JP6652913B2 - Gaming 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 that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been a gaming machine in which identification information is variably displayed by being superimposed on a background image (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2002-18020

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, since the visibility between the display mode of the identification information and the display mode of the background image is not sufficiently considered, it is difficult to highlight the identification information during the variable display by the background image. There was a case.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a background image and identification information in a suitable manner so that the identification information is emphasized. That is.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state or the like) advantageous to a player,
A background image (character image D1, character image D2, etc. in FIG. 12), a specific image superimposed on the background image, and the identification information (numerical symbol F1, etc. in FIG. 12) overlapping the specific image can be displayed. Display means (effect control microcomputer 100, effect display device 9, etc. )
The display means changes the visibility of the background image to the first visibility (the character image D1 in FIG. 12) without lowering the visibility of the identification information when the variable display of the identification information is executed. A high visibility as shown in FIG. 12) and a second visibility lower in visibility than the first visibility (low visibility as shown in the character image D2 in FIG. 12). der can be displayed by changing to is,
The specific image is provided in a plurality of types, the form of the specific image is different depending on the type of the identification information that is duplicated,
The ratio of displaying the specific image having a large area that reduces the visibility of the background image is higher when the image is controlled to the advantageous state than when the image is not controlled to the advantageous state.

  According to such a configuration, by appropriately displaying the background image and the identification information, a display in which the identification information is emphasized can be provided.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1),
The display means changes the visibility of the background image to the second visibility by blurring the background image and displays the second image (as shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G). (E.g., display with a character image D2 in a blurred display mode).

  According to such a configuration, a display in which the identification information is emphasized can be obtained by blurring the background image.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1),
The display unit changes the visibility of the background image to the second visibility by superimposing another image on the background image and displays the second image (as shown in a modified example, another image is superimposed on the background image). This lowers the visibility of the background image, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, by superimposing another image on the background image, a display in which the identification information is emphasized can be provided.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The identification information is provided in a plurality of types (for example, numbers 1 to 9 are provided),
The display means changes the visibility of the background image to the second visibility when displaying the specific identification information of the plurality of types of the identification information in an emphasized manner (FIG. 12D, As shown in (f) and (g), when the numeric symbol F1 corresponding to the symbol fluttering effect such as 3, 4, 5 is displayed in an enlarged manner, it is displayed as the character image D2 with reduced visibility. etc).

According to such a configuration, specific identification information can be highlighted.
(5) The gaming machine according to (4),
The display means highlights the specific identification information by adding a predetermined image to the specific identification information (as shown in FIGS. 12 (d), (f) and (g), A numeric symbol F1 is added to the numeric symbol F1 corresponding to the symbol fluttering effect such as 4 or 5 to highlight the numeric symbol F1 by adding the effect image F2).

According to such a configuration, specific identification information can be highlighted.
(6) The gaming machine according to (5),
The display unit displays the visibility of the predetermined image based on the first visibility (as shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G), the effect image F2 is displayed in a state of high visibility. Display etc.).

  According to such a configuration, specific identification information can be highlighted with a predetermined image that does not decrease visibility.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
Operation detection means (push button 120, push sensor 124, etc.) capable of detecting the operation of the player;
Operation directing means (direction control microcomputer 100 or the like) for executing an operation directing when the motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means;
The operation effect means executes the operation effect (such as a button effect during a pattern-pumping effect as shown in a modified example) when the visibility of the background image is displayed with the second visibility.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect when the visibility of the background image is reduced.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Holding storage means (such as a combined holding storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to the variable display as holding storage information;
Holding display means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for displaying the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means as a hold display,
The suspension display means displays the visibility of the suspension display based on the first visibility even when the background image has the second visibility (FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12F). (G) Even when the character image D2 is displayed in a state where the visibility is reduced, the hold display H is displayed without lowering the visibility, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the hold display can be kept constant regardless of the visibility of the background image, and the visibility of the hold display can be prevented from lowering.

(9) The gaming machine according to (5) or (6),
A plurality of patterns for highlighting the specific identification information are provided (as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, a large pattern and a small pattern of the effect image are provided),
The display means highlights the specific identification information in different patterns based on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (big hit game state or the like) (as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D). At the time of a big hit, the effect image is determined to be larger at a higher rate than at the time of the loss, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to a pattern in which specific identification information is highlighted.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
Adjusting means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) capable of adjusting the effect according to an adjusting operation (adjustment operation or the like) by the player during the execution of the fluctuation display;
Adjustment image display means (effect control microcomputer 100) for displaying an adjustment image (such as adjustment result image R shown in FIGS. 15B to 15D) corresponding to adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period (such as a predetermined period T1). Etc.) and
When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjusted image display means displays the adjusted image in a period (derived display period T2 or the like) in which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined period. Recognition is impossible or difficult to recognize (the adjustment image is not displayed, the adjustment image is translucent, blinking, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit composition in a main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating a design fanning effect. It is a figure which shows a design fanning effect execution determination table and an effect image determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an adjustment result image.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (games to be described later) attached thereto. (Excluding the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided with a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a hit game ball can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the near side on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be operated to hold and tilt in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand) and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See). A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to the position on the upper plate and the lower plate that is shifted to the left or right while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship. In addition, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided as the operation means.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them, A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has an effect symbol display area on the display screen for performing a variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effect) for left, middle and right is formed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. (2) When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Alternatively, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol change) It starts when the display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. I do. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is shown on the second special symbol display 8b. When it is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols were displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols were switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols constitute all or a part of the big hit combination and are synchronously displayed. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). Also, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Also, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (a production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 9 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easily performed), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted displays is reduced by one.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the change display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 1 is satisfied), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first start winning opening 13. Unless the change display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of reserved storages is increased by one on the condition that the first number of reserved storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the change display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variation display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can be started, the second number of reserved storages is increased by one on the condition that the second number of reserved storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is used for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Of the effect symbol as the symbol is displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (a total hold storage display unit) that displays a total number (a total hold storage number) of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined holding storage display unit, the number of holding storages can be specified as the holding storage display by, for example, the number of displayed predetermined images (by displaying the holding storage images one by one corresponding to each of the holding storage information, The number of pending storages is specified.) Is displayed. As described above, the provision of the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number makes it easy to grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are the hold display or the hold. This is called a memory display.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thereby, the repetition continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small-sized display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a variation display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. To an open state that is advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  In addition, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position where the player can visually recognize the predetermined effect (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball which does not win is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the big hit game state ends, the base after the big hit game state ends, the fluctuation time after the big hit game state ends, the number of releases in the big hit ( (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is set when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special game state is a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable change state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probable abbreviation of the probability variation state, also referred to as the high probability state) is called “probable big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probable change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced, so that when the time reduction state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state is called “normal big hit”.

