JP7092528B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of variablely displaying identification information and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-140734

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, although the reduced identification information is always displayed in order to make the player recognize that the variable display is being executed, the visibility of the reduced identification information is not considered at all.

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

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can variablely display identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The identification information includes decorative identification information composed of a plurality of columns and reduced identification information smaller than the decorative identification information.
A display control means for executing display control of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information, and
Transparency changing means for changing the transmittance of identification information,
A high-frequency state control means capable of controlling the starting area to a high-frequency state in which the game medium is more likely to enter than in the normal state is provided until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends.
The display control means performs start display and stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in response to the variable display of the decorative identification information.
The transmittance changing means is
The transmittance of the decorative identification information when a predetermined period has elapsed since the variable display of the decorative identification information was started is made higher than that during the stop display.
In the normal state, the transmittance of the reduced identification information can be changed.
In the high frequency state, the transmittance of the reduced identification information is not changed.
There are multiple types of variable display patterns for variable display of identification information.
The predetermined period is common to a plurality of types of variable display patterns.
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, the gaming machines related to other aspects are
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can variablely display the identification information and control it to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) that is advantageous for the player.
Decorative identification information (decorative pattern, etc.) composed of multiple columns as identification information,
Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.) that is composed of the same number sequence as the decoration identification information and is smaller than the decoration identification information,
A display control means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that executes display control of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information, and
It is equipped with a transmittance changing means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that changes the transmittance of the identification information.
The display control means performs start display and stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative identification information (starts the variable display of the small symbol at all times in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol). Display and stop display, etc.),
The transmittance changing means is
When a predetermined period (1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display, etc.) elapses after the variable display of the identification information is started, the transmittance of the decorative identification information is made higher than that during the stop display (1 after the start of the variable display). . Make the transmittance of the decorative pattern after 5 seconds higher than that during the variable display stop display),
The transmittance of the reduced identification information is not changed (the transmittance of the small symbol is not changed at all times, etc.).

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

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
The transmittance changing means has the highest transmittance of the decorative identification information when the predetermined period has elapsed (the highest transmittance of 90% for the decorative pattern when 1.5 seconds have passed from the variable display). Etc.).

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

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

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

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
When the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information are variably displayed at the maximum speed, the display control means takes more time for the identification information to make one cycle than the decorative identification information. Execute display control so that the information is longer (when the decorative symbol and the always small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed, the time required for each symbol to make one cycle is the decorative symbol and the always small symbol. Display control is executed so that it differs from the above).

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

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The display control means executes display control so that the display mode of the variable display of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information is different (while the decorative pattern scrolls from top to bottom, it is always small. Designs can be switched on the spot, etc.).

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

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

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a figure which shows the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table in a probable change state. It is a timing chart which shows the symbol control pattern. It is a figure which shows the production example in the probable change state. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol control pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the 1st information and the 2nd information. It is a figure which shows the mode of the variation display. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach off. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) gives a staging control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The staging control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the staging control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

The staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (details are provided). See below).

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

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

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

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

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

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

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the staging control board 12. In the staging control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of the staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illuminated signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

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

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

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

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

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 188F)
Next, the feature unit 188F in the gaming machine based on the above basic explanation will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table in the probable change state. This table is stored in ROM 121. The variation pattern command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of a decorative symbol or a constantly small symbol described later.

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

During the probabilistic state, the time reduction control is executed, and the high-base control in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed is executed. Therefore, the rate at which the shortened variation deviation of the variation pattern 3 is executed is higher than the rate at which the other variation patterns are executed. In addition to these, a plurality of types may be provided for the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 in the probable change state.

(Gameability)
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability state) is set to 1/299, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) is set to 1/128. In addition, when a starting prize is generated and a big hit lottery is won, the ratio of a probable variable big hit is 65%, and the ratio of a normal big hit is 35%. The ratio of the probability jackpot is common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, in the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state continues until the next jackpot, and in the normal jackpot, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time reduction state is controlled to 100 times. Further, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is not so high as compared with the normal state in the probabilistic state, so that the time of one variable display is shortened so that the game is not delayed. The fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation is repeatedly executed.

(Always a small design)
The constant small symbol is a symbol displayed in a reduced mode as compared with a decorative symbol in which fluctuation and stop are performed in synchronization with the variable display (also referred to as variable display) of the special symbol. Here, the "reduced mode" includes, for example, reducing and displaying the decorative pattern itself displayed by numbers and characters, and reducing and displaying only the numbers. The always small symbol is displayed in the corner of the screen of the image display device 5 in a manner that is always visible to the player when the variable display of the special symbol is executed regardless of the gaming state. Further, the always small symbol is variably displayed in three rows in the same row as the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol composed of the three rows of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By constantly displaying small symbols, it is easy to see how the symbols are variably displayed even if the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes difficult to see due to various effects and movements of the characters executed by the image display device 5. Can be grasped.

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

(First control pattern)
In the first control pattern, the variable display of the small symbol is constantly changed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. Then, the fluctuation of the variable display of the decorative symbol stops in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. The display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol or the variable display of the small symbol always starts is called the start display, and the display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol or the variable display of the small symbol always stops is also called the stop display. In FIG. 9, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are always started and displayed in synchronization with each other, and are variably displayed for 7 seconds and then stopped and displayed for 0.5 seconds. After that, the variable display corresponding to the next fluctuation is started and displayed. During the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display can be confirmed, but the display has a transmittance of about 90% and is harder to see than when the variable display starts or stops. Since the decorative pattern is for notifying the player of the result of the variable display, it occupies a relatively large range in the display area of the liquid crystal display as compared with other displays.

(Second control pattern)
In the second control pattern, the variable display of the small symbol is constantly changed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. After that, during 1 second, the decorative pattern is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative pattern disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and becomes completely invisible (the transmittance is 100% hidden). The constantly small symbol is stopped and displayed for 0.5 seconds by stopping the variable display 2 seconds after the start display of the variable display. In the next variable display of the constantly small symbol, after the constantly small symbol starts to fluctuate and the start display is performed, the variable display is stopped 2 seconds after the start display of the variable display, so that the variable display is stopped and displayed for 0.5 seconds. During this time, the decorative design remains hidden. Furthermore, in the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, after the constantly small symbol starts to fluctuate and the start display is displayed, the variable display is stopped 2 seconds after the start display of the variable display to stop the display for 0.5 seconds. Will be done. In the middle of the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, the hidden decorative symbol is displayed by the display in which the decorative symbol returns on the screen of the image display device 5 within one second. Then, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol stops at the timing of the third constant stop of the fluctuation of the small symbol.

