JP3090712U - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a game machine capable of realizing a variety of notice effects by adding a tangible decoration to a pattern which a player is most interested in, and improving amusement. provide. SOLUTION: During a symbol combination game, a display mode of a symbol display device (visible display portion H) is controlled so that a tangible decoration D is added to a symbol in a predetermined row, and a player can develop the symbol combination game. To give a preliminary announcement to tell in advance. Specifically, at the start of the symbol combination game, the numeric symbol N before the tangible decoration D is added is variably displayed (screen a). Then, before the predetermined time elapses (before the reach state is formed) after the start of the variable display of the symbols in each row
Then, a notice effect is performed by replacing the symbols in each row with the numeric symbols N to which the tangible decorations D are added (screen b). With this notice effect, the player recognizes that there is a possibility that the game will reach the reach state.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention includes a symbol display means provided with a visible display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a game when the symbol combination displayed on the visible display portion is a predetermined symbol combination. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state advantageous to a player.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol combination game (variable effect) using a plurality of symbols (for example, three columns) is performed by varying a plurality of symbols. Then, as a result of the symbol combination game, the player can recognize various states such as a big hit state, a reach state, and a detached state from the displayed symbol combination. That is, when a combination of symbols in a specific column (two columns) is displayed, the reach state can be recognized, and when a combination of symbols in all columns is displayed. Can recognize the jackpot condition. Then, when a symbol combination in which the big hit state can be recognized is displayed, a chance to acquire a large number of game balls (prize balls) is given to the player.

By the way, in the pachinko machine, in the symbol combination game, various game effects are included in order to enhance the interest of the game. As one of such game effects, a notice effect for notifying a player of the development of a symbol combination game is known. Specifically, for example, a notice effect is given immediately after the symbol change starts and before the reach state is formed, and a notice is given that there is a possibility that the game will develop into the reach state. In addition, the above-mentioned announcement effect is performed after the reach state is formed, and it is announced that there is a possibility of developing into a big hit state. Furthermore, for example, when the production content of the reach production changes (evolves) such as a normal reach production → a super reach production, a notice production is performed before the production content changes (develops), and the reach production is performed. Forewarning that the content of the production may change (evolve). As such a notice effect, it was common to cause a character other than a symbol to appear on the symbol display device or to change the background.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the above-mentioned symbol combination game, the player pays the most attention to the symbol. Nevertheless, the conventional notice production was not performed using the pattern that the player is paying the most attention to, such as making a character appear or changing the background.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to add a tangible decoration to a pattern that the player is paying the most attention to, thereby providing a variety of notice effects. And to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In view of the above circumstances, the invention according to claim 1 includes a symbol display means provided with a visual display unit capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable effect, and the symbols displayed on the visible display unit. In a gaming machine in which a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player is provided when the combination is a predetermined symbol combination, the symbolic variation effect is provided as a preliminary announcement effect for notifying a player in advance of the development of the variable effect. The invention further comprises a decoration control means for controlling the symbol display means so as to add a tangible decoration to the symbol for a predetermined time.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the tangible decoration is such that the type of the symbol to which the tangible decoration is added can be recognized, and The gist is that it is configured to be distinguishable.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the tangible decoration is configured to have a design different from the design. You.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the decoration control means superimposes the tangible decoration on the design. Or it is configured to be added in contact with the symbol.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the decoration control unit is configured to establish a reach state in the visible display unit. The gist of the present invention is that the tangible decoration is added to the symbol before.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the fluctuation effect corresponds to the reach state after developing to the reach state. In the reach effect, the decoration control means transitions to a plurality of stages so as to be able to change the sense of expectation of developing into a special game state, and the decoration control means is provided after the reach state is formed on the visible display section. In addition, the gist is that the tangible decoration is added to the symbol before the stage changes.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, after the variation effect is formed, the out-of-state is formed after the out-of-state is formed. All or a part of the design to be formed is changed again, and the decoration control means performs the change after the detached state is formed on the visible display section and before the change of the design again. The gist is that the tangible decoration is added to the design.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a kind thereof, will be described with reference to FIGS.

As schematically shown in FIG. 1, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened / closed and attached / detached in front of an opening of an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. Freely assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for see-through protection of a game board 13 arranged inside the machine and an upper ball plate 15 can be opened and closed in a horizontally opened state. Assembly is consistent. Further, a lower ball tray 16, a hit ball launching device 17, and the like are mounted below the middle frame.

