JP5130583B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes display control means for performing display control of an image display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode, The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a gaming value of.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine that is in a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the symbols are variably displayed on the variation display device as the start condition is established and the variation is stopped in a specific display mode, There are known gaming machines that display the reach state, the high possibility of transition from the reach state to the special reach state, and the high possibility that the special game state will occur. Further, as such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which a character is displayed as a specific display, and a display body is provided for notifying the appearance position of the character before the appearance (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, in order to improve the interest of the game, a complicated production that develops in multiple stages is performed, and the notice of the contents is also complicated.
JP 2000-342804 A

  The specific display informs the user of the high possibility of transition to a specific state such as a reach state or a special reach state, but the contents were not known until after the transition. Further, if the specific display for the advance notice becomes complicated as the contents of the game become complicated, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the contents of the advance notice.

  An object of the present invention is provided with display control means for performing display control of an image display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value, the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, an image display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and a game control means from the game control means. Display control means for performing display control of the image display device based on a command signal, performing the variable display game based on establishment of a start condition, and a special result mode in which a result mode of the variable display game is predetermined In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value,
In the image display device, after variably displaying the plurality of symbols, after variability is stopped, one display result is derived, and at least three variable display areas are set.
The result mode of the variable display game is derived from the display results in a plurality of the variable display areas,
The variable display game includes a specific effect state and a plurality of special effect states that can be executed after the specific effect state and have a higher probability that the special result mode is derived than the specific effect state. It consists of the production state of
The display control means includes
In relation to the start of the variable display game, an effect selection means for selecting the effect state to be executed in the variable display game based on a command signal from the game control means;
Notice display means for performing a notice display regarding the effect state selected by the effect selection means;
Identification information display means for displaying identification information indicating the type of the special effect state in the specific effect state;
With
The notice display includes a plurality of types of initial notice displays that display a part of a predetermined notice image and a plurality of kinds of transition notice displays that are displayed after being shifted from the initial notice display.
The notice display means is
Notice selection means for selecting a notice display to be displayed in the specific performance state;
Notice display execution means for executing the notice display selected by the notice selection means;
With
The notice selection means is:
When the execution of the specific effect state is selected by the effect selection means and the execution of the special effect state is not selected, as the notice display in the specific effect state, any one of the plurality of initial notice displays Select the initial notice,
When execution of the specific effect state and the special effect state is selected by the effect selecting means, a plurality of types of the initial notice display are used as the notice display in the specific effect state. Select one corresponding initial notice display and select one transition notice display corresponding to the type of the initial notice display from a plurality of types of the transition notice display,
The advance notice display execution means includes an initial advance notice display position setting means for selecting and setting a display position of the initial notice display in the image display device from a plurality of display positions,
The initial notice display position setting means, when the special effect state is executed, selects a display position corresponding to the special effect state from a plurality of display positions as the display position of the initial notice display ,
The identification information display means includes
From a plurality of display modes, select one display mode corresponding to the type of the special effect state to display the identification information,
The production selection means includes:
When the variable display game is in a reach state, the execution state is selected to execute the specific effect state or the special effect state,
When the execution of the special effect state is selected, one special effect state corresponding to the position of the variable display area in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state from a plurality of types of the special effect states. It is characterized by selecting .

According to the first aspect of the invention, since the type and display position of the initial notice display correspond to the type of the special effect state, the transition notice is made after recognizing the special effect state that can be transferred by the initial notice display. The player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game by watching the change to the display.
In addition, since one display mode corresponding to the type of special effect state is selected and identification information is displayed, the player can more easily grasp the contents of the special effect state, and the contents of the advance notice of the game can be easily obtained. Can be recognized.
Furthermore, since one special effect state corresponding to the position of the variable display area in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state is selected from the plurality of types of special effect states, the contents of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game Can be easily recognized.

Here, the reach (reach state) has an image display device whose display state can be changed, the image display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results (results) In the gaming machine in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the aspect) is a combination of specific display modes (special result mode) determined in advance, the plurality of display results This means a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes at a stage where a part of is not yet derived and displayed.
Here, the “identification information” is a character or symbol associated with each special effect.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of transition notice display positions for displaying the notice image in the transition notice display are set on the image display device,
The advance notice display means includes a advance notice display position selecting means for selecting the advance notice display position so that the probability that the special result mode is derived after the advance notice display is different depending on a plurality of the advance notice display positions. It is characterized by that.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the transition advance notice display position is selected so that the probability that the special result mode is derived differs depending on the plurality of transition advance notice display positions. It is possible to grasp the possibility that the special result mode is derived, and the player can easily recognize the contents related to the progress of the game.

Since the type and display position of the initial notice display correspond to the type of the special effect state, after recognizing the special effect state that can be transferred by the initial notice display, it is sufficient to watch the change to the transition notice display. It becomes easier for the player to recognize the advance notice regarding the progress.
In addition, since one display mode corresponding to the type of special effect state is selected and identification information is displayed, the player can more easily grasp the contents of the special effect state, and the contents of the advance notice of the game can be easily obtained. Can be recognized.
Furthermore, since one special effect state corresponding to the position of the variable display area in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state is selected from the plurality of types of special effect states, the contents of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game Can be easily recognized.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A square-shaped opening is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is formed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame body 130. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate as the clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140, a portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is The game area 1a is a game area in which game balls are launched and flow down.

  Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140. The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. Double glass plates are fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through a glass plate. In addition, a frame decoration device 141 including an LED 43 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate is fixed and the gaming area 1a can be visually recognized. Speakers 145, 145, etc. are provided.

  In addition, a key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. . The keyhole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. An effect button (not shown) that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) that serves as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board main body 1b. doing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, a general map start gate 4, a general map storage display 6 (shown in FIG. 2) for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general map variable display game, and a general map display for displaying a general map variable display game A vessel 5 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus), the normal variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus) forming the second starting winning opening, and the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game are not yet displayed. A special figure memory display 15 (illustrated in FIG. 2) for lighting up the number of processing times and a special figure display 9 for displaying a special figure variation display game are provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 6, the universal figure display 5, the special figure memory display 15, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a segment LED together with a game state display LED indicating a game state. The segment LED forms a status indicator 8 for displaying the status of the gaming machine 100.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  In the normal start gate 4, a normal start sensor 4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map change display game is displayed on the general map memory display 6 equipped with LEDs.

  A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game on a part of display part 42 of the image display apparatus 41. In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification design, and this is predetermined. After the time variation display, the display is stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start the special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, FIG. 2), the game ball can be changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a short time state as a gaming state based on a result aspect of the special figure variation display game. In this short state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled so as to be shorter than the above-described long execution time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Also, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the control is performed so that the opening time is longer than the short opening time of the normal state (for example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened not more than once, but two or more times (for example, twice) with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game. Furthermore, in the short time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map display game is higher than that in the normal state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal state.

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the special game as an auxiliary game is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d (shown in FIG. 2) provided inside the normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). The start right to start the figure variation display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. Note that the start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure memory display provided with LEDs.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the image display device 41 is executed. Yes. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the image display device 41 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the image display device 41 without providing the special-purpose display 9 in the gaming machine 100.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a probable change state as a game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this probability change state, in addition to the above-mentioned time-short state, the probability that the hit result of the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal state is controlled.

