JP2002346122A - Game machine, computer program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game machine hard to get tired of a game by giving variety to contents displayed while a game of a big win is played. SOLUTION: When a round of a big win is started, a ready-to-win advance notice displayed during the variable display of a special pattern causing a big win occurrence, the kind of a ready-to-win pattern, a big win advance notice image, the number of a round, and a big win pattern are displayed. Therefore, because a display, which is different from a conventional game machine displaying only a fixed animation during a big win round, can be shown during a round, a big win game can be more pleasantly played.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a computer program for causing the gaming machine to function, and a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.
For example, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a special symbol variably displayed by the special symbol control device stops at the big hit symbol, a computer program for causing the pachinko machine to function, and a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of pachinko machine, for example, the one shown in FIG. 22 is known. FIG. 22 (A)
FIG. 22 is an explanatory front view of a game board provided in the pachinko machine, and FIG. 22 (B) shows a changing state of a special symbol by a special symbol control device provided in the game board shown in FIG. 22 (A). FIG. When a game ball fired by the player operating an operation handle (not shown) provided on the pachinko machine 500 wins the first-type starting port 502 provided on the game board 501, as shown in FIG. Next, the special symbol control device 503 scrolls a plurality of symbols such as “0” to “9” in the display areas A to C in the vertical direction.

[0003] The area A and the area B have the same design,
For example, when the game is stopped at "7" and reaches the reach state, the speed of scrolling the symbols displayed in the area C is reduced, and an effect is performed to make the player stop wandering at what symbol. Then, for example, the area C stops at the symbol “7”, and 3
When the stop symbols in the two areas are aligned with “777”, a big hit occurs, and the opening / closing member 5 provided in the variable winning device 504 is provided.
05 is opened and the special winning opening 506 is opened. Then, when the preset opening time of the opening / closing member 505 elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls set in the special winning opening 506 win, the opening / closing member 505 closes and the special winning opening 506 is closed. . When the game ball passes through a specific area 507 provided inside the special winning opening 506 when the special winning opening 506 is open, the opening / closing member 505 is continuously opened and the special winning opening 506 is opened. Thus, the grand prize mouth 50
The period from the opening of 6 to the closing thereof is called one round, and when the preset maximum number of rounds is completed, the game with the big hit is completed. In addition, during the game of the big hit, the big hit symbol that has become the big hit and the number of running rounds are displayed, and the same animation and the like are displayed, so that the effect during the big hit is performed.

[0004]

However, the conventional pachinko machine 500 has a problem in that the contents displayed during a big hit game do not change, so that the player is easily bored with the game.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and a game machine which is hard to get tired of by playing a big hit game by changing the content displayed during the game. It is intended to be realized.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises an image display device for variably displaying an image,
When a predetermined image is displayed by the image display device, in a gaming machine in which a game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player, the image display device starts displaying an image and then displays the predetermined image. The technical means of displaying the contents displayed during a predetermined period out of the contents displayed until the display of the game state while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player is used.

[0007] That is, the image display device displays the contents displayed during a predetermined period from the contents displayed between the start of the image display and the display of the predetermined image to the game state. Can be displayed while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player, so that the game state can be kept constant while the game state is changing to the game state advantageous to the player (during a big hit game) as in the related art. Unlike a gaming machine that only displays animation, the display content can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that is hard to get tired of.

[0008] In the invention described in claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the image display device is configured to execute the image display from the time when the image display is started to the time when the predetermined image is displayed. A technical means of displaying a state in which the image fluctuates while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player is used.

That is, the image display device changes the state of the image during the period from the start of the display of the image change to the display of the predetermined image to a state in which the game state is advantageous to the player. Since it can be displayed while it is changing, the state of the change can be seen again.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the image display device displays an image close to the predetermined image before displaying the predetermined image. When the effect is displayed as to whether or not the image changes to the predetermined image, the contents of the effect are displayed while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The technical means of using.