A symbol display device 18 as symbol display means for performing a symbol combination game by changing symbols is disposed substantially at the center of the game area of the game board 13. The symbol display device 18 is provided with a visible display portion H composed of a liquid crystal screen. The visible display portion H has a plurality of columns (for example, three columns) of a first symbol z1 and a second symbol z2. And a third symbol z3 is displayed for each column (see FIG. 2). Note that "display" means that the symbol is stopped in a state where the player can identify the symbol on the visible display portion H, and "stop" includes a temporary stop state called so-called fluctuation fluctuation. Any state of the fixed stop state in which the operation is completely stopped is included. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a plurality of types of numeral symbols N can be displayed as the first to third symbols z1 to z3. More specifically, symbols indicating eight types of numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 can be displayed. The same or different symbols are displayed on the visible display portion H as the first to third symbols z1 to z3 for each column.

Then, the player changes the state of the big hit state (special game state), the reach state or the detached state from the combination of the first to third symbols z1 to z3 displayed on the visible display section H. Can be recognized. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the first to third symbols z1 to z3 (the symbols in all rows) displayed on the visible display portion H are the same symbol, the big hit state is recognized from the combination. be able to. The symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state is a predetermined symbol combination. If two specific rows (for example, the first symbol z1 and the third symbol z3) have the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the combination. Further, when all of the first to third symbols z1 to z3 (the symbols in all columns) displayed on the visible display portion H are different, or the symbols in one column are displayed in symbols different from the symbols constituting the reach state. In such a case, the state of deviation from the combination can be recognized.

When the symbol combination game is started, the symbols in these columns are displayed in the visible display portion H in the vertical direction (variation direction A indicated by an arrow in FIG. 2) for each column. The numbers are displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) in an ascending order, such as 2 →... 8 → 1 →. Note that “variable display” means that the symbol is temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped on the visible display portion H and is not displayed, and the symbol is changed while changing the type of the symbol displayed on the visible display portion H. Say what you are doing.

As shown in FIG. 1, below the symbol display device 18, a starting winning opening 21 provided with a normal electric accessory 21 a that opens and closes by a solenoid (not shown) is arranged. Below the start winning opening 21, a big winning opening 22 that opens and closes by a solenoid (not shown) is arranged. Then, a game ball fired in the game area of the game board 13 by the operation of the hit ball firing device 17 wins the starting winning opening 21 or the symbol display device 18 Now, a symbol combination game is played. Then, as a result of the symbol combination game, when the symbols z1 to z3 in all rows are formed of the same symbol, a big hit state is given to the player, and a large number of game balls ( Prize ball). The “stored value of the number of balls to be started” is a value that stores the number of game balls that have won the starting winning opening 21 during the change of the symbol within a predetermined upper limit value (generally four). is there.

As described above, the symbol combination game is a symbol variation effect in which symbol combinations are displayed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with the symbol display device 18 provided with the visible display portion H capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. Then, when the symbol combination displayed on the visible display section H is a predetermined symbol combination (a symbol combination capable of recognizing the big hit state), a special game state (big hit state) which is advantageous to the player is provided. Has become. Also, in the symbol combination game (fluctuating production), various game productions are included to enhance the interest of the game. For example, in the visible display section H (symbol display device 18), when a combination that reaches a reach state is displayed, the remaining one row of symbols is displayed by frame advance or high-speed advance based on the content of the reach effect. Or displayed according to the movement of the character. The “reach effect” is an effect that is performed after the character has reached the reach state and is displayed (temporarily or definitely) until a symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state or the off state is displayed by the symbols in all rows. . Further, after displaying the symbols in the order of the first symbol z1 → the third symbol z3 → the second symbol z2, the symbols are displayed by changing the first to third symbols z1 to z3 again. The "re-variation" is an effect in which after the first to third symbols z1 to z3 are displayed (temporarily stopped) on the symbol display device 18, symbols in all rows or symbols in a specific row (part) are again varied. It is.

On the other hand, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a main control board 24 that outputs various control signals to control the game content in a unified manner is mounted (shown by broken lines in FIG. 1). The control signal output from the main control board 24 is input to the main control board 24, and the symbol control is executed on the symbol display device 18 based on the control command constituting the control signal. The substrate 25 is connected (shown by a broken line in FIG. 1). This symbol control board 25 is connected to the symbol display device 18.