  In addition, a center case 20 that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. An image display device 41 is arranged behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20. The image display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display unit 42 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 22 of the center case 20. Yes. Note that the image display device 41 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count sensor 10c (shown in FIG. 2) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  In addition, a winning opening sensor 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed in each of the general winning openings 12 provided in the game area 1a. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is won in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 is a game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and a sub-control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device 30. An effect control device 40 is provided.

  The game control device 30 is used for an input interface 32 (input I / F), an output interface 33 (output I / F), synchronization of various processes, a timer, and the like together with a game microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a RAM 31b, a ROM 31c, and the like. A clock (CLK) 34 (oscillator) for outputting a pulse signal is used.

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number value of the special figure variation display game. The RAM 31b includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of a special figure start sensor 7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31c, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern (reach action type), and the like are stored.

  Further, the special interface start sensor 7d, the universal start sensor 4a, the prize opening sensors 12a, 12a,..., The count sensor 10c, and the like are connected to the input interface 32 through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a.

  Various control signals output from the CPU 31a are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and via a not-shown output port and driver, the special figure display 9, the special figure storage display 15, the common figure display 5, the common figure storage display 6, The electric power is output to the power transmission SOL 7b, the special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, the external communication terminal 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50. The discharge and launch control device 50 has a required number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls) based on a control signal (prize ball command) from the game control device 30 or a control signal (ball rental command) from the ball lending machine. ) Is discharged from the discharge device. In addition, a signal from the operation handle 156 (a signal from a touch sensor provided on the operation handle 156 or a signal for determining the rotation angle of the operation handle 156) is input to the discharge / emission control device 50. Based on this input signal, control for operating and stopping the launching device and control for adjusting the firing force are performed.

  The presentation control device 40 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, etc., a communication interface 40d (communication I / F), a GDP 40e as a graphic processor, and an image ROM 40f in which images and video data are stored. Etc. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 40d. is there. In addition, the communication interface 40d includes an image display device 41, various LED boards 43 provided as a frame decoration device 141 for the game board 1 and the clear member holding frame 140, and an effect agent driving motor of a movable effect device (not shown). 44 and speakers 145 and 157 are connected, and a game effect is performed by controlling them under the control of the game control device.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed.
In the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the normal figure start sensor 4a provided in the normal figure start gate 4 to read out the ROM 31c. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 5, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the special figure start sensor 7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the special figure jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31c. Then, a process for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is successful is performed. In addition to this, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal (effect command) including these results is output to the effect control device 40. Then, the special symbol display 9 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. In addition, in the effect control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, a process for displaying the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the image display device 41, or from the speakers 145 and 157. A process for outputting sound, a process for controlling the decoration lamp LED 43 as the frame decoration device 141, and a process for operating the effect agent driving motor 44 of the movable effect device are performed.

The game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 displays a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is winning. . In the processing for generating this special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable prize-winning device 10 is opened by the special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, and control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special prize opening is performed. The game ball or winning of a predetermined number in the special winning opening (e.g., 10), one of the conditions of whether a predetermined time after the opening of the special winning opening (e.g. 25 seconds or 1 second) has elapsed is achieved Opening the grand prize winning opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  The game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 discharges based on the detection signal of the game ball input from the sensors (special drawing start sensor 7d, count sensor 10c, winning port sensor 12a) provided at various winning ports. A control signal is output to the firing control device 50, and the discharging device is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Next, a display mode on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the start condition for the special figure variation display game is established based on the fact that the special ball start sensor 7d wins a game ball in the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7 or the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d. It has become. This special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure display 9 provided on the front side of the game board 1. In addition, a special display variation display game that displays various types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner is displayed on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 in correspondence with the special view variation display game. It has come to be.

  In the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as the variable display area 200 for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game, for example, as shown in FIG. The first variation display area 201, the second variation display area 202 set in the center portion, and the third variation display area 203 set in the right portion are set. Then, in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game, the numbers from 0 to 9 (special figure: identification information) are sequentially changed and displayed in each of the fluctuation display areas 201, 202, and 203, and then the fluctuation display is stopped in order (for example, the first display). The first variable display area 201, the third variable display area 203, and the second variable display area 202 are stopped in this order), and one number is displayed in each of the variable display areas 201, 202, and 203 as a stop symbol. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state) Become. Correspondingly, the result mode of the display unit 42 is also set to a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the order of “7, 7, 7”, etc.).

  Further, in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game, immediately after the fluctuation display in each of the fluctuation display areas 201, 202, and 203 is stopped in order, the temporary special suspension state (a state in which the decorative special figure fluctuation display game has not yet ended) is set. Has been. Then, if the numbers of the variable display areas 201, 202, and 203 are different numbers, they are fixedly displayed as stop symbols as they are, and a result mode is obtained. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the numbers of the two variable display areas (the second variable display area 202 and the third variable display area 203 in FIG. 9A) stop at the same number. Is a reach state in which the display of the two variable display areas is confirmed as a stop symbol, and the remaining one variable display area (the first variable display area 201 in FIG. 9A) is variably displayed again. It becomes.

  Here, the reach state (reach) refers to a combination of specific display modes in which a plurality of display results are derived and displayed at different times on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41. In the special figure variation display game in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state), a part of the plurality of display results (last display result) is still derived and displayed. This means a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes at a stage that is not present.

  In other words, the reach state refers to the specific state even when the variable display control on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 proceeds and reaches the previous stage where the result mode is derived and displayed. A display mode that does not deviate from the display condition that is the result mode (special result mode). In addition, as shown in FIG.12 (b), the state (what is called full rotation reach) which performs a variable display is maintained also in the state where the combination of the said specific display mode (special result mode) is maintained.

  The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 progresses to reach the previous stage where the result mode is derived and displayed, and the result mode is derived. This means a display state in a case where at least a part of the display mode determined before being displayed satisfies the condition for the specific display mode (special result mode).

  Further, the decoration special figure variation display game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment includes a normal effect state selected when the reach state is not reached, a specific effect state selected in the reach state (so-called normal reach), and the specific effect state. It consists of a plurality of production states including a plurality of special production states (so-called super reach, special reach, and premium reach) that can be executed later. Four types of special effect states are set in the first special effect state, the second special effect state, the third special effect state, and the special effect state. In addition, each special production state is produced according to the theme, and the first special production state is “wind”, the second special production state is “month”, and the third special production state. Has a theme of “water” and a special effect state of “light”.

  In the reach state, first, a specific effect state in which the remaining one variable display area 200 is variably displayed as an effect state. Thereafter, the special production state is shifted from the specific production state to the special production state with a predetermined probability. The production state is selected so that the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be a big hit is higher in the case of transitioning to the special production state through the specific production state than in the case of only the specific production state. It has become so. In addition, the type of the special effect state that shifts from the specific effect state is selected based on the position of the remaining one variable display area 200 that is basically not yet displayed in the reach state as will be described later. Yes.

  Further, in the specific effect state, a notice display for notifying the possibility of transition to the special effect state is made. In this notice display, the first notice display for notifying the transition to the first special effect state, the second notice display for notifying the transition to the second special effect state, and the third special notice so as to correspond to each special effect state. Four types are set: a third notice display for notifying the transition to the effect state, and a special notice display for notifying the transition to the special effect state.

