depth direction when viewed from the front, the number moves down, the character is displayed larger than the number, and the symbol action from the number and the character is performed in the change start symbol action executed as the second change effect. Is deleted and only the numbers displayed larger than before the change move downward).

  According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be suitably displayed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The variable display means displays the identification information indicating that the advantageous state is controlled at the end of the reach effect by the first display pattern, and the confirmation display of the identification information after the reach effect ends is the second display. Displayed in a pattern (as shown in FIG. 15, the symbols are aligned only with numbers at the end of SP reach, and a decision operation is performed with numbers and characters at the final display after returning to the normal background).

  According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be suitably displayed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
When the variable display means stops the variable display of the identification information, the second information is displayed in a wider display range than the first information before the stop (as shown in FIG. 13). When the variable display is stopped, the character is made to appear wider than the number display range before the stop).

  According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be suitably displayed.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The variation display means displays the second information so as to jump forward from the rear of the gaming machine when the variation display of the identification information is stopped (as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14). As a symbol action, the character is displayed so as to jump forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front.

  According to such a configuration, powerful display using the second identification information can be performed.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
The advantageous state is provided with a first advantageous state (such as a probable big hit state) having a high advantage and a second advantageous state (normally a big hit state or the like) having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state,
The first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (a number corresponding to a probable big hit) and the first information corresponding to the second advantageous state (a number corresponding to a normal big hit) are provided,
The variable display means executes the second display pattern only in the first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (as shown in the modified example, only in the number corresponding to the probable big hit, the number and the character Etc.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special impression to the first information with high advantage.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
Based on the fact that a game medium (game ball, etc.) has entered the starting area (winning ball device 6A or winning ball device 6B, etc.), the variable display is started.
A high-frequency state control capable of controlling the start area to a high-frequency state (such as a short-time state) in which the starting area is more likely to enter than the normal state until a predetermined condition (such as 100 revolutions) is satisfied after the advantageous state ends. Means (game control microcomputer 100, etc.)
The variation display means starts variation display with the first display pattern in the high-frequency state and stops variation display with the first display pattern (in the short-time state, starts variation only with the number) For example, the change is stopped only by numbers).

  According to such a configuration, the first information can be suitably displayed in the high frequency state.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9),
Production sound output means (production control CPU 120, sound control board 13, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) for outputting production sound according to the production is further provided,
After reaching the reach state, it may develop into a special reach (SP reach, etc.) after a lapse of a predetermined time.
In the special reach, the variable display means displays the first information in a reduced form (displayed in a small pattern or the like) and displays the first information in a reduced form according to the effect sound in the special reach. The information is displayed with a predetermined action (as shown in FIG. 15, the reachable small symbols are moved violently according to the effect sound during the SP reach as the reachable small symbol action pattern).

  According to such a configuration, the first information displayed in a reduced size can be suitably displayed.

(About identification information)
Next, identification information used in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the image display device 5 displays a variety of decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The decorative pattern as identification information is composed of number information (numbers) as first information and decoration information (characters) as second information. The image indicating the number as the first information and the image indicating the character as the second information are associated one-to-one. The first information may be a Chinese character, an English character, a predetermined mark, a symbol, or the like. The second information may be an effect display other than the character or the like, as long as it is a decorative display that matches the motif of the first information.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the first information and the second information. As shown in FIG. 12, “Character A” is associated with the number “1”, “Character B” is associated with the number “2”, and corresponds to the number “3”. Then, “Character C” is associated, “Character D” is associated with the number “4”, “Character E” is associated with the number “5”, and the “ “Character F” is associated with “6”, “Character G” is associated with the number “7”, and “Character H” is associated with the number “8”. “Character I” is associated with the numeral “9”.

  The display pattern of identification information includes a first display pattern that displays numeric information (numbers) without displaying decoration information (characters), and a second display pattern that displays numeric information (numbers) and decoration information (characters). Is provided. The number information (number) as the first information and the decoration information (character) as the second information are changed in the display mode by changing to the first display pattern or the second display pattern in the variable display. ing. Changes in the display mode of the numbers as the first information and the characters as the second information in the variable display will be described below.

(Variable display mode)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a variation display mode. In particular, FIG. 13 shows a display mode at the time of shortening variation. At the time of a shortened change, all three symbols start to change at the same time, and all symbols stop changing at the same time within a short change time. On the other hand, during normal fluctuations, the three symbols start to change at the same time, and the change stops in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. It should be noted that during the shortening variation, the same symbol stop order as during normal variation may be used, or the symbols may be moved one by one at the beginning of the variation.

  FIG. 13 shows the passage of time in the variable display in the order of FIGS. FIG. 13A shows a display screen of the image display device 5 at the start of fluctuation. The variation start time shown in FIG. 13A indicates a state immediately before the decorative display is stopped and the variation display is started. On the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative design as identification information formed from numbers and characters is displayed. A decorative pattern formed by numbers and characters is displayed in a wide display range on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the display range of characters and characters is wider. A small symbol display area is provided at the lower left corner of the screen.