Next, a specific configuration of the main control board 24 and the symbol control board 25 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 24 includes a main CPU 24a for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, and a ROM 24b and a RAM 24c are connected to the main CPU 24a. Further, the main CPU 24a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers, such as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number, at predetermined intervals. Further, the ROM 24b stores various control programs for controlling the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like. The “fluctuating pattern” is the base of a game effect within a fluctuating time predetermined for each fluctuating pattern, from the time when the symbols in each row start to fluctuate until a predetermined symbol is definitely displayed. (Basic or basic) pattern. The RAM 24c stores various control information (various random numbers, stored values of the number of start-reserved balls, etc.) which are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Then, the main CPU 24 a executes various processes (big hit determination, reach determination, determination of a variation pattern, etc.) using the various random numbers described above, and instructs the sub CPU 25 a of the symbol control board 25 to perform symbol control. The control command for performing the calculation is processed. In addition, the main CPU 24a outputs the control command subjected to the arithmetic processing to the sub CPU 25a of the symbol control board 25 as a control signal. The control commands output to the sub CPU 25a are, for example, control commands mainly related to the variation of symbols (fluctuation effect) such as the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 24a, and these control commands are stored in the ROM 24b. ing.

On the other hand, the symbol control board 25 includes a sub CPU 25a for performing symbol control, and a ROM 25b and a RAM 25c are connected to the sub CPU 25a. The ROM 25b stores a control program for performing symbol control and specific effect contents corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined by the main CPU 24a. The "effect content" is a specific example of a variation pattern, and is information for the sub CPU 25a to execute a symbol combination game (variation effect) including a game effect by symbol control in accordance with the variation pattern. is there.

For example, the effect content indicates that the first symbol z1 → the third symbol z3 → the second symbol z2 is displayed on the visible display portion H without developing into the reach state. Further, the effect contents display the symbols in the order of the first symbol z1 → the third symbol z3 on the visible display portion H, and show the effect contents of the reach effect performed after the symbols are developed to the reach state. The production content of this reach production is configured in such a form as to change to a plurality of stages so as to be able to change the sense of expectation that the player will develop into a jackpot state. For example, there are the production contents of the reach production composed only of the normal reach production, and the production contents of the reach production that transitions from the normal reach production to the super reach production in two stages. In this specification, the first stage is referred to as "normal reach effect" and the second stage is referred to as "super reach effect" in order to distinguish the effect contents of each stage in such an advanced reach effect. As an example of the reach effect that transitions to the two stages described above, the reach state is formed by two specific rows of symbols (first and third symbols z1 and z3 in this embodiment), and the second symbol z2 varies. The effect content to be displayed is the first stage. Then, from the production contents of the first stage reach production, for example, the production contents of the reach production performed by developing into “XXX reach” called by the name of the appearing character, etc. are the second stage. When the content of the reach production changes to multiple stages in this way, the production after the transition (super-reach production) becomes a big hit state compared to the production before the transition (normal reach production). It is said to be a game production that can raise expectations for development.

In the ROM 25b, image information of a symbol (for example, each numeric symbol N) displayed on the visible display portion H, various background images, character images, and images of characters appearing in a game effect (characters of the character) Various image information such as an operation image) is stored. Further, the RAM 25c is configured to store and hold various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. When the sub CPU 25a receives a control command indicating a variation pattern from the main CPU 24a, the sub CPU 25a performs symbol control based on specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern. More specifically, the sub CPU 25a generates display control information corresponding to the effect content using the various image information, converts the display control information into an image signal, and outputs the image signal to the symbol display device 18. It has become. As a result, in the visible display section H, based on the image signal, the symbol combination game is played with the variable image, and the display mode is controlled.

The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a notice effect (one of game effects) for informing the player in advance of the development of the symbol combination game (variable effect). I have. In this notice effect, the player is informed in advance in advance how the effect contents of the symbol combination game will flow (or develop (develop)). In the present embodiment, as such a notice effect, a tangible decoration D is added to a predetermined row of symbols that are displayed fluctuating or displayed (temporarily stopped) during a symbol combination game. I have. Further, the tangible decoration D is configured by imitating a tangible object having a design different from that of the numeral pattern N so that it can be easily distinguished from the numeral pattern N. Specifically, it is configured to simulate sunglasses (glasses).