  Each notice display includes, for example, an initial notice display for displaying a part of a predetermined notice image 204 as shown in FIG. 9A and a display area of the notice image 204 as shown in FIG. 9B. It consists of a transition notice display larger than the initial notice display. First, an initial notice is displayed, and when a transition is made to a special effect state, the notice image 204 is moved from the initial notice and displayed to perform a transition notice. In this way, by moving and displaying the initial notice display, the transition notice display is displayed, so that if the player is watching the initial notice display, the transition notice display is not missed. Furthermore, since the initial notice display corresponds to the special effect state, after recognizing the special effect state that can be transferred by the initial notice display, it is sufficient to watch only the change to the transition notice display. The player can surely recognize the contents.

  In addition, the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 has a first notice display position 211 set in the vicinity of the left end as shown in FIG. 10A, the second notice display position 212 set in the vicinity of the upper end part, as shown in FIG. 11A, the third notice display position 213 set in the vicinity of the right end part, As shown in a), four special notice display positions 214 set near the lower end are set. Since this initial notice display position 210 corresponds to each notice display and also to each special effect state, it grasps the contents of the special effect state when the initial notice display position 210 shifts to the special effect state. This allows the player to easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game.

  The first notice display among such notice displays is selected when the remaining one variable display area 200 that has not yet been confirmed and displayed in the reach state is the first variable display area 201 as will be described later. In the first notice display, a part of the notice image 204 is displayed as an initial notice display in the vicinity of the left end portion of the display unit 42 at the first notice display position 211 as shown in FIG. In the case of shifting to the first special effect state, the notice image 204 is moved from the initial notice display to the right toward the center of the display unit 42, and as shown in FIG. 9B, the notice image is displayed. A transition notice display area 204 is larger than the initial notice display. In this transition advance notice display, the characters “wind” (first identification information 221) are displayed on the display unit 42 as the identification information 220 indicating the type of the first special effect state corresponding to the first advance notice display. By displaying the identification information 220 in this way, it is possible to more easily grasp the content of the special effect state when the state is shifted to the special effect state, and the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game. become.

  As will be described later, the second notice display is selected when the remaining one variable display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state is the second variable display area 202. In this second notice display, a part of the notice image 204 is displayed as an initial notice display in the vicinity of the upper end of the display unit 42 at the second notice display position 212 as shown in FIG. In the case of transition to the second special effect state, the preview image 204 is moved downward from the initial preview display toward the center of the display unit 42, and as shown in FIG. 10B, the preview image 204 is displayed. Is displayed as a transition notice display larger than the initial notice display. In this transition advance notice display, the character “month” (second identification information 222) is displayed on the display unit 42 as the identification information 220 indicating the type of the second special effect state corresponding to the second advance notice display.

  As will be described later, the third notice display is selected when the remaining one variable display area 200 that has not yet been fixedly displayed in the reach state is the third variable display area 203. In this third notice display, a part of the notice image 204 is displayed as an initial notice display in the vicinity of the right end portion of the display unit 42 at the third notice display position 213 as shown in FIG. Then, in the case of shifting to the third special effect state, the notice image 204 is moved from the initial notice display to the left toward the center of the display unit 42, and as shown in FIG. A transition notice display area 204 is larger than the initial notice display. In this transition advance notice display, the character “water” (third identification information 223) is displayed on the display unit 42 as the identification information 220 indicating the type of the third special effect state corresponding to the third advance notice display.

  As will be described later, the special notice display is selected with a predetermined probability regardless of the remaining one variable display area 200 that has not yet been fixedly displayed in the reach state. In this special advance notice display, a part of the advance notice image 204 is displayed as an initial advance notice display in the vicinity of the lower end of the display unit 42 at the special advance notice display position 214 as shown in FIG. When the transition is made to the special effect state, the notice image 204 is moved upward from the initial notice display toward the center of the display unit 42, and the display area of the notice image 204 is displayed as shown in FIG. Is a transition notice display larger than the initial notice display. In this transition advance notice display, the character “light” (special identification information 224) is displayed on the display unit 42 as the identification information 220 indicating the type of special effect state corresponding to the special advance notice display.

  Next, processing related to the setting of the advance notice display in the above-described decorative special figure variation display game will be described. In the effect control device 40, the effect selection process shown in FIG. 3 is performed as the process related to the setting of the advance notice display in the decorative special figure variation display game.

  In this effect selection process, first, it is determined whether or not an effect command has been received (step S1). In determining whether or not this effect command has been received (step S1), it is determined whether or not an effect command transmitted from the game control device 30 at the start of the special figure variation display game has been received. The production command includes information related to the special figure fluctuation display game, for example, information on the lottery result (winning or losing) of the special figure fluctuation display game, information on the stop symbol form, presence / absence of the reach, and the type of the reach It includes information and information on the variation time. In the determination of whether or not this effect command has been received (step S1), if the effect command has not been received (step S1; N), the effect selection process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not an effect command has been received (step S1), if an effect command is received (step S1; Y), the decoration corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be executed is received from the received effect command. It is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is in a reach state (step S2).

If Oite the determination decoration JP diagram variable display game corresponding to JP diagram variable display game run of whether a reach state (step S2), and the decorative JP diagram variable display game does not become reach state (step S2 N) performs a process (step S12) of setting a normal effect state, and ends the effect selection process. When this normal performance state is set, the notice display is not performed. Also, if the Oite the determination decoration JP diagram variable display game corresponding to JP diagram variable display game run of whether a reach state (step S2), and the decorative JP diagram variable display game becomes reach state ( Step S2; Y) performs a process (step S3) for selecting the effect state.

  In the process of selecting the effect state (step S3), based on the received effect command, as the effect state in the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game to be executed, the special effect state or the specific effect state is set. A process for selecting one is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the selected effect state is a special effect state (step S4).

  In the determination of whether or not the selected effect state is the special effect state (step S4), if the selected effect state is the special effect state (step S4; Y), the last derivation is the first variation display. It is determined whether or not the area 201 is present (step S5). In the determination as to whether or not the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S5), in the reach state in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game, the change is made again after the temporary stop. Finally, it is determined whether or not the variable display area 200 from which the result is finally derived, that is, the remaining one variable display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state, is the first variable display area 201.

  In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the first fluctuation display area 201 (step S5), if the last derivation is not the first fluctuation display area 201 (step S5; N), the last derivation is the second fluctuation display area 201. It is determined whether or not it is the display area 202 (step S7). In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S5), when the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S5; Y), the special effect state is set. After performing the process of setting the first special effect state (step S6), it is determined whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S7).

  In the determination as to whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S7), in the reach state in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game, it is changed again after the temporary stop. Finally, it is determined whether the fluctuation display area 200 from which the result is derived, that is, the remaining one fluctuation display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state is the second fluctuation display area 202. In determining whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S7), if the last derivation is not the second variation display area 202 (step S7; N), the last derivation is the third variation display area 202. It is determined whether or not the display area 203 is a variable display area 203 (step S9). In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S7), when the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S7; Y), the special effect state is set. After performing the process of setting the second special effect state (step S8), it is determined whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S9).