  The decorative symbol formed with numbers and characters as shown in FIG. 13A becomes only the numbers as shown in FIG. 13B as the symbol action at the time of change disclosure. As described above, at the start of the change, after the decorative design starts to change downward, the change display by the number which is the first display pattern is started. In FIG. 13A to FIG. 13B, after performing the action at the start of the fluctuation, such as the character expanding, it is erased, the number becomes larger than before the start of the fluctuation, and only by the downward number Fluctuation display is executed. FIG.13 (c) has shown the display mode of the decorative design in fluctuation | variation. A downward arrow indicates that the number is changing downward.

  FIG. 13D shows a symbol action when the decorative symbol variation display time is stopped. When the change is stopped, an operation is performed in which the three numbers changing at a high speed stop at the stop position in the center of the display screen. Thereafter, the three numeric symbols move downward from the symbol stop position. The character B, C, H viewed the screen of the image display device 5 from the front so that the symbol at the stop position indicated by the dotted line in FIG. The effect displayed so as to jump forward from the depth direction is executed. Along with the effect, the numbers are further moved downward and displayed in a reduced display mode.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), when the change is stopped, the decorative design is displayed in a second display pattern made up of numbers and characters. Here, the display mode when changing from the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters to the first display pattern consisting only of numbers as the symbol action at the start of variation, and the first display consisting only of numbers as the symbol action at the time of variation stop This is different from the display mode when changing from the pattern to the second display pattern made up of numbers and characters. For example, the movement when the character is enlarged and erased forward at the start of fluctuation, and the character appears forward from the depth direction (backward) when the character is viewed from the front when the fluctuation is stopped, The display mode is different depending on the movement of pressing the number. In this way, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  In addition, although the operation | movement at the time of a fluctuation | variation stop changes with each of the character A-the character I, you may make it the operation | movement when it becomes only a number at the time of a fluctuation | variation start common to all symbols. In this way, since the three symbols start moving simultaneously at the start of the change, the symbol actions can be unified and the appearance can be improved.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 13, the size of the number when displayed by the second display pattern is different from the size of the number when displayed by the first display pattern. For example, the display range of the number displayed at the time of starting or stopping the change displayed by the second display pattern is smaller than the size of the changing number displayed by the first display pattern. In this way, at the start of change or at the time of change stop, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode consisting of numbers and characters, and during change display, only the numbers are displayed in a larger display range than at the time of change stop. By executing the variable display, it is possible to easily recognize the transition of the decorative pattern during the variable display, and it is possible to suitably display numbers and characters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the effect of stopping the variable display is executed by a pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward as the symbol action at the time of the variable stop. If it does in this way, the display mode when displaying a number and a character can be interesting, and a number and a character can be displayed suitably.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the variable display is stopped, display is performed to display the character so that it appears wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop. In this way, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern. Therefore, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13D and 13E, as the symbol action at the time of change stop, an effect is displayed in which the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front. Is done. In this way, powerful display using the character can be performed.

  In addition, there is a correspondence between numbers and characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in a pattern for displaying characters according to the numbers. In this way, different characters appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

(Regarding non-reach off time symbol display pattern)
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach. The variation display shown in FIG. 13 is executed at the timing shown in FIG. At time t0, the variable display is started (see FIG. 13A). Next, a change start action is executed from time t0 to t1 (see FIG. 13B). In the action at the start of change, the decorative pattern made up of numbers and characters becomes only numbers, and change display in which the numbers move downward is executed. Thereafter, during the period of T1, variable display using only numbers is executed (see FIG. 13C).

From t2 to t3 after T1, the symbol action at the time of change stop is executed (see FIGS. 13D and 13E). In the symbol action at the time of change stop, when the symbol displayed only by the number moves downward from the stop position when the change stops, the character sees the screen of the image display device 5 from the front in the empty space. The effect of jumping forward from the depth direction is executed. Moreover, in the symbol action at the time of change stop, when a number moves down, a character is displayed larger than a number. At t3, the variable display is stopped by the second display pattern made up of numbers and characters (see FIG. 13 (f)).

  As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect for changing from only a number to a number and a character is executed as an action at the time of change stop, and the second change effect is changed from only a number and a character as an action at the start of change. Execute. The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect. In the variable stop time symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the number moves downward, and the character moves below the number. In the symbol action at the start of change executed as a second change effect, the character is deleted from the numbers and characters, and only the numbers displayed larger than before the change are changed downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

(About SP reach big hit symbol display pattern)
Next, a symbol display pattern when super reach (SP reach) occurs and a big hit will be described. FIG. 15 is a timing chart of the SP reach big hit symbol display pattern. At time t0, the variable display is started. Next, a change start action is executed from time t0 to t1. In the action at the start of change, the decorative pattern made up of numbers and characters becomes only numbers, and change display in which the numbers move downward is executed. Thereafter, during the period of T1, variable display using only numbers is executed.