That is, the image display device displays an image close to the predetermined image before displaying the predetermined image, and displays an effect of whether or not the image changes to the predetermined image. The contents of the effect are displayed while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player. Therefore, in the past, even if the above-mentioned effect was a favorite effect, the effect could not be reproduced and viewed. Can be reproduced and viewed while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player (during a big hit game).
Further, when the gaming state changes to a gaming state (big hit) advantageous to the player, the process up to the occurrence of the big hit can be reproduced. You can enjoy the joy of the occurrence again. In particular, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the probability that premium reach is performed among the many reach is low and rarely seen, so lucky premium reach is performed, and as a result, a big hit If you become, you will be deeply moved and you will have a strong desire to see the contents of the premium reach again, but you can respond to that feeling by reproducing the premium reach.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the image display device displays the predetermined image before displaying the predetermined image. When an image is displayed to announce that an image is to be displayed, a technical means of displaying the image while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to the player is used.

In other words, when the image display device displays an image for giving notice that the predetermined image is to be displayed before displaying the predetermined image, the image display device displays the image in an advantageous state for the player. Displayed while the game state is changing.
Therefore, the player can well know what kind of notice image has been displayed and the gaming state has changed to a gaming state advantageous to the player.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the image display device changes the gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. The technical means of thinning out and displaying the images to be displayed during the operation is used.

That is, the image display device can reduce the display time of the image because the image to be displayed can be thinned out while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player. it can. Therefore, even when the time from when the image display device starts displaying the image to the time when the predetermined image is displayed is long, the time can be reduced. In addition, the load on the computer that processes the image can be reduced because the image is thinned.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the image display device changes the gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. A technical means is used in which the content to be displayed while the game is being performed is simplified so as to be recognized by the player and displayed.

In other words, the image display device can display the contents to be displayed while the game state is changing to the game state advantageous to the player so that the contents can be simplified so as to be recognized by the player. Image data amount can be reduced. In addition, the load on the computer that processes the image can be reduced because the amount of image data is reduced.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the image display device changes the gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to a player. While the game is being performed, a technical means including a transmitting means for transmitting the content to be displayed to the outside of the gaming machine is used.

That is, since the image display device can transmit, to the outside of the gaming machine, the content to be displayed while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the transmitting means can be used, for example. , The transmitted contents are taken into a computer provided in a management room of a game store, etc., and which image is displayed on which gaming machine while the gaming state is changing to a state advantageous to the player is managed. be able to. Also, a privilege can be given to a player who is playing a game with a gaming machine on which a specific image is displayed.

According to the present invention, there is provided an image display device for variably displaying an image, and when a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. In a computer program for causing a gaming machine that changes to a computer to function,
The computer provided in the image display device displays the content displayed during a predetermined period of time from the start of variable display of the image to the display of the predetermined image, in a game state. A technical means of a computer program including a computer program for executing a process of displaying on a screen provided in the image display device while the game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player is used.

That is, the game machine according to the first aspect functions, for example, by a CPU (computer) built in the game machine as described in an embodiment of the invention described later. (Recording medium), and the computer executes the stored computer program, whereby the gaming machine can function.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image display device for displaying an image in a variable manner. When a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device, the game state is changed to a game state advantageous to the player. In a recording medium on which a computer program for causing a gaming machine to change by a computer is recorded, a computer provided in the image display device displays the predetermined image from the start of variable display of the image. Displaying the content displayed during a predetermined period on the screen provided on the image display device while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to the player, among the content displayed during A technical means of a recording medium on which a computer program including a computer program for executing the program is recorded is used. That is, in a gaming machine controlled by a computer, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described below, a computer program recorded in a ROM (recording medium) provided in the gaming machine is executed by a CPU ( (1) functioning when executed by a (computer), and using a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded;
Can be realized.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a first-type pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. First Embodiment [Overall Main Configuration] First, a main configuration of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed.
On the right side of the front frame 2, there is provided a keyhole 3 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a firing handle 15 for operating a firing device (not shown) for firing a game ball to the game board 5 is provided below the right side of the front frame 2. It is rotatably mounted.

Below the glass frame 4, there is formed a prize ball / lending ball supply port 6a to which a prize ball / lending ball is supplied. An upper receiving tray 6 for storing award balls and lending balls supplied from the award ball / lending ball supply port 6a is attached. Below the upper tray 6, there is formed a discharge port 7a for discharging a prize ball that has flowed down beyond the number that can be accommodated in the upper tray 6, or a game ball discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball pulling lever 6b. Have been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, there is provided a lower tray 7 for accommodating game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7 b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.