The ROM 25b of the symbol control board 25 has, as shown in FIG. 4, a tangible decoration D as shown in FIG. In this state, image information of eight types of numeral symbols N representing numerals 1 to 8 is stored and held. In the following description, when distinguishing between the numeral pattern N without the tangible decoration D (FIG. 3) and the numeral pattern N with the tangible decoration D (FIG. 4), the former numeral pattern N is referred to as “ The numeral pattern N before decoration and the latter numeral pattern N are indicated as "numerical pattern N after decoration." The number pattern N before the decoration and the number pattern N after the decoration are distinguished by the presence or absence of the tangible decoration D, while the number symbols N indicating the same number are positioned as the same type of pattern. . That is, since the numeral pattern N before the decoration indicating the number “7” and the numeral pattern N after the decoration indicating the number “7” both mean the number “7”, the reach state is recognized by both the symbols. It is possible to form possible symbol combinations.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the tangible decoration D is added so as to be superimposed on the front side of each numeral symbol N, and covers a part of the numeral indicated by each numeral symbol N. The size and the position of the tangible decoration D are determined so that the type of the numeral indicated by each numeral symbol N can be recognized (identified). Specifically, the tangible decoration D 1 has a smaller display area (display area for the visible display section H) than a display area (display area for the visible display section H) of the number indicated by each numeric symbol N. It is formed in. The tangible decorations D are added to the upper side of the numerals indicated by the numeral symbols N, and when these numerals are regarded as human faces, an atmosphere is created as if wearing sunglasses. Then, in the notice effect, the visual display portion H indicates the number pattern N indicating the same number from the state without the sunglasses (number pattern N before decoration) to the state with sunglasses (number pattern N after decoration). The display format in is changed. By changing this display mode, the form of the notice effect can be visually recognized as if the tangible decoration D was added to the symbols in the predetermined row during the symbol combination game.

The specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern include, at a predetermined timing from the start of the symbol combination game, the symbols in the variation display or display (temporarily stopped state) in the predetermined row. It is shown that a display effect is performed by changing the display mode from the numeral pattern N before decoration to the numeral pattern N 2 after decoration. Therefore, when the sub CPU 25a inputs a control command indicating such a variation pattern, each image of the numeral pattern N before the decoration and the numeral pattern N after the decoration is based on the specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern. The display control information is generated using the information. Then, at a predetermined timing, the sub CPU 25a controls the symbol display device 18 so that the display mode of the predetermined symbol is changed from the numeral symbol N before decoration to the numeral symbol N after decoration. As described above, the sub CPU 25a (symbol control board 25) of the present embodiment functions as an effect control means for controlling the symbol display device 18 so that the symbol combination game (variable effect) is performed, while the symbol is displayed in a predetermined row of symbols. On the other hand, it also functions as decoration control means for controlling the symbol display device 18 to add the tangible decoration D thereto.

Then, in the visible display section H, the figure symbol N before decoration starts to fluctuate with the start of the symbol combination game, and during the symbol combination game, symbols in a predetermined row (numerical characters before decoration) are displayed. A notice effect is performed by adding a tangible decoration D to the symbol N). The timing at which the display pattern of the symbols in the predetermined column is changed from the numeral symbol N before decoration to the numeral symbol N after decoration (ie, the timing at which the tangible decoration D is added) is determined after the start of the symbol combination game. It is until the symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state or the missing state is displayed (fixed stop state). That is, the tangible decoration D is not added at the time of starting the symbol combination game and at the time of stopping the symbol (the symbol combination) in each row (it is completely hidden in the visible display portion H). During this time, the time during which the tangible decoration D is added (the number pattern N after decoration is displayed (or displayed in a variable manner) on the visible display portion H) is determined, and the predetermined time is determined. Equivalent to time. Note that the above-mentioned predetermined time is not uniquely determined, but can be arbitrarily set (changeable) according to the content of the effect.

Next, a mode in which the symbol control board 25 (sub CPU 25a) performs the above-described notice effect based on the specific effect content corresponding to the variable pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, each variation pattern for performing each of the announcement effects of FIGS. 6 to 8 is referred to as “variation pattern 1”, “variation pattern 2”, and “variation pattern 3”, respectively.

FIG. 6 shows a mode in which a notice effect by adding a tangible decoration D is performed before the reach state is formed after the symbol combination game is started. In this case, the announcement effect is a reach announcement effect. FIG. 7 shows a state in which a reach state is formed after the symbol combination game is started, and a notice effect by adding a tangible decoration D is performed before the effect content of the reach effect changes to a super reach effect. Have been. The announcement effect in this case is a super reach announcement effect. In FIG. 8, a reach state is formed after the symbol combination game is started, and as a result of the reach effect, a symbol combination capable of recognizing an out-of-position state is displayed (temporarily stopped state), and then the symbol combination is formed. An aspect is shown in which a notice effect is performed by adding a tangible decoration D before the changed symbol changes again. The announcement effect in this case is the re-fluctuation announcement effect. Each of the announcement effects performed at each of these timings foretells a development that is advantageous to the player, and the player has an expectation of developing into a jackpot state due to the appearance of these announcement effects. It is possible to increase. Therefore, any of these announcement effects can also be positioned as a jackpot announcement effect.