  After that, at t2, as a symbol action at the time of the left symbol variation stop, the decorative symbol is changed from the first display pattern consisting only of numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and temporarily stopped (the symbol is not completely stopped). And a state of slightly moving up and down). The numbers and character movements at this time are the same as those in the above-described action at the time of change stop. Next, at t3, as the right symbol variation stop action, the decorative symbol is changed from the first display pattern consisting only of numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and temporarily stopped. The movement of the numbers and characters at this time is the same as the action at the time of change stop described above.

  Then, the action at the time of reach formation is executed from the state of t3 to t4. In the reach formation action, an effect of greatly moving the character displayed as the second display pattern is executed. For example, an effect of showing the front and back of the character is executed by executing an effect in which the character rotates horizontally after reaching the reach state. Note that the action of the character reach formation action may be different for each character. Further, the character's movement may be varied depending on the degree of big hit expectation. In addition, the numerical symbols may remain as they are at the stages t2 and t3 until reaching the reach state, and the left and right numerical symbols (reach symbols) may be the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters at the timing t4.

  Thereafter, the middle symbol scrolls at a high speed from the normal reach effect executed only with the numerical symbols, and at t5, the reach develops to the SP reach. When developing to the SP reach, a decorative design indicated by a number is displayed as a reach-corresponding small design in a display form reduced at the corner (for example, the right corner) of the screen of the image display device 5. It should be noted that the reach-corresponding small symbols described in the feature portion 174F are different from the small symbols always displayed in the small symbol display area 174F004.

In the period at T2 after developing to SP reach, the reach corresponding small symbol action pattern is executed. In the period of the reach corresponding small symbol action pattern, the SP reach effect is executed, and the effect that the reach corresponding small symbol moves violently is executed. For example, in the reach-capable small symbol action pattern, an effect in which the reach-corresponding small symbol jumps up and down in accordance with the effect sound flowing in the SP reach effect or an effect that rotates in the vertical and horizontal directions may be executed. Then, at t6, the fact that the SP reach has ended and a big hit is displayed by a symbol alignment of only numbers that have been enlarged from the reach-corresponding small symbols to a normal size.

  It should be noted that the pattern of the reach corresponding small symbol action may be changed depending on the type of SP reach (first super reach to fourth super reach, etc.). Further, the operation of the reach corresponding small symbols may be different depending on the type of music flowing during the SP reach. Moreover, you may make it the operation | movement of a reach corresponding small symbol change in the middle of SP reach. Moreover, you may vary the operation | movement aspect of a reach corresponding small symbol by big hit expectation degree. In addition, the reach corresponding small symbols may be displayed before developing to SP reach, and the operation mode of the reach corresponding small symbols may be different before and after the SP reach development depending on the type of SP reach. . If it does in this way, the operation | movement aspect of a reach corresponding small symbol will become various, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Thereafter, at t7, an effect of returning from the background of SP reach to the normal background is executed. Furthermore, after that, until the symbol stops changing and becomes a definitive display (a state where the symbol is completely stopped), the first display pattern of numbers only is displayed in the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters. Performs the determined action. As the character determining operation, for example, an effect is shown that indicates that the character has made a V-sign and the number that is the jackpot display result has been determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15, since the character moves greatly as an action at the time of reach formation, attention can be paid to the movement of the character, and numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, when SP reach is completed, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and the decision operation is performed with numbers and characters at the time of final display after returning to the normal background. If it does in this way, it can be set as the display mode of the decoration design suitable for each scene of production, and a number and a character can be displayed suitably.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the effect of moving the reach-corresponding small symbols violently according to the effect sound during the SP reach is executed as the reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern. In this way, it is possible to suitably display the numbers as the small symbols for reach that are displayed in a reduced size.

  Note that, before the SP reach, the reach corresponding small symbols may not be displayed. Specifically, before the development to SP reach, an effect of simply reaching out with only numbers may be executed, and then the numerical design may be displayed as a reach corresponding small design when SP reach is developed.

  Next, processing for determining a symbol display pattern and the like will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variable display start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the variable display start process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following process.

  In the variable display start process, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to make the variable display result out of step (S601). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the out-of-reach that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the decorative design using the out-of-reach symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 121 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols.