[Main Structure of Game Board 5] Next, the main structure of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory front view showing a main structure of the game board 5, and FIG. 3 is a center case 3 provided on the game board 5 shown in FIG.
FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a center case 30 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 5. As shown in FIG. 3, the center case 30 includes
A normal symbol display device 34 including one and three LEDs;
The number of times the normal symbol display device 34 can be started is set to four L
The normal design memory display LED 35 displayed by the ED and a plurality of special symbols, a background image, an image showing a notice of a reach, an image showing a notice of a big hit, a rendered image of a reach, a rendered image of a big hit game, and the like are displayed on a liquid crystal display. Special symbol control device 3
2 is provided. In addition, the special symbol control device 32
Has three display areas including a left display area A, a middle display area B, and a right display area C from the left side of the screen,
In each display area, a special symbol is displayed and stopped. It should be noted that the number of times the start of the special symbol is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the number of reserved symbols) is displayed on the screen of the special symbol control device 32. In addition, a column of a special symbol that is variably displayed in the left display area A is a left symbol column,
The row of special symbols variably displayed in the middle display area B is called a middle symbol row, and the row of special symbols variably displayed in the right display area C is called a right symbol row. Furthermore, the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the left display area A is a left confirmed symbol and the middle display area B
The special symbol that is definitely displayed in is referred to as a middle symbol, and the special symbol that is definitely displayed in the right display area C is called a right symbol. Each symbol row is scroll-displayed on the screen of the special symbol control device 32 in the vertical direction. Note that the finalized display means that the special symbol that is finally finalized is displayed, and the finalized display mode is a state in which the fluctuation is completely stopped, and vibrates up and down or left and right without completely stopping. The status is included.

As shown in FIG. 2, decorative windmills 46, each of which is decorated with an LED, are provided above both sides of the center case 30, respectively. A normal symbol operation right gate 25 for operating the ordinary symbol display device 34 is provided diagonally below and to the right of the right decorative windmill 46, and a normal symbol operation is also provided at the left and below the left decorative windmill 46. A left gate 26 is provided. A windmill 24 is provided below each side of the center case 30, a right winning opening 12 is provided below the right windmill 24, and a left winning opening 13 is provided below the left windmill 24. Is provided. A right sleeve winning opening 22 is provided to the right of the right winning opening 12, and a left sleeve winning opening 23 is provided to the left of the left winning opening 13. Below the center case 30, a first type starting port 27 having a function of operating the special symbol control device 32 is provided, and below the first type starting port 27, a stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 34 is provided. Is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 28 that opens both wings when the symbol is hit. The ordinary electric accessory 28 with both wings opened has a function of starting the operation of the special symbol control device 32 in the same manner as the first type starting port 27.

