JP2022191669A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To exactly execute a moving character display performance without affecting variation time.SOLUTION: As particular display data displayed while being overlapped with a background image and a variation pattern, related image data DHn6b31 and display position coordinates (x31',y31') are recorded at time t31, particular display character image data DHn6a32 and display position coordinates (x32,y32), and then related image data DHn6b32 and display position coordinates (x32',y32') are recorded at time t32, and particular display character image data DHn6a33 and display position coordinates (x33,y33) are recorded at time t33. Related images correspond to particular display character images in terms of shape, and visibility is allowed to differ. A lively particular display performance is executed without any motion blur processing with only related images at time t31, related images that overlap with a back side of particular display character images and project partially at time t32, and only particular display character images at time t33.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an image display device for a slot machine or a pachislot machine, there has been proposed a technique of adding motion blur processing means to an image processing means when image information is displayed on the display means (Patent Document 1).

In Patent Document 1, when drawing a predetermined object in a predetermined frame, the object is drawn, and the object is drawn at a position shifted by a predetermined amount in the direction of the display position drawn in the previous frame from the position where the object is drawn. , proposed a technique for executing processing so that the display image information of the object is translucent processed and displayed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-233828 (0027, Figures 2 and 3)

According to the conventional technology, although it is possible to create a motion blur effect that gives a sense of movement, there is a concern that fluctuation time may be disturbed as a result of executing the motion blur process each time an image is drawn.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of accurately executing a moving character display effect without affecting the variable time.

The gaming machine of the present invention, which has been made to achieve the above object, is capable of controlling variations in symbols and provides a privilege upon winning a predetermined lottery, main control means, effect executing means, and effect data. and an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute an effect using the effect data stored in the effect data storage means, further comprising: A configuration is also provided.
(1A) Display means is provided as the effect executing means, and background display effect data for displaying a background image and character images are displayed in the effect data storage means as data for display effect by the display means. and character display effect data for character display effect data is stored, and at least a part of the character image is stored as a related image corresponding in shape to the character image and having different visibility. is being done.
(1B) When displaying a character image in which the related image exists, the effect control means, for the display means,
(1B1) a first character display effect for displaying the character image on the front side of the background image;
(1B2) a second character display effect for displaying the related image in front of the background image;
(1B3) a third character display effect in which the related image and the character image are switched and displayed in front of the background image; or
(1B4) a fourth character display effect in which the related image and the character image are superimposed and displayed in front of the background image so that the character image faces the front;
Any one or more of the above character display effects are configured as means capable of executing a special display effect accompanied by notification or suggestion of the degree of reliability of a big win.
(1C) The probability of whether or not to execute the special display effect by the effect control means is set differently depending on at least one of the game state and the variation pattern.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means comprises a first character display effect of displaying a character image, a second character display effect of displaying a related image, a related image and a character, on the front side of the background image. One or more characters in either a third character display effect in which the image is switched and displayed, or a fourth character display effect in which the related image and the character image are superimposed and displayed so that the character image is on the front side. Execute the display effect. For example, when the reliability of the big win is low, the first character display effect or the second character display effect is executed, and when the reliability of the big win is high, the third character display effect, the fourth character display effect, or the third character display effect is executed. And the fourth character display effect is executed, depending on how the related image is displayed in the special display effect, it is possible to inform or suggest the reliability of the big win. For example, by storing a related image whose visibility is lower than that of the character image, in particular, the third character display effect and the fourth character display effect can be performed by motion blur with respect to the character image. can be experienced by the player. However, since the performance control means does not execute the motion blur effect processing, even if a complicated motion blur effect is experienced during the variable performance, the computational processing load on the control means is not excessively increased. As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to accurately execute a motion effect without affecting the variable time. Then, among the first to fourth character display effects, the probability of execution is set such that the higher the reliability of the big win, the more difficult the performance is, or conversely, the greater the reliability of the big win. By setting the execution probability so that the higher the reliability is, the harder the execution is and the lower the jackpot reliability is, the easier the execution is, so that the player can have a premonition of the jackpot reliability by the special display performance, and the amusement can be enhanced. .

Here, the gaming machine of the present invention can further include the following configuration.
(2) The effect control means is configured as a means capable of executing the special display effect a plurality of times during the same variable in-game effect.

According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, the reliability of the big win is gradually increased by stepping up or the like by displaying the character image that makes the movement feel with the related image a plurality of times during the variable game performance of the same variable time. A special display effect can be executed to inform or suggest the situation. For example, when executing "NEXT display" once, twice, three times, . is the first character display, and after the second time, it is the third or fourth character display to enhance the feeling of excitement. can perform the performance. In addition, in the suspension notice, a special display performance is executed a plurality of times from the second character display to the first, third, or fourth character display to inform or suggest the reliability of the big hit due to the change in suspension. Display effects can also be executed. In addition, by executing a special display effect a plurality of times from the first, third or fourth character display effect to the second character display effect, an effect is executed to notify or suggest that the reliability of the big win is low. You can also Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, even when the character display presentation with the motion blur effect is executed a plurality of times, the computation processing load is not excessively increased.

These gaming machines of the present invention can further include the following configuration.
(3A) The effect data storage means stores a plurality of related images with different visibility for at least part of the character image as data for display effect by the display means. matter.
(3B) When displaying the character image for which a plurality of the related images are stored, the effect control means selects the character image from among the plurality of related images stored for the character image. It is configured as a means capable of executing the special display effect using something corresponding to the notification or suggestion of the degree.

According to the gaming machine also having such a configuration, the effect control means uses a plurality of related images and the character image having different visibility with respect to the character image, and when the reliability of the big win is high. A related image used for the special display effect and a related image used for the special display effect when the reliability of the big win is low are properly used. At this time, by using a plurality of related images and character images with different visibility, an effect is performed to progress from the third or fourth character display effect to the first character display effect so that the visibility gradually becomes clearer. Conversely, it is possible to execute an effect that advances from the third or fourth character display effect to the second character display effect such that the visibility gradually becomes unclear.