  In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. There is a case where the electric chu support control state for facilitating prize winning in the variable prize ball device 15 (higher entry and higher frequency) is controlled. Since the electric tuner support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. The control of the electric chew support includes a control of shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (ordinary symbol shortening control), and an ordinary symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed. Is increased, and the game ball is easily started and won (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). With this control, the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that a game state is established in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol are increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high-frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning to the number of launch balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is a control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the variable winning ball device 15, that is, an electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chewing support control”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable-variable state)” and “low-probability state (non-probable-variable state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , “High base state (power control support state)” and “low base state (non-power support control state)”.

  Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, “low-probability low-base state”, “low-probability-high-base state”, and “high-probability-high-base state” Used. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and the base state is the high-base state. The “high-accuracy high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the state of the base is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15 rounds of jackpots, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low-probability high base state) after the end of the fifteen rounds of the jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are changed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, The condition continues until the earlier condition of the condition is satisfied. Note that the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a non-saving time state, and a non-electrical tu support control state (low-probability low-base state).

  The probable jackpot is a jackpot in which, after the end of the fifteenth round jackpot game state, control is performed to shift to the probable change state, the time saving state, and the high base state (highly reliable high base state). In the probable big hit, the condition that such a high-probability high base state is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue until you do.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to a game state, that is, a control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes the control according to the program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set updating rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the starting winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted). The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage storage display 18b, and the normal symbol storage storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70 Various effects control such as control of the sound output of the sound source.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To enter through. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. I do. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Input via port. The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, and probable jackpot) and the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for fluctuation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are included as the big hit in the specific game state. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  Further, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to include any of the variation pattern types determined. Is determined to be the fluctuation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type is sometimes called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set such that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is out of order. , The fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction state is not shorter in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not, The rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is increased, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be high is set. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuating time is shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different between when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol for performing the variation display is equal to or more than a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol for which the variable display is performed is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the number of retained storages of each special symbol is reduced compared to when the number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. You may make it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, compared to when the hold number reduction control state is not set, the setting is made so that the rate of selection of the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is increased. Alternatively, the average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set. Further, in the hold number reduction control, even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shorter than in the case where the suspension number reduction control state is not set.

  Further, the variation pattern may be a one-stage determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-stage determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time (non-probable change state) big hit determination table used in the normal state (a game state that is not the probable change state, that is, a non-probable change state), and a probable change big hit determination table used in the probable change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal time big hit determination table, and is written in the right column of FIG. 5A in the probability change big hit determination table. Are set as the jackpot determination values. The jackpot determination value set in the probability change jackpot determination table is a common jackpot determination value (referred to as a normal jackpot determination value or a first jackpot determination value) common to the jackpot determination value set in the normal jackpot determination table. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times as many) of jackpot determination values as the jackpot determination table at the time of a probability change (referred to as a jackpot determination value at the time of a probability change or a second jackpot determination value) is set. . As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). If any of the big hit determination values shown matches, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable big hit). Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 5A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (the change display of the first special symbol is changed). It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for the first special symbol. FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (the change display of the second special symbol is changed). It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when the game is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination tables shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining a big hit type when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of the jackpot is determined to be one of “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, and is referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the determination values (big hit type determination) corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit” are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. Value) is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5C, the determination values (big hit type determination) that are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and correspond to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit”, respectively. Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to “normal big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to the “probable change big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to the big hit symbol “7” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with the random 1 value matching as the jackpot type, and determines the big hit symbol with the random 1 value matching as the jackpot symbol. I do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table into the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. A setting may be made so that the ratio of selecting a jackpot type having a larger number of rounds is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit is advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5C may have a higher percentage determined to be the probability variable big hit than the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher in the probability of the probability of a large hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be set to have a higher probability of being determined to be the probability variable big hit than the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a table form, a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern.

  FIG. 6A shows a determination table for when the normal state has been lost, and FIG. 6B shows a determination table for when the time reduction state has been lost. (C) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a positive change big hit determination table. Each of the determination tables in FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54 and is selected according to a game state, and is used to determine (determine) a variation pattern type and a variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table in FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach the reach.