  In the determination as to whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S9), in the reach state in the decoration special diagram variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game, it is revariable after the temporary stop. Finally, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display area 200 from which the result is derived, that is, the remaining one fluctuation display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state is the third fluctuation display area 203. In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S9), if the last derivation is not the third variation display area 203 (step S9; N), the special effect state selection process ( Step S20) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S9), when the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S9; Y), the special effect state is set. After performing the process of setting the third special effect state (step S10), the special effect state selection process (step S20) is performed. That is, when the special effect state is selected as the effect state by the processing so far, the variable display area 200 in which the result is finally derived in the reach state, that is, the remaining one that has not yet been confirmed and displayed in the reach state. The type of special effect state is selected by one variable display area 200.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the special effect state selection process, first, a process (step S21) of acquiring a special effect state random number is performed. The special effect state random number is used to determine whether or not to select the special effect state as the effect state, and is extracted and stored together with the reception of the effect command in the effect control device 40. After performing the process (step S21) of acquiring the special effect state random number, it is determined from the received effect command whether or not the special figure variation display game to be executed is a big hit (step S22).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (step S22), if the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (step S22; Y), a big hit determination value is set. The process (step S23) to perform is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the acquired special performance state random number matches the determination value (step S25). Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (step S22), when the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is not a big hit (step S22; N), the determination value for loss is used. A setting process (step S24) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the acquired special performance state random number matches the determination value (step S25).

  In the determination of whether or not the acquired special effect state random number matches the determination value (step S25), if the acquired special effect state random number matches the determination value (step S25; Y), the special effect state random number is set. A process of setting the special effect state (step S26) is performed, and the special effect state selection process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the acquired special effect state random number matches the determination value (step S25), when the acquired special effect state random number does not match the determination value (step S25; N), the special effect state selection The process ends.

  By such processing, the type of the special effect state selected by the variable display area 200 from which the result is finally derived in the reach state is changed to the special effect state with a predetermined probability. It is not monotonous and can improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that the jackpot determination value is set so that the special effect state can be selected with a higher probability than the loss determination value. That is, when the special performance state is selected, it is possible to indicate to the player that it is a big hit with a high probability. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, after performing the special effect state selection process (step S20) as described above, the special effect state notice setting process (step S30) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the special effect state notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the first special effect state (step S31). In the determination of whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the first special effect state (step S31), when the type of the selected special effect state is the first special effect state (step S31; Y) ) Performs processing for setting the first notice display (step S32), and determines whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the second special effect state (step S33). Further, in the determination of whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the first special effect state (step S31), when the selected type of the special effect state is not the first special effect state (step S31; N) ) Determines whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the second special effect state (step S33).

  When it is determined whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the second special effect state (step S33), the type of the selected special effect state is the second special effect state (step S33; Y). Performs a process of setting the second notice display (step S34), and determines whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the third special effect state (step S35). Further, in the determination of whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the second special effect state (step S33), if the type of the selected special effect state is not the second special effect state (step S33; N) ) Determines whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the third special effect state (step S35).

  When it is determined whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the third special effect state (step S35), the type of the selected special effect state is the third special effect state (step S35; Y). Performs a process of setting the third notice display (step S36), and determines whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the special effect state (step S37). Further, in the determination as to whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the third special effect state (step S35), if the type of the selected special effect state is not the third special effect state (step S35; N) ) Determines whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the special effect state (step S37).

  In the determination of whether or not the type of the selected special effect state is the special effect state (step S37), if the selected type of the special effect state is the special effect state (step S37; Y), the special advance notice Processing for setting the display (step S38) is performed, and initial notice display position setting processing (step S50) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the type of the special effect state selected is the special effect state (step S37), when the type of the special effect state selected is not the special effect state (step S37; N), the initial state A notice display position setting process (step S50) is performed. By such processing, a notice display corresponding to the type of the selected special effect state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the initial notice display position setting process (step S50), it is first determined whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the first notice display (step S51). In the determination of whether or not the type of the selected advance notice display is the first advance notice display (step S51), if the selected advance notice display type is the first advance notice display (step S51; Y), A process of setting one notice display position 211 (step S52) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the second notice display (step S53). In addition, in the determination of whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the first notice display (step S51), if the selected notice display type is not the first notice display (step S51; N), the selection is made. It is determined whether or not the type of the displayed advance notice is the second advance notice display (step S53).

  In the determination of whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the second notice display (step S53), if the selected notice display type is the second notice display (step S53; Y), the second notice display is selected. Processing for setting the notice display position 212 is performed (step S54), and it is determined whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the third notice display (step S55). In addition, in the determination of whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the second notice display (step S53), when the selected notice display type is not the second notice display (step S53; N), the selection is made. It is determined whether or not the type of the displayed warning display is the third warning display (step S55).

  In the determination of whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the third notice display (step S55), when the selected notice display type is the third notice display (step S55; Y), the third notice display is selected. A process of setting the notice display position 213 is performed (step S56), and it is determined whether or not the type of the selected notice display is a special notice display (step S57). In addition, in the determination of whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the third notice display (step S55), if the selected notice display type is not the third notice display (step S55; N), the selection is made. It is determined whether or not the type of the displayed notice display is a special notice display (step S57).

  In the determination of whether or not the type of the selected notice display is the special notice display (step S57), when the selected notice display type is the special notice display (step S57; Y), the special notice display position is displayed. The process of setting 214 (step S58) is performed, and the initial notice display position setting process (step S50) is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the selected notice display type is the special notice display (step S57), if the selected notice display type is not the special notice display (step S57; N), the initial notice display is displayed. The position setting process (step S50) is terminated. That is, the initial notice display position 210 corresponding to the type of the selected notice display is set by such processing.

  After performing the initial notice display position setting process (step S50) as described above, the special effect state notice setting process is terminated as shown in FIG. And as shown in FIG. 3, an effect selection process is complete | finished by complete | finishing a special effect state notice setting process (step S30).

  Further, in the effect selection process shown in FIG. 3, when it is determined whether or not the selected effect state is the special effect state (step S4), the selected effect state is not the special effect state (step S4; N). That is, when it is a specific effect state, the process (step S11) which sets a specific effect state is performed. Thereafter, the specific effect state notice setting process (step S40) is performed, and the effect selection process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the specific effect state notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S41). In the determination as to whether or not the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S41), in the reach state in the decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, it is revariable after the temporary stop. Finally, it is determined whether or not the variable display area 200 from which the result is finally derived, that is, the remaining one variable display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state, is the first variable display area 201.

  In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the first fluctuation display area 201 (step S41), if the last derivation is not the first fluctuation display area 201 (step S41; N), the last derivation is the second fluctuation display area 201. It is determined whether or not the display area 202 is present (step S43). In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S41), if the last derivation is the first variation display area 201 (step S41; Y), After performing the process of setting the first notice display (step S42), it is determined whether or not the last derivation is the second variable display area 202 (step S43).

  In the determination as to whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S43), in the reach state in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game, it is changed again after the temporary stop. Finally, it is determined whether or not the variation display area 200 from which the result is derived, that is, the remaining one variation display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state, is the second variation display area 202. In determining whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S43), if the last derivation is not the second variation display area 202 (step S43; N), the last derivation is the third variation display area 202. It is determined whether or not the display area 203 is a variable display area 203 (step S45). Further, in the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S43), when the last derivation is the second variation display area 202 (step S43; Y), the notification is displayed as a notice display. After performing the process of setting the second notice display (step S44), it is determined whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S45).

