JP2022061104A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for improving display control of an image for making a suggestion regarding a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes image display means (for example, an image display device) capable of displaying a specific image (for example, a specific icon image) to which character information (for example, "a come-from-behind mode") composed of plural characters is attached. The image display means can display a specific image in a rotating rotation mode (for example, a mode for rotating in left and right directions). When the specific image is in a mode facing a first direction (for example, a right facing mode), brightness of a first part (for example, character strings of "Hatsu" and "Ten") in the character information becomes high, and brightness of a second part (for example, character strings of "Ichi" and "Gyaku") differing from the first part becomes low. When the specific image is in a mode facing a second direction (for example, a left facing mode), the brightness of the first part becomes low and the brightness of the second part becomes high. Accordingly, display of the specific image and character information can be suitably shown to a player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-5

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of performing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display area, the gaming state (game). There is a machine (so-called pachinko machine) configured to change the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the payout of the prize ball and the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine are advantageous for the player who can easily win the prize, and are advantageous for the player. It is to generate the right to become a state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the effect symbol (identification information) started in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs,
For example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which the hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if there is a prize in a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state of matching with a specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In addition, there is one that displays an image (for example, an icon) for making a suggestion about a game (for example, a suggestion for the development of an effect) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2019-76385 (Fig. 2)

However, there was room for improvement in image display control for making suggestions regarding the game.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having improved image display control for making suggestions regarding a game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game.
An image display means capable of displaying a first special image (for example, an additional crystal (first fragment image)), a second special image (for example, a scattered crystal (second fragment image)), and a specific image is provided.
The image display means is
The specific image is displayed in a manner of being decorated with the first special image.
After the specific image is enlarged and displayed, the specific image is reduced and displayed at a specific position (for example, substantially the center of the display area of the image display device 5).
When the specific image is enlarged and displayed (the enlargement timing may be the enlargement display of the specific image, or if the timing is related to the enlargement timing, the timing may be during a predetermined period before or after the enlargement timing. Good), the second special image is displayed in a manner of scattering a plurality (see FIGS. 8-4 (11) (12)).
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interlocking between when the specific image is enlarged and displayed and when it is reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming 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 interrupt processing 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 an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the message mode determination lottery table, the icon character color determination lottery table, and the icon character content explanation table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the image display apparatus 5 when displaying a special motion image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the image display apparatus 5 when displaying a special motion image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of a specific icon image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect display at the time of starting the display of a specific icon image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example at the time of starting the display of a special background image. It is a timing chart which shows the size of the display area of a special background image at each timing, and the transmittance of a specific icon image in the case of displaying a special background image.

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

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). First to do
A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. Special symbols include numbers indicating "0" to "9" and ""
It is represented by a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also 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". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects 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 figure game and the second special figure game,
Variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, "
The decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction or update display) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, there is a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is held, and a hold display.
A display area for displaying the active display corresponding to the variable display during execution may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25 configured to include a plurality of LEDs is included.
A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the first hold indicator 25B according to the number of LEDs lit. The second reserved storage number is displayed.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example,
It is equipped with an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is close to the winning ball device 6A. The game ball does not enter the second start winning opening and is in a closed state (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). 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 may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 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 device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large 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 big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

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 a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area), the normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

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

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are located at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.
Is provided, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

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

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. Stick controller 31
A 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).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol lost".
Will be. When it becomes "per-normal", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

When the game ball enters the second starting 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.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In a special figure game, a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7") is used as a confirmed special symbol.
, The actual design differs depending on the type of jackpot described later. ) Is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "big hit", and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period.
One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game).
In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, the opening mode of the big winning opening (
Multiple types of game states (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) after the big hit game state are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these.
As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening (
High open control, high base control) is also executed. The time saving state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the player is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is a low accuracy high base state,
The probabilistic state is also called the high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is also called the low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. note that,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, may be performed by the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. )
Is also stopped and displayed (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol 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") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right".

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, "6" etc.) may be displayed together as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the current state is in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. Besides,
On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111.
And so on.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random A).
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10.
4 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, ROM 10
Various data stored in 1 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). Controls (drives) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc.
It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal (a signal to be driven, a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect 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 effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )))
, The game status (for example, the start or end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with 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.

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

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A or a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute the effect based on the detection signal from B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicating the operation content).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) and a CGROM (Character G).
It is equipped with enerator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.
To display. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal that specifies how to turn on / off 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 for driving the movable body 32.

The voice 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 voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

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 lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 has various random numbers (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects.
Numerical data indicating is counted up to date. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards 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.

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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 with the clear switch turned 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), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, C
The PU 103 is an RA that clears the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102.
Perform M clear processing and set the initial value in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), RAM
It is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in 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 failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.).
In addition, the state of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM 102 with backup flag off
If the backup data is not stored in (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 checks the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. If it is determined that these match, RAM10
It is determined that the data of 2 is normal.

When 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 when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), CP
The U103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted 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 failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 is
An appropriate screen display may be performed based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (.
Step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
It is sent to 3 and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
First, by executing a predetermined switch process, the detection signal from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is transmitted via the switch circuit 110. Determining the presence / absence of reception (step S2)
1). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22).
). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following 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). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). CPU1
By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by 03, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26).
). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, C
The PU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send 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 control board on the sub side 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 the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process processing, CPU103
First, the start winning determination process is executed (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead determination, etc. is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. It should be noted that each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120).
), The transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is made.

In the special symbol normal processing in step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value).
Is executed at. In this special symbol normal processing, the first is based on the presence or absence of pending information.
It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) 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”. For this fluctuation pattern setting process, the display result is "big hit" or "small hit".
It includes a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types by using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a pre-determination result of whether or not to set. 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.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing 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 the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

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 and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. And the display result is "big hit"
If is, 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 "8".
If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "5".
On the other hand, when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit of the number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is "
It is updated to 0 ”and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The 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 game state is executed has elapsed. 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 game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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 sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the 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 confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on,
The effect control CPU 120 is automatically set to disable interrupts, but when a CPU that is not automatically disabled is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s) Clear the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S74), and execute the command analysis process (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, settings and controls corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. Will be. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1 may be stored so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like.
The reception flag provided in 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, 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 emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the 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 the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

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

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 may be, for example, a RAM 12
Depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in 2, the following steps S170 to S1
One of the 77 processes is selected and executed.