These gaming machines of the present invention can further include the following configuration.
(4) The related images stored in the effect data storage means include those set not to be used for the special display effect except in the case of a specific game state.

According to a gaming machine having such a configuration, a related image used only for a special display effect in a variable-short state after a big win is provided to execute a special display effect that gives a sense of rush rush, or only in a normal game state. It is possible to prepare a related image that is used very rarely and execute a special display effect as a premium effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of accurately executing a moving character display effect without affecting the variable time.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a front view, (B) is a right side view, (C) is a front view with a front frame opened. The game board assembly of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is an exploded perspective view, (B) is a front view, and (C) is a vertical sectional view. 1 is a front view of a game board of the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a control device for a pachinko machine of Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 shows an outline of display control processing in the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a front view of a display example, and (B1) and (B2) are schematic diagrams showing how raster scanning information is generated. 1 shows a storage unit of an effect control board of the pachinko machine of Embodiment 1, (A) is a schematic diagram showing the structure of effect data storage means, (B) is a schematic diagram showing the structure of effect data during a variable game, and (C). is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of data for special display effects, and (D) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a look-ahead storage unit. An example of the data for special display effect of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram of a data structure, (B) is a front view which shows the execution screen of special display effect. 1 shows an example of special display effect data for the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a front view of a special display character image, (B) is a front view of a related image, and (C) is a time when the special display effect is executed. It is a front view. An example of the data for special display effect of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram of a data structure, (B) is a front view which shows the execution screen of special display effect. 1 shows an example of special display effect data for the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a front view of a special display character image, (B) is a front view of a related image, and (C) is a time when the special display effect is executed. It is a front view. An example of the data for special display effect of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram of a data structure, (B) is a front view which shows the execution screen of special display effect. An example of the data for special display effect of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram of a data structure, (B) is a front view which shows the execution screen of special display effect. An example of the data for special display effect of the pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a schematic diagram of a data structure, (B) is a front view which shows the execution screen of special display effect. 1 shows an example of special display effect data for the pachinko machine of Example 1, (A) is a front view of a character image for special display, (B) is a schematic diagram showing how the contrast of a related image is adjusted, and (C). is a front view when a special display effect is executed;

Hereinafter, as embodiments of the present invention, specific examples will be described in detail based on the drawings.

[1 Overall overview of the game machine]
The pachinko machine P1 of Example 1, as shown in FIG. It has H.

The front frame D is provided with a see-through protective window W in which the glass plate of the game board C is fitted, and is also provided with speakers SPl, SPr used for sound production and decoration lamps LDl, LDr, LDu used for light emission production. As shown in FIG. 1(C), on the rear surface of the front frame D, speakers SPl, SPr, decorative lamps LDl, LDr, LDu, substrates KBspl, KBspr, KBldl, KBldr, KBldu for controlling the drive of the launcher G, KBg is installed.

By connecting a body side connector CNT1 installed on the middle frame B and an assembly member side connector CNT2 installed on the front frame D to these drive control boards KBspl, KBspr, KBldl, KBldr, KBldu, and KBg, A power supply, a control signal, and the like are input from the middle frame B. FIG. The front frame D is made of an opaque material except for the see-through protective window W, and each substrate KBspl and the like and the connector CNT2 are connected by wire harnesses hidden by this opaque material and wired so as not to be seen from the front. It is

The game board C is a transparent synthetic resin board on which obstacle nails and the like are installed. As shown in FIG. to be assembled.

[2 Outline of game board]
As shown in FIG. 2(A), the rear unit BUT is a box-shaped molded body having a side frame BUT1 and a rear frame BUT2 and having an open front. As the liquid crystal display device LCD, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, a general-purpose wide liquid crystal monitor is attached to the inner surface of the back unit BUT so that the display area is vertically long. . At this time, the liquid crystal display device LCD is installed on the back side of the back unit BUT so as to be spaced from the game board C. And it connects with the production control board etc. (not shown) in the board case attached to the back of back frame BUT2 through opening BUT3 provided in the center of back frame BUT2. Since this opening BUT3 is not for an image display window but for connection of signal lines and power supply lines, it can be of the minimum necessary size.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, the liquid crystal display device LCD overlaps the entire game area of the game board C (the area from the exit of the launch rail to the exit where obstacle nails and various accessories are arranged). It has a display area of an appropriate size, and is installed so as to be positioned at the center in the width direction of the back unit BUT so that this display area overlaps the entire game area. As a result, inside the back unit BUT, relatively large spaces can be secured on the back side of the game board C and on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device LCD. In this embodiment, this empty space is utilized to install the falling movable body KDdwn and the pendulum movable body KDswing while ensuring a movable space between the liquid crystal display device LCD and the game board C. FIG. As can be seen by comparing FIG. 1(A) with FIG. 1(C) and FIG. 2(C), these movable accessories are hidden behind the front frame D in the standby state before action. It is installed like In addition, signal lines, power lines, etc. to these movable accessories can be routed using spaces on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device LCD. In this embodiment, the movable accessory is made of a colored transparent plastic having optical transparency so that the liquid crystal display on the back side can be seen even when the accessory is dropped or swung out to the operating position.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board C has a center decoration 30 attached to the center of a game area 10 in which an obstacle nail 11 and a windmill 12 are planted on the front surface of a rectangular transparent base plate 1. A starting prize winning device 7 is provided right under the center, and a large prize winning port 15, a guide rail 17, a normal prize winning port 18, an out port 19 and the like are provided. The center decoration 30 has a ring shape including a partition decoration 31, a stage 32 and a warp passage 33, and an obstacle block 34 replacing an obstacle nail is provided at the upper left part. The pachinko machine P1 is of a type in which a ``right-handed game'' is played when a jackpot is won, and is provided with a right-handed passage 35, and a gate 37 and a second start-up winning device 27 are installed in the right-handed game area 20. there is The second starting prize winning device 27 has an electric tulip which is opened and closed based on the result of the normal symbol lottery executed when the game ball passes through the gate 37.例文帳に追加A left corner decoration 41 and a right corner decoration 42 are also provided so as to partition the roughly circular game area 10 .