First, a flow of a symbol combination game performed based on specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the sub CPU 25a inputs the control command indicating the variation pattern 1, the sub CPU 25a executes the symbol control based on the specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern 1. As a result, in the visible display portion H, the symbol combination game starts by changing the symbol in each column to the variable display (screen a). At this time, the symbols in each row are the numeric symbols N before decoration, and in this state, the symbol combination game starts.

Then, in the visible display section H, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbols in each column started to be displayed in a variable manner (before the reach state is formed), the display mode of the symbols in each column during the variable display Is changed from the numeral pattern N before decoration to the numeral pattern N after decoration, and the variable display continues in this state (screen b). That is, the tangible decorations D are added to the symbols in each row during the variable display, and a notice effect (reach notice effect) by adding the tangible decorations D is performed. Therefore, before the reach state is formed, the player may develop into the reach state by changing the display mode of the symbols in each row from the numeral pattern N before decoration to the numeral pattern N after decoration. Recognize that there is.

In the visible display section H, the symbols are displayed in the order of the first symbol z1 → the third symbol z3 every time a predetermined time elapses after the symbols in the respective columns start the variable display. The symbols in each row have the display mode of the decorated numeric symbol N until the third symbol z3 is displayed. Then, in the visible display section H, the same type of symbol "7" is displayed as the first and third symbols z1 and z3, and a symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is displayed (screen c). In this state, the game reaches the reach state as previously announced in the reach announcement effect, and then a predetermined reach effect (normal reach effect, super reach effect, etc.) is performed. With the development to the reach state, the display mode of the symbols in each row is changed again from the numeral symbol N after decoration to the numeral symbol N before decoration. The symbols in each column displayed on the visible display section H are temporarily stopped, that is, in a so-called swing fluctuation state, until a control command for instructing the final stop of all the symbols is input from the main CPU 24a. I have.

As a result of the reach effect, a second symbol z2 (symbol “7”) of the same type as the first and third symbols z1 and z3 is displayed on the visible display portion H (screen d). In this state, the player recognizes that it has developed into a jackpot state. Thereafter, in the visible display portion H, the symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state is fixed and stopped, and the big hit state is fixed. In the variation pattern 1, the display mode of the symbols in each column returns to the numeric symbol N before decoration when the third symbol z3 is displayed, and the symbol combination that has been fixed and stopped is the numeric symbol before decoration. N.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a flow of a symbol combination game performed based on the specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern 2 will be described. When the sub CPU 25a inputs a control command indicating the variation pattern 2, the sub CPU 25a executes the symbol control based on the specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern 2. As a result, in the visible display portion H, the symbol combination game starts by changing the symbol in each column to the variable display (screen a). At this time, the symbols in each row are the numeric symbols N before decoration, and in this state, the symbol combination game starts.

In the visible display section H, the symbols are displayed in the order of the first symbol z1 → the third symbol z3 every time a predetermined time elapses after the symbols in each column start to change and display. Then, in the visible display section H, the same type of symbol "7" is displayed as the first and third symbols z1 and z3, and a symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is displayed (screen b). Subsequently, in the visible display section H, a normal reach effect is performed (screen c). In this variation pattern 2, the display mode of the symbols in each row is the numeral pattern N before decoration after the symbol combination game is started, and the normal reach effect (reach effect) is performed in the numeral pattern N before decoration. Done.

In the visible display section H, after a lapse of a predetermined time after the normal reach effect has been performed (before transition to the super reach effect), the display mode of the symbols in each column is changed from the numeral symbol N before the decoration to the decoration. Substitute for the subsequent figure symbol N (screen d). That is, a tangible decoration D is added to the symbols in each row, and a preview effect (super-reach preview effect) is performed by adding the tangible decoration D. Therefore, the player may develop (transition) to a super-reach effect by changing the display mode of the symbols in each row from the numeral pattern N before decoration to the numeral pattern N after decoration during the normal reach effect. Recognize that there is.

Then, in the visible display portion H, the content of the reach effect changes from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect as previously announced in the super reach notice effect, and then the super reach effect is performed (screen e). . With the development of the super reach effect, the display form of the symbols in each row is changed from the numeral pattern N after decoration to the numeral pattern N before decoration again. Then, as a result of the super reach effect, a second symbol z2 (symbol "7") of the same type as the first and third symbols z1 and z3 is displayed on the visible display portion H (screen f). In this state, the player recognizes that the game has developed into the jackpot state. After that, in the visible display section H, the symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state is fixed and stopped, and the big hit state is fixed. In the variation pattern 2, when the display mode of the symbol in each column changes to the super reach effect, the symbol pattern N is returned to the symbol pattern N before decoration, and the symbol combination that has been fixed and stopped is formed by the symbol pattern N before decoration. ing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a flow of a symbol combination game performed based on the specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern 3 will be described. When the control command indicating the variation pattern 3 is input, the sub CPU 25a executes the symbol control based on the specific effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern 3. As a result, in the visible display portion H, the symbol combination game starts by changing the symbol in each column to the variable display (screen a). At this time, the symbols in each row are the numeric symbols N before decoration, and in this state, the symbol combination game starts.