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 of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. Image display device 5
When it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in, the value of the effect process flag is set to ".
Update to 1 ”and end the variable display start waiting process.

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, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect 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 the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

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
By instructing the display control unit 123, the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 can be driven, and the voice control board 13 can be driven. Speakers 8L, 8 by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to
During variable display of decorative patterns, such as outputting voice and sound effects from R, and turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Execute various production controls. After performing such production control,
For example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the command for specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is received from the main board 11, etc. Displaying the decorative symbol Stops and displays the final decorative symbol that is the result of the display. When the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".
The effect processing during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed based on the set content. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. be"
Update to 5 ”and end the small hit medium production process.

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 or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
Sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, 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 explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

What is displayed during the variable display of a special symbol is one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-").
However, the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).
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In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, 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) , Regular Bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, the expression (“high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”
Expressions such as "low" and "differentiate") may include that one is in the proportion of "0%". For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 028IW)
Next, the feature unit 028IW will be described.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 028IWS801).

In step 028IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 is set to step 028I.
The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the fluctuation pattern command read by WS801 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step 028IWS802). .. That is, the process of step 028IWS802 is executed by the effect control CPU 120, whereby
A display result determining means for determining the display result (stop symbol of the decorative symbol) of the variable display of the identification information is realized according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. The effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 028IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 028IWS802, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols having the same odd-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (non-probability variable jackpot), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols having the same even-numbered symbols as the stop symbols. do.

If the received display result specification command indicates an error, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two symbols on the left and right are aligned is determined.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation is accompanied by super reach (step 028IWS803). In this example, the super reach A and the super reach B can be executed as the super reach effect. Each reach effect is configured to be performed according to the variation pattern selected. Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, the variable pattern with super reach B is configured to be selected at a higher rate than the variable pattern with super reach A, and the variable display result is out of order. In this case, the variation pattern with super reach A is configured to be selected at a higher rate than the variation pattern with super reach B. In other words, the reliability of being controlled by a jackpot is
Super Reach A <Super Reach B. It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach B is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach A.

In the case of a variation accompanied by super reach, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process (step 028IWS804 to S806) for determining a display mode of the special moving image. The special moving image is a moving image displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the left and right symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed to just before the development of the super reach effect.

First, the effect control CPU 120 performs a message mode determination lottery process for determining the mode (message mode) of the message to be displayed in the special moving image (step 028I).
WS804). Specifically, the message mode is determined using the message mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A).

FIG. 8-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a message mode determination lottery table. Figure 8-2 (
In the message mode determination lottery table shown in A), determination values for message modes (first message mode to sixth message mode) are assigned to each variable display result (big hit, miss).

The first message mode is a message mode indicating that the first character string (character string "this is somehow ...") is displayed in a black character color. The second message mode is a message mode indicating that the second character string (character string "If you and me ...") is displayed in a black character color. The third message mode is a message mode indicating that the first character string is displayed in a red character color. The fourth message mode is a message mode indicating that the second character string is displayed in a red character color. The fifth message mode is a message mode indicating that the first character string is displayed in a golden character color. The sixth message mode is a message mode indicating that the second character string is displayed in a golden character color.

For example, in the case of a big hit, the first message mode is selected at a rate of 5%, the second message mode is selected at a rate of 7%, the third message mode is selected at a rate of 13%, and 20
The fourth message mode is selected at a rate of%, the fifth message mode is selected at a rate of 25%, and the sixth message mode is selected at a rate of 30%. Also, if it is off, 30%
The first message mode is selected at a rate of 25%, the second message mode is selected at a rate of 25%, the third message mode is selected at a rate of 20%, and the fourth message mode is selected at a rate of 13%. The fifth message aspect is selected at a rate of 7% and the sixth message aspect is selected at a rate of 5%.

In this way, the jackpot expectation in the character color of the message displayed in the special moving image is black <red <gold. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the character color of the message and improve the interest.

Further, in this way, the jackpot expectation degree in the character color of the message displayed in the special moving image is <the first character string <the second character string. As a result, the character string of the message can be focused on and the interest can be improved.

In addition, in this example, "this is somehow ..." as the first character string is a line of content that leads to the line "I have no choice but to do" used in the special background image of Story A, which will be described later. The second character string, "If you and me ...", is a line that leads to the line "Let's show the power of two people" used in the special background image of Story B, which will be described later.

The relationship between the first character string and the second character string and other effects is not limited to this, and "this is somehow ..." as the first character string is one of the lines used in Super Reach A. It is a part, and the second character string "If you and me ..." may be a part of the lines used in Super Reach B. As a result, the message can be reminiscent of a super reach effect, and the interlocking of the effect can be enhanced. As described above, whether to display the first character string or the second character string is not determined based on the type of the evolving super reach effect, but is based on whether or not it is a big hit. As it is determined, the displayed message is not directly related to the evolving reach effect. However, in the case of a big hit, the selection rate of Super Reach B is higher than in the case of a big hit, and the second character string that is a part of the dialogue used in Super Reach B ("If you and me ..."・ ”) Because the selection rate is high,
As a result, the displayed message suggests an evolving reach effect.

It should be noted that which of the first character string and the second character string may be displayed may be determined based on the type of the developing super reach effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an icon character color determination lottery process for determining the character color of the character string attached to the specific icon image to be displayed in the special moving image (step 0).
28IWS805). Specifically, the character color of the character string attached to the specific icon image is determined using the icon character color determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (B).

FIG. 8-2 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an icon character color determination lottery table. Figure 8-2 (
In the icon character color determination lottery table shown in B), judgment values for the character color (black, red, gold) of the character string attached to the specific icon image are assigned to each variable display result (big hit, miss). ..