In this embodiment, the transparent base plate 1 wider than the rectangular area defined by the outer peripheries of the corner decorations 41 and 42 is used to close the front open portion of the back unit BUT. This corresponds to the increase in size of the back unit BUT due to the relationship in which the display area of the liquid crystal display device LCD, which is housed in a horizontally long state, overlaps the entire game area of the game board C. . It should be noted that the transparent base plate 1 may not be a single plate, but may be formed by bonding two plates back and forth. For example, it is also possible to adopt a structure in which a front transparent plate extending to the perimeters of the corner decorations 41 and 42 and a rear transparent plate wide enough to close the front open portion of the back unit BUT are pasted together.

In this embodiment, the starting prize winning device 7, the windmill 12, the big prize winning port 15, the normal winning prize port 18, the out port 19, the second starting prize winning device 27, the partition decoration 31, the stage 32, the warp passage 33, and the obstacle block 34 , a gate 37, a left corner decoration 41 and a right corner decoration 42 are made of transparent synthetic resin moldings. Therefore, even through these various accessories, images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device LCD on the back can be visually recognized, and the liquid crystal display in the game area is not obstructed.

Although the obstacle nail 11, the pin of the pinwheel 12, and the guide rail 17 are visually recognized as points or lines, they do not significantly hinder the liquid crystal display in the game area. Conversely, it is desirable that the obstacle nails 11 are visible as dots in order to entertain the player with the appearance of the game ball flowing down while bouncing in various directions.

Also, on the rear surface of the transparent base plate 1, a ball discharge passage 51 is attached for discharging game balls that have entered the winning opening or the out opening. The ball discharge passage 51 is also made of a transparent synthetic resin molding. As a result, even through the ball discharge path 51, images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device LCD on the back side can be visually recognized, and the liquid crystal display in the game area is not obstructed.

In the ball discharge passage 51, there are a special figure 1 switch SW1 and a special figure 2 switch SW2 for detecting the entry of a ball into the starting prize winning devices 7 and 27, and a prize detection switch for detecting the entry of a ball into the normal prize winning opening 18. SW11 to SW13, a winning detection switch SW7 for detecting a ball entering the big winning opening 15, and a discharged ball detection sensor SW21 for detecting a discharged ball are provided. These detection switches are attached so as to be positioned outside the visual recognition area VWAR indicated by the dashed line. As a result, the special figure switch SW1 and the like do not interfere with the liquid crystal display in the game area.

In addition, the normal switch SW37 of the gate 37 is formed at a corresponding position on the back surface of the transparent base plate 1 by printing using a transparent conductive film forming material (ITO (indium tin oxide) or IZO (indium zinc oxide)). Similarly, the wiring WH is also formed by printing with a material for forming a transparent conductive film so as to extend to the peripheral portion of the transparent base plate 1 . As a result, the normal map switch SW37 and the wiring WH do not interfere with the liquid crystal display in the game area.

The link member L7 for opening and closing the big prize opening 15 and the link member L27 for opening and closing the tulip of the second starting prize winning device 27 are also made of transparent synthetic resin. Solenoids SOL7 and SOL27 for driving these link members L7 and L27 are attached outside the visual recognition area VWAR. As a result, the link members L7 and L27 do not interfere with the liquid crystal display in the game area.

The three normal prize winning openings 18, 18, 18 are molded as a single piece from a transparent synthetic resin. Illumination devices LD1 and LD2 are attached to the back side of the transparent base plate 1 on the flat plate portion. The illumination substrates KBld1 and KBld2 for driving these illumination devices LD1 and LD2 are made of a transparent conductive film-forming material, and a transparent synthetic resin on which wiring in the substrate is printed is used. is formed by printing so as to extend to the peripheral edge of the transparent base plate 1 at . As a result, the illumination boards KBld1 and KBld2 and the wiring WH do not interfere with the liquid crystal display in the game area.

[3 Outline of control device]
Next, the game characteristics and the like of the pachinko machine P1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the control system will be explained with reference to FIG. The first special figure switch SW1 provided in the start winning device 7 and the second special figure provided in the second start winning device 27 are applied to the main control board 310 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, clock, etc. From the switch SW2, the normal switch SW37 provided in the gate 37, the winning detection switch SW7 provided in the large winning opening 15, the winning detection switches SW11 to SW13 provided in the normal winning opening 18, and the discharge ball detection switch SW21 detection signal is input. A detection signal of the open/close detection switch 50 indicating the open/closed state of the front frame D is also input to the main control board 310 .

Also, from the main control board 310, the production control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special figure indicator TKZ, the performance display monitor 600, the opening and closing solenoid SOL7 of the large winning opening 15, the second starting winning device 27, a command is output to the solenoid SOL27 for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessories. The payout control board 330 is also connected to input a signal to the main control board 310 . Signals are also input and output between the payout control board 330 and the launch control board 340 . As a result, in this embodiment, a signal can be input from the launch control board 340 to the main control board 310 via the payout control board 330 .

The control system also includes a BC unit 335, an interface board 350, a power supply board 360, an effect display control board 370, a power relay board 380, a ball lending operation board 390, a hall computer 400, a card unit CDU, and the like. .

The effect control board 320 is based on the effect command signal from the main control board 310, the motor drive control board KBmt that drives and controls the motors and solenoids that drive the movable accessories, the solenoid drive control board KBsol, the speakers SPl and SPr. Speaker drive control boards KBspl and KBspr for controlling audio output, front frame light emission control boards KBldl, KBldr and KBldu for controlling light emission of decorative lamps LDl, LDr and LDu installed on the front frame D, and an illumination device LD1 for board functions. , LD2, etc., to output control signals to the illumination boards KBld1, KBld2, etc. for controlling the issuance of LD2 to execute the character object lighting effect, the frame lighting effect, the sound effect, the movable body effect, etc., and to the effect display control board 370. A command for effect display is output, and a display effect is executed by the liquid crystal display device LCD.