  In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right decorative symbol. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, correction is made so as to be a combination of off symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of a decorative symbol constituting a combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol for the middle symbol, and is determined as a stop symbol for each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when a big hit symbol combination is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting it so that it becomes a combination of the off symbol (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not decided to make a shift in the process of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 120 displays the big win symbol according to the type of the big win. A stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit Is determined, and it is determined that the probability variation big hit is decided, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

Next, after performing the effect setting process (S616) which performs the process for setting the various effects in a variable display, it progresses to S617. In the effect setting process, a symbol display pattern or the like is determined based on the symbol type determined in S603 to S605. When determining the symbol display pattern, depending on whether the current fluctuation display is out of the normal fluctuation, the shortening fluctuation is out, whether it is accompanied by reach, or develops into SP reach, etc. The display pattern and display mode of symbols are determined. These pieces of information may be determined by a variation pattern designation command stored in a command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 122.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, image display during a period from the start of the variation of the decorative design determined in the process of S616 until the final decorative design that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as a decorative pattern change display operation in the display area of the device 5, an effect display operation in a reach effect, an effect display operation in a pseudo-continuous effect, and an effect display operation in a notice effect, Multiple types of symbol variation control patterns are stored.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, a decorative symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Subsequently, the process table according to the production | presentation control pattern selected by S617 is selected (S618). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the rendering device (the image display device 5 as the rendering component, the rendering component as the rendering component) Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including a decorative pattern) according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (S172) ( S622). Then, the variable display start process ends.

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, the size of the number when displayed by the second display pattern is different from the size of the number when displayed by the first display pattern. For example, the display range of the number displayed at the time of starting or stopping the change displayed by the second display pattern is smaller than the size of the changing number displayed by the first display pattern. In this way, at the start of change or at the time of change stop, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode consisting of numbers and characters, and during change display, only the numbers are displayed in a larger display range than at the time of change stop. By executing the variable display, it is possible to easily recognize the transition of the decorative pattern during the variable display, and it is possible to suitably display numbers and characters.

  There is a correspondence relationship between the numbers and characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in a pattern for displaying the characters according to the numbers. In this way, different characters appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the effect of stopping the variable display is executed by a pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward as the symbol action at the time of the variable stop. If it does in this way, the display mode when displaying a number and a character can be interesting, and a number and a character can be displayed suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 15, since the character moves greatly as an action at the time of reach formation, attention can be paid to the movement of the character, and numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect for changing from only a number to a number and a character is executed as an action at the time of change stop, and the second change effect is changed from only a number and a character as an action at the start of change. Execute. The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect. In the variable stop time symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the number moves downward, and the character moves below the number. In the symbol action at the start of change executed as a second change effect, the character is deleted from the numbers and characters, and only the numbers displayed larger than before the change are changed downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, at the end of the SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and the decision operation is performed with numbers and characters at the time of final display after returning to the normal background. If it does in this way, it can be set as the display mode of the decoration design suitable for each scene of production, and a number and a character can be displayed suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the variable display is stopped, display is performed to display the character so that the character appears wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop. In this way, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern. Therefore, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13D and 13E, as the symbol action at the time of variable stop, an effect is displayed in which the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front. Is done. In this way, powerful display using the character can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, an effect of violently moving the reach-corresponding small symbol according to the effect sound during the SP reach is executed as the reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern. In this way, it is possible to suitably display the numbers as the small symbols for reach that are displayed in a reduced size.

  Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation big hit state and the normal big hit state are provided. In addition, as a decorative symbol, an odd symbol corresponding to a probable big hit and an even symbol corresponding to a normal big hit were provided. Here, only the number corresponding to the probability variation big hit may be displayed in the second display pattern. For example, numbers and characters may be displayed only for numbers corresponding to probability variation big hits, and numbers corresponding to normal big hits may be displayed without displaying characters. In this way, it is possible to give a special feeling to the odd symbol corresponding to the probable big hit, and it is possible to give a special impression to the odd symbol having a high advantage. Of the odd symbols, only the “3” symbol or the “7” symbol may be used as the probability variation symbol, and the number of symbols displayed in the second display pattern can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the state is short (high base state) up to 100 rotations of the variable display after the end of the big hit. In such a short time state, the change may be started only with a number and the change may be stopped only with a number. In the short time state, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state, so when a character with motion is displayed, the character moves quickly and looks strange by displaying or erasing the character. As a result, it is difficult to see the variable display. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the variable display may be executed by the first display pattern of only numbers unlike the normal state. In this way, it is possible to suitably display numbers in the time saving state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the first display pattern that displays only numbers and the second display pattern that displays numbers and characters have different numbers as numbers. . However, when the number display mode is different, it may be the position of the number, the color of the number, the type of the number, etc., not the size of the number, or may be a combination of any two or more. Good. Also, the display mode of the numbers may be different depending on the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the reach corresponding small design is displayed at the corner of the screen of the image display device 5 has been described. However, one of the reach corresponding small symbols may be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen and the other in the upper right corner of the screen. Moreover, the case where the reach corresponding small symbol is moved up and down as the reach corresponding small symbol action pattern has been described. The movement of the small symbol for reach is not limited to these, and the symbol may be shaken according to music, rotated in the horizontal direction, or may be danced to dance. Further, an effect image (for example, a flame image) may be added around the reach-compatible small symbol.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect of stopping the variable display by the pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward as the symbol action at the time of the variable stop is executed. However, as a symbol action at the time of stoppage of fluctuation, the figure may be moved diagonally instead of moving downward. Specifically, when the variable display is stopped, the left symbol may be moved diagonally to the right, the middle symbol may be moved right below, and the right symbol may be moved diagonally to the left. In this way, the numerical symbols that are displayed small when the fluctuation is stopped are displayed so as to be gathered in the center, and the appearance is good. The movement of the symbol action at the time of the fluctuation stop is not limited to these, and may be moved in any direction.