That is, in the second control pattern, it seems that one variable display of the decorative symbol is executed for a period corresponding to the period of the change start and the change stop of the three variable displays of the small symbol at all times. Therefore, from the player's point of view, it seems as if the time for variable display of one decorative pattern has become longer. Further, in the symbol display control in the present embodiment, in relation to the shortened fluctuation pattern, the small symbol always stops at a short timing in accordance with the shortening of the fluctuation time, whereas the decorative symbol has the fluctuation time shortened. It can be said that the display is controlled at the same timing as the normal variable display stop timing even if the case is met.

In the normal state, the first control pattern that constantly displays the start and stop of the variable display of the small symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. Further, in the probabilistic state, the first control pattern that constantly displays the start and stop of the variable display of the small symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol or the variable display of the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol is simultaneously started and displayed. After that, the second control pattern is executed in which only the small symbol is always displayed as a stop without the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol being stopped and displayed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second control pattern is executed when the shortened variation pattern is repeatedly executed, especially in the probabilistic state. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative pattern that occupies a relatively large range in the display area of the liquid crystal display is frequently stopped and displayed in the probabilistic state, causing discomfort to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns in the special figure 2 during the probable change state are provided. Then, among such fluctuation patterns, the second control pattern is executed for the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation deviation, and the first control pattern is executed for the other fluctuation patterns. By doing so, it is possible to execute an appropriate control pattern according to the type of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be executed.

Further, as the variation pattern of the decorative pattern, the first control pattern is executed at least in the reach variation pattern, and the second control is executed in the shortened variation pattern in which the variable display time is shorter than the reach variation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to execute an appropriate control pattern according to the type of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be executed. As for the fluctuation pattern of the first normal deviation and the second normal deviation, the second control pattern may be executed instead of the first control pattern.

Further, after the end of the big hit game state, the probability change state may be controlled until the next variable display of the big hit game state is started. During the probabilistic state, the variation pattern of the shortened variation is repeatedly executed, so that the second control pattern is often executed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative pattern is frequently stopped and displayed in the probabilistic state, causing discomfort to the player, and since the next big hit is confirmed, there is a sense of security until the next big hit game state. Can be given.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed based on the fact that the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol are simultaneously started and displayed and then the constant small symbol repeats the variable display three times.
Therefore, it can be made to appear that the number of variable display of the decorative symbol is smaller than the number of variable display of the small symbol at all times. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative symbol is frequently stopped and displayed in the probabilistic state, causing discomfort to the player.

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

(About the production example)
Next, an example of the effect executed by the feature unit 188F will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the effect in the probable change state. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol of "358", which is a combination of deviations, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. There is. Further, in the constant small symbol display area 188F001 in the lower left corner of the screen, the constant small symbol of "358", which is a combination of deviations, is displayed.

When the variable display is started from the state of FIG. 10A, the start display of the variable display of the small symbol is always displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in the figure at the start of the fluctuation of FIG. 10B. It starts. The downward arrows shown in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and the constant small symbol display area 188F001 indicate the state in which the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol are variably displayed. During 1 second from the state of FIG. 10B, the decorative symbol is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative symbol disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and becomes completely invisible (transmittance 100). %).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "236", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed. During the period from the middle of the first variable display of the constantly small symbol to the time when the fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol is hidden. After that, as shown in FIG. 10D, at the start of the second fluctuation, the start display of the variable display of the small symbol always starts in the small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state of FIG. 10 (c).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "452", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed. From the start display to the stop display of the variable display of the second constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol remains hidden all the time. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), at the start of the third fluctuation, the start display of the variable display of the small symbol always starts in the small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state of FIG. 10 (e). From FIGS. 10 (c) to 10 (f), various effects other than the variable display of the decorative symbol are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the description is omitted.

From the state of FIG. 10 (f), during the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol was hidden on the screen of the image display device 5 due to the display returning in one second. A decorative pattern is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), the decorative symbol of "163", which is a combination of the outliers, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Further, in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "163", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed. When the shortened fluctuation pattern is repeated from the state of FIG. 10 (g), the controls of FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (g) are repeatedly executed.

When the reach variation pattern is executed in the variable display executed for the second time from the state of FIG. 10 (d), the screen is as shown in FIG. 10 (h). That is, in the middle of the second variable display of the constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in one second, and the hidden decorative symbol is displayed and is in the reach state. It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the decorative symbol of "262", which is a combination of out-of-reach, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Further, in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "262", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed.

Here, in the normal state, the information about the variable display that has not been executed yet is displayed as the hold display, but it is not displayed in the probable change state. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the fact that the hold display frequently repeats display and non-display in the probabilistic state, causing discomfort to the player. In the time saving state, the hold display may be displayed, but the hold display may not be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (h), when a fluctuation pattern other than the shortened fluctuation pattern is executed before the three variable displays, the first control pattern is executed. By doing so, when a fluctuation pattern other than the shortened fluctuation pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

In the state at the start of fluctuations in FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (f), the transmittance of the decorative symbol may be variably displayed as about 95%. By doing so, it can be seen that the decorative pattern is variably displayed at the start of the fluctuation. Even in that case, in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d), it is desirable to set the transmittance to 100% so that the decorative pattern cannot be visually recognized.

(Design control pattern determination process)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a symbol control pattern determination process. The symbol control pattern determination process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171) of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. The symbol control pattern determination process determines the control pattern between the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol in the variable display executed this time.

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

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

If it is a shortened fluctuation pattern, the value of the shortened fluctuation counter is incremented by 1 (188FS003). The shortened fluctuation counter is a counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is a counter for counting the number of shortened fluctuation patterns. The shortened fluctuation counter increments the count based on the reception of the command of the shortened fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main side. Next, the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shortening fluctuation counter has reached the maximum value of 3 (188FS005). If the shortened fluctuation counter is set to 3, which is the maximum value, the value of the shortened fluctuation counter is reset (188FS008). Next, it is determined to stop the decorative symbol and the small symbol at all times by the first control pattern (188FS009). After that, the determined contents are stored in the storage area of the RAM 122 (188FS007). Then, the process is terminated.

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

By the processing of 188FS009 and 188FS006, it is possible to determine whether the variable display of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol to be executed is the first control pattern or the second control pattern. By doing so, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, variable display control between the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol can be executed.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.