  “Normal reach” in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach in which no particularly fancy effect is executed when in the reach state. “Super reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is displayed in which a special effect image is displayed when a reach state is attained.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is high and the reliability of the big hit is high compared to “normal reach”. Further, “super reach” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds to 60 seconds). It should be noted that four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and a large hit expectation (a big hit) is established in such a relationship that first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach. Probabilities) are high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for a jackpot, an expectation for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is an expectation (a rate of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach change is performed 100 times. If a big hit occurs 60 times in a case where the big hit occurs, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears) is 60%. Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation to shift to the probability change state (probability of probability change).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the display of the effect as identification information and each of the first and second special symbols is changed and displayed. An effect called a pseudo-sequence (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo-sequence effect) as an aspect may be executed. The pseudo-ream is a pseudo-representation display that shows what appears to be a single change corresponding to one hold storage as if a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storages are being performed continuously. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is defined as a pattern in which the fluctuation display (variable display) of the symbol is performed a plurality of times in response to one start winning, so that the symbol is displayed within the fluctuation time determined for one start winning. Indicates a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repetition executions of the re-variation (the total number of variations including the initial variation and subsequent re-variations, also referred to as the number of pseudo-continuous variations), the greater the reliability of a big hit (a difference from a big hit). For all the selection ratios including the time, the degree of the ratio selected when the big hit is made, the degree of the big hit ratio, that is, the reliability of the big hit is increased. More specifically, by increasing the ratio selected when it is determined to be a big hit, it is suggested by a pseudo continuous effect whether or not a big hit game state is set. In the variation pattern of the pseudo ream, a pseudo repetition symbol (for example, a symbol (numerals) to which a predetermined character or character or the like is added, which is not included in the effect symbol that is normally displayed in a variation display (basically, a variation display) in the effect display device 9. Symbols, which are also referred to as pseudo-serial exclusive symbols) are temporarily stopped. In the pseudo series, an effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that normally performs variable display (basically variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of the symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is referred to as the combination of the temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined to be one of the pseudo consecutive chances from among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chances (simulated consecutive chances)) composed of combinations of symbols other than the combination of the big hit symbols. What should be done is.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect in which the effect symbol slides may be performed. Here, the slip means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display. In the second super-reach, after one of the two effect symbols temporarily stopped at the outgoing appearance (combination of the outgoing symbols) in the left and right symbol display areas and then stopped, the reach is reached (the reach reach). (Combination of symbols), and a reach effect is executed.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the out-of-offset determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability change big hit determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “probable change big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (60 seconds)” shown in the column of “fluctuation pattern” in FIG. 4th super-reach variation pattern executed in seconds. "

  In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate a function as a variation pattern type determination table unit that indicates a relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated in the numerical range of. For example, taking the example of FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random numbers of 1 to 251 Is determined to be “normal reach” as the variation pattern type.

  In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random three ranges” and “variation patterns” indicate functions as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates a relationship between “random three ranges” and “variation patterns”. Column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “second super reach”. 4 Super Reach ".

  All values of random 3 (1 to 220) are allocated to each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type in a plurality of numerical value ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is one of random numbers 1-220. If it matches any of the determination values assigned to ７０70, it is determined that the variation pattern is “first super reach (30 seconds)”.

  When the fluctuation display result is out of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a determination table is selected as follows to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the result of the variable display is out of order, the out-of-normal state out-of-state judgment table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time saving state, the out-of-time time state out-of-office judgment table of FIG. By using the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of departure from the normal state and at the time of departure from the time saving state is constant regardless of the number of suspensions.

  When the fluctuation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time saving state is set or not, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. If the result of the variable display is a big hit, regardless of whether it is a time saving state or not, the probability big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6A. 6B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state deviation time judgment table of FIG. 6A. To reduce the percentage of reach fluctuations that are determined to be normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (fluctuations that result in an out-of-reach display rather than reach)), Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-saving state (normal state), the variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter is higher in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. In this case, the fluctuation display is performed in a fluctuation time shorter than that in the case of (1). By selecting the determination table in this way, it is possible to realize a time saving state. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state, it is possible to reduce the reserved consumption during the time reduction state.

  In the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B which are selected at the time of the outlier, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that the normal reach> super reach. Have been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D which are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship of a ratio such as normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio at which the super-reach reach effect is performed (the ratio of the super-reach reach effect when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the loss, so that the super-reach reach The effect can enhance the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, the determination table of FIG. 6D that is selected when the jackpot is a probable variable jackpot has a lower normal reach than the determination table of FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the rate at which the type of the super reach effect is selected increases. As a result, the probability of the super-reach's reach effect being performed (the ratio of the super-reach's reach effect when the reach is selected) is higher in the case of a probability change big hit than in the case of the normal big hit. By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the probable big hit.

  It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for the variable display is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, the total number of total reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the change time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holdings. However, even under conditions where the number-of-reservations reduction control is executed (for example, when the total number of stored reservations is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of the reach (including the normal reach and the super reach) constant, the expectation for the reach is maintained. In addition, it is also possible to execute the number-of-reserved-hours reduction control so that the fluctuation time of only the super-reach among the reach is not shortened. Furthermore, the number-of-reserved-hours reduction control may be executable by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a fluctuation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the fluctuation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the variation of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command for designating the end of the change of the first and second special symbols (symbol confirmation designation command).