In the above-described embodiments, numbers and characters correspond to each other on a one-to-one basis. However, numbers and characters do not have to correspond one-to-one. For example, the same character may correspond to a plurality of numbers, or the corresponding character may change depending on the background. Further, when the pre-reading notice is executed, the change display of a plurality of times until the change display of the target to be pre-read is executed may be changed to a special stage. In this case, special numbers and characters that are not normally displayed may be displayed. In addition, it is desirable that the display pattern of numbers and characters at this time is different from the normal display pattern. In addition, you may make it provide the stage in which a variable display is performed only with a number.

  In the above-described embodiment, during variation display, the symbol is varied only by numbers so that the player can recognize whether or not variation display is in progress. It is desirable to display such numbers during the fluctuation display lighter than the display mode at the time of the fluctuation start and at the time of the fluctuation stop. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect executed in the background from becoming difficult to visually recognize by setting the same darkness as that at the start of fluctuation. And, by displaying only numbers rather than numbers and characters, the display area of the symbols can be reduced, reducing the hindrance to other notices while showing that the symbols are changing can do.

  In the embodiment described above, the symbol during reach may be the same as the symbol indicated by the first display pattern during variable display, or may be a symbol different from the symbol indicated by the first display pattern. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the first effect of changing from only a number to a number and a character is executed as the action at the time of change stop, and the second change effect is changed from only the number and the character as an action at the start of change. Explained when to do. When the change effect is executed, the character moves, but another effect image may be added. Some change may be added to the display mode.

  In the embodiment described above, as the symbol action at the time of change stop, the number to be stopped may be temporarily displayed in an enlarged manner and then reduced. And you may make it make a character appear from the back of the expanded number. In this way, since the character is displayed so that it is suddenly displayed from behind the enlarged number, it is possible to display a more powerful character and surprise the player. it can.

  In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of SP reach may be provided. Then, the reach corresponding small symbol action may be different depending on the type of SP reach.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where one character is displayed for one number is shown. However, an image other than a character may be added to one number. For example, an image indicating that the hold display changes with the character when the number stops (an image showing the change to the hold display with a high degree of expectation of jackpot) may be displayed as the action at the time of change stop. . In this way, attention can be paid to the action at the time of change stop. And it can be set as the pre-reading notice that a hold display changes by displaying the said image.

  In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, there is one in which the big hit probability controlled to the big hit gaming state which is an advantageous state does not greatly increase from the normal state during the probability change state as the special state (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-073872). Issue gazette). However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the probability of hitting in a special state is heavy (when it is difficult to win), it is necessary to shorten the change time per change in order to increase the change efficiency. However, when such control is executed, the decorative symbol as the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed, which may cause the player to feel troublesome. The gaming machine of the characteristic portion 188F has been conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose of the gaming machine is to reduce the fact that decoration identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state, causing discomfort to the player. It is to provide a gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the characteristic portion 188F is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Decoration identification information (decoration pattern etc.) composed of multiple columns as identification information;
Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.) composed of the same number of sequences as the decoration identification information and smaller than the decoration identification information,
Display control means (production control CPU 120 or the like) for executing display control of the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information;
The display control means includes
In the normal state, a first control pattern for performing start display and stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the decoration identification information (in the normal state, the variable display of the decorative design and The first control pattern for performing the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbols at the same time is executed in synchronization),
In the special state where the variation time is reduced on average on average than the normal state, the variable display of the first control pattern or the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information is started and displayed simultaneously, and then the decoration identification information and the It is possible to execute the second control pattern in which only the reduced identification information is stopped and not displayed simultaneously with the reduced identification information (in the probability variation state, the small design is always displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative pattern. The first control pattern that performs variable display start display and stop display or the variable display of the decorative design and the always small design start display at the same time, then the decorative design and the always small design do not stop display at the same time, always the small design Only the second control pattern for performing stop display only is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the decoration identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state and gives a player discomfort.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
A plurality of types of variable display patterns of the decoration identification information are provided (as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of variation patterns during the probability variation state are provided).
The display control means executes the first control pattern or the second control pattern depending on which one of the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of decoration identification information is executed. (For example, the second control pattern is executed for the fluctuation pattern out of the shortening fluctuation, and the first control pattern is executed for the other fluctuation patterns).

  According to such a configuration, an appropriate control pattern can be executed according to the type of variable display pattern of decoration identification information to be executed.