In the present embodiment, in the second control pattern, the decorative symbol always executes one start display and one stop display corresponding to the three variable displays of the small symbol. However, the relationship between the always small symbol and the decorative symbol is not limited to this, and one start display and one stop display of the decorative symbol are executed in response to the constant variable display of the small symbol being executed at least twice. Just make it look like it will be done. If the variable display of the small symbol is not continuously executed a predetermined predetermined number of times, the decorative symbol may be displayed at the end of the variable display of the small symbol that is less than the predetermined number of times. For example, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the small symbol three times at all times, when the next start prize is not generated during the first or second variable display of the small symbol at all times, the first time. Or, the decorative symbol may be displayed at the end of the second variable display of the always small symbol.

In the present embodiment, as the second control pattern, a case where the decorative symbol is peeled off from the screen during the probability change state and the decorative symbol disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and cannot be seen at all has been described. However, as a mode of displaying the decorative pattern executed as the second control pattern, the transmittance increases during the variable display instead of peeling off from the screen, and the decorative pattern gradually disappears. May be good. Further, even in the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol may be gradually made visible as the transmittance decreases.

In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol that executes the variable display may be displayed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. At this time, in the display control of the fourth symbol and the decorative symbol, the first control pattern and the second control pattern described above may be executed.

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

(Explanation of feature section 174F)
Next, the feature unit 174F will be described. As a conventional game machine, when the variable display of the identification information is executed, it is composed of numerical information as the first identification information and decorative information as the second identification information, and during the variable display, it changes only with the numerical information. However, there was a mode in which decorative information was attached to numerical information when the fluctuation was stopped (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-135800). In addition, there was a case where the variation display by the numerical information was started and the decorative information was attached to the numerical information in the middle of the variation (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-173716). However, in such a gaming machine, the size of the numerical information as the first identification information when the fluctuation is stopped is uniform, so that the display is suitable depending on the display mode of the decoration information as the second identification information. There was a risk that it could not be done. Therefore, the gaming machine of the feature unit 174F was conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably displaying the first identification information and the second identification information. Is.

(1) With a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can display variable display (variable display etc.) of identification information (design information, symbols, etc.) and control it to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. There,
Equipped with variable display means (image display device 5, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing variable display of identification information.
The identification information (design information, etc.) includes the first information (numerical information, numbers, etc.) and the second information (decorative information, characters, etc.).
The identification information display pattern includes a first display pattern (a pattern displayed by a number, etc.) that displays the first information without displaying the second information, and a second display pattern that displays the first information and the second information. Two display patterns (patterns displayed with numbers and characters, etc.) are provided.
The variation display means executes the variation display according to the first display pattern (executes the variation display by a number, etc.) after the identification information starts to fluctuate in a predetermined direction (downward direction, etc.), and also performs the second display. Stop the variable display depending on the pattern (stop the variable display by numbers and characters, etc.),
The display mode differs between the first information when displayed in the first display pattern and the first information when displayed in the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 13, numbers). Numbers when displayed only with numbers are displayed larger than numbers when displayed with numbers and characters, etc.).

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

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
The variable display means displays the second information (characters A to I, etc. shown in FIG. 12) according to the type of the first information (numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 12) provided in a plurality of types. The variable display is stopped by the second display pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped by a pattern that displays a character corresponding to a number).

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

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
When the reach state is reached, the variable display means displays the display mode of the first information and the second information differently from the display mode before the reach state (as shown in FIG. 15). As an action at the time of formation, a display in which the character moves greatly is performed, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
When the variable display of the identification information is stopped, the variable display means displays the second information so that the display range is wider than that of the first information before the stop (as shown in FIG. 13). When the variable display is stopped, the character is displayed wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop, etc.).

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

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a powerful display using the second identification information.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The advantageous state is provided with a first advantageous state (probability variable big hit state, etc.) having a high degree of advantage and a second advantageous state (normal big hit state, etc.) having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state.
The first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (number corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, etc.) and the first information corresponding to the second advantageous state (number corresponding to the normal jackpot, etc.) are provided.
The variable display means executes the second display pattern only in the first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (as shown in the modification, the numbers and characters are used only in the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot. Display with, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to give a special impression to the first information having a high degree of advantage.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
The variable display is started based on the fact that the game medium (game ball, etc.) has entered the starting area (winning ball device 6A, winning ball device 6B, etc.).
High-frequency state control that can control the starting area to a high-frequency state (time-saving state, etc.) in which the game medium is more likely to enter than the normal state until a predetermined condition (variation 100 rotations, etc.) is satisfied after the advantageous state ends. Further equipped with means (microcomputer 100 for game control, etc.)
In the high frequency state, the variation display means starts the variation display in the first display pattern and stops the variation display in the first display pattern (in the time saving state, the variation is started only by the number). Stop the fluctuation only with the numbers, etc.).

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

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9) above.
Further equipped with a staging sound output means (CPU 120 for staging control, voice control board 13, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) that outputs a staging sound according to the staging.
It may develop into a special reach (SP reach, etc.) after a predetermined time has passed since the reach state was reached.
In the special reach, the variable display means reduces and displays the first information (displays with a small symbol, etc.), and reduces and displays the first information according to the effect sound during the special reach. The information is displayed by performing a predetermined operation (as shown in FIG. 15, the reach-compatible small symbol is violently moved according to the effect sound during SP reach as the reach-compatible small symbol action pattern).

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

(About identification information)
Next, the identification information used in this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, in the image display device 5, decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are displayed in a variable manner. The decorative design as the identification information is composed of numerical information (numbers) as the first information and decorative information (characters) as the second information. The image showing the numbers as the first information and the image showing the characters as the second information are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. The first information may be Chinese characters, English characters, predetermined marks, symbols, and the like. Further, the second information may be an effect display other than the character, and may be a decorative display that matches the motif of the first information.

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

The identification information display patterns include a first display pattern that displays numerical information (numbers) without displaying decorative information (characters), and a second display pattern that displays numerical information (numbers) and decorative information (characters). Is provided. Numerical information (numbers) as the first information and decorative information (characters) as the second information change in the first display pattern or the second display pattern in the variable display, so that the display mode changes. ing. Changes in the display mode of the numbers as the first information and the characters as the second information in the variable display will be described below.

(Regarding the display mode of variable display)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an aspect of variable display. In particular, FIG. 13 shows a display mode at the time of shortening fluctuation. At the time of shortened fluctuation, all three symbols start to fluctuate all at once, and all the symbols stop fluctuating all at once within a short fluctuation time. On the other hand, at the time of normal fluctuation, the fluctuation of the three symbols starts all at once, and the fluctuation is stopped in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. In addition, at the time of shortening fluctuation, the same symbol stop order as at the time of normal fluctuation may be used, or the symbols may start moving one by one at the start of fluctuation.