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable change jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening that indicates after opening (closing) the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable jackpot).

  The command A401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there is a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command for designating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages that indicates the total number of storages to be reserved. The command C100 (H) is a command for designating the subtraction of the total number of reserved storages, which indicates that the total number of stored storages is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the command for specifying the total number of retained storages is given when a game ball is placed in the first winning port 13 or the second starting port 14 (for example, when a starting port switch passing process described later is executed). Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the command for specifying the total number of stored stored numbers to be subtracted is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, at the time of executing a special symbol variation display process described later). In addition, the command for designating the sum pending storage and the command for designating the number of suspended storages may be shared. For example, the total reserved storage number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the reserved storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages is transmitted instead of the total number of reserved storages, and the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the first reserved number of storages and the second number of reserved storages. May be specified as the total number of pending storages.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are prize-winning determination results such as a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, and a fluctuation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined from the determination results at the time of a prize, and the result of determining the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit will occur at the time of the start winning, and which judgment value range of the random number for the big hit type and the variation pattern type judgment. . Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a big hit type are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning based on the value set in the symbol designating command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (hold storage data) corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) as a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and outputs them to the A process of storing (storing) in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  The fact that the information on the starting winning prize as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the save area in advance at the time of the start winning, but a variation pattern setting process (special (At the start of symbol fluctuation).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of the start winning and used for a prefetch notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designating command, a change type command, a first (second) start winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command are called. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The received winning designating command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a received symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command. For example, a storage area for storing data capable of specifying a received command is secured so that various commands such as the command can be stored.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effecting operations that do not involve a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern includes data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main process, for example, a necessary initial setting process, a normal time initializing process, a non-normal time game state restoring process, a random number circuit setting process (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), a display random number updating process (variation pattern) , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, variation pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of the normal random number generation counter for symbol per contact determination) and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been reached) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the ordinary symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the ordinary symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each of the determination random numbers such as the normal symbol hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number used in the game control is performed (determination random number updating process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the ordinary symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to an ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the ordinary symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to a game state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the microcomputer 560 for game control, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start in the first starting winning port 13. A first holding storage buffer to be stored, and a second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port switch 13a is ON, the number of stored first reserved storage data is set on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a variation pattern determination) are output from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (A random number for use) is extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and processing for storing (storing) the data indicating “first” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), and counts the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of a variable time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol change process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to a special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the special winning opening in the special variable winning sphere device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect in the big hit game state to the effect controlling microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening process (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining a start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S701). ). Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like (command analysis processing: S704). Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as a variation display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state is performed. The effect corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and effect control is executed.

  Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) And the like are executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707).

  By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, in response to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect process (S700) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then sets the value of the effect control process flag. Of any of S800 to S807 in accordance with.

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination, such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect refers to the pre-reading of the hold information and the change of the special symbol based on the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage information) arrives. This is an effect technique in which the content of the display is determined, and how the special symbol in the future will be changed is displayed at an earlier stage. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display based on the hold information is executed, a big hit may be generated later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop processing (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing a display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. The processing during the round (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the post-round process. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end process. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the mid-round processing. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control on the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  The effect control CPU 101 controls the processes stored in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table includes a process timer set value and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variable display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

[Direction of design]
Next, a description will be given of a design flirting effect performed in the present embodiment. The design fanning effect is an effect that, in a plurality of reach lines formed from a plurality of reach symbols, when the medium symbol is displayed in a variable manner, whether or not the medium symbol displayed in a variable manner stops on the reach line.

  The design fanning effect is an effect executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The effect display device 9 can simultaneously display a plurality of types of images when performing the symbol feed effect. The plurality of images are, for example, an image indicating a number (hereinafter, simply referred to as a number design), an effect image, a background image, an image indicating a hold display, and the like. Regarding the positional relationship between these images, the one located closest to the player is the numeral symbol and the hold display, the effect image is located behind the numeral symbol, and the numeral symbol and the effect image are further positioned. The background image is located behind. The plurality of images are simultaneously displayed by the effect display device 9 at the time of the design flirting effect. Therefore, when a plurality of images are displayed in a superimposed manner, the visibility of the superimposed images is reduced. Here, the term "visibility" refers to the ease of confirmation when viewed with the naked eye, and in the field of design and ergonomics, the color and shape stand out against the background, and the characters are large and easy to understand. Or the degree to which First, various images will be described from the viewpoint of visibility.

[Figures and effect images]
The numeral symbol is an image indicating a numeral which is an effect symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (for example, an image of a numeral in FIGS. 12C to 12G). It is. A plurality of types of numeral symbols such as numerals “1” to “9” are provided. Since the numeric symbol is an important image indicating a display result of whether the hit is a big hit or a hit, it is better to avoid a decrease in visibility as much as possible. In particular, it is desirable that the numeric symbols have high visibility and be highlighted when the symbol is swung to determine whether or not a big hit will be made. In addition, in addition to the numeric symbol, a symbol symbol indicating that the pseudo symbol is executed, a symbol symbol indicating that the display mode of the hold display changes, and the like may be included in the symbol symbol that is variably displayed.