(3) The gaming machine of (2),
The display control means executes the first control pattern at least when the reach variable display pattern is in the reach state as the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information (for example, the first control pattern is executed in the reach variation pattern). The second control pattern can be executed when the variable display pattern has a shorter variable display time than the reach variable display pattern (for example, the second control pattern is executed when the fluctuation pattern is out of shortened fluctuation).

  According to such a configuration, the first control pattern is executed in the reach variable display pattern, and the second control pattern is executed in the shortened variable display pattern. Therefore, according to the type of the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information to be executed. And an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
After the advantageous state ends, special state control means (such as the CPU 103 that controls the probability state) that controls the special state until the next variable display of the advantageous state is executed is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decoration identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in the special state, thereby giving the player an unpleasant feeling, and it is possible to provide a sense of security until the next advantageous state.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
On-hold storage means (such as RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display as on-hold storage information;
A holding display unit (production control CPU 120 or the like) for displaying a holding display corresponding to the holding storage information stored in the holding storage unit;
The hold display means displays the hold display in the normal state, but does not display the hold display in the special state (displays the hold display in the normal state but displays the hold display in the probability change state. Not).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce that the hold display frequently repeats display and non-display in a special state and gives a player discomfort.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
In the second control pattern, the display control means starts the display of the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information at the same time, and then the reduced identification information repeats a predetermined number of variable displays. The variable display of information is stopped and displayed (as shown in FIG. 9, the decorative symbol is changed based on the fact that the small symbol is repeatedly displayed three times after the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol are started at the same time. Display is stopped).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the decoration identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state and gives a player discomfort.

(7) The gaming machine of (6) above,
The display control means executes the first control pattern when a variable display pattern other than the shortened variable display pattern is executed before the predetermined variable display (FIGS. 10D and 10H). ), When a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed before the variable display three times, the first control pattern is executed).

  According to such a configuration, an appropriate control pattern can be executed when a variable display pattern other than the shortened variable display pattern is executed.

(Explanation regarding feature 264F)
Next, the feature portion 264F will be described. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The feature portion 264F is characterized by, for example, the display of a decorative symbol as shown in FIG.

(Design display control)
In the feature portion 264F, the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbols are always performed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, “synchronization” indicates that the operation of the symbol is the same at the start of variable display and at the end of variable display, and the operation of the symbol during variable display may be different. In the feature portion 264F, the decorative symbol and the always small symbol start variable display simultaneously, and the variable display ends simultaneously. However, the variation speed of the symbol differs between the decorative symbol during variable display and the always small symbol. Specifically, the time it takes for the effect control CPU 120 to make one cycle when the decorative symbol formed from the numbers 1 to 9 and the small symbol are always variably displayed at the maximum speed is expressed as the decorative symbol. The display is controlled so that it is always different for small symbols.

  In this way, the variation speed of the symbol between the decorative symbol and the regular small symbol makes the player feel more uncomfortable than when the symbol variation speed is the same, and when the variable display is executed The visibility of small symbols can be improved at all times.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the time required for one cycle when the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed is longer than that of the decorative symbol. . That is, the small symbols always change more slowly than the decorative symbols. In this way, since the player can always follow the movement of the small symbols with the eyes, it is possible to improve the visibility of the always small symbols when the variable display is executed.

(Design transmittance)
The effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance of the decorative symbols and the always small symbols. As for the transmittance of the pattern, the lower the transmittance, the higher the visibility, and the higher the transmittance, the lower the visibility. That is, the transmittance of 0% is the highest visibility, and the transmittance of 100% is the lowest visibility (not visible). Therefore, when the transmittance is lowered, the design looks dark and clear. On the other hand, when the transmittance is increased, the design appears thin and dull. The transmittance of such a symbol can be changed in a plurality of stages as the variable display progresses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance to 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90% as the variable display progresses. In addition, the transmittance | permeability of a pattern may be changed irregularly as mentioned above, and may be changed with regularity. Changing with regularity means, for example, increasing the transmittance of the symbol in increments of 5% with the progress of variable display.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the transmissivity of the decorative symbol at the time of variable display at the maximum speed is different from that of the small symbol at all times. In this way, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display of symbols is being executed.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control changes the transmittance so that the transmittance is always lower than that of the decorative symbol for a small symbol. That is, when the symbol is variably displayed at the maximum speed, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol, so that the visibility is improved. By doing so, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed.

  In addition, while the effect control CPU 120 increases the transmittance of the decorative symbols by a plurality of levels as the variable display progresses, the transmittance of the small symbols is always variable after the constant transmittance is started with the start of the variable display. The transmittance can be changed so as to maintain a certain transmittance until the display is stopped. For example, for decorative symbols, the transmittance is increased to 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90%, while for small symbols, the transmittance is variable with the start of variable display. The constant 50% may be maintained until the display is stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, since control is performed to increase the transmissivity in multiple steps only for the decorative design, the control burden of the transmissivity is reduced compared to the case where the transmissivity of both the decorative design and the constant small design is changed stepwise. It can be reduced. It should be noted that the transmittance of the decorative symbol or the always small symbol may be a value other than those described above, but it is desirable that the maximum value of the transmittance of the decorative symbol is higher than the transmittance of the always small symbol. Moreover, you may make it change the transmittance | permeability of a decorative pattern regularly, such as 5% and 10%.