Below the center case 30, there is provided a variable winning device 40 which is activated when the determined symbol in the three display areas of the special symbol control device 32 becomes a big hit symbol. The variable winning device 40 is provided with a plate-shaped opening / closing member 43 that opens when a big hit occurs and opens a big winning opening 41 so as to be openable and closable in a door manner. A lower right winning opening 14 is provided on the right side of the variable winning device 40, and a lower left winning opening 44 is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 40. In addition, inside the variable winning device 40,
A specific area having a function of continuously opening and closing the opening / closing member 43 and a specific area switch (indicated by reference numeral 42a in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area are provided. The game board 5 is provided with rails 16 for guiding the fired game balls to the game area. On the upper part of the game board 5, there are provided corner decorations 11 for decorating the upper left and right corners with LEDs or the like. Side decorations 2 are provided on the left and right sides of the game board 5 to be decorated with LEDs or the like.
0 is provided respectively. Furthermore, in the game board 5,
An out port 45 is provided for collecting game balls that did not win as out balls. Many nails (not shown) are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls fired on the game board 5 fall while dancing between the nails, and each winning opening and the first kind start-up are started. The player wins the opening 27, passes through the normal symbol operation gates 25 and 26, or is collected from the out opening 45.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1] Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board 100, on which a microprocessor 110 is mounted. The microprocessor 110 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred,
Main CPU 1 that executes main control of the game, such as counting the number of winnings and controlling a round in a jackpot game
12 and a computer program or the like on which the main CPU 112 executes various controls and the like.
An OM 114 and a RAM 116 for temporarily storing a detection result that a game ball has passed through the first type starting port 27, various data generated during a game such as a prize, a computer program read from the ROM 114, and the like are mounted. ing. The following components are electrically connected to the main substrate 100. First-type start-up switch 27a for detecting that a game ball has passed through first-type start-up port 27, special symbol control device 32, lamp control device 300 for controlling LEDs and lamps, power supply board 80, payout of award balls A payout control board 200 for controlling a game, a sound control device 79 for controlling a sound effect during a game, etc., and game board information on winnings, reach patterns, occurrence of big hits, big hit designs, and the like are provided in a pachinko hall management room and the like. Computer (not shown)
A game frame information terminal board 52, a board relay board 51, and a game frame relay board 53 for transmitting to the game frame information terminal board 52.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 which operates by inputting a control command sent from the main board 100. The microprocessor 210 has a sub CPU which controls payout of award balls and the like.
212, a ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls, and a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs and a game And a RAM 216 for temporarily storing various data such as the number of winnings and the number of winning balls generated in the game. The payout control board 200 includes a power supply board 80 and a firing motor driving board 1 for driving the firing motor 15e.
5c, Game Frame Information Terminal Board 52 and Payout Relay Board 55
Are electrically connected. Launch motor drive board 15c
From the launch motor drive board 15c to the launch motor 15e
A firing switch 15d for outputting a drive signal to the camera is connected.

The game frame relay board 53 is electrically connected to a full detection switch 72, a winning ball out detection switch 73, and a sensor relay board 54. Sensor relay board 54
The prize ball payout sensor 62 provided in the prize ball unit 62
a, 62 b and the payout relay board 55. The payout relay board 55 has a ball-out switch 6
1. The award ball payout motor 62c and the ball lending unit 63 are electrically connected. On the board relay board 51, a normal electric accessory solenoid 28a for driving the ordinary electric accessory 28,
A normal symbol display device 34, a right gate switch 25a for detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation right gate 25, a left gate switch 26a for detecting a game ball passing the normal symbol operation left gate 26, and a winning prize port 41. Big win switch 41a for detecting a winning ball, right sleeve winning switch 22a for detecting a game ball winning the right sleeve winning opening 22, and left sleeve winning switch for detecting a gaming ball winning the left sleeve winning opening 23. 23a, a right winning opening switch 12a for detecting a game ball winning the right winning opening 12, a left winning opening switch 13a for detecting a gaming ball winning the left winning opening 13, and a lower right winning opening 1
Lower right winning opening switch 14 for detecting a game ball winning 4
a, a lower left winning port switch 44a for detecting a gaming ball winning the lower left winning port 44, a natural winning port switch 31a for detecting a gaming ball winning the natural winning port 31, and a special winning port relay board 50. The special winning opening relay board 50 is electrically connected to a specific area switch 42a, a special area solenoid 42b for driving a member for changing the specific area, and a special winning opening solenoid 41b for driving the opening / closing member 43.
The power supply board 80 is supplied with power from a main power supply 70 of 24 VAC (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies necessary power to each board, device, the firing switch 15j, and the like.