For example, in the case of a big hit, black is selected at a rate of 20%, red at a rate of 30%, and gold at a rate of 50% as the character color. Further, for example, when it is out of alignment, the character color is 8
Black is selected at a rate of 0%, red at a rate of 15%, and gold at a rate of 5%.

In this way, the jackpot expectation in the character color of the character string attached to the specific icon image is black <red <gold. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the character color of the character string attached to the specific icon image and improve the interest.

The character string attached to the specific icon image differs depending on the type of super reach effect to be executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), "one-shot reversal" is displayed when Super Reach A is performed, and "Brave" is displayed when Super Reach B is performed.
It is displayed as a character string attached to a specific icon image. That is, it is configured to notify which super reach effect is developed by the character string attached to the specific icon image.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 has a super reach type and step 028IWS8.
An effect is set according to the message mode determined in 04 and the character color (black, red, gold) of the character string attached to the specific icon image determined in step 028IWS805 (step 028IWS806).

Specifically, the message of the message mode determined in step 028IWS804 is displayed, and the character string corresponding to the super reach type (in the case of super reach A, "
"One-shot reversal", "Brave and brave" for Super Reach B), step 028IWS805
Set the display in the character color (black, red, gold) determined in step 1 and the display of the special background image corresponding to the super reach type. The special background image corresponding to the super reach type is a special background image as a pre-stage effect of the super reach type. Specifically, character A
When performing Super Reach A, a story in which and Character B fight against enemy A, as a story prior to the story of Super Reach A, along with an image of a scene where Character A and Character B train swordsmanship and spear art. Set the display of the special background image of story A that displays the line "I have no choice but to do it". In addition, when character A and character B perform super reach B of a story in which they fight against enemy B, as a story before the story of super reach B, character A and character B meet and perform swordsmanship and spear art. Set the display of the special background image of story B that displays the line "Let's show the power of two people" along with the image of the scene to be trained.

In this way, the sword and spear are attached to the specific icon image, and the content of the sword and spear appearing is also displayed in the special background image. In other words, the specific icon image and the special background image are displayed in a related manner, which is intended to improve the interest. The specific icon image and the special background image may be images having completely different contents. For example, a character string attached to the specific icon image or an image completely different from the effect suggested by the specific icon image may be displayed as a special background image.

It has been decided that two types of special background images, story A and story B, are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special background image of a type corresponding to the type (character string, character color) of the specific icon image may be provided. Specifically, the special background image A displayed when the character string is "one-shot reversal" and the character color is black,
A special background image B displayed when the character string is "one-shot reversal" and the character color is red, and displayed when the character string is "one-shot reversal" and the character color is gold. A special background image C, a special background image D displayed when the character string is "brave and brave" and the character color is black, and a case where the character string is "brave and brave" and the character color is red. The special background image E displayed in the above and the special background image F displayed when the character string is "brave and brave" and the character color is gold may be provided.

It should be noted that the display period of the special background image is constant regardless of which type of special background image is displayed. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern with Super Reach A and
Although it is different from the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the super reach B, the display period of the special background image is the same. Even if the fluctuation time is the same for each fluctuation pattern,
The display period of the special background image may be the same.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the variation pattern and the process table according to the effect pattern (step 028IWS813). Then, the effect control CPU 12
0 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 028IWS814).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. CPU for production control
The 120 refers to the process table, and controls the display of the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used to execute the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1,
According to the lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and a speaker 8L, 8 as an effect component).
The control of R) is executed (step 028IWS815).

In this feature unit 028IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the above.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 028IWS816). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” (step 028IW).
S819), the effect processing during variable display is terminated.

8-3 and 8-4 are explanatory views showing a display example in the image display device 5 when displaying a special moving image.

For example, after the left and right symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed, a cut-in image indicating that the character A says "Hold the sword!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-3 (1). -3 (
As shown in 2), an image (sword icon image) in which the characters "sword" and the image of the sword are surrounded by a circle is displayed (scrolled) so as to move downward from the upper end of the image display device 5. ,
The image display device 5 is stopped and displayed at a position to the left of the center.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (3), a cut-in image indicating that the character B says "Hold the spear!" Is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-3 (4), " An image (spear icon image) in which the characters of "spear" and the image of the sword are surrounded by a circle is displayed (scrolled) so as to move downward from the upper end of the image display device 5, and is moved to the right of the center of the image display device 5. Stop is displayed at the position of.

Here, a sword icon image and a spear icon image are displayed, and when the super reach effect is developed after the display, the sword and the spear appear in the super reach effect. That is, in FIGS. 8-3 (1) to 8-3 (4), images related to the production of the development destination are displayed. It should be noted that a combination of a plurality of types of icon images is provided, and the ratio of the types of super reach that develops may differ depending on the combination of the icon images that are stopped and displayed. For example, the sword icon image, the spear icon image, and the bow and arrow icon image can be stopped and displayed, and if the sword icon image and the spear icon image are combined, the ratio of developing to Super Reach A is high, and the sword icon image and the bow and arrow icon are high. If it is a combination with an image, the rate of development into Super Reach B is high, and if it is a combination of a spear icon image and a bow / arrow icon image, the rate of development into Super Reach C may be high.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (5), the sword icon image and the spear icon image are enlarged and displayed (in the illustrated example, when the sword icon image and the spear icon image overlap, the sword icon image is displayed. Is preferentially displayed, but the spear icon image may be preferentially displayed. The sword icon image and the spear icon image may not be superimposed even when enlarged). As shown in 8-3 (6) to (8), a background image including an effect display in which the back light shines from the light source is displayed, and a sword icon image, a spear icon image, and a message are sucked into the light source. Is displayed as a set. Specifically, the sword icon image moves while reducing the trajectory (arrow) shown in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5.
The spear icon image moves while reducing the trajectory (arrow) shown in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5. Further, the trajectory (arrow) shown in the lower right display area of the image display device 5 is the first half of the message (here, "me and you" in the second character string "me and you ...".
) Moves while reducing one character at a time, and after the last character of the first half is displayed, the trajectory (arrow) shown in the lower left display area of the image display device 5 is the second half of the message (here, the second character). Of the columns "If you and me ...", "If ...") moves while shrinking one character at a time. That is, the closer to the light source, the smaller the size of the characters in the message.