A press signal of the push button PB installed on the front frame D and an operation signal of the cursor key CK are input to the production control board 320, and a press signal of the ball lending button Q and the card takeout button R are input to the ball lending operation board 390. is entered.

The main control board 310 has a maximum of 4 random numbers for special figure 1 determination obtained with the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 switch SW1, special figure 2 obtained with the detection signal input of the special figure 2 switch SW2 A maximum of 4 random numbers for determination are reserved and stored, respectively, in the RAM, a special figure 1 reservation storage unit 311 and a special figure 2 reservation storage unit 312 are provided. The random number for special figure 1 judgment and the random number for special figure 2 judgment are respectively "hit / loss judgment random number (random number 1: SW1-1, SW2-1)", "special figure distribution judgment random number (random number 2: SW1-2, SW2-2)”, “random number for determination of performance execution (random number 3: SW1-3, SW2-3)”, and “variation pattern distribution random number (random number 4: SW1-4, SW2-4) ”. Random number 1 is obtained by hardware logic triggered by the input of the special switch detection signal, and random numbers 2 to 4 are obtained by software logic triggered by the input of the special switch detection signal.

The main control board 310 determines that the random number 1 matches a preset "jackpot determination value" in the determination process executed at a predetermined timing, and determines that it is a "loss" if they do not match. . Special figure distribution determination random number (random number 2) is a random number for distributing the jackpot type, such as the number of rounds of a special game. The effect execution determination random number (random number 3) is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the ready-to-win effect. The ready-to-win effect is configured to be executed at a predetermined rate not only in the case of "hit" but also in the case of "lose". The fluctuation pattern distribution random number (random number 4) is a random number for distributing the fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the random number 1 results in a "jackpot", the jackpot type is sorted by the random number 2, for example, "2R", "7R", "15R", etc., which have different advantages for the player. distributed.

The effect control board 320 is provided with effect data storage means 325 for executing sound effect, display effect, light emission effect, and movable body effect. The performance data storage means 325 stores variable game performance data DH to be executed during the special symbol variation game, jackpot performance data DV to be executed during the jackpot game, demonstration performance data DM to be executed during the demonstration, and special symbol variation game. Decoration symbol variation performance data DKZ for displaying a decoration symbol variation game corresponding to the variation pattern executed in the are stored.

The variable game effect data DH is a combination of background display data, character display data, light emission effect data, sound effect data, and movable object effect data. The variable game effect data DH includes a plurality of patterns for each lottery result by the main control board 310 (normal loss, normal win, ready reach loss, reach win, super reach loss, super reach win, etc.). there is In these patterns, for example, in data for performing a variable during-game effect that does not accompany a movable body effect, the movable body effect data is composed of blank data.

Like the variable game effect data DH, the jackpot effect data DV is part of or a combination of the background display data, the character display data, the light effect data, the sound effect data, and the movable body effect data. Or it is configured by a combination of all, and a plurality of patterns are provided according to the jackpot type.

Like the variable game effect data DH, the demonstration effect data DM is also part of or a combination of the background display data, character display data, light emission effect data, sound effect data, and movable object effect data. Alternatively, it is configured by combining all of them, and a plurality of patterns such as for demonstration 1 and for demonstration 2 are provided.

The decorative pattern variation performance data DKZ is data corresponding to the variation pattern instructed based on the result of the lottery by the main control board 310, such as normal loss, normal win, reach loss, reach win, super reach loss, super reach win. remembered. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the normal state decorative design variation performance data DKZa, which is the decorative design variation time corresponding to the normal state variation pattern table 315, and the decorative design variation corresponding to the variable short state variation pattern table 316 The decorative symbol variation effect data DKZb for the variable short state that becomes the time is stored in the effect data storage means 325 of the effect control board 320. - 特許庁

The performance display control board 370 superimposes the decorative pattern variation performance data DKZ corresponding to the variation pattern on the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display device LCD in accordance with the background display data commanded from the performance control board 320. indicate. In addition, in this display effect, if character display data exists, an effect of superimposing and displaying a character image is also executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the variable in-game effect data DH does not have a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern. And it is configured to be determined on the effect control board 320 side by sorting from among a plurality. Similarly, the decorative symbol variation performance data DKZ is also in a one-to-one correspondence, for example, variation time 1 for variation pattern 1, variation time 2 for variation pattern 1, and so on. On the other hand, a plurality of decorative pattern variation patterns are provided, and the effect control board 320 determines by distribution from among these plurality. These allocable performance data DH and decorative pattern variation pattern DKZ form reliability groups such as a group that is easily sorted when the variation pattern is a big hit and is difficult to be sorted when the variation pattern is a big hit, and a group vice versa. The distribution probability is set similarly.

[4 Overview of control processing related to gameplay in the main control board]
The main control board 310, when winning detection signals from the special switch SW1, SW2 and the winning detection sensors SW7, SW11, SW12 are input, issues a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out corresponding to each switch. A prize ball payout process to be output to the control board 330 is executed. In response to this, the payout control board 330 executes a payout operation of a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the game ball winning openings. The main control board 310 stores the cumulative value of the number of paid-out prize balls for each game state such as "normal game", "time-saving game", and "jackpot game". The main control board 310 also stores the number of discharged balls for each game state as an accumulated value based on the detection signal from the discharged ball detection switch SW21. Then, the main control board 310 calculates a base (number of payouts/(number of shots=number of ejections)) in each game state based on the cumulative value of the number of paid-out prize balls and the cumulative value of the number of discharged balls. Of the bases for each game state, the values calculated for the “normal game” are transmitted from the main control board 310 to the microcomputer board of the performance display monitor 600 and numerically displayed on the performance display monitor 600 . In addition, by performing a predetermined operation, using the performance display monitor 600, it is also possible to display the base in the "time-saving game" and the "jackpot game".