In the visible display section H, the symbols are displayed in the order of the first symbol z1 → the third symbol z3 every time a predetermined time elapses after the symbols in the respective columns start changing display. Then, in the visible display section H, the same type of symbol "6" is displayed as the first and third symbols z1 and z3, and a symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is displayed (screen b). Subsequently, a predetermined reach effect (normal reach effect, super reach effect, etc.) is performed on the visible display section H. In this variation pattern 3, after the symbol combination game is started, the display mode of the symbols in each row is the numeric symbol N before decoration, and a reach effect is performed on the numeric symbol N before decoration. In addition, during the reach effect, the display form of the symbols in each row is the numeral pattern N before decoration.

As a result of the reach effect, a second symbol z2 (symbol “7”) of a type different from the first and third symbols z1 and z3 is displayed on the visible display portion H (screen c). By this symbol combination, the player recognizes the missing state. In the variation pattern 3 from this state, the display mode of the symbols in each column displayed (temporarily stopped) on the visible display portion H is changed from the numeric symbol N before decoration to the numeric symbol N after decoration (screen d). That is, the tangible decoration D is added to the symbols in each row, and a preview effect (re-change notice effect) is performed by adding the tangible decoration D. Therefore, before the symbol combination displayed on the visible display portion H is fixed and stopped, the display mode of the symbols in each column is changed from the numeric symbol N before decoration to the numeric symbol N after decoration. Recognize that the symbols forming the symbol combination may change again and develop into a big hit state.

Then, in the visible display portion H, the symbols in each row are re-varied as notified in the re-variation announcement effect (screen e). With this re-variation, the display pattern of the symbols in each column is changed again from the numeral pattern N after decoration to the numeral pattern N before decoration. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the re-variation of the symbols in each column is performed on the visible display portion H, the same type of symbol "7" is displayed as the first to third symbols z1 to z3, and the big hit A symbol combination that can recognize the state is displayed (screen f). In this state, the player recognizes that the game has developed into the jackpot state. Thereafter, in the visible display section H, the symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state is fixed and stopped, and the big hit state is fixed. In the variation pattern 3, the display mode of the symbols in each column is returned to the number symbol N before decoration at the time when the re-variation is performed. Therefore, it is formed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The tangible decorations D are added to the symbols in each row during the symbol combination game as an announcement effect for notifying the player of the development of the symbol combination game in advance. In other words, when a notice effect is performed during the symbol combination game, the display mode of the symbols in each row is changed from the numeral symbol N before decoration to the numeral symbol N after decoration. Therefore, during the symbol combination game, a preview effect using the symbol that the player is paying the most attention to can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to realize a variety of notice effects, and to improve the interest.

(2) In addition, since the notice effect is performed by adding the tangible decoration D to the symbols in each row, it is possible to provide an unexpected notice effect. That is, a tangible decoration D is suddenly added to the symbol (numerical symbol N before decoration) seen by the player, and the display mode of the symbol in each column replaces the numeric symbol N after decoration. In this case, it is possible to give a notice effect that cannot be predicted by the player. Therefore, a more interesting effect (notification effect) is provided as compared with a case where a decoration is always added to the symbol and the notification effect is performed by operating the decoration at a predetermined timing during the symbol combination game. can do.

(3) Further, the tangible decoration D is added for a predetermined period of time determined from the start of the symbol combination game to the stop of the symbol combination. Therefore, the next symbol combination game is not started in the state of the number symbol N after the decoration, and the unexpected feeling due to the display of the tangible decoration D is not spoiled. Further, it is possible to make the player recognize that the tangible decoration D is used for a very special effect (notification effect), and the player enjoys the game with the tangible decoration D being added. be able to.

(4) The tangible decoration D is configured such that the type of the numeral symbol N to which the tangible decoration D is added can be recognized and can be distinguished from the numeral symbol N. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tangible decoration D from hindering the original purpose of the numeric symbol N, which indicates the type of symbol to the player.

(5) The tangible decoration D is configured to have a different design from the numeral pattern N. Therefore, it is possible to easily distinguish the tangible decoration D from the numeral indicated by the numeral symbol N. Further, the player can be made to recognize that the tangible decoration D has a special meaning.