Also, as shown in the figure, by displaying so that the space between multiple characters in the message is narrower than the space between the sword icon image and the spear icon image, the characters in the message are continuous. It can be recognized and the message can be made easier for the player to read.

After the sword icon image, spear icon image, and message are collectively displayed on the light source, Fig. 8-4
As shown in (9), only the light source is displayed with respect to the black background image, and FIG. 8-4 (1).
As shown in 0), the display of the light source disappears and only the black background image is displayed.

The sword icon image, spear icon image, and message are collectively displayed on the light source, the display of the light source disappears, only the black background image is displayed, and the light source is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-4 (11). A large number of crystals are displayed as if they were scattered from the position where they were. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (12), a specific icon image in which a character string such as "one-shot reversal" was combined with a sword and a spear was enlarged and displayed starting from the position where the light source was displayed. Later, Fig. 8-
As shown in 4 (13), the specific icon image is reduced and displayed. At this time, "one-shot reversal"
Since such a character string is displayed, it is notified that the character string will be developed into Super Reach A. A crystal image is attached to the specific icon image and displayed. Hereinafter, the crystals shown in FIG. 8-4 (11) are referred to as “scattering crystals”, and FIGS. 8-4 (12), (1).
The crystal shown in 3) is sometimes called an "addition crystal". In addition, FIG. 8-4 (12)
In the additional crystal shown in FIG. 8-4 (11), a part of the scattered crystal shown in FIG. 8-4 (11) is fixed around the specific icon image. Further, a part of the scattered crystal is displayed larger than the additional crystal (see FIGS. 8-4 (11) and (13)). Although the details will be described later, the display mode of the specific icon image can be changed periodically. In addition, the additional crystal and the scattered crystal are displayed in pink, which is the theme color of the production of the gaming machine. Also, as shown, a smaller number of additional crystals than the scattered crystals are displayed.

After the specific icon image is displayed for a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (14), the specific icon image is transparently displayed and a special background image (character) is displayed with respect to the transparent specific icon image. The image of A and character B walking and the character string "Let's show the power of two people") are superimposed and displayed. The transmittance of the specific icon image shown in FIG. 8-4 (14) is set to 0.
%, When the transmittance of the specific icon image in an invisible mode is 100%, FIG. 8-4 (1).
The specific icon image shown in 4) is displayed with a transmittance of 70%.

After that, the same display as that shown in FIGS. 8-4 (11) to (13) is performed again, and FIG. 8-4 is performed.
As shown in (15), a black background image and a light emitting image that illuminates the darkness are displayed.
Next, a white character string such as "Let's go" is displayed on the black background image, which develops into Super Reach A.

Although the explanation is omitted in this example, although the sword icon image and the spear icon image are displayed, the supermarket is displayed as it is without being stopped and displayed at the specified position of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-3 (4)). It may be assumed that there is a fluctuation that ends without developing into reach (a fluctuation accompanied by a so-called sword effect). For example, although the sword icon image is scrolled and displayed, the sword icon image is not stopped and displayed at the specified position of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-3 (4)).
It may be possible to execute a variation that ends as it is. Further, although the sword icon image is stopped and displayed at the specified position of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-3 (4)), the spear icon image is scrolled and displayed at the specified position of the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-3). It may be possible to execute a variation in which the spear icon image is not stopped and displayed in (see (4)) and ends as it is. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the sword icon image and the spear icon image are stopped and displayed, and to improve the interest.

In addition, in a gaming machine provided with such fluctuations in the production, the reliability of the development of the production differs depending on the type of cut-in image displayed immediately before the sword icon image or spear icon image is displayed. It may be that.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a change in the display mode of the specific icon image. The character strings, swords, and spears that make up the specific icon image are all displayed as three-dimensional images, and are displayed so as to rotate left and right around the vertically written character string. Specifically, from immediately after the display of the specific icon image is started to the end, regardless of whether or not the transmittance is changed, the front facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (A)) and the right facing mode (FIG. 8). -5 (B)), front-facing mode, and left-facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (C)) are repeatedly changed in this order.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the specific icon image in the front facing mode, all the characters are displayed with a predetermined brightness. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the right-facing specific icon image, the character "1" and the character "reverse" are displayed at a predetermined brightness and "departure".
The characters of and the characters of "transition" are displayed at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness (diagonal portion).
As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), in the left-facing specific icon image, the characters "departure" and "transition" are displayed at a predetermined brightness, and the characters "one" and "reverse" are displayed. The characters "" are displayed at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness (diagonal line portion). The display position of the specific icon image may be displayed in a fixed and rotating manner, or may be displayed in a moving and rotating manner.

Further, the additional crystal is also displayed as a three-dimensional image, and is displayed so as to rotate left and right in the same manner as the specific icon image. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the entire surface of the added crystal in the front-facing aspect is displayed with a predetermined brightness. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the left side of the addition crystal in the right-facing aspect is displayed at a predetermined lightness, and the right side is displayed at a lightness lower than the predetermined lightness (hatched portion). As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the right side of the additional crystal in the left-facing aspect is displayed with a predetermined lightness, and the left side is displayed with a lightness (hatched portion) lower than the predetermined lightness.

In this way, the specific icon image and the additional crystal are displayed with different brightness for each part depending on whether the mode is the front facing mode, the right facing mode, or the left facing mode. .. That is, depending on which direction the specific icon image and the additional crystal are oriented, the portion that reflects light and the portion that does not reflect light and becomes a shadow are expressed. As a result, the specific icon image can be suitably displayed.