  The effect control CPU 120 may change the transmittance of the decorative symbol as the variable display progresses, while not changing the transmittance of the small symbol at all times. In this way, the control burden can be reduced as compared to the case where the transmittance is changed for both the decorative symbol and the always small symbol.

(Design movement)
The effect control CPU 120 can also perform display control for the movement of the symbol. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute display control so that the display style of the variable display of the decorative symbol and the always-small symbol is different. Specifically, display control is performed so that the decorative symbols are scrolled from top to bottom while the small symbols are always switched on the spot. The scroll display is a display that allows the symbols to flow downward on the screen of the image display device 5. In the case of scroll display, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the screen, but when switching on the spot, only one symbol is displayed and the symbols are switched. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the variable display of decorative symbols moves outside the display area of the screen, while the display control is performed so that the variable display of small symbols does not always move outside the display area of the screen. Do. In other words, the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves away from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. The display control is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. Note that the movement of the small symbols may be scroll-displayed in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the small symbols are always displayed. Even in such a case, since the small symbols are always located in the same area on the screen, they are easier to visually recognize than the decorative symbols.

(Explanation regarding feature 267F)
Next, the feature part 267F will be described. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The feature part 267F is characterized by, for example, the display of a decorative symbol as shown in FIG.

(Design transmittance)
In the feature portion 267F, the effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol. The effect control CPU 120 performs control to increase the transmissivity of the decorative pattern when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display, compared to during variable display stop display. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the transmissivity of the small symbol is always lower than the transmissivity of the decorative symbol when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display. With such transmittance control, after 1.5 seconds from the start of variable display, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol is lighter than when the variable display is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the transmittance of the decorative pattern 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display may be 90%, and the transmittance of the regular pattern may be 50%. Further, the decorative symbol and the always small symbol return the symbol transmittance to 0% based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command for stopping the symbol.

  If it does in this way, it can prevent that the visibility of a always small symbol when variable display is performed can prevent falling too much, and the visibility of a always small symbol can be improved. In addition, during the variable display, various effects are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the decorative symbols are not hindered by improving the transmittance of the decorative symbols so that the small symbols are always kept small. Visibility can also be improved.

In addition, while the effect control CPU 120 increases the transmittance of the decorative symbols by a plurality of levels as the variable display progresses, the transmittance of the small symbols is always variable after the constant transmittance is started with the start of the variable display. The transmittance can be changed so as to maintain a certain transmittance until the display is stopped. For example, for decorative designs, the transmittance is increased to 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90% from the start of variable display until 1.5 seconds later, whereas the small design is always small. With respect to the above, the transmittance may be set to 50% when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display, and the transmittance of 50% may be maintained until the variable display is stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, since control is performed to increase the transmissivity in multiple steps only for the decorative design, the control burden of the transmissivity is reduced compared to the case where the transmissivity of both the decorative design and the constant small design is changed stepwise. It can be reduced. It should be noted that the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol may be other values, but it is desirable that the maximum value of the transmittance of the decorative symbol is higher than the transmittance of the always small symbol. Moreover, you may make it change the transmittance | permeability of a decorative pattern regularly, such as 5% and 10%.

  In addition, when the variable display is stopped and displayed, the effect control CPU 120 starts changing the transmission of the decorative symbols from the timing 1.5 seconds before the stop display, and always reduces the transmittance of the small symbols to the timing of the stop display. To return to the original transmittance. For example, the change in transmittance starts at the timing 1.5 seconds before the variable display is stopped, but the small symbol always receives the symbol confirmation command, and the variable display is stopped at the timing when the variable display is stopped. The transmittance is 0% at a stretch. As a result, the control of the small symbols is always simplified compared to the case where the change of the transmittance is started from the timing before the stop display for both the decorative symbols and the always small symbols, thereby reducing the control burden. it can.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control so that the transmissivity of the decorative symbol is 90%, which is the highest when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the variable display. According to this, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display.

  Here, a plurality of types of symbol variation patterns are provided, but the symbol transmittance is changed at a common timing regardless of the variation pattern. In this way, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the symbol from being complicated, and to reduce the control burden.

(Design movement)
In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the small symbols are always switched on the spot while the decorative symbols are scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom. Then, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the variable display of decorative symbols moves outside the display area of the screen, while the display control is always performed so that the variable display of small symbols does not move outside the display area of the screen. Do. In other words, the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves away from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. The display control is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, it may be scroll-displayed in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the movement of the small symbols is always displayed. Even in such a case, since the small symbols are always located in the same area on the screen, they are easier to visually recognize than the decorative symbols.

(Explanation regarding feature 268F)
Next, the feature portion 268F will be described. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The feature portion 268F is characterized by, for example, the display of a decorative symbol as shown in FIG.