In addition, the main control board 310, when a detection signal is input from one of the special symbol switches SW1 and SW2, acquires a random number for determining a special symbol, and stores the result in the RAM as start suspension information. Drawing input processing is executed. In this embodiment, a maximum of 4 starting suspension information (special figure 1 start suspension information) based on the detection signal by the first special figure switch SW1 as the start suspension information, starting suspension based on the detection signal by the second special figure switch SW2 It is configured to be able to store up to 4 pieces of information (special figure 2 start pending information).

The main control board 310 thus reads out the start suspension information stored in the RAM, and causes the special symbol display device TKZ to execute the special symbol variation corresponding to the "hit/loss", and the voice effect through the effect control board 320. , Illumination production, display production, special figure start processing for executing movable body production and the like is executed. In this special figure start process, a "variation pattern" and a "final stop pattern" are determined according to the result of the lottery process based on the start reservation information, and a predetermined control command is output to the effect control board 320 at a predetermined timing. . Specifically, the main control board 310 outputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern and instructs the start of pattern variation, and starts measuring the performance time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control board 310 controls the special figure indicator TKZ to start the special figure fluctuation display. In addition, the main control board 310 outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be the final stop symbol. Thus, the main control board 310 ends the special figure start processing. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control board 310 displays the determined final stop pattern based on the performance time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control what is displayed. In addition, the main control board 310 instructs the effect control board 320 to stop the variation of the decoration pattern based on the effect time defined in the specified variation pattern, and all symbols for confirming and stopping the symbol combination. Output a stop command.

[5 Overview of control processing related to gameplay in the production control board]
The effect control board 320 executes a variable effect by receiving a variable command from the main control board 310. - 特許庁This variable performance is executed when neither the special game nor the demonstration display state is in progress. When the variation command is received, the effect control board 320 determines decorative symbol variation effect data DKZ and variable during-game effect data DH to be used for the current display effect.

Here, in this embodiment, the effect data storage means 325 stores a plurality of decorative symbol variation effect data DKZ for each variation pattern (variation time). When the variation pattern is specified by the input of , one DKZ to be used in the current variation game performance is determined by lottery from a plurality of DKZs selectable for the variation pattern.

In addition, since the effect data storage means 325 stores a plurality of variable in-game effect data DH for each variation pattern (variation time), the variation pattern is specified by the input from the main control board 310. As a result, one DH to be used in the current variable game effect is determined by lottery from among a plurality of DHs that can be selected for the variation pattern.

Data corresponding to DH and DKZ thus determined are read out from the performance data storage means 325, and the variable performance is started. The effect based on the effect data DH during the variable game is terminated by stopping fixed symbols in the decorative symbol change effect when an all-symbol stop command is received from the main control board 310. - 特許庁The timing of the fixed design stop in this decorative design variation display is synchronized with the timing of the special design establishment to the special design indicator TKZ by the main control board 310 .

When the special game is being played, the effect data DV during the big win is read instead of the effect data DH during the variable game, and the effect during the big win is executed. Further, when it is the demonstration display timing, the during-demonstration effect data DM is read and the during-demonstration effect is executed.

In this embodiment, in addition to the decorative lamps provided on the game board C, the decorative lamps provided on the front frame D are used as the lighting effects during the variation game, the jackpot medium, and the demonstration. A frame lighting effect is also performed. In the effect data storage means 325 of the effect control board 320, the data for the frame light emitting effect to be executed in the effect during the variable game is also divided into groups that are easily sorted when the variation pattern is a big win and difficult to be sorted when the variation pattern is a loss. , and vice versa.

[6 Display control processing]
In this embodiment, as the liquid crystal display device LCD, a general-purpose wide liquid crystal monitor is installed in a horizontally long state. Therefore, in displaying the background image information IMGbgr, the decorative design image information IMGkz, and the character design image information IMGch so as to be superimposed on the liquid crystal display device LCD, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5(B1) to (B3), the effect display control board 370 performs raster scanning information RSCbgr, RSCkz, and image information IMGbgr, IMGkz, and IMGch stored in the memory with the vertical direction as the main scanning direction. A process of generating RSCch and outputting it to the liquid crystal display device LCD is executed.

With this processing, correct image information can be displayed without storing the image information in the landscape orientation because the general-purpose wide liquid crystal monitor is used in the portrait orientation. As a result, it is possible to reduce the labor involved in creating image information, or to enable display rendering using all or part of existing image information.

[7 Details of production data]
Next, details of the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 325 of the effect control board 320 will be described.

In the effect control board 320, effect data for sound effect, display effect, light emission effect, movable body effect, and special display effect are stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data storage section 320g of the effect control ROM. . As shown in FIG. 6A, the performance data storage unit 320g stores, as performance data, variable game performance data DH to be executed during the special symbol variation game, and jackpot middle performance data DV to be executed during the jackpot game. , and during-demonstration effect data DM to be executed during the demonstration are stored. In addition, decoration symbol variation performance data DKZ for displaying a decoration symbol variation game corresponding to the variation pattern executed in the special figure variation game is also stored.

In this embodiment, the effect control board 320 is configured to execute a special zone effect by reserved look-ahead. Therefore, data DHSZ for a special zone effect is stored in the variable game effect data DH.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the variable game effect data DHn includes background display data (DHn1), character display data (DHn2), light emission effect data (DHn3), sound effect data (DHn4), It is a combination of movable object effect data (DHn5) and special display effect data (DHn6). Among DHn1 to DHn6 in the variable game effect data DHn, for example, DHn5 becomes blank data when the movable object effect is not executed, and DHn6 becomes blank data when the special display effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 6C, the special display effect data DHn6 is configured as special display effect data combining the special display character image data DHn6a and the related image data DHn6b.

[7.1 Data configuration example 1]
As shown in FIG. 7A, the special display effect data DHn6 of data configuration example 1 has special display character image data DHn6a11 and its display position coordinates (x11, y11) with respect to time t11 within the variable time. , the special display character image data DHn6a13 and the display position coordinates (x13 , y13), related image data DHn6b13, and display position coordinates (x13', y13') are recorded.