(6) The tangible decoration D is added so as to overlap the front side of the numeral indicated by the numeral symbol N. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the display mode of the symbols in each row has been changed from the numeral symbol N before decoration to the numeral symbol N after decoration. Therefore, it is possible to realize a notice effect that is easy for the player to understand.

(7) Before the reach state is formed, the display mode of the symbols is changed from the numeral symbol N before decoration to the numeral symbol N after decoration so that the tangible decoration D is added to the symbols in each row. Instead. Therefore, by recognizing the addition of the tangible decoration D, the player can recognize that there is a possibility that the player will develop into an advantageous development before the reach state is formed. In particular, in this case, it is possible to have an expectation of developing into the reach state, and the player can increase the expectation of developing into the jackpot state.

(8) After the reach state is formed, the tangible decorations D are added to the symbols in each row before the effect content of the reach effect changes from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. The display mode of the symbol is changed from the numeral symbol N before decoration to the numeral symbol N 2 after decoration. Therefore, by recognizing the addition of the tangible decoration D, the player can recognize the possibility of developing into an advantageous development before changing to super-reach production. In particular, in this case, it is possible to have an expectation that the production content of the reach production will evolve from the normal reach production to the super reach production, and the player can further increase the expectation of developing into the jackpot state.

(9) After the symbol combination that can recognize the out-of-position is displayed, before the symbols are re-varied, the symbols are displayed such that the tangible decorations D are added to the symbols in each row. The mode was changed from the numeral pattern N before decoration to the numeral pattern N after decoration. Therefore, by recognizing the addition of the tangible decoration D, the player can recognize the possibility of developing into a development that is advantageous to himself before the symbol is changed again. In particular, in this case, it is possible to have a sense of expectation to develop into a jackpot state due to the change.

The present embodiment may be modified as follows. -In the said embodiment, the tangible decoration D is added to the symbol (the display mode of the symbol is set to the number symbol N after decoration), and the predetermined time may be changed suitably. That is, if the symbols z1 to z3 in all rows are fixed and stopped after the symbol combination game is started and the symbol combination game is finished, a predetermined shape in which the tangible decoration D is added to the symbol is used. The time may be longer or shorter. For example, after a tangible decoration D is added to a symbol, the tangible decoration D is added until the symbol is fixed and stopped, so that the player can continuously grasp that the notice effect has been performed. Can be.

In the above-described embodiment, when a tangible decoration D is added to a symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner, the tangible decoration D is added to all symbols that can be displayed in the column. Of the symbols, the tangible decoration D may be added only to the symbols that may be displayed (temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped) on the visible display section H. In this way, the player can recognize in advance the symbol that may be displayed on the visible display portion H by checking the symbol with the tangible decoration D added during the variable display. It is possible to realize more varied notice productions.

In the above-described embodiment, the announcement effect is performed by adding the tangible decoration D to the symbols in all the rows. However, the tangible decoration D is added to the symbols in the predetermined one row or the symbols in the predetermined two rows. A preview effect may be performed with decoration D added.

In the above embodiment, the timing at which the tangible decoration D is added to the design is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, in FIG. 6, before the reach state is formed, after the first symbol z1 is displayed, before the third symbol z3 is displayed, the variable display or the display (temporarily stopped) is performed. The tangible decoration D may be added to the design.

In the above-described embodiment, the tangible decoration D is embodied as sunglasses. However, any other tangible object (for example, a hat or the like) may be used as long as it has a design different from the design (the numeral design N in this embodiment). Accessories, plants, animals, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the size and position of the tangible decoration D can be arbitrarily set as long as the type of the symbol to which the tangible decoration D is added can be recognized and can be distinguished from the symbol. Can be changed. For example, if the tangible decoration D is formed in a translucent shape, the tangible decoration D can be distinguished from the symbol even if it is large enough to cover the entire symbol.

In the above embodiment, the numerical symbols N from “0” to “8” are employed, but the number and types of the symbols can be arbitrarily changed. For example, twelve types of numeral designs from "0" to "11" may be used. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the number design, but may be a character design, an alphabet design, a character design, or the like.

The embodiment has been embodied as a notice effect of the symbol display device 18 provided with the visible display section H composed of a liquid crystal screen. However, a visual display such as a CRT (CRT) type, a plasma display type, a dot matrix type, etc. It may be embodied as a notice effect of a symbol display device provided with a display unit.