  The effect control CPU 101 can display a specific numeric symbol in a different form from other numeric symbols when displaying a numeric symbol on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, by enlarging and displaying a specific numeric symbol (for example, numeric symbol F1 in FIGS. 12D to 12G), a specific numeric symbol can be emphasized. The effect control CPU 101 can also display an effect image on a specific numeral pattern (for example, the effect image F2 in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G). Here, the effect image is an image added to the background of the numeral pattern on the front or the periphery of the numeral pattern, and is an image for emphasizing the numeral pattern. Therefore, by displaying an effect image on a specific numeral design, the display can be made to emphasize the specific numeral design.

[background image]
The background image is an image different from the numeral design, and is an image (for example, the character image D1 or the character image in FIG. 12) located in the background of the numeral design (an effect image when the effect design is applied to the numeral design). D2 etc.). The background image is an image displayed to enhance the interest of the game, and is displayed irrespective of the change display of the numeric symbols. Therefore, there are a case where the numeral design or effect image and the background image are displayed in a superimposed manner, and a case where the numeral design or effect image and the background image are displayed without being superimposed. Also, a case will be described where the background image is a moving image, that is, a video, but the background image may be a still image.

  From the viewpoint of visibility, there are two types of background images, which are displayed in a low visibility mode (for example, the character images D2 in FIGS. 12 (d), (f), and (g)). Some are displayed in a mode with high character (for example, the character image D1 in FIGS. 12C, 12E, and 12H). Displaying in a mode with low visibility means that the background image is displayed indistinctly, specifically, blurring the background image. Here, “blurring” refers to blurring the outline or the boundary between shades of color without making it stand out.

[Hold display]
The suspension display is an image that displays the total number of the first suspension storage number and the second suspension storage number (total suspension storage number), and is an image displayed below the effect display device 9 (for example, in FIG. 12). 9 is an image indicated by a white circle at the lower left of the effect display device 9). The first number of retained memories is an upper limit value when the gaming ball is not in a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol can be started even though the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13. It is added to store the information on the variable display on condition that it has not been reached. In addition, the second reserved storage number is an upper limit when the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 but is not in a state where the variable display of the second special symbol can be started. The value is added to store information on the variable display on condition that the value has not been reached. The suspended display indicates that even when the background image is displayed in a low visibility mode (for example, the character image D2 in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G), the background image is displayed in the low visibility mode. Even when displayed in a high mode (for example, the character image D1 in FIGS. 12 (c), (e), and (h)), it is displayed without lowering the visibility by the player.

  Next, a description will be given of a display example of a symbol-pumping effect executed in the effect display device 9 when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is the first super reach and the display result is a big hit. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the design fanning effect. The design flirting effect is executed in the order of FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (h). FIG. 12A shows a state in which the variable display is started based on the satisfaction of the execution condition of the variable display. The state in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are being changed and displayed is indicated by three downward arrows. Further, in the display area of the effect display device 9, a hold display H is displayed below the three downward arrows.

  Thereafter, a three-line reach design flirting effect as shown in FIG. 12B is executed via the reach state. The pattern fanning effect is provided with three to five line symbol fanning effects. As shown in FIG. 12 (b), which symbol fluttering effect is executed is shown on the screen of the effect display device 9. When the symbol-pumping effect is executed, the number of symbols starts from one line and increases with the passage of time so that the determined number of lines is reached.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the three-line-reach symbol-pumping effect, numeral patterns of 3, 4, and 5 are displayed on the left and right sides of the screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol-pumping is performed three times. The possibilities are shown. In addition, the character image D1 is displayed as a background image on the background as seen from the player by the image different from the numeral symbol, in addition to the numeral symbol.

  From the state of FIG. 12 (c), the enlarged numeral symbol F1 of 3 comes down from above the screen to below. At this time, the effect image F2 is added so as to surround the numeral symbol F1 as the numeral symbol F1 descends. Immediately after the numeric symbol F1 is displayed, the numeric symbol F1 and the character image D1 are not displayed in a superimposed manner, and thus the visibility of the character image D1 is high. Character image D1 is displayed as a video that performs a predetermined operation (for example, winking).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), as the numeral pattern F1 and the character image D1 are displayed in a superimposed manner, the visibility of the character image D2 is reduced as the character image D1 is blurred. It is displayed in the state. The dotted line shown in FIG. 12D indicates that the character image D2 has been blurred and displayed. Even in the blurred state in FIG. 12D, the character image D2 is displayed as a video image that performs a predetermined operation (for example, winks). Then, after the number pattern F1 of 3 displayed in an enlarged manner slowly descends so as to incite whether or not to stop on the line indicated by 3, the descending speed is increased without stopping and disappears from the screen.

  After the numeral symbol F1 of 3 disappears, the character image D1 is displayed again in a highly visible manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), the enlarged numeral symbol F1 of 4 comes down from above the screen. Immediately after the numeric symbol F1 is displayed, the numeric symbol F1 and the character image D1 are not displayed in a superimposed manner, and thus the visibility of the character image D1 is high. The effect image F2 is added so as to surround the numeral symbol F1 as the numeral symbol F1 descends. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), as the numeral pattern F1 and the character image D1 are displayed in a superimposed manner, the visibility of the character image D2 is reduced by blurring the character image D1. It is displayed in the state. Then, after the number pattern F1 of 4 displayed in an enlarged manner slowly descends so as to incite whether or not to stop on the line indicated by 3, the descending speed is increased without stopping and disappears from the screen.