FIG. 13 shows the passage of time in the variable display in the order of FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (e). FIG. 13A shows a display screen of the image display device 5 at the start of fluctuation. The time when the fluctuation is started shown in FIG. 13A indicates a state in which the decorative symbol is stopped and immediately before the fluctuation display is started. On the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative pattern as identification information formed from numbers and characters is displayed. The decorative pattern formed by the numbers and the characters is displayed in a wide display range with respect to the display screen of the image display device 5. Further, among numbers and characters, the character has a wider display range. In addition, a small symbol display area is provided in the lower left corner of the screen.

The decorative symbol formed by the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 13 (a) becomes only the numbers as the symbol action at the time of variable disclosure as shown in FIG. 13 (b). As described above, at the start of the fluctuation, after the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate downward, the fluctuation display by the number, which is the first display pattern, is started. In FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (b), after performing an operation at the start of fluctuation such as enlargement of the character, the characters are erased, the numbers become larger than before the start of fluctuation, and only the downward numbers are used. The variable display is executed. FIG. 13 (c) shows a display mode of the changing decorative pattern. The down arrow shows how the numbers are fluctuating downwards.

FIG. 13D shows a symbol action when the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped. At the time of variable stop, the operation of stopping the three numbers fluctuating at high speed at the stop position in the center of the display screen is executed. After that, the three numerical symbols move downward from the stop position of the symbols. As a symbol action at the time of variable stop at this time, the characters B, C, and H viewed the screen of the image display device 5 from the front so as to push down the symbol at the stop position shown by the dotted line in FIG. 13 (e). An effect that is displayed so as to fly forward from the depth direction of the time is executed. Along with the effect, the numbers are further moved downward and displayed in a reduced display mode.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), when the fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol is displayed by the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters. Here, the display mode when changing from the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters as the symbol action at the start of fluctuation to the first display pattern consisting only of numbers, and the first display consisting only of numbers as the symbol action at the stop of fluctuation. The display mode when changing from the pattern to the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters is different. For example, when the fluctuation starts, the character is enlarged and displayed forward and is erased, and when the fluctuation is stopped, the character appears forward from the depth direction (rear) when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front. The display mode differs depending on the movement of pushing down the number. In this way, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

The operation when the fluctuation is stopped differs depending on the characters A to I, but the operation when only the numbers are displayed at the start of the fluctuation may be common to all the symbols. By doing so, at the start of the fluctuation, the three symbols start to move at the same time, so that the symbol actions can be unified and the appearance can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the size of the numbers displayed by the second display pattern is different from the size of the numbers displayed by the first display pattern. For example, the size of the numbers displayed at the start or stop of the fluctuation displayed by the second display pattern has a smaller display range than the size of the numbers during the fluctuation displayed by the first display pattern. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the display mode consisting of numbers and characters at the start of the fluctuation or at the stop of the fluctuation, and during the fluctuation display, only the numbers are used in a display range larger than that at the stop of the fluctuation. By executing the variable display, it is possible to easily recognize the transition of the decorative pattern during the variable display, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the effect of stopping the fluctuation display is executed by the pattern of displaying the character larger than the number by moving the number downward. By doing so, the display mode when displaying the numbers and the characters can be made interesting, and the numbers and the characters can be preferably displayed.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of displaying the character so as to pop out from the depth direction when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front is executed. Will be done. By doing so, it is possible to perform a powerful display using a character.

Further, there is a correspondence between the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in the pattern of displaying the characters corresponding to the numbers. By doing so, different characters will appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and the characters can be suitably displayed.

(About the symbol display pattern when non-reach is off)
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach loss. The variation display shown in FIG. 13 is executed at the timing as shown in FIG. At time t0, the variable display is started (see FIG. 13 (a)). Then, the action at the start of fluctuation is executed from time t0 to t1 (see FIG. 13 (b)). In the action at the start of fluctuation, the decorative pattern consisting of numbers and characters is only numbers, and the fluctuation display in which the numbers move downward is executed. Then, during the period of T1, variable display using only numbers is executed (see FIG. 13 (c)).

From t2 to t3 after T1, the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped is executed (see FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e)). In the fluctuation stop symbol action, when the symbol displayed only by numbers moves below the stop position when the fluctuation is stopped, and the character sees the screen of the image display device 5 from the front in the empty space. The effect of jumping forward from the depth direction of is executed. Also, in the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the character is displayed larger than the number when the number moves down. Then, at t3, the variable display is stopped by the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters (see FIG. 13 (f)).

As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second change effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is performed as the action at the start of fluctuation. Run. The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect. In the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the numbers move downward, and the character is moved more than the numbers. In the change start symbol action that is displayed in a large size and executed as the second change effect, the character is erased from the numbers and the character, and only the number displayed larger than before the change changes downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

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

After that, at t2, as a symbol action when the left symbol fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol changes from the first display pattern consisting of only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and is temporarily stopped (the symbol does not stop completely). In addition, it will move slightly up and down). The movements of the numbers and the character at this time are the same as the above-mentioned action at the time of fluctuation stop. Then, in t3, as the action at the time of stopping the fluctuation of the right symbol, the decorative symbol changes from the first display pattern consisting of only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and is in a temporarily stopped state. The movement of the numbers and the character at this time is the same as the above-mentioned action at the time of fluctuation stop.

Then, the reach formation action is executed from the state of t3 to t4. In the reach formation action, an effect of greatly moving the character displayed as the second display pattern is executed. For example, by executing the effect of rotating the character in the lateral direction after the reach state is reached, the effect of showing the front and back of the character is executed. It should be noted that the action of the character's reach formation action may be different for each character. Further, the movement of the character may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the numerical symbols may be left as they are at the stages of t2 and t3 until the reach state is reached, and the left and right numerical symbols (reach symbols) may be used as the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters at the timing of t4.

After that, the medium symbol scrolls at high speed from the normal reach effect executed only by the numerical symbol, and the reach develops to SP reach at t5. When developing into SP reach, the decorative symbol indicated by a number is displayed as a reach-compatible small symbol in a reduced display mode at a corner (for example, the right corner) of the screen of the image display device 5. The reach-corresponding small symbol described in the feature unit 174F is different from the small symbol always displayed in the small symbol display area 174F004.