[Electrical Configuration of Special Symbol Control Device 32] Next, the main electrical configuration of the special symbol control device 32 will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol control device 32 includes a special symbol display 32a, a liquid crystal inverter board 32b, a liquid crystal analog board 32c, and a special symbol control board 32d. The main board 100 sends an image control command instructing the content to be displayed by the special symbol display 32a to the sub CPU 32e mounted on the special symbol control board 32d via the line 100a. The sub CPU 32e receives the image control command sent from the main board 100, and analyzes the content of the received image control command according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 32f. RAM 32r is ROM
Computer program and sub C read from 32f
The processing result of the PU 32e is temporarily stored.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e sends the analysis result to a VDP (video display processor) 32g.
Send to Subsequently, the VDP 32g obtains the above analysis results from the character ROM 32i in which image data for displaying various images such as a special symbol, a background image, an image showing a notice of a reach, an image showing a notice of a jackpot, and an effect image of a reach are recorded. And read the image corresponding to the dot address, display color, rotation,
Calculate the enlargement and reduction based on the above analysis results,
The calculation result is temporarily stored in the built-in palette RAM 32h. Subsequently, the VDP 32 g is stored in the palette RAM 32.
The RGB signal is transmitted to the liquid crystal analog board 32c based on the calculation result stored in the h. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog board 32c performs color correction and brightness adjustment of the captured RGB signals, and sends the signals to the liquid crystal inverter board 32b. The liquid crystal inverter board 32b plays a role of a backlight power supply, and boosts a taken signal (for example, 1).
2V to 600V) and sends it to the special symbol display 32a. The special symbol display 32a switches and displays the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the fetched signal. Thereby, various images are displayed.

[Flow of Image Control Command] Next, the flow of the image control command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A shows a state in which the main CPU 112 transmits the sub CPU 32e.
FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of the image control command output to the sub CPU.
It is an explanatory view showing a transfer signal and an image control command output to 32e. The ROM 114 stores an image control command for instructing a variation pattern and a fixed symbol of a special symbol variably displayed by the special symbol control device 32, and an image control command for instructing to stop all symbols. As shown in FIG. 6B, the image control command output from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 32e is 8
It is composed of 2 bytes indicating bit data (for example, HD0 to HD7 (hexadecimal)). As shown in FIG. 6A, the image control command read from the image control command table by the main CPU
Output to the output port 120 via the PU bus 118;
The output image control command is temporarily stored in the output buffer 126 via the main CPU parallel output port 124, and then temporarily stored in the input buffer 32m connected to the sub CPU 32e. The transfer signal output from the main CPU 112 is
U bus 118 to output port 122, output buffer 12
8 and the sub CPU 32e via the input buffer 32n.
Is input to the trigger input (TRG2) 32k, the image control command stored in the input buffer 32m is transmitted to the sub CPU via the sub CPU parallel input port 32p.
32e is taken into the input port 32r of the sub CPU 32e.
e executes a command input process.

[Main Flow of Game] Next, a main flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
(A) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a special symbol is displayed at a high speed in the left display area A and the right display area C, and an image showing a notice of reach is displayed in the middle display area B. FIG. 7B shows the left display area A.
7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing a state in which a fixed symbol is displayed in the right display area C and a special symbol is displayed at a high speed in the middle display area B, and FIG. 7C shows an enlarged reach state. It is an explanatory view showing a state in which a fixed symbol is displayed in a left display area A and a right display area C, and a special symbol is variably displayed in a middle display area B at a low speed. FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an image indicating a big hit notice is displayed in the enlarged reach, and FIG. 8E is a left display area A, a middle display area B, and a right display area C. FIG. 8 (F) is an explanatory view showing a state in which special symbols are respectively confirmed and displayed in FIG.
Is an explanatory diagram showing display contents during the big hit game.

(Counter and Table) FIG. 9 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit counter, FIG. 9 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit notice determining counter, and FIG. 9 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a reach determining counter. FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram of a reach announcement determination counter, and FIG. 9E is an explanatory diagram of a reach pattern determination counter. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit symbol table, FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram of a lost symbol table, and FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram of a reach pattern table.

The big hit counter C1 shown in FIG.
This is a counter for determining whether or not a big hit has occurred, and a plurality of numerical values, in this embodiment, a total of 320 from “0” to “319”
The main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the jackpot counter C1 when it is time to acquire the count value, and determines whether the acquired count value is the jackpot value. Is determined. The big hit notice determination counter C2 shown in FIG.
A counter used to determine whether or not to display an image for notifying the occurrence of a big hit. The counter counts a plurality of numerical values, in this embodiment, a total of 16 numerical values from “0” to “15”. When the timing to acquire the count value comes, one count value counted by the jackpot notice determination counter C2 is acquired. For example,
When any one of the count values “0 to 7” is acquired, a big hit notice image is displayed.