Although omitted in this example, the sword and spear displayed as a specific icon image also have different brightness for each part depending on whether the sword or spear is in the front-facing mode, the right-facing mode, or the left-facing mode. It may be displayed in.

In this example, the front facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (A)) and the right facing mode (FIG. 8-5 (B)).
The display mode of the specific icon image changes (that is, rotates left and right) in the order of (see), front-facing mode, and left-facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (C)), but the present invention is not limited to this. ..
For example, a specific icon image in the order of a front facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (A)), a right facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (B)), a back facing mode, and a left facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (C)). The display mode of the above may be changed (that is, rotated). Even in that case, the display position of the specific icon image may be displayed in a fixed and rotating manner, or may be displayed in a moving and rotating manner.

Further, in this example, the specific icon image is displayed in a rotating manner immediately after the display of the specific icon image is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display of the specific icon image is displayed. The specific icon image may be displayed in a rotating manner from the time when a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start. In that case, the specific icon image may be fixedly displayed in a front-facing manner for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) after the display of the specific icon image is started.

Further, images other than the specific icon image may be displayed in a rotating manner. For example, the sword icon image and the spear icon image displayed in FIG. 8-3 (4) may also be displayed in a rotating manner before the collective display. Even in that case, the brightness of the character strings of "sword" and "spear" displayed in the sword icon image and the spear icon image may change. For example, in the case of the right-facing mode, the right part of the character string of "sword" or "spear" is displayed with a predetermined brightness, and the left part of the character string of "sword" or "spear" is specified. It may be displayed at a brightness lower than the brightness of. Similarly, in the case of the left-facing mode, the left part of the character string of "sword" or "spear" is displayed with a predetermined brightness, and the right part of the character string of "sword" or "spear" is displayed. It may be displayed at a brightness lower than a predetermined brightness.

The sword icon image may be displayed in a rotating manner even during the period from the stop display of the sword icon image to the stop display of the spear icon image. Furthermore, when the spear icon image is stopped and displayed, it is displayed in a mode in which the sword icon image and the spear icon image rotate so as to face the same direction at the same timing (that is, in a synchronized mode). May be good. Further, even when performing an effect accompanied by a temporary stop of the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern (for example, a number or a pattern) may be displayed in a rotating manner, and in that case, a sword icon image, a spear icon image, or the like may be displayed. When displaying the special image of the above in a rotating mode, the degree of rotation is larger than that in displaying the decorative symbol in a rotating mode (a mode in which the rotation is emphasized). It may be displayed in. Specifically, the amplitude when rotating a special image such as a sword icon image or a spear icon image to the left or right may be larger than the amplitude when rotating the decorative pattern to the left or right.

In addition, the display period is constant when displaying a specific icon image of any combination of character strings (“one-shot reversal”, “courageous”) and character colors (black, red, gold).

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect display when starting the display of the specific icon image. Specifically, from the enlarged display of the specific icon image to the reduced display (Fig. 8-6 (12).
) (Refer to (13)), each effect display is displayed. First, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when the specific icon image is displayed and the additional crystal is displayed, FIG. 8-6
As shown in (B), the spark effect is displayed in a specific range, and the lightning effect is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), the spark effect is displayed in a range smaller than the specific range, and the lightning effect is erased. Furthermore, FIG. 8-6
As shown in (D), the spark effect is erased and the lightning effect is displayed again.

In this way, as an effect display for impressing the display of a specific icon image, the first
It is configured to display an additional crystal as an effect display, a spark effect as a second effect display, and a lightning effect as a third effect display.

As shown in the figure, the size of the overlapping range with the specific icon image is 1st effect display> 2nd effect display> 3rd effect display.

Further, as shown in the figure, in the display of each effect display, the first effect display is started earliest, and then the second effect display and the third effect display are started at the same time.

Further, as shown in the figure, the first effect display is continuously displayed, the second effect display is displayed so that the display range changes stepwise, and the third effect display is displayed intermittently.

FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when starting the display of the special background image. First, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the cut-in of the display area of the special background image is started so as to be cut open vertically from the center of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), the display area of the special background image is expanded and the transmittance of the specific icon image is increased, and as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), the special background image is The expansion of the display area of is completed, the entire image of the special background image is displayed, and the increase in the transmittance of the specific icon image is completed.

Here, the transition of the size of the display area of the special background image and the transition of the transmittance of the specific icon image will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a timing chart showing the size of the display area of the special background image and the transmittance of the specific icon image at each timing when the special background image is displayed. Specifically, when the cut-in of the display area of the special background image is started at the timing T1, the specific icon is displayed at a constant pace until the timing T2 where the display area of the special background image becomes 100% (enlargement is completed). The transmittance of the image increases, and the transmittance of the specific icon image becomes 70% at the timing T2. Then, at the timing T3 when the display area of the special background image becomes 0% (cut-in ends), the transmittance of the specific icon image is 70.
It is designed to change from% to 0%. As a result, from timing T2 to timing T
Until 3, a specific icon image with a transmittance of 70% is superimposed and displayed on the special background image, so that both the special background image and the specific icon image can be visually recognized by the player. ing. It should be noted that the transparent icon image is also displayed in a mode of rotating left and right as shown in FIGS. 8-5.

As described above, the feature unit 028IW includes the inventions shown below.

Conventionally, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-76385, suggestions regarding games (
For example, there was one that displayed an image (for example, an icon) for performing (suggestion of the development of the production). However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-76385, there is room for improvement in image display control for giving suggestions regarding the game. Therefore, the following (means 028-1) to (means 028-27) and (means 02) are described in the feature unit 028IW.
The gaming machines of 9-1) to (means 029-10) are described.