When the variable in-game effect data DH in which the special display effect data DHn6 is set is executed, the variable display of decorative patterns is started on the front side of the background image corresponding to the background display data of the data. After that, on the front side of the background image and the variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 7B, at time t11, a special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a11 is displayed at the display position coordinates (x11, y11). However, at time t12, the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a12 is displayed at the display position coordinates (x12, y12), and at time t13, the special display character image is displayed at the display position coordinates (x13, y13). A special display character image corresponding to data DHn6a13 and a related image corresponding to related image data DHn6b13 are displayed at display position coordinates (x13', y13').

Here, the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b13 can be a silhouette of the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a13. displayed in the layer. At this time, the display position coordinates (x13, y13) are displayed so that the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b13 overlaps the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a13 while partially protruding. Position coordinates (x13', y13') are set.

As a result, it is possible to make the character image with borders appear at an appropriate timing during the variation without performing "effect processing on the character image" for each variation.

[7.2 Data configuration example 2]
As data configuration example 2, as related image data for special display character image data DHn6a21 (FIG. 8A), a plurality of related images in which at least one of brightness or luminance, saturation, and hue is different from each other. Data DHn6b21 to DHn6b24 (FIG. 8(B)) are stored in the effect data storage section 320g. By superimposing and displaying the plurality of related image data DHn6b21 to DHn6b24 so as to partially protrude from the back side of the special display character image data DHn6a21, as shown in FIG. Various borders can be displayed without performing effect processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the plurality of pieces of related image data DHn6b21 to DHn6b24 form a border that makes the character image stand out against the hue of the background image near the position where the character image for special display appears. choose as you like. The darker related image data DHn6b24 expresses a sharp shadow for the special display character image data DHn6a21, and the brighter related image data DHn6b22 makes the special display character image data DHn6a21 appear to shine. It also has the effect of

It should be noted that which of the plurality of related image data DHn6b21 to DHn6b24 is used to exhibit the edging effect on the character image data DHn6a21 for special display depends on the hue of the background image, as well as the notification or suggestion of the reliability of the big win. The effect data DHn during the variable game are configured so as to be combined so as to function. As a result, for example, when a character image with a border is displayed, the player can experience the level of reliability of the big win depending on the color of the border without effect processing for each variation.

[7.3 Data configuration example 3]
As shown in FIG. 9A, the special display effect data DHn6 of the data configuration example 3 is related image data DHn6b31 and its display position coordinates (x31′, y31′) with respect to time t31 within the variable time. Character image data for special display DHn6a32 and display position coordinates (x32, y32) and related image data DHn6b32 and display position coordinates (x32', y32') at time t32 within the variable time are changed at time t33 within the variable time. On the other hand, the special display character image data DHn6a33 and the display position coordinates (x33, y33) are recorded.

When the variable in-game effect data DH in which the special display effect data DHn6 is set is executed, the variable display of decorative patterns is started on the front side of the background image corresponding to the background display data of the data. After that, on the front side of the background image and the variable pattern, as shown in FIG. Then, the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a32 at the display position coordinates (x32, y32) and the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b13 at the display position coordinates (x32', y32') are At time t33, special display character images corresponding to special display character image data DHn6a33 are displayed at display position coordinates (x33, y33).

Here, the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b32 corresponds in shape to the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a32, and has different visibility. It is displayed on the layer behind the display layer of the image. At this time, the display position coordinates (x32, y32) are displayed so that the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b32 overlaps the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a32 while partially protruding. Position coordinates (x32', y32') are set.

As a result, without performing "motion blur processing on the character image" for each variation, it is possible to execute a display effect that gives a sense of dynamism similar to motion blur processing at an appropriate timing during variation. .

[7.4 Data configuration example 4]
As data configuration example 4, as related image data for special display character image data DHn6a41 (FIG. 10A), a plurality of related image data DHn6b41 to DHn6b44 (FIG. 10B) having mutually different visibility. ) is stored in the effect data storage unit 320g. By superimposing the plurality of related image data DHn6b41 to DHn6b44 on the back side of the character image data for special display DHn6a41 so as to partly protrude from the character image data DHn6a41, the dynamic feeling is different as shown in FIG. A display effect similar to the motion blur effect can be displayed at an appropriate timing during variation without applying "motion blur processing to the character image" for each variation.

It should be noted that which one of the plurality of related image data DHn6b41 to DHn6b44 is used to exhibit the motion blur-like effect on the special display character image data DHn6a41 is determined in such a way that it functions as a notification or suggestion of the reliability of the big win. 2, variable game effect data DHn is configured. As a result, for example, the player can experience the level of the reliability of the big win depending on the strength of the dynamism without motion blur processing for each variation. It should be noted that the greater the number of "pseudo-runs", the higher the reliability of the jackpot, and the variable game effect data for executing such a special display effect has a high probability of being selected when informing the reliability of the jackpot, and the variable probability state. The selection probability is set so that the probability of being selected is higher in the normal game state than in the normal game state.

[7.5 Data configuration example 5]
As shown in FIG. 11A, the special display effect data DHn6 of the data configuration example 5 is related image data DHn6b51 and its display position coordinates (x51', y51') at time t51 within the variable time. Special display character image data DHn6a53 and display position coordinates (x53, y53), the related image data DHn6b53 and the display position coordinates (x53', y532') are changed to the special display character image data DHn6a54, the display position coordinates (x54, y54) and the related image data DHn6b54 at time t54 within the variable time. and display position coordinates (x54', y54') are recorded.

When the variable in-game effect data DH in which the special display effect data DHn6 is set is executed, the variable display of decorative patterns is started on the front side of the background image corresponding to the background display data of the data. After that, on the front side of the background image and the variable pattern, as shown in FIG. At time t53, the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a52 at the display position coordinates (x52, y52) corresponds to the special display character image data DHn6a53 at the display position coordinates (x53, y53). and the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b53 at the display position coordinates (x53', y53') are changed to the special display character image data DHn6a54 at the display position coordinates (x54, y54) at time t54. and a related image corresponding to related image data DHn6b54 at display position coordinates (x54', y54') are displayed.