  In the determination as to whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S45), in the reach state in the decoration special diagram variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game, the variation is re-varied after the temporary stop. Finally, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display area 200 from which the result is derived, that is, the remaining one fluctuation display area 200 that has not been fixedly displayed in the reach state is the third fluctuation display area 203. In the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S45), if the last derivation is not the third variation display area 203 (step S45; N), a special notice display random number is acquired. The process (step S47) to perform is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S45), when the last derivation is the third variation display area 203 (step S45; Y), the display is made as a notice display. After performing the process of setting the three notice displays (step S46), the process of obtaining the special notice display random number (step S47) is performed. That is, when the specific effect state is selected as the effect state by the processing so far, the variable display area 200 from which the result is finally derived in the reach state, that is, the remaining one that has not yet been determined and displayed in the reach state. The type of notice display is selected by one variable display area 200.

  In the process of acquiring the special notice display random number (step S47), the process of acquiring the stored special notice display random number is performed. The special notice display random number is used to determine whether or not to select the special notice display as the notice display in the specific effect state, and is extracted and stored together with the reception of the effect command in the effect control device 40. is there. After performing the process (step S47) of acquiring the special notice display random number, it is determined whether or not the acquired special notice display random number matches the determination value (step S48).

  Then, in the determination of whether or not the acquired special notice display random number matches the determination value (step S48), if the acquired special notice display random number matches the determination value (step S48; Y), the special display information is displayed as a special notice display. A process for setting a notice display (step S49) is performed, and an initial notice display position setting process (step S50) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the acquired special notice display random number matches the determination value (step S48), if the acquired special notice display random number does not match the determination value (step S48; N), the initial notice display position A setting process (step S50) is performed. The initial notice display position setting process (step S50) is the process shown in FIG. 7 described above, and the initial notice display position 210 corresponding to the type of the notice display selected by this process is set.

  By such processing, basically, the type of the notice display is selected by the variable display area 200 from which the result is finally derived in the reach state, and is further changed to the special notice display with a predetermined probability. . As described above, when the special effect state is selected when the special effect state is selected as the effect state, it is possible to indicate to the player that the game is a big hit with a high probability. Therefore, by performing the special notice display with a predetermined probability in the specific effect state, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game even when the state does not shift to the special effect state.

The effect control device 40 that performs the above-described processing serves as effect selecting means for selecting an effect state to be executed in the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition. Further, when the effect state selected by the effect control device 40 by the effect selection means (effect control device 40) is the specific effect state, the predetermined notice display is selected, and the effect state selected by the effect selection means is the special effect. In the case of the state, the notice selection means for selecting the notice display corresponding to the type of the special effect state is made. Further, the effect control device 40 selects and sets the initial notice display position 210 for displaying the initial notice display of the notice display based on the notice display selected by the notice selection means (the effect control device 40). Setting means will be made.

From the above, the plurality of initial notice display positions 210 for displaying the notice image 204 and the plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the image display device 41 in correspondence with a plurality of kinds of notice display, and then the fluctuation is stopped. At least three variable display areas 200 for deriving one display result are set, the result mode of the variable display game is configured by the display results in the plurality of variable display areas 200, and an effect selection means (effect control device) 40), when the variable display game is in the reach state, the specific effect state or the special effect state is selected as the effect state, and when the special effect state is selected, the display result is finally derived in the reach state. The type of special effect state is selected based on the position of the fluctuating display area 200, and the effect state selected by the notice selection means (effect control device 40) by the effect selection means is specified. When the display state is in the output state, the advance display is selected based on the position of the variable display area in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state, and the display state selected by the display selection means is the special display state. Is selected in accordance with the type of the special effect state, and the initial notice display of the notice display is displayed on the notice display means (production control device 40) based on the notice display selected by the notice selection means. This means that initial notice display position setting means (effect control device 40) for selecting and setting the notice display position 210 is provided.

Also, the special notice state is set as the special notice state, the special notice display corresponding to the special effect state is set as the notice display, and the special notice display position 214 for displaying the initial notice display of the special notice display at the initial notice display position 210 is displayed. When the special effect state is selected, the effect selection means (effect control device 40) is special with a predetermined probability regardless of the position of the variable display area 200 where the display result is finally derived in the reach state. In addition to selecting the production state, the special production state is selected so that the probability that the special result mode is derived is higher when the special production state is selected than when the other special production state is selected. The selection means (production control device 40) is configured to display the variable display area 200 in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state when the production state selected by the production selection unit is the specific production state. Irrespective of location, as well as select a special warning display at a predetermined probability, when rendering the selected state by effect selection means is a special effect states, select the special advance notice, the initial predictive display position setting means (effect control The device 40) selects and sets the special notice display position 214 when the special notice display is selected by the notice selection means.

  Further, in the effect control device 40, a notice display process for performing a notice display set by the effect selection process is performed. As shown in FIG. 8, in this notice display process, first, it is determined whether or not the set production state is the normal production state (step S61). In the determination of whether or not the set effect state is the normal effect state (step S61), if the set effect state is the normal effect state (step S61; Y), the notice display process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the set effect state is the normal effect state (step S61), if the set effect state is not the normal effect state (step S61; Y), that is, the set effect state is If it is the specific effect state or the special effect state, it is determined whether or not the reach state has started (step S62).

  In the determination of whether or not the reach state has started (step S62), if the reach state has started (step S62; Y), a process of displaying the initial notice display of the set notice display is performed (step S63), It is determined whether or not the set production state is a special production state (step S64). In the determination of whether or not the reach state has started (step S62), if the reach state has not started (including the case where the reach state has already started) (step S62; N), it is set. It is determined whether or not the effect state is a special effect state (step S64).

  In the determination of whether or not the set effect state is the special effect state (step S64), if the set effect state is the special effect state (step S64; Y), the notice display process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the set effect state is the special effect state (step S64), if the set effect state is not the special effect state (step S64; N), that is, the set effect state is If it is in the special effect state, it is determined whether or not the initial notice display has been displayed for a predetermined time (step S65).

  In the determination of whether or not the initial notice display has been displayed for a predetermined time (step S65), when the initial notice display has not been displayed for a predetermined time (step S65; N), the notice display process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the initial notice display is displayed for a predetermined time (step S65), when the initial notice display is displayed for a predetermined time (step S65; Y), a transition notice display of the set notice display is displayed. Processing (step S66) is performed. Further, a process of displaying the identification information 220 corresponding to the special effect state to be transferred (step S67) is performed, and the notice display process is terminated.

  By such a notice display process, the set notice display is performed, and when the selected effect state is the specific effect state, only the initial notice display is displayed, and the selected effect state is the special effect state. In some cases, after the initial notice display is displayed for a predetermined period, the transition notice display is displayed.

  The effect control device 40 that performs the process as described above serves as a notice display means for performing a notice display for making a notice regarding the effect state selected by the effect selection means (effect control device 40). Further, when the effect state selected by the effect control device 40 by the effect selection means (effect control device 40) is the specific effect state, among the predetermined notice indications selected by the notice selection means (effect control device 40), Only the initial notice display is displayed in the specific effect state, and when the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is the special effect state, the initial notice display is displayed in the specific effect state among the notice displays selected by the notice selecting means. At the same time, in the specific effect state, a notice display executing means for moving and displaying the notice image 204 from the initial notice display and performing a transition notice display is performed. In addition, the production control device 40 serves as identification information display means for displaying the identification information 220 indicating the type of the special production state corresponding to the notice display in the specific production state.