(Means 028-1) A gaming machine capable of executing a game.
An image display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific image (for example, a specific icon image) to which character information composed of a plurality of characters (for example, "one-shot reversal" and "braveness") is attached. )
The image display means rotates in a rotating mode (for example, a mode in which the image display means rotates left and right around a character string).
A specific image can be displayed at
When the specific image is in the first direction direction (for example, the right direction direction), the brightness of the first part of the character information (for example, the character string of "departure" and "turn" in "one-shot reversal") is high. At the same time, the brightness of the second part (for example, the character string of "one" and "reverse" in "one-shot reversal") different from the first part becomes low (see FIG. 8-5 (B)).
When the specific image is in the second direction direction (for example, the left direction direction), the brightness of the first part (for example, the character string of "departure" and "transition" in "one-shot reversal") becomes low, and the second The brightness of the two parts (for example, the character strings of "one" and "reverse" in "one-shot reversal") becomes high (Fig. 8-5 (Fig. 8-5 (Fig. 8-5)).
See C))
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the display of the specific image and the character information can be suitably shown to the player.

The rotation mode of the specific image is not limited to the mode of rotating left and right with respect to the vertical axis, but may be a mode of rotating up and down with respect to the horizontal axis, or an axis having an inclination. It may be in a mode of rotating with respect to.

Further, in this example, the specific icon image indicating the effect of the development destination is displayed as the specific image, but a simple decorative pattern, a pseudo-continuous pattern, or the like may be displayed.

(Means 028-2) The image display means is
After starting the display of the first image (for example, a sword icon image, which may be a robot or a character) and the second image (for example, a spear icon image, which may be a robot or a character), the first image. One image and the second image can be collectively displayed (Fig. 8-3 (6) to
(Refer to (8)),
The display of a specific image is started based on the collective display of the first image and the second image (
(See Figures 8-3 and 8-4),
Immediately after the collective display, the specific image is displayed in a rotation mode (for example, the specific icon image is displayed in a rotation mode immediately after the display of the specific icon image is started).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to start displaying the specific image and immediately emphasize the specific image.

Note that the collective display is a concept including both the movement of a plurality of images toward a common point and the movement of a plurality of images toward a common area. That is, the first image and the second image that are collectively displayed may be in contact (coalescence, collision) or not in contact by the time the set is completed. Further, the number of images to be collectively displayed may be three or more. For example, three images may be aggregated to display a single specific image. Further, a special decorative symbol is displayed as the first image, a predetermined image for decorating the special decorative symbol is displayed as the second image, and the predetermined image is combined with the special decorative symbol so that the specific symbol is displayed. It may be anything. For example, the predetermined image is an image displayed as a look-ahead effect for an unexecuted change that has not yet been started, and even if the effect that the predetermined image is combined with a special decorative symbol is performed as a notice of the unexecuted change. good.

(Means 028-3) The image display means is
After starting the display of the first image (for example, the sword icon image) and the second image (for example, the spear icon image), the first image and the second image can be collectively displayed (FIG. 8-3 (FIG. 8-3). 6) ~
(Refer to (8)),
The display of a specific image is started based on the collective display of the first image and the second image (
(See Figures 8-3 and 8-4),
The specific image is displayed in a rotation mode after a predetermined period has elapsed from the collective display (for example, the specific icon image is rotated from the time when a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the display of the specific icon image was started. It may be displayed in the mode of
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, while allowing the player to confirm the whole picture of the specific image,
The specific image can be emphasized.

(Means 028-4) The image display means is a first image (for example, a sword icon image) and a second image.
Before displaying the images (for example, the spear icon image) as a set, the first method is to rotate the image (for example, a spear icon image).
An image and a second image can be displayed (for example, a sword icon image and a spear icon image are displayed in a rotating manner).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, the first image and the second image can be emphasized while allowing the player to confirm the whole image of the first image and the second image.

When the sword icon image and the spear icon image are displayed in the rotation mode, they may be displayed in the rotation mode immediately from the timing when the sword icon image and the spear icon image are displayed, or the sword icon image. And, it may be displayed in a rotation mode after a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing at which the spear icon image is displayed.

(Means 028-5) The image display means can display a specific image to which a decorative image (for example, an additional crystal) different from the character information is attached (see FIG. 8-5).
When the specific image is oriented in the first direction and when it is oriented in the second direction,
The brightness of the decorative image is different (see Fig. 8-5).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, a specific image can be emphasized as a whole.

(Means 028-6) A gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The image display means is character information suggesting an effect to be executed, and is a plurality of display modes (for example, character colors (black, red, gold), and may be character shapes, sizes, fonts, etc.). It is possible to display a specific image to which character information is attached according to any of the display modes (Fig. 8-2 (Fig. 8-2).
B), (C)),
The degree of expectation to control the advantageous state differs depending on the display mode of the character information (see FIG. 8-2 (B)).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to recognize the effect to be performed and to give a sense of expectation.

In this example, "one-shot reversal" suggesting the execution of Super Reach A and "brave brave" suggesting the execution of Super Reach B can be displayed as text information suggesting the effect to be executed. However, the name of the reach type (for example, "Super Reach A" or "Super Reach B"), the information of the production to be executed after the development, and the type of the production to be executed after the development (for example,).
It may be textual information indicating battle, joint battle, story, character reach).

(Means 028-7) The image display means can display a specific image for a specific period without moving from the specific display area, and can display the specific image in a rotation mode that rotates in the specific period. (For example, a front facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (A)), a right facing mode (FIG. 8-5 (B)).
)), The back facing mode, and the left facing mode (see FIG. 8-5 (C)), the display mode of the specific icon image may change (that is, rotate) in this order).
It may be that.

With such a configuration, the display of a specific image can be emphasized.

(Means 028-8) The first part of the character information (for example, "departure" and "departure" in "one-shot reversal"
The character string of "transition") and the second part (for example, the character string of "one" and "reverse" in "one-shot reversal")
May contain multiple characters each.

According to such a configuration, the degree of attention of the character information can be improved.

(Means 028-9) The image display means develops a first image (for example, a sword icon image), a second image (for example, a spear icon image), and effect-related character information (for example, development) relating to the development of the effect to be executed. A message suggesting reach. A message related to the displayed decorative symbol (for example, a message such as "If a pseudo-ream symbol appears ...") may be used.)
And are collectively displayed in a predetermined area (for example, a display area of a light source image), and then a specific image suggesting an effect to be executed (for example, a specific icon image with a character string corresponding to the reach effect of the development destination). An image showing the development itself, a logo of "chance", or a pseudo-series pattern) is emitted and displayed from the predetermined area (see FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the character information related to the production and improve the interest.