(Design transmittance)
In the feature portion 268F, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to increase the transmissivity of the decorative symbols when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display, compared to during variable display stop display. On the other hand, control is always performed so that the transmittance of the small symbols is not changed. By controlling the transmittance in this way, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol after 1.5 seconds from the start of variable display. For example, the transmissivity of the decorative pattern 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display may be set to 90% so that the transmissivity of the design is not changed constantly.

  If it does in this way, it can prevent that the visibility of the always small symbol when variable display is performed can be prevented, and the visibility of the always small symbol can be improved. In addition, during the variable display, various effects are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the decorative symbols are not hindered by improving the transmittance of the decorative symbols so that the small symbols are always kept small. Visibility can also be improved.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control so that the transmissivity of the decorative symbol is 90%, which is the highest when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the variable display. According to this, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display.

  In addition, a plurality of types of symbol variation patterns are provided, but the transmissivity of the decorative symbol is changed at a common timing regardless of the variation pattern. In this way, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the symbol from being complicated, and to reduce the control burden.

(Design movement)
The effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the time required for one cycle when the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed is longer than that of the decorative symbol. That is, the small symbols always change more slowly than the decorative symbols. In this way, since the player can always follow the movement of the small symbols with the eyes, it is possible to improve the visibility of the always small symbols when the variable display is executed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the small symbols are always switched on the spot while the decorative symbols are scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the variable display of decorative symbols moves outside the display area of the screen, while the display control is performed so that the variable display of small symbols does not always move outside the display area of the screen. Do. In other words, the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves away from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. The display control is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, it may be scroll-displayed in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the movement of the small symbols is always displayed. Even in such a case, since the small symbols are always located in the same area on the screen, they are easier to visually recognize than the decorative symbols.

(Modifications of feature portions 264F, 267F, 268F, etc.)
The time it takes for each symbol to make one cycle when the variable display is variably displayed at the maximum speed in the decorative symbol and the always small symbol may be the same. Even in such a case, the visibility of the small symbols can be constantly improved by making the transmittance of the small symbols always lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbols. Since the time required for one cycle of the symbols is the same, the variation cycle of each symbol is the same. However, even if the maximum speed is the same, the fluctuating speeds of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol until reaching the maximum speed may be different.

The time required for one cycle of the symbol may be shorter for the small symbol at all times than for the decorative symbol. In this way, it is possible to give a sense of incongruity by always changing the variation period between the small symbol and the decorative symbol. Thereby, the visibility of a small symbol can always be improved. Even in such a case, it is possible to always improve the visibility of the small symbols by making the transmittance of the small symbols always lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbols.

  In addition, when the symbol transmittance is changed at the timing 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display (or until the timing of 1.5 seconds), the symbol transmittance is changed from the timing 1.5 seconds before the stop display. The case of changing (always a small symbol is the timing of stop display) has been described, but it may be changed at a timing different from this timing. Further, the timing at which the symbol has the highest transmittance may be different between the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol.

  Further, the change timing may be different depending on the type of variation pattern. For example, in a variation pattern of deviation from normal fluctuation or fluctuation in reach, a change in transmittance may be set as a common timing, and in a fluctuation pattern of deviation from shortening fluctuation, the start and end of the change in transmittance may be executed at different timings. . Specifically, in the variation pattern of the short fluctuation of 4 seconds, the transmittance may be highest in 1 second after the start, and the transmittance may be returned from 1 second before the stop display.

  Although the transmission of the always small symbol changed at the same time as the stop display, the transmittance of the always small symbol also changed from the specific timing 1.5 seconds before the same as the decorative symbol. You may make it maintain the state which the symbol does not permeate | transmit until a stop display.

  Further, depending on the gaming state, there may be provided a case where the transmittance of the small symbols is constantly changed and a case where the transmittance is not changed. For example, during a low base, a variation pattern with a certain amount of time that is usually longer than the deviation is likely to be selected, so the transmittance of the small symbols is constantly changed. The transmittance may not be changed so that the control burden is not increased by frequently changing the transmittance.

  Also, the symbol control executed by the feature 188F, the symbol control executed by the feature 174F, the symbol control executed by the feature 264F, the symbol control executed by the feature 267F, and the feature 268F. The symbol control to be executed is mutually applicable.

  1 Pachinko machine, 5 image display device, 100 game control microcomputer, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Decoration identification information composed of a plurality of columns as identification information;
Reduced identification information composed of the same number of sequences as the decoration identification information and smaller than the decoration identification information,
Display control means for executing display control of the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information;
A transmittance changing means for changing the transmittance of the identification information;
The display control means performs start display and stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in synchronization with the variable display of the decoration identification information,
The transmittance changing means is
The transmittance of the decoration identification information when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of variable display of the identification information is made higher than during stop display,
A gaming machine in which the transmittance of the reduced identification information is not changed.

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