  From the above, the image display device 41 capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols and the display control means (effect control device 40) for controlling the display of the image display device 41 are provided to satisfy the start condition. On the gaming machine 100 capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value when a variation display game is performed and the result mode of the variation display game is a special result mode determined in advance. The game can be executed after the specific effect state and a plurality of effect states including at least a plurality of types of special effect states that are more likely to be derived from the special effect state than the specific effect state. The display control means is configured to select an effect selection means (effect control device 40) for selecting an effect state to be executed in the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition, and to be selected by the effect selection means. Provided with a notice display means (effect control apparatus 40) for making a notice concerning the effect state, an initial notice display for displaying a part of the predetermined notice image 204, and a display area for the notice image 204. Is composed of a transition notice display that is larger than the initial notice display, and a plurality of types are set so as to correspond to each of a plurality of types of special effect states, and the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is the specific effect state in the notice display means. If a predetermined notice display is selected and the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is a special effect state, the notice selection means (effect) for selecting the notice display corresponding to the type of the special effect state. Control device 40) and initial notice display among predetermined notice displays selected by notice selection means when the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is the specific effect state. Only in the specific effect state, and when the effect state selected by the effect selection means is the special effect state, the initial notice display of the notice display selected by the notice selection means is displayed in the specific effect state and In the effect state, it is provided with a notice display execution means (effect control apparatus 40) for moving and displaying the notice image 204 from the initial notice display and performing a transition notice display.

  Further, the notice display means (production control device 40) includes identification information display means (production control device 40) for displaying identification information 220 indicating the type of special production state corresponding to the notice display in the specific production state. It becomes.

  When the decoration special figure variation display game is in the reach state by the processing as described above, and the remaining one variation display region 200 that has not yet been confirmed and displayed in the reach state is the first variation display region 201. Is selected from among a pattern only in the specific performance state, a pattern that shifts to the first special performance state through the specific performance state, and a pattern that shifts to the special performance state through the specific performance state.

  And when the pattern which transfers to a 1st special production state is selected, the 1st notice display is selected as a notice display, and it follows the initial notice display shown in Drawing 9 (a) about the selected notice display. A transition notice is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, when a pattern to shift to the special special effect state is selected, the special notice display is selected as the notice display, and the initial notice display shown in FIG. (B) A transition notice is displayed. Further, when the pattern only in the specific effect state is selected, either the first notice display or the special notice display is selected, and the initial notice shown in FIG. 9A or FIG. Only a notice is displayed.

  Further, when the decoration special figure variation display game is in the reach state, and the remaining one variation display region 200 that has not yet been confirmed and displayed in the reach state is the second variation display region 202, the effect state is set. Any one of a pattern only in the specific effect state, a pattern that shifts to the second special effect state through the specific effect state, and a pattern that shifts to the special effect state through the specific effect state is selected.

  And when the pattern which transfers to a 2nd special production state is selected, the 2nd notice display is selected as a notice display, and it follows after the initial notice display shown in Drawing 10 (a) about the selected notice display. A transition notice is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, when a pattern to shift to the special special effect state is selected, the special notice display is selected as the notice display, and the initial notice display shown in FIG. (B) A transition notice is displayed. Further, when the pattern only in the specific effect state is selected, either the second notice display or the special notice display is selected, and the initial notice shown in FIG. 10A or FIG. Only a notice is displayed.

  Further, when the decoration special figure variation display game is in the reach state, and the remaining one variation display region 200 that has not yet been confirmed and displayed in the reach state is the third variation display region 203, the effect state is set. Any one of a pattern only in the specific effect state, a pattern that shifts to the third special effect state via the specific effect state, and a pattern that shifts to the special effect state via the specific effect state is selected.

  And when the pattern which transfers to a 3rd special production state is selected, the 3rd notice display is selected as a notice display, and it follows the initial notice display shown in Drawing 11 (a) about the selected notice display. A transition notice is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, when a pattern to shift to the special special effect state is selected, the special notice display is selected as the notice display, and the initial notice display shown in FIG. (B) A transition notice is displayed. In addition, when a pattern only in a specific effect state is selected, either the third notice display or the special notice display is selected, and the initial notice shown in FIG. 11A or FIG. Only a notice is displayed.

  By performing the notice display as described above, it is possible to simultaneously notify the possibility of transition to the special performance state by the initial notice display and the content of the special performance state in the event of the transition, and advance notice regarding the progress of the game. The player can easily recognize the contents. In addition, the possibility of transition to the special performance state and the advance notice of the contents of the special performance state at the time of transition are performed at the same time. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the development of the production state and to improve the interest of the game.

Although the specific effect state and the special effect state are set as the reach state, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the special effect state may be set as the reach state. In other words, the notice display may be a notice display indicating that the reach state has been reached.
Further, the same notice image 204 is used for each notice display, but a different notice image 204 may be used for each notice display.

  Next, a modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, it has the structure similar to the game machine of the above-mentioned embodiment fundamentally, Hereinafter, a different part is mainly demonstrated. In the gaming machine of this modification, a plurality of transition notice display positions 230 for displaying the notice image 204 in the transition notice display are set on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41, and a special result mode is derived after the transition notice display. The probability is made different depending on a plurality of transition notice display positions 230.

  As the transition advance notice display position 230 on the display unit 42, the first transition advance notice display position 231 set in the right part of the display unit 42 as shown in FIG. 14A, and the display part as shown in FIG. 14B. Three of the second transition advance notice display position 232 set in the center part of 42 and the third transition advance notice display position 233 set in the left part of the display unit 42 as shown in FIG. 14C are set. Among these, when the advance notice image 204 is displayed at the second advance notice display position 232 in the advance notice display, the notice image 204 is displayed at the first advance notice display position 231 or the third advance notice display position 233. Is set to be a big hit with a high probability. Thereby, the player can grasp the possibility that the special result mode is derived after the special performance state, and the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game.

  In the effect control device 40, a transition notice display position selection process for selecting a transition notice display position 230 for displaying the notice image 204 in the transition notice display is performed. As shown in FIG. 13, in this transition advance notice display position selection process, first, a process (step t1) of obtaining a transition advance notice display position selection random number is performed. This transition notice display position selection random number is for determining the transition notice display position 230, and is extracted and stored together with the reception of the effect command in the effect control device 40. After performing the process (step t1) of acquiring the transition advance notice display position selection random number, it is determined from the received effect command whether or not the special figure variation display game to be executed is a big hit (step t2).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (step t2), if the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (step t2; Y), a transition advance notice display position selection random number Is referred to the jackpot determination table (step t3). Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (step t2), when the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is not a big hit (step t2; N), a transition advance notice display position selection is performed. A process (step t3) for referring to the determination table for loss is performed. Through these processes, any one of the first transition notice display position 231, the second transition notice display position 232, and the third transition notice display position 233 is selected as the transition notice display position 230 based on the acquired random number.

  After performing the process of referencing the transition notice display position selection random number to the jackpot determination table (step t3) or the process of referencing the transition notice display position selection random number to the judgment table for losing (step t4), the reference result is the first transition. It is determined whether or not it is the advance notice display position 231 (step t5). If it is determined whether or not the reference result is the first transition advance notice display position 231 (step t5) and the reference result is the first transition advance notice display position 231 (step t5; Y), the first transition notice display is displayed. Processing for setting the position 231 (step t6) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the reference result is the second transition notice display position 232 (step t7). Further, in the determination of whether or not the reference result is the first transition advance notice display position 231 (step t5), when the reference result is not the first transition advance notice display position 231 (step t5; N), the reference result is the second. It is determined whether or not the transition notice display position 232 is reached (step t7).