The reach determination counter C3 shown in FIG.
Is a counter used to determine whether to execute a stop pattern to be in a reach state or to execute a normal stop pattern other than reach, and a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of “0” to “15” in this embodiment. The number of 16 is counted, and the main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the reach determination counter C3 when it is time to acquire the count value. For example, when one of the count values “0 to 7” is obtained, the reach pattern is executed. The reach announcement determination counter C4 shown in FIG. 9D is a counter used to determine whether or not to display an image for announcing the execution of the reach pattern, and has a plurality of numerical values, "0" to "0" in this embodiment. The main CPU 112 counts a total of 16 numerical values of “15”, and counts the count value counted by the reach notice determination counter C4 by 1 when it is time to acquire the count value.
Get one. For example, when any one of the count values “0 to 7” is acquired, the reach announcement image is displayed.

The reach pattern determination counter C5 is a counter used to determine the type of the reach pattern, and counts a plurality of numerical values, in this embodiment, a total of 80 numerical values from "0" to "79". Acquires one count value counted by the reach pattern determination counter C5 when it is time to acquire the count value. The big hit symbol table Tb1 shown in FIG. 10A is for selecting a fixed symbol as a big hit symbol, and includes a plurality of random numbers, in this embodiment, random numbers “0” to “9” and a plurality of special symbols. In this embodiment, special symbols "0" to "9" are associated with each other. For example, when the main CPU 112 determines that the random number “7”
Is selected, "777" is set as the big hit symbol. The lost symbol table Tb2 shown in FIG.
A plurality of random numbers, in this embodiment, random numbers "0" to "9" are used to select a fixed symbol as a lost symbol.
And a plurality of special symbols, in this embodiment, a special symbol "0"
To "9" are associated with each other. For example, when the main CPU 112 selects the random number “2”,
“2” is set as the losing symbol. In addition, although only one losing symbol table Tb2 is illustrated, in practice,
A total of three lost symbol tables Tb2 for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stored in the ROM 114. When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the initial value of each random number is “0”, and one interrupt (for example, 2 m
s) After the elapse, the initial value of the random number for the left symbol goes up by +1. When the random number for the left symbol goes around once, the initial value of the random number for the middle symbol goes up by +1 next, and the random number for the middle symbol becomes 1 Then, the initial value of the random number for the right symbol is increased by +1.

The reach pattern table Tb3 shown in FIG. 10C is a table in which the types of the reach patterns are set. In this embodiment, five types of reach patterns are set as normal reach, enlarged reach, high-speed reach, reverse rotation reach, and premium reach. The normal reach is a pattern reach in which the last stopped symbol row is stopped after changing its changing speed from a high speed to a low speed, and the fixed symbol is not changed again. As shown in FIG. 7 (C) to FIG. 8 (E), the enlarged reach changes the symbol row to be stopped last from a high speed to a low speed and enlarges each special symbol in the symbol row. Is the reach of the pattern to be displayed. The high-speed reach is a pattern reach in which the last stopped symbol sequence is stopped after its fluctuation speed is changed from a high speed to a low speed, and then the symbol sequence is re-varied at a high speed and then stopped. The reverse rotation reach is a reach pattern in which the symbol row to be stopped last is stopped after changing its fluctuation speed from a high speed to a low speed, and then the symbol row is scrolled from bottom to top in the reverse direction. Premium Reach changes the pattern row to stop at last from a high speed to a low speed and then to a very low speed, and displays characters etc., and the character controls the movement of special symbols.
This is a reach pattern that produces the most elaborate effect among the various reach patterns.