In the period in T2 after the development to SP reach, the reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern is executed. During the period of the reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, the SP reach effect is executed, and the effect that the reach-compatible small symbol moves violently is executed. For example, in the reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, an effect in which the reach-compatible small symbol jumps up and down or an effect of rotating in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction may be executed according to the effect sound flowing in the SP reach effect. Then, at t6, the fact that the SP reach is completed and a big hit is displayed is displayed by a set of only numbers that are enlarged from the reach-compatible small symbols and have a normal size.

The pattern of the reach-corresponding small symbol action may be changed depending on the type of SP reach (first super reach to fourth super reach, etc.). Further, the operation of the reach-compatible small symbol may be different depending on the type of music played during SP reach. Further, the operation of the reach-compatible small symbol may be changed during the SP reach. Further, the operation mode of the reach-compatible small symbol may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the reach-compatible small symbol may be displayed before the SP reach is developed, and the operation mode of the reach-compatible small symbol may be different between before and after the SP reach development depending on the type of SP reach. .. By doing so, the operation modes of the reach-compatible small symbols are diversified, and the fun of the game can be improved.

After that, at t7, an effect of returning from the background of SP reach to the normal background is executed. Further, after that, until the symbol stops fluctuating and becomes a definite display (a state in which the symbol is completely stopped), the character is displayed from the first display pattern containing only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters. Performs the determined action. As the character determination operation, for example, an effect is executed in which the character signs a V and the number indicating the jackpot display result is confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 15, since the display in which the character moves greatly is performed as an action at the time of reach formation, it is possible to pay attention to the movement of the character, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the character.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, at the end of SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and when the final display is performed after returning to the normal background, the numbers and characters are used for the determined operation. By doing so, it is possible to display a decorative pattern suitable for each scene of the staging, and it is possible to preferably display numbers and characters.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, as a reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern, an effect of violently moving the reach-corresponding small symbol according to the effect sound during SP reach is executed. By doing so, it is possible to suitably display the numbers as the reach-compatible small symbols displayed in a reduced size.

Before SP reach, the reach-compatible small symbols may not be displayed. Specifically, before developing into SP reach, it is possible to simply perform an effect of making the reach out of reach with only numbers, and then display the numerical symbols as reach-compatible small symbols when SP reach develops.

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

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

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the decorative symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 121 (S604). , S616. In the data table for determining the missing symbol, the numerical data of each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 is associated with each of the plurality of types of decorative symbols.

In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the outlier symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left and middle, respectively. ， It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that results in variable display of the decorative symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the out-of-reach symbol combination (for example). Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined to be a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the decorative symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining the outlier symbol is used to obtain a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1. It is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of big hit symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by making a correction so as to be a combination of out-of-order symbols (for example, correction to shift the middle symbol by one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 120 has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is decided, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (table for determining probabilistic jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered Zorro eyes such as "7, 7, 7" is set in the middle and right, one of the probabilistic jackpot symbols is extracted from the extracted values. Select and determine the combination of. When it is determined that it is decided to make a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" is set on the right, a combination of any normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values. To select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

Next, after executing the effect setting process (S616) for setting various effects in the variable display, the process proceeds to S617. In the effect setting process, the symbol display pattern and the like are determined based on the types of symbols determined in S603 to S605. When deciding the pattern display pattern, it is decorated depending on whether the fluctuation display this time is out of normal fluctuation, out of shortened fluctuation, accompanied by reach, development to SP reach, etc. Determine the display pattern and display mode of the design. It should be noted that these pieces of information may be determined by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 122.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined by the process of S616. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, any of the effect control patterns corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the pattern to be used.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, an image is displayed in the period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol determined in the process of S616 to the stop display of the final stop symbol. Data showing the control contents of various effects such as the variable display operation of the decorative pattern in the display area of the device 5, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect display operation in the advance notice effect are obtained. Multiple types are stored as symbol fluctuation control patterns.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern is used for displaying variation of decorative symbols such as effect control process timer setting value, effect control process timer determination value, effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and end code. It includes control data for controlling various effect operations according to the situation, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in time series.

Next, the process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the process of S619, the staging device (image display device 5 as a staging component, as a staging component, as a staging component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as staging parts) is started (S620). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including a decorative pattern) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5 according to the display control execution data. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 13, the size of the numbers displayed by the second display pattern is different from the size of the numbers displayed by the first display pattern. For example, the size of the numbers displayed at the start or stop of the fluctuation displayed by the second display pattern has a smaller display range than the size of the numbers during the fluctuation displayed by the first display pattern. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the display mode consisting of numbers and characters at the start of the fluctuation or at the stop of the fluctuation, and during the fluctuation display, only the numbers are used in a display range larger than that at the stop of the fluctuation. By executing the variable display, it is possible to easily recognize the transition of the decorative pattern during the variable display, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

There is a correspondence between the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in the pattern of displaying the characters corresponding to the numbers. By doing so, different characters will appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and the characters can be suitably displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the effect of stopping the fluctuation display is executed by the pattern of displaying the character larger than the number by moving the number downward. By doing so, the display mode when displaying the numbers and the characters can be made interesting, and the numbers and the characters can be preferably displayed.

As shown in FIG. 15, since the display in which the character moves greatly is performed as an action at the time of reach formation, it is possible to pay attention to the movement of the character, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the character.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second change effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is performed as the action at the start of fluctuation. Run. The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect. In the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the numbers move downward, and the character is moved more than the numbers. In the change start symbol action that is displayed in a large size and executed as the second change effect, the character is erased from the numbers and the character, and only the number displayed larger than before the change changes downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be suitably displayed.

As shown in FIG. 15, at the end of SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and when the confirmation display is performed after returning to the normal background, the numbers and characters are used for the determined operation. By doing so, it is possible to display a decorative pattern suitable for each scene of the staging, and it is possible to preferably display numbers and characters.

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

As shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect is executed in which the character displays the screen of the image display device 5 so as to pop out from the depth direction when viewed from the front. Will be done. By doing so, it is possible to perform a powerful display using a character.

As shown in FIG. 15, as a reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern, an effect of violently moving the reach-corresponding small symbol according to the effect sound during SP reach is executed. By doing so, it is possible to suitably display the numbers as the reach-compatible small symbols displayed in a reduced size.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.