  In the determination of whether or not the reference result is the second transition advance notice display position 232 (step t7), when the reference result is the second transition advance notice display position 232 (step t7; Y), the second transition advance notice display position is displayed. A process of setting 232 (step t8) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the reference result is the third transition notice display position 233 (step t9). In the determination of whether or not the reference result is the second transition notice display position 232 (step t7), when the reference result is not the second transition notice display position 232 (step t7; N), the reference result is the third. It is determined whether or not the transition notice display position 233 is reached (step t9).

  In the determination of whether or not the reference result is the third transition advance notice display position 233 (step t9), when the reference result is the third transition advance notice display position 233 (step t9; Y), the third transition advance notice display position is displayed. Processing for setting 233 (step t10) is performed, and the transition advance notice display position selection processing is terminated. If the reference result is not the third transition advance notice display position 233 (step t9; N) in the determination of whether or not the reference result is the third transition advance notice display position 233 (step t9; N), the transition advance notice display position is selected. The process ends.

  The transition advance notice display position 230 is set by such processing. The big hit determination table is set so that the second transition notice display position 232 can be selected with a higher probability than the loss determination table. Thereby, when the transition advance notice display is displayed at the second transition advance notice display position 232, it is possible to indicate to the player that it is a big hit with a high probability. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a transition advance notice display position selection unit that selects the transition advance notice display position 230 so that the probability that the special result mode is derived after the transition advance notice display varies depending on the plurality of transition notice display positions 230. .

  From the above, a plurality of transition notice display positions 230 for displaying the notice image 204 in the transition notice display are set in the image display device 41, and the notice display means (the effect control device 40) performs the special result mode after the transition notice display. Is provided with a transition advance notice display position selection means (effect control device 40) for selecting the transition advance notice display position 230 so that the probability of deriving is different depending on the plurality of transition notice display positions 230.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above includes an image display device 41 that can display a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and display control means (production control device 40) that performs display control of the image display device 41. A game machine 100 capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value when a variable display game is played based on the establishment of the condition and the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode. The variable display game includes at least a specific effect state and a plurality of special effect states that can be executed after the specific effect state and have a higher probability that a special result mode is derived than the specific effect state. An effect selection means (effect control device 40) for selecting an effect state to be executed in the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition, and the display control means; A notice display means (effect control apparatus 40) for performing a notice display for giving a notice concerning the effect state selected by the means is provided. The notice display includes an initial notice display for displaying a part of a predetermined notice image 204, and a notice image 204. The display area is configured with a transition notice display larger than the initial notice display, and a plurality of types are set so as to correspond to each of a plurality of types of special effect states, and the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is displayed on the notice display means. When a specific notice state is selected, a predetermined notice display is selected, and when the effect state selected by the effect selection means is a special effect state, the notice display is selected according to the type of the special effect state. When the effect state selected by the means (effect control device 40) and the effect selection means is the specific effect state, among the predetermined notice display selected by the notice selection means, Only the preliminary notice display is displayed in the specific effect state, and when the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is the special effect state, the initial notice display is displayed in the specific effect state among the notice displays selected by the notice selecting means. In addition, there is provided a notice display executing means (effect control apparatus 40) for moving and displaying the notice image 204 from the initial notice display and performing a transition notice display in the specific effect state.

  Therefore, since the variable display game is configured with a plurality of performance states including at least a specific performance state and a plurality of types of special performance states with a higher probability that a special result mode is derived than the specific performance state, Improve the fun of gaming. Further, the display control means includes an effect selection means for selecting an effect state to be executed in the variable display game, and an advance notice display means for giving an advance notice regarding the effect state selected by the effect selection means, An initial notice display that displays a part of the predetermined notice image 204 and a transition notice display in which the display area of the notice image 204 is larger than the initial notice display are configured to correspond to each of a plurality of types of special effect states. Since the type is set, the transition notice display will not be missed if the initial notice display is viewed. Furthermore, since the initial notice display corresponds to the special effect state, after recognizing the special effect state that can be transferred by the initial notice display, it is sufficient to watch only the change to the transition notice display. The player can surely recognize the contents.

  Further, a predetermined notice display is selected when the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is the specific effect state, and a notice display is displayed when the effect state selected by the effect selecting means is the special effect state. A notice selection means to be selected corresponding to the type of the special effect state, and an initial notice display among the predetermined notice indications selected by the notice selection means when the effect state selected by the effect selection means is a specific effect state. Only in the specific effect state, and when the effect state selected by the effect selection means is the special effect state, the initial notice display is displayed in the specific effect state among the notice indications selected by the notice selection means. Advancement display execution means for moving and displaying the advance notice image 204 from the initial advance notice display and performing transition advance notice display in the production state. The player the notice of the content will be able to easily recognize related.

  In other words, the possibility of transition to the special performance state by the initial notice display and the advance notice of the special performance state in the event of the transition can be performed simultaneously, and the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game. become able to. In addition, the possibility of transition to the special performance state and the advance notice of the contents of the special performance state at the time of transition are performed at the same time. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the development of the production state and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, a plurality of initial notice display positions 210 for displaying the notice image 204 corresponding to a plurality of kinds of notice displays are displayed on the image display device 41. At least three variable display areas 200 for deriving the results are set, the result mode of the variable display game is configured by the display results in the plurality of variable display areas 200, and the effect selection means (effect control device 40) When the variable display game is in the reach state, when the specific effect state or the special effect state is selected as the effect state, and the special effect state is selected, the change in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state The type of special effect state is selected based on the position of the display area 200, and the effect state selected by the notice selection means (effect control device 40) is the specific effect state. If the notice display is selected based on the position of the variable display area where the display result is finally derived in the reach state, and the effect state selected by the effect selection means is the special effect state, the notice display is An initial notice display position for displaying the initial notice display of the notice display on the notice display means (production control device 40) based on the notice display selected by the notice selection means. Initial notice display position setting means (effect control device 40) for selecting and setting 210 is provided.

Therefore, the image display device 41 includes a plurality of initial notice display positions 210 for displaying the notice image 204 corresponding to a plurality of kinds of notice displays, and at least three variable display areas 200 constituting the result mode of the variable display game. The change that the display result is derived in the reach state when the effect selection means selects the specific effect state or the special effect state when the variable display game is in the reach state, and selects the special effect state. The type of the special effect state is selected based on the position of the display area 200, and when the selected effect state is the specific effect state, the notice selection unit 200 displays the display result last in the reach state. When the notice display is selected based on the position, and the selected production state is the special production state, the notice display is selected corresponding to the type of the special production state, To tell the display unit, based on the predictive display selected by notice selection means, since provided the initial warning display position setting means for selecting sets the initial predictive display position 210 for displaying the initial predictive display of the predictive display, the initial predictive display The content of the special effect state when the state is shifted to the special effect state can be grasped at the position 210, and the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game.