Here, the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b53 corresponds in shape to the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a53, and has different visibility. It is displayed on the layer behind the display layer of the image. At this time, the display position coordinates (x53, y53) are displayed so that the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b53 overlaps the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a53 while partially protruding therefrom. Position coordinates (x53', y53') are set.

The related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b54 can be a silhouette of the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a54. to be displayed. At this time, the display position coordinates (x54, y54) are displayed so that the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b54 overlaps the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a54 while partially protruding. Position coordinates (x54', y54') are set.

This data configuration example 5 is for executing a special display effect a plurality of times, and is used when executing a so-called "pseudo run" effect during a variable game. In the illustrated example, first, at time t51, a special character display based on only the related image data DHn6b51 occurs to give a premonition that "6 reach" will occur. A special character display based only on the data DHn6b52 is generated to give a premonition of "pseudo continuation", and at time t53, a special character display is generated by the related image data DHn6b53 and special display character image data DHn6b53 to give a premonition of the occurrence of "7 reach". At time t54, when "7 reach" occurs, a special character display is generated by the related image data DHn6b54 and the special display character image data DHn6b54.

As a result, without applying "motion blur processing to the character image" or "effect processing to the character image" for each change, it is possible to achieve the same dynamism and effects as if motion blur processing had been performed at an appropriate timing during the change. It is possible to execute a display effect that allows the user to experience the same strong border as that which has been processed.

[7.6 Data configuration example 6]
As shown in FIG. 12A, the special display effect data DHn6 of the data configuration example 6 is related image data DHn6b61 and its display position coordinates (x61', y61') for time t61 within the variable time. Related image data DHn6a62 and display position coordinates (x62', y62') for time t62 within the variable time are related image data DHn6a63 and display position coordinates (x63', y63') for time t63 within the variable time. However, the special display character image data DHn6a64 and the display position coordinates (x64, y64) are recorded at time t64 within the variable time.

When the variable in-game effect data DH in which the special display effect data DHn6 is set is executed, the variable display of decorative patterns is started on the front side of the background image corresponding to the background display data of the data. On the front side of the background image and the variable pattern, as shown in FIG. The related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6a62 is displayed at the display position coordinates (x62', y62'). Then, the special display character images corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a64 are displayed at the display position coordinates (x64, y64).

Here, the related images corresponding to the related image data DHn6b61 to DHn6b63 correspond in shape to the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a64, and have different visibility. It is displayed on the layer behind the display layer of the character image for the game. Also, the related image data DHn6b61 to DHn63 have different visibility. The display position coordinates (x61', y61') to (x63', y63') and (x64, x64) are set to move the display position from the upper right to the lower left of the display screen. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special-display character image corresponding to the special-display character image data DHn64a64 appears to move from the upper right to the lower left of the display screen. Without performing motion blur processing, it is possible to perform a “dynamism-filled display effect”.

[7.7 Data configuration example 7]
As shown in FIG. 13A, the special display effect data DHn6 of data configuration example 7 includes special display character image data DHn6a71, display position coordinates (x71, y71), and related data for time t71 within the variable time. Image data DHn6b71 and display position coordinates (x71', y71') are recorded. Then, for time t72 within the variable time, [data a: related image data DHn6a72 and display position coordinates (x72a′, y72a′)], [data b: special display character image data DHn6a72b and display position coordinates ( x72b, y72b)] or “data c: special display character image data DHn6a72c and display position coordinates (x72c, y72c) and related image data DHn6b72c and display position coordinates (x72c′, y72c′)] are recorded. Which of [data a] to [data c] is recorded at time t72 is determined based on the relationship between the variable during-game effect data and the reliability of the big win.

When the variable in-game effect data DH in which the special display effect data DHn6 is set is executed, the variable display of decorative patterns is started on the front side of the background image corresponding to the background display data of the data. On the front side of the background image and the variable pattern, as shown in FIG. 13B, at time t71, the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6b71 is displayed at the display position coordinates (x71, y71). A related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6a71 is displayed at the position coordinates (x71', y71'). After that, at time t72, [special display a: related image display corresponding to related image data DHn6a72a at display position coordinates (x72a′, y72a′)], [special display b: special display at display position coordinates (x72b, y72b) Special display character image display corresponding to display character image data DHn6a72b], or [Special display c: special display character image display corresponding to special display character image data DHn6a72c at display position coordinates (x72c, y72c) and Related image display corresponding to related image data DHn6a72c at display position coordinates (x72c', y72c')] is executed.

Here, the related images corresponding to the related image data DHn6b71 and DHn6b72a correspond in shape to the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a71, and have different visibility. The related image corresponding to DHn6b72c can be a silhouette of the special display character image corresponding to special display character image data DHn6a71, and is displayed on a layer behind the display layer of the special display character image. . At this time, the display position coordinates (x71, y71) and the display position are set so that the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b71 overlaps the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a71 while partially protruding from the special display character image data DHn6a71. The coordinates (x71', y71') are the display position coordinates so that the related image corresponding to the related image data DHn6b72c overlaps the special display character image corresponding to the special display character image data DHn6a72c in a partially protruding state. (x72c, y72c) and display position coordinates (x72c', y72c') are set respectively.

According to this variable in-game production data, it is possible to exhibit a dynamism similar to motion blur expressing the reliability of a big win and a border effect similar to effect processing without executing motion blur processing or effect processing for each variation. .

[7.8 Data configuration example 8]
As data configuration example 8, one piece of related image data DHn6b81 is stored in the effect data storage unit 320g as related image data for special display character image data DHn6a81 (FIG. 14B). As shown in FIG. 8A, the related image data DHn6b81 includes related image data DHn6b81U for displaying a related image with increased contrast and related image data DHn6b81D for displaying a related image with decreased contrast by operating the cursor key CK. It is possible to adjust the contrast between The contrast adjustment by the cursor key CK is executed when the player customizes the effect, and the result is reflected on the related image data DHn6b of the special display data DHn6.