  Thereafter, FIG. 12 (g) shows a state in which the final symbol fanning effect of the three-line reach is executed by the numeral symbol F1 of 5. In FIG. 12G, the effect image F2 is displayed in an enlarged state as compared with FIGS. 12D and 12F. In this way, in the final symbol fanning that determines whether or not a big hit will be made, the visibility of the numeric symbols is displayed higher so that the numeric symbol F1 can be noticed, as compared with the case where the number of symbol symbols is still left. This is the mode of the effect image F2.

  After that, it is shown that the three number symbols F1 of 5 are aligned and the jackpot display result is obtained, and then, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), the character image D1 is again in a state of high visibility. Then, the big hit notification is executed at the center of the screen, and the big hit symbol is displayed small at the lower right of the screen. At the time of the big hit notification, the character image D1 with high visibility is displayed, so that the player can pay attention to the background image.

  In FIGS. 12C, 12E and 12H, the numeral pattern F1 and the background image are not displayed in a superimposed manner. In such a case, since the images are not superimposed and there is no possibility that the visibility of the numeric pattern F1 is reduced, the character image D1, which is the background image, is displayed with high visibility. 12 (d), (f) and (g), the numeric symbol F1 and the background image are displayed in a superimposed manner. In such a case, since the visibility of the numeral pattern F1 may be reduced, the character image D2 corresponding to the background image is displayed in a low visibility mode. As described above, in displaying the background image, it is possible to change and display a low visibility mode and a high visibility mode in one variable display. In this way, when the symbol and the background image are superimposed, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the numeric symbol F1 in the foreground of the background image from lowering, and when the symbol and the background image do not overlap each other. The player can pay attention to the background image. Therefore, by suitably displaying the background image and the numeric symbol F1, it is possible to emphasize the numeric symbol F1.

  12 (d), (f), and (g), the background image is displayed as a character image D2 having a blurred display mode. In this way, the background image is blurred, so that the numeral pattern F1 can be emphasized.

  The number symbol F1 is provided with 1 to 9 numeral symbols. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 (d), (f), and (g), the visibility is reduced when the numeric symbol F1 corresponding to the symbol stimulating effect such as 3, 4, 5 is displayed in an enlarged manner. The character image D2 is displayed. This makes it possible to highlight a specific numeric symbol F1.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 (d), (f), and (g), by adding an effect image F2 to a numeral pattern F1 corresponding to a symbol-pumping effect such as 3, 4, or 5, the numeral symbol F1 is added. Highlight. This makes it possible to highlight a specific numeric symbol F1.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G, the effect image F2 is displayed with high visibility. As described above, the specific numeral pattern F1 can be highlighted by the effect image F2 in which the visibility is not reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (d), (f), and (g), it is possible to enlarge and display the numeric symbol F1 itself or to highlight the symbol by adding an effect image F2 to the numeric symbol F1. it can. Further, the effect image F2 itself is enlarged and displayed, thereby emphasizing the symbol with the enlarged numeral symbol F1. In particular, since FIG. 12 (g) corresponds to the final swing against the big hit, the design can be further emphasized by, for example, displaying the effect image F2 in a larger scale.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, and 12G, when the character image D2 is displayed with the visibility reduced, the hold display H is displayed without lowering the visibility. Is done. In this way, the visibility of the hold display H can be kept constant regardless of the visibility of the background image, and the visibility of the hold display H can be prevented from lowering.

  Next, a description will be given of a table for determining the content of the effect of the symbol-pumping effect and the display mode of the effect image. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a symbol fanning effect execution determination table and an effect image determination table.

  13 (A) and 13 (B) are diagrams showing a symbol fanning effect execution determination table. The pattern fanning effect execution determination table determines whether or not to execute the symbol fanning effect, and when the symbol fanning effect is performed, any of the five-line reach effect, the four-line reach effect, and the three-line reach effect It is a data table used for the lottery for determining whether to perform the symbol flirting effect. The design fanning effect execution decision table of FIG. 13A includes the symbol hitting effect execution execution determination table of FIG. 13A, and the out-of-design design fanning effect execution determination table of FIG. 13B. These symbol flirting effect execution determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80. Here, the design flirting effect is an effect that expects to be controlled to a big hit state which is an advantageous state for the player. Therefore, when the symbol-pumping effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit is higher than when the symbol-pumping effect is not executed.

  According to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing, the symbol hit production design execution determination table of FIG. 13A shows that “execute 5-line reach production> execute 4-line reach production> execute 3-line reach production. The data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “do not perform design flirting effect”. The out-of-design-at-the-flag design effect execution determination table in FIG. 13B indicates that “5 line reach effect is performed <4 line reach effect is performed <3 line reach effect is performed based on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “do not execute design flirting effect”.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result, the ratio of executing the symbol-pumping effect is higher than when the result of the loss display is the result. When a big hit display result is obtained, the 4-line reach effect is executed at a higher rate than the 3-line reach effect, and the 5-line reach effect is executed at a higher rate than the 4-line reach effect. Therefore, in the case where the symbol pushing effect is executed, the degree of expectation of the player for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the symbol pushing effect is not executed. Further, when the five-line reach effect is executed, the degree of expectation of the player for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the four-line reach effect or the three-line reach effect is executed.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the display result of the variable display is an off-display result, it is determined at a higher rate without a symbol-pumping effect than when it is a hit display result. Here, the missed display result is executed relatively more frequently than the big hit display result. In other words, in the outlier pattern that is executed at a higher rate than the jackpot, the pattern is determined at a high rate without a symbol-pumping effect.