(Means 028-10) The image display means collectively displays the first image, the second image, and the effect-related character information in a predetermined area in the same operation mode (for example, a sword icon image and a spear icon image). Both messages are moved and displayed in such a way that they are sucked into the light source (the closer to the light source, the smaller the size).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the effect-related character information.

(Means 028-11) When the image display means collectively displays the first image, the second image, and the effect-related character information in a predetermined area, the image display means includes the first image, the second image, and the effect-related character information. Is displayed in a larger display range as the distance from the predetermined area increases (for example, the sword icon image, the spear icon image, and the message are all moved and displayed in such a manner that they are sucked into the light source (the closer to the light source, the smaller the size). do)
It may be that.

With such a configuration, each image can appear to be sucked into a predetermined area.
You can improve your interest.

(Means 028-12) The spacing between a plurality of characters in the effect-related character information is narrower than the spacing between the first image and the second image (for example, the spacing between the sword icon image and the spear icon image). The spacing between the plurality of characters in the above is narrower. See FIGS. 8-3 (6) to (8).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to read the effect-related character information.

(Means 028-13) The image display means is
After the first image, the second image, and the effect-related character information are collectively displayed in a predetermined area, the specific image is released and displayed from the predetermined area after a specific period has elapsed.
A monochromatic image is displayed as a background in a specific period (see FIG. 8-4 (10)).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the emission display of the specific image due to the complicated effect in the specific period.

(Means 028-14) When the image display means emits and displays a specific image, the first image and the image display means are used.
It is possible to display more types of special images than when the second image and the effect-related character information are collectively displayed in a predetermined area (for example, when the group is displayed, an effect display in which the light source shines afterglow is displayed. On the other hand, when it is displayed (see FIGS. 8-3 (6) to (8)), the crystal, the spark effect, and the lightning effect are displayed when the emission is displayed (see Fig. 8-6).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize a specific image to be emitted and displayed.

(Means 028-15) Step S1 in a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) after displaying a specific image.
By performing 72, a part for performing a super reach effect according to the process table selected in step 028IWS813) is provided.
The effect-related character information is character information used for a specific effect (for example, "this is somehow ..." as the first character string is a part of the dialogue used in Super Reach A, and the second character string. "If you and me ..." is part of the dialogue used in Super Reach B.)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interlocking of the specific image and the specific effect and improve the interest.

(Means 028-16) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The image display means is a common character string (for example, a first character string or a second character string) and is a display mode (for example, a display color (black, red, gold). The shape, size, and font of the character. It is possible to display different production-related character information (for example, messages in the first message mode to the sixth message mode).
The degree of expectation to control the advantageous state differs depending on the display mode of the effect-related character information (Fig. 8-2 (Fig. 8-2).
A) See)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the display mode of the effect-related character information.

(Means 028-17) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The image display means can display effect-related character information (for example, messages of the first message mode to the sixth message mode) of different character strings (for example, the first character string and the second character string).
The degree of expectation to control the advantageous state differs depending on the character string of the production-related character information (Fig. 8-2 (A).
)reference)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the character string of the effect-related character information.

(Means 028-18) The image display means is
Display a specific image decorated with a first fragment image (eg, an additional crystal),
After enlarging and displaying the specific image, the specific image is reduced and displayed at a specific position (for example, substantially the center of the display area of the image display device 5) (see FIGS. 8-4 (12) and (13)).
When the specific image is enlarged and displayed (it may be the enlargement timing for enlarging and displaying the specific image, or if it is the timing related to the enlargement timing, it may be the timing during a predetermined period before and after the enlargement timing. ), The second fragment image (for example, a scattered crystal) is displayed in a scattered manner (see FIGS. 8-4 (11) and (12)).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interlocking between when the specific image is enlarged and displayed and when it is reduced.

(Means 028-19) The number of second fragment images is larger than the number of first fragment images (eg,).
There are more additional crystals and scattered crystals. (See FIGS. 8-4 (11) (13))
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, when the specific image is enlarged and displayed, the effect of the second fragment image can be mainly exerted, and the effect of the effect of the first fragment image can be supplementarily exerted.

(Means 028-20) When the specific image is enlarged and displayed, the image display means displays the first fragment image in the same manner as the second fragment image (for example, both the additional crystal and the scattered crystal are scattered). 8-4 (11) (13))
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, the effect of the effect can be enhanced by the coexistence of the first fragment image and the second fragment image.

(Means 028-21) The largest second debris image is larger than the largest first debris image (eg, the largest scattered crystal is displayed in a larger size than the largest accretionary crystal). 4 (11) (13))
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, when the specific image is enlarged and displayed, the effect of the second fragment image can be mainly exerted, and the effect of the effect of the first fragment image can be supplementarily exerted.

It should be noted that the largest scattered crystal among the plurality of scattered crystals may be larger than the largest additional crystal among the plurality of additional crystals. For example, all the scattered crystals are larger than all the additional crystals. May be.

(Means 028-22) The image display means can display the first fragment image in a mode in which the character information in the specific image is not difficult to see (for example, a mode in which the character string of "one-shot reversal" is not difficult to see. In addition, even if the additional crystal is displayed at a position overlapping with the character string, the character string may be visible to the player. See FIG. 8-5.
)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the character information in the specific image from being difficult to see.