In the above-described embodiment, a notice effect is performed by adding one type of tangible decoration D (sunglasses) to a design, but a plurality of notice effects are performed by different tangible decorations D. Is also good. That is, the notice effect may be performed by changing the tangible decoration D according to the type and timing of the notice effect. In this case, the tangible decoration D may be different such as a hat and a mask, or the same sunglasses may have different lens colors such as black and blue. The notice effect by different tangible decorations D may be performed step by step, for example, during one symbol combination game, or one of the tangible decorations D may be performed during one symbol combination game. For example, a notice effect may be performed.

In the above embodiment, the notification effect is embodied as a notice effect performed when the effect content of the reach effect changes in two stages such as a normal reach effect → super reach effect. It may be embodied as a notice effect when the contents of the effect change.

In the above-described embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the loss state is displayed once, and after the tangible decoration D is added, the symbols in all the rows forming the symbol combination are changed again. By changing only the symbol z2 again, a symbol combination that can recognize the big hit state may be displayed. In addition, when a symbol combination that can recognize the loss state is displayed once, and a notice effect of adding a tangible decoration D is performed, the effect can be embodied as an effect using a chance. The “chance chance” is a symbol combination in which a detached state can be recognized without forming a reach state, and is a symbol combination in which symbols of a predetermined type are arranged in a predetermined order. Then, when a symbol combination that becomes a chance eye is displayed on the symbol display device 18, the symbol (the whole or a part) forming the symbol combination is changed again, and the “chance eye” is changed to the reach state. It is used when performing a game effect that displays a symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot state.

In the above embodiment, the tangible decoration D is added so as to overlap the numeral pattern N. However, the tangible decoration D may be added so as to be in contact with the numeral pattern N. Further, the tangible decoration D is arranged so as to be superposed on the front side of the numeral pattern N. However, if the tangible decoration D can be recognized, it may be disposed on the back side of the numeral pattern N.

In the above embodiment, the reach announcement effect, the super reach announcement effect, and the re-change announcement effect may be all performed during one symbol combination game. Further, these notice effects may be arbitrarily combined and performed during one symbol combination game.

In the above embodiment, in the symbol combination game flow shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the big hit state is finally determined, but the out-of-position state may be finally determined. That is, the reach notice effect, the super reach notice effect, and the re-fluctuation notice effect performed in FIGS. 6 to 8 may be applied to the off-reach effect.

In the above embodiment, in the symbol combination game flow shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the symbol combination game is developed so that each announcement effect is realized, but each announcement effect is not realized. You may do it. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, after the reach announcement effect has been performed, the visible combination H may not be displayed on the visible display section H with a symbol combination that can recognize the reach state. In this way, it is possible to create a case where the notice effect is realized and a case where the notice effect is not realized, thereby further improving the interest.

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[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention, a variety of notice effects can be realized by adding a tangible decoration to the pattern that the player is paying the most attention to, and the interest can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the front side of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a visible display unit of the symbol display device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a numeral pattern in a state where a tangible decoration is not added.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a numeral pattern with a tangible decoration added thereto.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main control board and a symbol control board.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a flow of a symbol combination game in which a notice effect is performed before a reach state is formed.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a flow of a symbol combination game in which a notice effect is performed after a reach state is formed.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a flow of a symbol combination game in which a notice effect is performed after a loss state is once formed.

[Explanation of symbols]

H: visible display unit, N: numeral design (design), 10: pachinko game machine (game machine), 18: design display device (design display device), 25a: sub CPU (decoration control device).

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A symbol display means provided with a visible display portion capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a game is provided when the symbol combination displayed on the visible display portion is a predetermined symbol combination. In a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, as a notice effect for informing a player in advance of the development of the variable effect, a tangible decoration for the symbol for a predetermined time during the variable effect of the symbol A game machine provided with decoration control means for controlling the symbol display means so as to add a symbol. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the tangible decoration is configured so that the type of the symbol to which the tangible decoration is added can be recognized and can be distinguished from the symbol. Machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the tangible decoration has a design different from the design. 4. The decoration control unit according to claim 1, wherein the decoration control unit is configured to add the tangible decoration to the design by superimposing the decoration on or in contact with the design. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 5. The decoration control unit is configured to add a tangible decoration to the symbol before a reach state is formed on the visible display unit.
The gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims. 6. The fluctuating effect, after evolving to a reach state, transitions to a plurality of stages in a reach effect corresponding to the reach state so that an expectation of evolving to a special game state can be changed. The decoration control means is configured to add the tangible decoration to the symbol after the reach state is formed on the visible display unit and before the stage changes. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. In the fluctuation effect, after a loss state is formed, all or a part of the symbols forming the loss state fluctuate again, and the decoration control means includes the visible display section. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the tangible decoration is added to the symbol after the loss state is formed and before the symbol changes again. 8. A gaming machine according to claim 1.