  FIGS. 13C and 13D are diagrams showing an effect image determination table. There are two types of effect images applied to the symbols, large ("large") and small ("small"). The effect image determination table is a data table used for a lottery for determining which mode the effect image to be applied is. Here, “large” and “small” in the effect image indicate the size of the effect image at the time of the final symbol pushing of the symbol pushing effect. The effect image determination table includes a big hit effect image determination table in FIG. 13C and a loss effect image determination table in FIG. 13D. These effect image determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  The effect image determination table at the time of a big hit in FIG. 13C is such that the mode of the effect image determined by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of “large”> “small”. Data is set. In the out-of-effect effect image determination table in FIG. 13D, the effect image determined by the value of SR3 extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of “large” <“small”. Data is set.

  By setting the data in FIGS. 13C and 13D, when the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result, the ratio of determining the large effect image is higher than when the result of the loss display is the result. Therefore, when a large effect image is applied to a symbol, the player's expectation of a big hit can be increased as compared with a case where a small effect image is applied. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the additional pattern of the effect image in the design promotion effect in which a specific numeric symbol is highlighted.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. FIG. 14 shows, among the processings related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol change start process (S801), the processes related to the design promotion effect and the setting of the effect image. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the various effects to be executed in the symbol pushing effect by performing the following process, and determines the effect image to be added to the symbol.

  First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the first super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of the current fluctuation (S630). The received variation pattern command is stored in a command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern command of the first super reach is stored in the area indicating the fluctuation display to be executed this time. It is determined whether or not. If it is not the variation pattern of the first super reach (N in S630), other effects are determined (S637), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation pattern is the first super reach variation pattern (Y in S630), it is determined whether or not the display result of the current variation display is a big hit (missing) (S631). Whether or not the current fluctuation display result is a big hit is determined by a display result command or the like received at the time of executing the current fluctuation display whether or not the display result of the fluctuation display executed this time is a big hit.

  If the display result of the current fluctuation display is a big hit (Y in S631), the value of SR2 is extracted, and the extracted random number value and the big hit design promotion effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 13A are used. Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol-pumping effect is to be executed and, if it is to be executed, the contents of the symbol-pumping effect (which of the 5-line-reach effect, the 4-line-reach effect, and the 3-line-reach effect is executed). (S632).

  Next, in S633, based on the result of the determination in S632, it is determined whether or not the design flirting effect is determined to be executed. If the execution of the symbol fanning effect has not been determined (N in S633), another effect is determined (S637), and the process ends. If the execution of the design flirting effect is determined (Y in S633), in S634, the design fluttering effect by the enlarged image is set, and the display and the blurring timing of the character image are set. Next, in S635, the value of SR3 is extracted, and the mode of the effect image to be applied is determined based on the extracted random number value and the big hit effect image determination table shown in FIG. Next, in S636, based on the result of the determination in S635, it is set so as to execute the symbol-pumping effect in the mode of the determined effect image. Next, other effects are determined (S637), and the process ends.

  In S631, if the display result of the current fluctuation display is out of place (N in S631), the value of SR2 is extracted, and the extracted random number value and the out-of-out-of-out-of-out-of-design design execution determination table shown in FIG. , And whether or not to perform the design flirting effect, and if so, the contents of the design flirting effect (whether to perform a five-line reach effect, a four-line reach effect, or a three-line reach effect) Is determined (S638).

  Next, in S639, based on the determination result in S638, it is determined whether or not the design flirting effect is determined to be executed. If the execution of the symbol flirting effect has not been determined (N in S639), the other effects are determined (S637) without performing the processes from S640 to S642, and the process ends. If the execution of the design flirting effect has been determined (Y in S639), in S640, the design fluttering effect by the enlarged image is set, and the display and the blurring timing of the character image are set. Next, in S641, the value of SR3 is extracted, and the mode of the effect image to be applied is determined based on the extracted random number value and the out-of-sequence effect image determination table shown in FIG. Next, in S642, based on the result of the determination in S641, it is set so as to execute the symbol-pumping effect in the mode of the determined effect image. Next, other effects are determined (S637), and the process ends.

  The case where the display and the blurring timing of the character image are set in the processing of S634 and S640 has been described. However, the display and blurring timing of the character image may be predetermined, and the video data may be reproduced at that timing.

  Next, an example in which an adjustment result image is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the adjustment result image. The adjustment result image is an image indicating the result of adjusting the sound volume when the sound volume as the effect is made adjustable. Note that the adjustment result image may be an image showing the adjustment result of the light amount when the light amount as the effect of the effect is adjustable. Further, an image including both the volume and the light amount may be displayed.

  When the variation display state of the effect symbol is executed and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 15A, a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is executed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. By displaying a powerful development notification image (“Super Reach!” In the illustrated example) on the effect display device 9, a development notification to Super Reach is performed. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. Here, the visibility of the adjustment result image R is displayed in a state where the visibility does not decrease (a state of high visibility).