Each reach pattern has a count value "0" counted by a reach pattern determination counter C5.
A predetermined count value among “79” to “79” is separately associated with a case of a big hit and a case of a loss. Normal reach has a count value of "0" for big hits
And the count values “1” to “30” in the case of a loss are respectively associated with each other. The enlarged reach is associated with count values “1” to “40” for a big hit and count values “31” to “50” for a loss. In the high-speed reach, the count value “41” to “70” in the case of a big hit and the count value “5” in the case of a loss
"1" to "70" are associated with each other. In the reverse rotation reach, the count value "71"-
“78” and count values “71” to “7” in case of loss
9 "are associated with each other. The premium reach is associated with a count value “79” for a big hit and a count value “0” for a loss. In addition, each reach, for example, if the left symbol and the middle symbol are determined to be the same symbol, the scroll speed of the right symbol is reduced, and whether or not the right symbol is also determined to be the same symbol, an effect that fluctuates the player's feelings. Yes, the production contents are elaborate in the order of normal reach, expanded reach, high-speed reach, reverse rotation reach, and premium reach.

(Type 1 Startup Process) Next, the main CPU
The flow of the first type start-up process executed by the 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
When the game ball wins the first-type starting port 27 (FIG. 2) or the open ordinary electric accessory 28 (FIG. 2) and the first-type starting port switch 27a (FIG. 4) is turned on, the main CP is activated.
U112 detects the change in the voltage of the input port connected to the first-type start-up switch 27a, thereby performing the first
It is detected that the seed starting port switch 27a has been turned ON (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 10: Yes). Subsequently, when the hold number U1 is less than “4” (S12: Yes), the main CPU 112 adds “1” to the hold number U1 (S12).
14), one count value counted by the jackpot counter C1 (FIG. 9A) is acquired (S16), and the acquired count value is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (S1).
8). It should be noted that the above-described first type start-up port processing is performed in the ROM 114
It is executed by a computer program stored in.

(Special Symbol Control) Next, the main CPU 11
The flow of the special symbol control executed by 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The main CPU 112 determines whether or not a control command for controlling the special symbol control device 32 has been output to the special symbol control device 32, that is, whether or not the special symbol is changing (S20). (S
20: No), it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 is equal to or greater than “1” (S22). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines that the number of reservations U1 is equal to or greater than “1” (S22: Y
es), "1" is subtracted from the reserved number U1 (S24).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 proceeds to S1 of the first type start-up process.
8 (FIG. 12), the count value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 is read (S26). Then, the main CPU1
12 judges whether or not the read count value is a big hit based on whether or not it is the same as a predetermined big hit value (S28). For example, when the big hit value is set to “7” and the count value is “7”, it is determined that a big hit is made (S28: Yes).

Subsequently, if the main CPU 112 determines that a big hit has occurred (S28: Yes), the main CPU 112 acquires one count value of the big hit notice determination counter C2 (FIG. 9B) (S28).
30), it is determined whether or not the obtained count value is any of “0 to 7” (S32). Here, the main CPU 112 determines that the acquired count value is “0 to 7”.
(S32: Ye
s) It is determined to display an image (indicated by reference numeral G2 in FIG. 8D) for notifying the occurrence of the big hit (S3).
4). That is, among the total of 16 count values of “0 to 15” counted by the big hit notice determination counter C2, “0 to 0”
If any one of the eight count values of “7” is selected, it is determined that a jackpot notice is to be given. Therefore, in the case of a jackpot, the probability of giving a jackpot notice is 8/16 = １ ／.
It is. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects a big hit symbol with reference to the big hit symbol table Tb1 (FIG. 10A) (S36).