By operating the cursor keys CK in this way, the player can set or change the contrast between the character image and the related image. Even if there is, the player can enjoy the performance in a way that the player prefers to make it stand out, and there is no need to prepare a large number of related images for that purpose.

As described above, according to the embodiment, it is possible to appropriately perform character highlighting by edging and lively character display effects without affecting the variable time.

Although the embodiment has been described above as the best mode for carrying out the invention, the invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

For example, even in the case of a display effect in a slot machine instead of a pachinko machine, a special display similar to edging or motion blur can be executed in a layer in front of a background image or the like.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Transparent base plate, 7... Starting prize-winning device, 10... Game area, 11... Obstacle nail, 12... Windmill, 15... Grand prize-winning opening, 17... Guide rail , 18... normal winning opening, 19... out opening, 20... right game area, 27... second start winning device, 30... center decoration, 31... partition decoration, 32 ... Stage, 33 ... Warp passage, 34 ... Obstacle block, 35 ... Right-hand passage, 37 ... Gate, 41 ... Left corner decoration, 42 ... Right corner decoration, 50 ... open/close detection switch, 51 ... ball discharge passage, 310 ... main control board, 311 ... special figure 1 reservation storage section, 312 ... special figure 2 reservation storage section, 315 ... normal Variation pattern table for state 316 Variation pattern table for variable short state 320 Effect control board 325 Effect data storage means 330 Payout control board 335 BC unit 340... launch control board, 350... interface board, 360... power supply board, 370... performance display control board, 380... power supply relay board, 390... ball rental operation board, 400... Hall computer, 600 Performance display monitor.
P1... Pachinko machine, A... Outer frame, B... Middle frame, BUT... Back unit, BUT1... Side frame, BUT2... Back frame, BUT3... Opening, C. Game board CK: Cursor key D: Front frame DH, DHn: Effect data during variable game DHn1: Background display data DHn2: Character display data DHn3 Data for light emission effect DHn4 Data for sound effect DHn5 Data for movable object effect DHn6 Data for special display effect DHn6a, DHn6a11 to DHn6a13, DHn6a21, DHn6a32, DHn6a33, DHn6a41 ，ＤＨｎ６ａ５２～ＤＨｎ６ａ５４，ＤＨｎ６ａ４４，ＤＨｎ６ａ７１，ＤＨｎ６ａ７２ｂ，ＤＨｎ６ａ７２ｃ，ＤＨｎ６ａ８１・・・特殊表示用キャラクタ画像データ、ＤＨｎ６ｂ，ＤＨｎ６ｂ１３，ＤＨｎ６ｂ２１～ＤＨｎ６ｂ２４，ＤＨｎ６ｂ３１，ＤＨｎ６ｂ３２，ＤＨｎ６ｂ４１～ＤＨｎ６ｂ４４，ＤＨｎ６ｂ５１，ＤＨｎ６ｂ５３，ＤＨｎ６ｂ５４，ＤＨｎ６ｂ６１～ＤＨｎ６ｂ６３， DHn6b71, DHn6b72a, DHn6b72c, DHn6b81, DHn6b81U, DHn6b81D... Related image data, DKZ... Decorative design variation production data, DM... Demonstration production data, DV... Jackpot production data, E... Upper ball tray, F... Lower ball tray, G... Launcher, H... Locking device, IMGbgr... Background image information, IMGkz... Decorative design image information, IMGch...・Image information for character design, KBspl, KBspr, KBldl, KBldr, KBldu, KBg ... substrate, KBld1, KBld2 ... illumination substrate, KDdwn ... falling movable body, KDswing ... pendulum movable body, L7 Link member L27 Link member LCD Liquid crystal display device LD1, LD2 Decorative device LD1, LDr, LDu Decorative lamp PB Push button RSCbgr , RSCkz, RSCch... raster scanning information, SOL7... solenoid, SOL27... solenoid, SPl, SPr... speaker, SW1... special figure 1 switch, SW2... special figure 2 switch, SW7・・・ Winning detection switch (large winning opening), SW11 to SW13 ・・・ Winning detecting switch (normal winning opening), SW21 ・・・ Ejection ball detection sensor, SW37 ・・・General map switch, TKZ: special map indicator, VWAR: visible area, W: see-through protection window, WH: wiring.

Claims (4)

A main control means capable of controlling variations in patterns and giving a privilege at the time of winning a predetermined lottery, a performance execution means, a performance data storage means storing performance data, and stored in the performance data storage means. and an effect control means for causing the effect executing means to execute an effect using the effect data set, and further comprising the following configuration.
(1A) Display means is provided as the effect executing means, and background display effect data for displaying a background image and character images are displayed in the effect data storage means as data for display effect by the display means. and character display effect data for character display effect data is stored, and at least a part of the character image is stored as a related image corresponding in shape to the character image and having different visibility. is being done.
(1B) When displaying a character image in which the related image exists, the effect control means, for the display means,
(1B1) a first character display effect for displaying the character image on the front side of the background image;
(1B2) a second character display effect for displaying the related image in front of the background image;
(1B3) a third character display effect in which the related image and the character image are switched and displayed in front of the background image; or
(1B4) a fourth character display effect in which the related image and the character image are superimposed and displayed in front of the background image so that the character image faces the front;
Any one or more of the above character display effects are configured as means capable of executing a special display effect accompanied by notification or suggestion of the degree of reliability of a big win.
(1C) The probability of whether or not to execute the special display effect by the effect control means is set differently depending on at least one of the game state and the variation pattern. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(2) The effect control means is configured as a means capable of executing the special display effect a plurality of times during the same variable in-game effect. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising the following configuration.
(3A) The effect data storage means stores a plurality of related images with different visibility for at least part of the character image as data for display effect by the display means. matter.
(3B) When displaying the character image for which a plurality of the related images are stored, the effect control means selects the character image from among the plurality of related images stored for the character image. It is configured as a means capable of executing the special display effect using something corresponding to the notification or suggestion of the degree. 4. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising the following configuration.
(4) The related images stored in the effect data storage means include those set not to be used for the special display effect except in the case of a specific game state.

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