  Following such a development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 15C (start of the operation promotion display). Then, when the operation with the push button 120 is performed, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. In addition, when the operation with the push button 120 is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15E, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R is still displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap the development notification image or the operation promotion image P. However, in the derived display period T2 of the variable display result, the adjustment result image R is deleted as shown in FIG. 15E even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the numeric symbol F1 is highlighted by blurring the background image. However, by superimposing another image on the background image, the visibility of the background image may be reduced and the numeric symbol F1 may be highlighted. For example, in the design-floating effect, a curtain image in a mode in which the numeral pattern F1 is moved to close the curtain is superimposed on the background image at the timing of superimposition with the background image, and the numeral pattern F1 is arranged in the foreground of the curtain image. do it. In this way, by superimposing another image on the background image, a display in which the numeric symbol F1 is emphasized can be obtained.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the numeral pattern F1 and the background image are superimposed and displayed by displaying the background image dark, displaying the background image small, and displaying the background image in silhouette. The visibility of the background image at that time may be reduced.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described where the numeric symbol F1 and the effect image F2 do not lower the visibility with respect to the background image. However, the visibility of the effect image F2 may be reduced at a timing other than the timing at which the effect of determining whether or not the numeric symbol F1 stops is performed. In addition, it is desirable that the display mode when the visibility of the effect image F2 is lowered is higher than the display mode when the visibility of the background image is lowered even if it is lowered.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the operation effect may be executed when the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected by the push sensor 124. The operation effect is an effect in which a button image is displayed during the design-flicking effect and the player operates the push button 120 so that the numeric symbol F1 displayed in the design-flicking effect is stopped. For example, when the numeral pattern F1 corresponding to the reach line is displayed, a button image is displayed, and the descending speed of the numeral pattern F1 is slowed down by continuous tapping of the button, or the numeral pattern F1 descending by successive tapping of the button is gradually enlarged. It is a directing effect. In this way, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the effect when the visibility of the background image is reduced.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the visibility of the background image is reduced for the first super reach among the super reach is described. However, the visibility of the background image may be reduced in super reach other than the first super reach. Further, the visibility of the background image may be reduced for other variation patterns. Further, the timing of lowering the visibility of the background image may be executed at a timing other than the design-flicking effect such as during the normal fluctuation or the timing of the temporary stop of the symbol of the pseudo continuous effect.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the effect image is displayed as an effect image that is larger than the other cases at the time of the final symbol fanning in the symbol fanning effect has been described. In this way, at the time of the final symbol fluttering, the visibility of the background image can be made lower than at other timings depending on the mode of the effect image. However, the visibility may be reduced by an effect other than the enlarged effect image. For example, the degree of the blur may be greater than the other timings at the time of the final symbol flutter. Further, the effect image may be enlarged while increasing the degree of blurring for each symbol swing.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the visibility of the hold display is always displayed in a high state has been described. In addition to the hold display, the fourth symbol, which is variably displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is always displayed with high visibility. You may. Also, a plurality of levels of visibility may be provided, and the level of visibility may be changed according to the timing. Further, the visibility of the hold display, the fourth symbol, and the like may be reduced when the visibility of the background image is reduced.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the visibility change timing may be the following timing. For example, as the visibility start timing, the visibility may be reduced immediately after the start of the design-flicking effect, or the visibility may be reduced from the timing at which the numeral symbol comes to the center of the display screen. Good. In addition, as the timing for improving the visibility, the visibility may be improved from the timing at which the number of the missing symbol flows (the timing at which the speed is increased), or the visibility is improved from the timing at which the effect image disappears from the numeric symbol. May be.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of patterns of an operation (an operation of increasing the speed) in which a figure serving as a lost symbol flows may be provided in the design-flicking effect. For example, a pattern in which numeral symbols flow from low to medium speed and a pattern in which numeral symbols flow from low to high speed may be provided. In addition, the operation pattern in which the numbers flow may be different depending on the jackpot expectation degree.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree may be different depending on which number the symbol-pumping effect is executed. For example, when the final fanning symbol is 7, the degree of expectation may be higher than when the final fanning is performed with other symbols. In such a case, the size of the numeral pattern or the effect image to be enlarged may be different depending on the big hit expectation degree. Further, the shape, color, and the like of the effect image may be changed depending on the degree of expectation of the big hit.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine. However, in the various settings described in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and When a plurality of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever and the symbols on the display means are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a predetermined number of symbols. It is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which medals are paid out to a player. Specifically, it is only necessary that a design-pumping effect is executed on a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probable change state), a time saving state, and a high base state may be included as advantageous states that are advantageous to the player.

  (13) In the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out a game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is transferred to the player in accordance with the occurrence of a prize. A sealed-type gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing a gaming point is provided, so that a ball lending operation is performed. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball shooting operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0% has been described as the “ratio (ratio, probability)”. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of the predetermined gaming state 1 and the occurrence ratio of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period are compared, and it is determined that “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio”, This also includes the case where the occurrence ratio of one game state is 0%.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is the probable big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state is unconditionally set. An example of controlled probabilistic state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, it is controlled to a probable change state. Type-variable state control may be performed.

  (17) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko game machine, 9 effect display device, D1, D2 character image, F1 numeral design, F2 effect image, H hold display, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Includes a background image, the specific image to be superimposed on the background image, a possible indication hand position display and the identification information that overlaps to the specific image,
The display unit is configured to change the visibility of the background image to a first visibility without lowering the visibility of the identification information when the display of the identification information is being changed and the first visibility. can be displayed by changing the second visibility with reduced visibility than der is,
The specific image is provided in a plurality of types, the form of the specific image is different depending on the type of the identification information that is duplicated,
A gaming machine, wherein the ratio of displaying the specific image having a large area that reduces the visibility of the background image is higher when controlled to the advantageous state than when not controlled to the advantageous state .

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