In the above-described embodiment, a probabilistic jackpot state and a normal jackpot state are provided. Further, as the decorative symbols, odd-numbered symbols were provided corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, and even-numbered symbols were provided corresponding to the normal jackpot. Here, only the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot may be displayed in the second display pattern. For example, only the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot may be displayed as numbers and characters, and the numbers corresponding to the normal jackpot may be displayed only with the numbers without displaying the characters. By doing so, it is possible to give a special feeling to the odd-numbered symbols corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, and to give a special impression to the odd-numbered symbols having a high advantage. Of the odd-numbered symbols, only the "3" symbol and the "7" symbol may be used as the probabilistic symbol, and the number of symbols displayed in the second display pattern can be changed as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the time is shortened (high base state) until the fluctuation display 100 rotations after the end of the big hit. In such a time saving state, the fluctuation may be started only by the number and stopped by only the number. In the time-shortened state, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state, so when a character with movement is displayed, the movement of the pattern becomes hectic by displaying or erasing the character, resulting in a strange appearance. This may make it difficult to see the variable display. Therefore, in the time saving state, unlike the normal state, the variable display may be executed by the first display pattern containing only numbers. By doing so, the numbers can be suitably displayed in the time-saving state.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where the size of the numbers is different as a case where the display mode of the numbers is different between the first display pattern for displaying only the numbers and the second display pattern for displaying the numbers and the characters has been described. .. However, when the display mode of the numbers is different, the position of the numbers, the color of the numbers, the type of the numbers, etc. may be used instead of the size of the numbers, or any combination of two or more may be used. good. In addition, the display mode of the numbers may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the reach-compatible small symbol is displayed in the corner of the screen of the image display device 5 is shown. However, one of the reach-compatible small symbols that are reach may be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen and the other in the upper right corner of the screen. In addition, as a reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, a case where the reach-compatible small symbol is moved up and down has been described. The movement of the reach-compatible small symbol is not limited to these, and the symbol may be shaken, rotated laterally, or bounced like a dance in time with the music. Further, an effect image (for example, a flame image) may be added around the reach-compatible small symbol.

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

In the above-described embodiment, a number and a character have a one-to-one correspondence. However, the numbers and characters do not have to have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the same character may correspond to a plurality of numbers, or the corresponding character may change depending on the background. Further, when the look-ahead notice is executed, the variable display of the target to be read ahead may be changed to a special stage for a plurality of variable displays until the variable display is executed. In this case, special numbers or characters that are not normally displayed may be displayed. Further, it is desirable that the display patterns of the numbers and characters at this time are different from those at the normal time. It should be noted that a stage may be provided in which the variable display is executed only by numbers.

In the above-described embodiment, during the variable display, the symbol is changed only by the numbers so that the player can recognize whether or not the variable display is in progress. It is desirable that the numbers in such a fluctuation display be displayed lighter than the display mode at the start or stop of the fluctuation. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect performed in the background from becoming difficult to see by setting the density to be the same as at the start of fluctuation. By displaying only numbers rather than numbers and characters, the display area of the design can be reduced, indicating that the design is fluctuating and reducing the hindrance to other notices. can do.

In the above-described embodiment, the symbol being reached may be the same as the symbol shown by the first display pattern during variable display, or may be a symbol different from the symbol shown by the first display pattern. ..

In the above-described embodiment, the first effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation. I explained the case of doing. When the change effect is executed, the character moves, but another effect image may be added. Some changes may be made to the display mode.

In the above-described embodiment, as the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the number to be stopped may be enlarged and displayed forward and then reduced. Then, the character may appear from behind the enlarged number. By doing so, the character is suddenly displayed in a large display mode from behind the enlarged number, so that the character can be displayed more powerfully, which may surprise the player. can.

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

In the above-described embodiment, the case where one character is displayed for one number is shown. However, an image other than the character may be added to one number. For example, as an action at the time of variable stop, an image showing that the hold display changes with the character when the number stops (an image showing that the hold display changes to a hold display with a high expectation of big hit) may be displayed. .. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the action when the fluctuation is stopped. Then, it is possible to make a look-ahead notice in which the hold display changes when the image is displayed.

In some conventional gaming machines, the jackpot probability controlled to the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state, does not greatly increase from the normal state during the probability change state as a special state (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-073872). Issue). However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the jackpot probability in the special state is heavy (when it is difficult to hit), it is necessary to shorten the fluctuation time per fluctuation in order to increase the fluctuation efficiency. However, when such control is executed, the decorative symbol as the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed, which may be annoying to the player. The gaming machine of the feature unit 188F was conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose thereof is to reduce that the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state, causing discomfort to the player. It is to provide a gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above purpose, the gaming machine of the feature unit 188F is
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can variablely display the identification information and control it to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) that is advantageous for the player.
Decorative identification information (decorative pattern, etc.) composed of multiple columns as identification information,
Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.) that is composed of the same number sequence as the decoration identification information and is smaller than the decoration identification information,
A display control means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that executes display control of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information is provided.
The display control means is
In the normal state, the first control pattern for performing the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative identification information is executed (in the normal state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed. The first control pattern that constantly displays the start and stop of variable display of small symbols is executed in synchronization with each other),
In a special state in which the fluctuation time is shortened on average as compared with the normal state, the first control pattern or the decorative identification information and the variable display of the reduced identification information are simultaneously started and displayed, and then the decorative identification information and the decorative identification information and the said. It is possible to execute the second control pattern in which only the reduced identification information displays the stop without displaying the stop display at the same time as the reduced identification information (in the probabilistic state, the small symbol is always displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol). First control pattern that performs start display and stop display of variable display After the variable display of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol is started and displayed at the same time, the decorative symbol and the always small symbol do not always stop and display the small symbol at the same time. The second control pattern in which only the stop display is performed is executed, etc.).

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

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above.
A plurality of types of variable display patterns of the decorative identification information are provided (as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of variation patterns in the probabilistic state are provided, etc.).
The display control means executes the first control pattern or executes the second control pattern depending on which of the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of decorative identification information is executed. (The second control pattern is executed for the fluctuation pattern that is out of the shortened fluctuation, and the first control pattern is executed for the other fluctuation patterns, etc.).

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

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

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

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
After the end of the advantageous state, the special state control means (CPU 103 or the like for controlling the stochastic state) for controlling the special state is further provided until the next variable display of the advantageous state is executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state and cause discomfort to the player, and it is possible to give a sense of security until the next advantageous state.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
Hold storage means (RAM 102, etc.) that can store information related to variable display as hold storage information, and
Further provided with a hold display means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that displays a hold display according to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means.
The hold display means displays the hold display in the normal state, but does not display the hold display in the special state (displays the hold display in the normal state, but displays the hold display in the probable change state. Not etc.).

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

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

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

(7) The gaming machine according to (6) above.
When a variable display pattern other than the shortened variable display pattern is executed before the predetermined variable display, the display control means executes the first control pattern (FIGS. 10 (d), 10 (h), (h). ), If a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed before the three variable displays, the first control pattern is executed, etc.).