(Means 028-23) The first fragment image and the second fragment image are related to the content of the production in the gaming machine (for example, the additional crystal and the scattering crystal are pink, which is the theme color of the production of the gaming machine. (Displayed in)
It may be that.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 028-24) The image display means is
After enlarging and displaying the specific image, the specific image is reduced and displayed at a specific position (for example, substantially the center of the display area of the image display device 5) (see FIGS. 8-4 (12) and (13)).
The first special image (eg, additional crystal), the second special image (eg, spark effect), and the third special image (eg, lightning effect) are displayed between the magnified display of the specific image and the display at the specific position. Can be displayed and
The ratio of the first special image, the second special image, and the third special image to be superimposed on the specific image is different (for example, the width of the overlap range for the specific icon image is the additional crystal> spark effect> lightning bolt. This is an effect (see Fig. 8-6).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, the specific image can be suitably appealed to the player.

(Means 028-25) The image display means can display the second special image and the third special image after displaying the first special image (for example, can display the spark effect and the lightning effect after displaying the additional crystal). (See Fig. 8-6)),
The ratio of the first special image superimposed on the specific image is higher than the ratio of the second special image and the third special image superimposed on the specific image (for example, the width of the overlap range with respect to the specific icon image is large. Additional crystal> Spark effect> Lightning effect (see Fig. 8-6))
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, by displaying a special image having a high degree of superimposition, an impressive effect can be obtained and the interest can be improved.

(Means 028-26) The image display means can display the second special image for a certain period after displaying the first special image, and can change the shape of the second special image step by step in the certain period. (For example, after displaying the additional crystal, the spark effect can be displayed for a certain period of time, and the spark effect is displayed gradually smaller (see FIG. 8-6). It may be gradually increased. And it may be something that grows after it gets smaller)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the change of the second special image and improve the interest.

(Means 028-27) The image display means can intermittently display the third special image after displaying the first special image (for example, can intermittently display the lightning effect after displaying the additional crystal). (The display of the lightning effect is temporarily terminated and then restarted. FIG. 8
-6))
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, by displaying a special image with sharpness, a specific image can be made to stand out, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 029-1) A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
It is a gaming machine that can execute games,
An image display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a specific image (for example, a specific icon image) and a specific background image (for example, a special background image) related to the specific image as a background of the specific image is provided. ,
When the specific background image is displayed, the image display means makes the specific background image visible by displaying the specific image with a specific transmittance (for example, 70%) (FIGS. 8-7 and 8).
-8),
In connection with the end of the display of the specific background image (for example, the end timing of the display of the special background image. The timing may be a timing before a predetermined period before the end timing or a timing after a predetermined period after the end timing. ) Make the transmittance of a specific image lower than the specific transmittance (Fig. 8-Fig. 8-)
7 and Fig. 8-8)
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, when the display of the specific background image is started after the display of the specific image is started, the transparency is changed without ending the display of the specific image, so that the specific background is passed through the specific image. Since the image can be visually recognized, the interlocking of the specific image and the specific background image can be enhanced, and the specific image can be re-recognized based on the end of the display of the specific background image.

Further, in this example, the specific icon image indicating the effect of the development destination is displayed as the specific image, but a simple decorative pattern, a pseudo-continuous pattern, or the like may be displayed.

(Means 029-2) The specific background image is an image having contents related to the specific image (for example,).
The specific icon image is an image displayed with a sword and a spear, and the special background image is an image in which character A and character B train a sword and a spear.)
It may be that.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 029-3) Step S17 in a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) after displaying a specific image.
By performing step 2, a part for performing a super reach effect according to the process table selected in step 028IWS813) is provided.
The specific background image is an image showing the effect of the previous stage of the specific effect (for example, when the super reach A of the story in which the character A and the character B fight the enemy is performed, the story before the story of the super reach A is performed. To set the display of the special background image of the story A where the character A and the character B meet.)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the directing flow of the specific effect.

(Means 029-4) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The image display means is
It is possible to display multiple types of specific images (for example, multiple types of specific icon images with different character strings (“one-shot reversal”, “brave”) and character colors (black, red, gold)).
It is possible to display multiple types of specific background images corresponding to multiple types of specific images (for example,
It is also possible that the special background image A to the special background image F of the type corresponding to the type (character string, character color) of the specific icon image is provided. ),
The degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the type of a specific image (FIGS. 8-2 (B) (C)).
reference)
It may be that.

With such a configuration, attention can be focused on a specific image.

(Means 029-5) The image display means can display a specific image for a certain period of time regardless of the type of the specific background image to be displayed (for example, even when any type of special background image is displayed). The display period of the special background image is constant)
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to store different variable display patterns according to the type of a specific background image, so that it is possible to produce a variety of developments while reducing the storage capacity, and it is possible to enhance the interest. can.

(Means 029-6) The specific transmittance is a value other than 100% (for example, 70%. That is, the specific image can be visually recognized even when the specific background image is displayed. FIG. 8-7.
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the directing flow of the specific effect.

(Means 029-7) At the timing of displaying the specific background image, the transmittance of the specific image starts to increase (see FIG. 8-7).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the change by linking the display of the specific background image and the display of the specific image.

(Means 029-8) The image display means gradually expands the display range of the specific background image (FIG. 8-6).
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The specific image display means gradually increases the transmittance of the specific image (FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7).
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According to such a configuration, the change of the specific background image and the specific image can be moderated, and the change can be made easy to understand.

(Means 029-9) The specific image display means can display a specific image in a rotation mode in which the specific image is continuously rotated while the specific background image is being displayed (for example, a specific icon image in a transparent state can also be displayed). , Displayed in a mode that rotates left and right)
It may be that.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 029-10) In connection with the end of the display of the specific background image (for example, the end timing of the display of the special background image. The timing before the end timing by a predetermined period, or after the end timing by a predetermined period. The transmittance of the specific image (which may be timing) is made lower than the specific transmittance, and the specific image is enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 8-4).
It may be that.

According to such a configuration, the display of the specific image can be easily made visible to the player by emphasizing the display of the specific image again.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute games,
It is provided with an image display means capable of displaying a first special image, a second special image, and a specific image.
The image display means is
The specific image is displayed in a manner of being decorated with the first special image.
After enlarging and displaying the specific image, the specific image is reduced and displayed at a specific position.
When the specific image is enlarged and displayed, the second special image is displayed in a manner of scattering a plurality.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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