Also, the special notice state is set as the special notice state, the special notice display corresponding to the special effect state is set as the notice display, and the special notice display position 214 for displaying the initial notice display of the special notice display at the initial notice display position 210 is displayed. When the special effect state is selected, the effect selection means (effect control device 40) is special with a predetermined probability regardless of the position of the variable display area 200 where the display result is finally derived in the reach state. In addition to selecting the production state, the special production state is selected so that the probability that the special result mode is derived is higher when the special production state is selected than when the other special production state is selected. The selection means (production control device 40) is configured to display the variable display area 200 in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state when the production state selected by the production selection unit is the specific production state. Irrespective of location, as well as select a special warning display at a predetermined probability, when rendering the selected state by effect selection means is a special effect states, select the special advance notice, the initial predictive display position setting means (effect control The device 40) selects and sets the special notice display position 214 when the special notice display is selected by the notice selection means.

Therefore, the special effect state is set as the special effect state, the special notice display corresponding to the special effect state is set as the notice display, and the special notice display position 214 that displays the initial notice display of the special notice display at the initial notice display position 210 is displayed. When selecting the special effect state, the effect selection means selects the special effect state with a predetermined probability regardless of the position of the variable display area where the display result is finally derived in the reach state, When the special performance state is selected, the special performance state is selected so that the probability that the special result mode is derived is higher than when the other special performance state is selected. When the production state selected by the above is the specific production state, the special notice table is obtained with a predetermined probability regardless of the position of the variable display area 200 where the display result is finally derived in the reach state. With selecting, when rendering the selected state by effect selection means is a special effect states, select the special advance notice, the initial warning display position setting unit, when the special advance notice display is selected by the subject selecting means Since the special notice display position 214 is selected and set , the player can easily recognize the contents of the notice regarding the progress of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In other words, the possibility of transition to the special performance state by the initial notice display and the advance notice of the special performance state in the event of the transition can be performed simultaneously, and the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game. become able to. Further, in addition to the special effect state corresponding to the position of the variable display area 200 from which the display result is finally derived, the special effect state having a high probability that the special result mode is derived is included. Since it has the notice display and the special notice display position 214, the effect in the reach state does not become monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, since the special notice display is selected with a predetermined probability even when the effect state is the specific effect state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the notice display means (effect control device 40) includes identification information display means (effect control device 40) for displaying the identification information 220 indicating the type of the special effect state corresponding to the notice display in the specific effect state. .

  Therefore, the notice display means includes the identification information display means for displaying the identification information 220 indicating the type of the special effect state corresponding to the notice display in the specific effect state, so that the special effect state in the case of shifting to the special effect state. The content can be grasped more easily, and the player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice regarding the progress of the game.

  Also, a plurality of transition notice display positions 230 for displaying the notice image 204 in the transition notice display are set in the image display device 41, and the notice display means (the effect control device 40) derives a special result mode after the transition notice display. The transition notice display position selection means (effect control device 40) is provided for selecting the transition notice display position 230 so that the probability varies depending on the plurality of transition notice display positions 230.

  Accordingly, a plurality of transition notice display positions 230 for displaying the notice image 204 in the transition notice display are set on the image display device 41, and the notice display means has a probability that a special result mode is derived after the transition notice display. Since the transition advance notice display position selecting means for selecting the transition advance notice display position 230 so as to vary depending on 230 is provided, it is possible to grasp the possibility that a special result mode is derived after the special effect state by the transition advance notice display position 230, and the progress of the game The player can easily recognize the content of the advance notice.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines. This is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls such as.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. 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 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating effect selection processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special effect state selection processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special production state notice setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a specific production state notice setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining initial notice display position setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a notice display process. It is a figure which shows the image in a display part, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the initial notice display of a 1st notice display, (b) The figure which shows the transition notice display of a 1st notice display. It is a figure which shows the image in a display part, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the initial notice display of a 2nd notice display, (b) The figure which shows the transition notice display of a 2nd notice display. It is a figure which shows the image in a display part, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the initial notice display of the 3rd notice display, (b) The figure which shows the transition notice display of the 3rd notice display. It is a figure which shows the image in a display part, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the initial notice display of a special notice display, (b) The figure which shows the transition notice display of a special notice display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the transition advance notice display position selection process in a modification . It is a figure which shows the image of the display part in a modification, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the state by which the notice image was displayed in the 1st transition notice display position by the transition notice display, (b) The second transition notice by the transition notice display It is a figure which shows the state by which the preview image was displayed on the display position, (c) It is a figure which shows the state by which the preview image was displayed on the 3rd transition notice display position by the transition notice display.

Explanation of symbols

30 Game control device (game control means)
40 effect control device (display control means, effect selection means, notice display means, notice selection means, notice display execution means, initial notice display position setting means, identification information display means, transition notice display position selection means)
41 Image display device 100 Gaming machine 200 Fluctuating display area 204 Notice image 210 Initial notice display position 214 Special notice display position 220 Identification information 230 Transition notice display position

Claims (2)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, an image display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and display control means for performing display control of the image display device based on a command signal from the game control means When the start-up condition is satisfied, the variable display game is performed, and when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode, a special game state that gives a predetermined game value is provided. In game machines that can be generated,
In the image display device, after variably displaying the plurality of symbols, after variability is stopped, one display result is derived, and at least three variable display areas are set.
The result mode of the variable display game is derived from the display results in a plurality of the variable display areas,
The variable display game includes a specific effect state and a plurality of special effect states that can be executed after the specific effect state and have a higher probability that the special result mode is derived than the specific effect state. It consists of the production state of
The display control means includes
In relation to the start of the variable display game, an effect selection means for selecting the effect state to be executed in the variable display game based on a command signal from the game control means;
Notice display means for performing a notice display regarding the effect state selected by the effect selection means;
Identification information display means for displaying identification information indicating the type of the special effect state in the specific effect state;
With
The notice display includes a plurality of types of initial notice displays that display a part of a predetermined notice image and a plurality of kinds of transition notice displays that are displayed after being shifted from the initial notice display.
The notice display means is
Notice selection means for selecting a notice display to be displayed in the specific performance state;
Notice display execution means for executing the notice display selected by the notice selection means;
With
The notice selection means is:
When the execution of the specific effect state is selected by the effect selection means and the execution of the special effect state is not selected, as the notice display in the specific effect state, any one of the plurality of initial notice displays Select the initial notice,
When execution of the specific effect state and the special effect state is selected by the effect selecting means, a plurality of types of the initial notice display are used as the notice display in the specific effect state. Select one corresponding initial notice display and select one transition notice display corresponding to the type of the initial notice display from a plurality of types of the transition notice display,
The advance notice display execution means includes an initial advance notice display position setting means for selecting and setting a display position of the initial notice display in the image display device from a plurality of display positions,
The initial notice display position setting means, when the special effect state is executed, selects a display position corresponding to the special effect state from a plurality of display positions as the display position of the initial notice display ,
The identification information display means includes
From a plurality of display modes, select one display mode corresponding to the type of the special effect state to display the identification information,
The production selection means includes:
When the variable display game is in a reach state, the execution state is selected to execute the specific effect state or the special effect state,
When the execution of the special effect state is selected, one special effect state corresponding to the position of the variable display area in which the display result is finally derived in the reach state from a plurality of types of the special effect states. A gaming machine characterized by selecting . In the image display device, setting a plurality of transition notice display positions for displaying the notice image in the transition notice display,
The advance notice display means includes a advance notice display position selecting means for selecting the advance notice display position so that the probability that the special result mode is derived after the advance notice display is different depending on a plurality of the advance notice display positions. The gaming machine according to claim 1 .

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