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

(Explanation of feature section 264F)
Next, the feature unit 264F will be described. Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of a decorative symbol or a constantly small symbol. The feature unit 264F is characterized in displaying and controlling the transmittance of decorative symbols and constantly small symbols as shown in FIG. 10, for example.

(Design display control)
In the feature unit 264F, the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbol are always performed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. Here, "synchronization" is a concept that indicates that the operation of the symbol at the start of the variable display and the operation of the symbol at the end of the variable display are the same, and the operation of the symbol during the variable display may be different. In the feature unit 264F, the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol start the variable display at the same time, and end the variable display at the same time. However, the fluctuation speed of the symbol is different between the decorative symbol in the variable display and the constantly small symbol. Specifically, the time required for one cycle of the effect control CPU 120 when the decorative symbol formed from the numbers 1 to 9 and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed is referred to as the decorative symbol. The display is always controlled so that it differs from the small symbol.

In this way, since the fluctuation speed of the symbol differs between the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol, it is possible to make the player feel more uncomfortable than when the fluctuation speed of the symbol is the same, and when the variable display is executed. It is possible to improve the visibility of small symbols at all times.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the time required for one cycle when the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed so that the always small symbol is longer than the decorative symbol. .. In other words, the small design always fluctuates more slowly than the decorative design. By doing so, the player can always follow the movement of the small symbol with his / her eyes, so that the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is executed can be improved.

(Transmittance of design)
The effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol. The lower the transmittance of the symbol, the higher the visibility, and the higher the transmittance, the lower the visibility. That is, the transmittance of 0% is the highest visibility, and the transmittance of 100% is the lowest (invisible). Therefore, when the transmittance is low, the design looks dark and clear, and conversely, when the transmittance is high, the design looks thin and vague. The transmittance of such a symbol can be changed in a plurality of stages as the variable display progresses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance such as 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90% as the variable display progresses. The transmittance of the symbol may be changed irregularly as described above, or may be changed with regularity. Changing with regularity means, for example, increasing the transmittance of the symbol in 5% increments with the progress of variable display.

The effect control CPU 120 controls the display so that the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol when variably displayed at the maximum speed is different. By doing so, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display of the symbol is executed.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 120 raises the transmittance of the decorative symbol by a plurality of steps as the variable display progresses, while the transmittance of the constantly small symbol is changed after being set to a constant transmittance at the start of the variable display. The transmittance can be changed so as to maintain a constant transmittance until before the display is stopped. For example, for decorative symbols, the transmittance is increased to 0%, 20%, 50%, 90%, while for small symbols, the transmittance is variable at the start of variable display. It may be maintained at a constant 50% until the display is stopped. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed. Furthermore, since the control to increase the transmittance by multiple steps is executed only for the decorative symbol, the transmittance control burden is increased as compared with the case where the transmittance of both the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol is changed stepwise. It can be reduced. The transmittance of the decorative symbol or the always small symbol may be a value other than the above, but it is desirable that the maximum value of the transmittance of the decorative symbol is higher than the value of the transmittance of the always small symbol. Further, the transmittance of the decorative pattern may be changed regularly, such as by 5% or 10%.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 may change the transmittance of the decorative symbol as the variable display progresses, while the transmittance of the small symbol may not be changed at all times. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the control load as compared with the case where the transmittance of both the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol is changed.

(Movement of design)
The effect control CPU 120 can also control the display of the movement of the symbol. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute display control so that the display mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol is different. Specifically, while the decorative symbol is scrolled from top to bottom, the display is controlled so that the small symbol is always switched on the spot. The scroll display is a display in which a symbol flows downward on the screen of the image display device 5. In the case of scroll display, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the screen, but in the case of switching on the spot, only one symbol is displayed and the symbols are switched. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display so that the variable display of the decorative symbol moves outside the display area of the screen, while the variable display of the small symbol is constantly controlled so as not to move outside the display area of the screen. conduct. That is, while the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves so as to disappear from the display area of the image display device 5, the small symbol is always switched on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. Display control is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed. The movement of the small symbol may be scrolled vertically or horizontally within the area where the small symbol is always displayed. Even in such a case, the small symbol is always located in the same area on the screen, so that it is easier to see than the decorative symbol.

(Explanation of feature section 267F)
Next, the feature unit 267F will be described. Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of a decorative symbol or a constantly small symbol. The feature unit 267F is characterized in displaying and controlling the transmittance of decorative symbols and constantly small symbols as shown in FIG. 10, for example.

(Transmittance of design)
In the feature unit 267F, the effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol. The effect control CPU 120 controls to make the transmittance of the decorative symbol 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display higher than that during the stop display of the variable display. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to make the transmittance of the constantly small symbol lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbol 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display. By controlling the transmittance in this way, 1.5 seconds after the variable display is started, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol is lighter than during the stop display of the variable display. Is displayed. For example, the transmittance of the decorative symbol 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display may be 90%, and the transmittance of the constant symbol may be 50%. Further, the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol return the transmittance of the symbol to 0% based on the reception of the symbol determination command for stopping the symbol.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the small symbol from being lowered too much when the variable display is being executed, and it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times. Further, during the variable display, various effects are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but by improving the transmittance of the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols do not interfere with those effects, and the small symbols are always displayed. Visibility can also be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 raises the transmittance of the decorative symbol by a plurality of steps as the variable display progresses, while the transmittance of the constantly small symbol is changed after being set to a constant transmittance at the start of the variable display. The transmittance can be changed so as to maintain a constant transmittance until before the display is stopped. For example, for decorative symbols, the transmittance is increased to 0%, 20%, 50%, 90% from the start of variable display to 1.5 seconds later, whereas the transmittance is always small. As for, the transmittance may be set to 50% when 1.5 seconds have passed after the start of the variable display, and the transmittance of 50% may be maintained until before the variable display is stopped. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed. Furthermore, since the control to increase the transmittance by multiple steps is executed only for the decorative symbol, the transmittance control burden is increased as compared with the case where the transmittance of both the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol is changed stepwise. It can be reduced. The transmittance of the decorative symbol or the always small symbol may be a value other than these, but it is desirable that the maximum value of the transmittance of the decorative symbol is higher than the value of the transmittance of the always small symbol. Further, the transmittance of the decorative pattern may be changed regularly, such as by 5% or 10%.

Further, when the variable display is stopped and displayed, the effect control CPU 120 starts the change of the transmittance of the decorative symbol from the timing 1.5 seconds before the stop display, and constantly stops the transmittance of the small symbol. To return to the original transmittance. For example, the change in transmittance starts from the timing 1.5 seconds before the variable display is stopped and displayed, but the small symbol always receives the symbol confirmation command, and the transmittance starts from 50% at the timing when the variable display is stopped and displayed. The transmittance is set to 0% at once. As a result, the control of the small symbol is simplified as compared with the case where the change of the transmittance is started from the timing before the stop display for both the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol, so that the control load can be reduced. can.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to set the highest transmittance of the decorative symbol to 90% when 1.5 seconds have passed from the variable display. According to this, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when 1.5 seconds have passed from the start of the variable display.

Here, although a plurality of types of symbol variation patterns are provided, the transmittance of the symbol is changed at a common timing regardless of the variation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the symbol from being complicated and reduce the control load.

(Movement of design)
Further, the effect control CPU 120 scrolls the decorative symbol from top to bottom, whereas the display control is performed so that the small symbol is always switched on the spot. Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display so that the variable display of the decorative symbol moves outside the display area of the screen, while the variable display of the small symbol is constantly controlled so as not to move outside the display area of the screen. conduct. That is, while the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves so as to disappear from the display area of the image display device 5, the small symbol is always switched on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. Display control is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed. In addition, it may be scrolled in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the movement of the small symbol is always displayed. Even in such a case, the small symbol is always located in the same area on the screen, so that it is easier to see than the decorative symbol.

(Explanation of feature section 268F)
Next, the feature unit 268F will be described. Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of a decorative symbol or a constantly small symbol. The feature unit 268F is characterized in displaying and controlling the transmittance of decorative symbols and constantly small symbols as shown in FIG. 10, for example.

(Transmittance of design)
In the feature unit 268F, the effect control CPU 120 controls to raise the transmittance of the decorative symbol 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display to be higher than that during the stop display of the variable display. On the other hand, the transmittance of the small symbol is always controlled so as not to be changed. By controlling the transmittance in this way, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol 1.5 seconds after the variable display is started. For example, the transmittance of the decorative symbol 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display may be set to 90% so that the transmittance of the symbol is not changed at all times.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the small symbol from being lowered at all times when the variable display is being executed, and it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times. Further, during the variable display, various effects are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but by improving the transmittance of the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols do not interfere with those effects, and the small symbols are always displayed. Visibility can also be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to set the highest transmittance of the decorative symbol to 90% when 1.5 seconds have passed from the variable display. According to this, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when 1.5 seconds have passed from the start of the variable display.

Further, although a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns of the symbol are provided, the transmittance of the decorative symbol is changed at a common timing regardless of the fluctuation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the symbol from being complicated and reduce the control load.

(Movement of design)
The effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the time required for one cycle when the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed so that the always small symbol is longer than the decorative symbol. In other words, the small design always fluctuates more slowly than the decorative design. By doing so, the player can always follow the movement of the small symbol with his / her eyes, so that the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is executed can be improved.

Further, while the effect control CPU 120 scrolls the decorative symbol from top to bottom, the display control is performed so that the small symbol is always switched on the spot. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display so that the variable display of the decorative symbol moves outside the display area of the screen, while the variable display of the small symbol is constantly controlled so as not to move outside the display area of the screen. conduct. That is, while the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves so as to disappear from the display area of the image display device 5, the small symbol is always switched on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. Display control is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbol at all times when the variable display is being executed. In addition, it may be scrolled in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the movement of the small symbol is always displayed. Even in such a case, the small symbol is always located in the same area on the screen, so that it is easier to see than the decorative symbol.

(Modification examples of feature parts 264F, 267F, 268F, etc.)
The time required for each symbol to make one cycle when the variable display is variably displayed at the maximum speed may be the same for the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol. Even in such a case, the visibility of the small symbol can be always improved by lowering the transmittance of the small symbol to be lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbol. Since the time required for one cycle of the symbols is the same, the fluctuation cycle of each symbol is the same. However, even if the maximum speed is the same, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol until the maximum speed is reached and the constant small symbol may be different.

The time required for one cycle of the symbol may be shorter for the small symbol at all times than for the decorative symbol. By doing so, it is possible to give a sense of discomfort by constantly making the fluctuation cycle different between the small symbol and the decorative symbol. This makes it possible to constantly improve the visibility of small symbols. Further, even in such a case, the visibility of the small symbol can be improved at all times by lowering the transmittance of the small symbol to be lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbol at all times.

Also, if the transmittance of the symbol changes 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display (or by the timing of 1.5 seconds), the transmittance of the symbol will be changed from the timing 1.5 seconds before the stop display. Although the case of change (always a small symbol is the timing of stop display) has been described, the change may be made at a timing different from this timing. Further, the timing at which the design has the highest transmittance may be different between the decorative design and the constant small design.

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

The transmittance of the always small symbol has been shown to change at the same time as the stop display, but the transmittance of the constantly small symbol also changes from the same timing 1.5 seconds before the decorative symbol, and is variable display in that state. The state in which the symbol is not transparent may be maintained until the stop display is displayed.

Further, depending on the game state, there may be a case where the transmittance of the small symbol is constantly changed and a case where the transmittance is not changed. For example, during low base, the transmittance of small symbols is constantly changed because it is easy to select a fluctuation pattern with a certain amount of fluctuation time that is longer than usual, but during high base, there are many fluctuation patterns with shortened fluctuation deviation. , The transmittance may not be changed so as not to increase the control load by changing the transmittance frequently.

Further, the symbol control executed by the feature unit 188F, the symbol control executed by the feature unit 174F, the symbol control executed by the feature unit 264F, the symbol control executed by the feature unit 267F, and the feature unit 268F. The control of the symbols performed is applicable to each other.

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

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can variablely display identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The identification information includes decorative identification information composed of a plurality of columns and reduced identification information smaller than the decorative identification information.
A display control means for executing display control of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information, and
Transparency changing means for changing the transmittance of identification information,
A high-frequency state control means capable of controlling the starting area to a high-frequency state in which the game medium is more likely to enter than in the normal state is provided until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends.
The display control means performs start display and stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in response to the variable display of the decorative identification information.
The transmittance changing means is
The transmittance of the decorative identification information when a predetermined period has elapsed since the variable display of the decorative identification information was started is made higher than that during the stop display.
In the normal state, the transmittance of the reduced identification information can be changed.
In the high frequency state, the transmittance of the reduced identification information is not changed.
There are multiple types of variable display patterns for variable display of identification information.
The predetermined period is common to a plurality of types of variable display patterns.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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