When the main CPU 112 determines that the hit is not a big hit, that is, a loss (S28: No),
One count value of the big hit announcement determination counter C2 (FIG. 9B) is acquired (S38), and it is determined whether the acquired count value is "0" (S40). Here, when determining that the acquired count value is “0” (S40: Yes), the main CPU 112 determines to display an image (indicated by a symbol G2 in FIG. 8D) for notifying the occurrence of a big hit. (S42). In other words, if "0" is selected from the total of 16 count values "0 to 15" counted by the jackpot notice determination counter C2, it is determined that the jackpot notice is to be given. A jackpot notice may be made to expect
The probability is 1/16. Then, the main CPU 11
2, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are selected with reference to the lost symbol table Tb2 (FIG. 10B) (S44).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the reach determination counter C3 (FIG. 9C) (S46). Subsequently, the main CPU 112
Determines whether or not to perform reach display based on whether or not the acquired count value is the same as a preset reach determination value (S48). For example, if the reach determination value for determining to reach is "0" to "7" and the count value is "7", it is determined that reach display is to be performed (S48: Yes). Then the main CP
If U112 determines to perform reach display (S4)
8: Yes), reach announcement determination counter C4 (FIG. 9)
One count value of (D)) is obtained (S5 in FIG. 14).
0), it is determined whether or not the acquired count value is any of “0 to 7” (S52). Here, when the main CPU 112 determines that the acquired count value is any of “0 to 7” (S52: Ye
s), it is determined to display an image (indicated by reference numeral G1 in FIG. 7A) for notifying the occurrence of the reach (S5).
4). That is, of the total 16 count values of “0 to 15” counted by the reach notice determination counter C4, “0 to 0”
When one of the eight count values of “7” is selected, it is determined that the reach announcement is to be performed. Therefore, when the execution of the reach pattern is determined, the probability that the reach announcement is performed is 8 / 16 = １ ／.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 obtains one count value counted by the reach pattern determination counter C5 (FIG. 9E) (S56), and stores the reach pattern corresponding to the obtained count value in the reach pattern table Tb3. (FIG. 10C) (S5).
8). When the main CPU 112 determines that the reach display is not to be performed (S48: No), the main CPU 112 acquires one count value of the reach notice determination counter C4 (FIG. 9D) (S60 in FIG. 14), and It is determined whether or not the acquired count value is “0” (S62). Here, when determining that the acquired count value is “0” (S62: Yes), the main CPU 112 determines to display an image (indicated by a symbol G1 in FIG. 7A) for notifying the occurrence of the reach. (S64). In other words, when "0" is selected from the total of 16 count values "0 to 15" counted by the reach notice determination counter C4, it is determined that the reach notice is to be performed. May not be determined, reach notification may be performed, and the probability is 1/16. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines the stop pattern to be a normal stop pattern that is not reach (S42).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 starts measuring the fluctuation time during which the special symbol control device 32 variably displays the special symbol (S68), and sends a fluctuation start command instructing the start of the fluctuation display to the special symbol control device 32. (S7)
0). The command includes a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a reach pattern or a normal stop pattern,
A command indicating a fixed symbol and a command indicating a fluctuation time are included. When it is determined that the reach announcement or the jackpot announcement is to be performed, a command for instructing display of an image corresponding to the determination is included. The above-described special symbol control is executed by a computer program stored in the ROM 114.

(Special Symbol Display Process) Next, the flow of the special symbol display process executed by the sub CPU 32e of the special symbol control device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the display timing of the image from the change display of the special symbol to the end of the big hit round. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol display process executed by the sub CPU 32e. When receiving the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (S80: Yes), the sub CPU 32e analyzes the received command (S82). Then sub C
When the PU 32e determines that the received command is a command instructing the start of the special symbol change display as a result of the analysis (S84: Yes), the PU 32e sets the change pattern indicated by the received command (S86). The measurement of the time during which the symbol is fluctuating is started (S88), and S8 is started.
The change display of the special symbol is started according to the change pattern set in S6 (S90). For example, the left display area A,
In the middle display area B and the right display area C, special symbols "0" to "9" are respectively displayed in a variable manner at high speed (T in FIG. 11).
1). In addition, the high speed refers to a fluctuation speed to such an extent that it is difficult for the player to recognize the type of the special symbol displayed in the fluctuation.

On the other hand, the main CPU 112 proceeds to S6 of FIG.
When it is determined that the fluctuation time at which the measurement is started has timed out in S8 (S72 in FIG. 13: Yes), a symbol determination command instructing the symbol display and the display of the symbol is transmitted to the special symbol controller 32 (S74). ), The measurement time is reset (S76). And the sub CPU 32e
Receives the symbol determination command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (S80: Yes in FIG. 15), and analyzes the command (S82). The received command is not a change start command (S84: No). If it is determined that the command is a command (S92: Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command includes a command for displaying an image indicating a reach announcement (S94). (S94: Yes), as shown in FIG. 7A, a frog image G1 indicating a notice of reach is displayed on the background of the middle symbol row that fluctuates at a high speed (S96). Then, at time T2, the fluctuation speed of the left symbol row becomes
Fall from fast to slow. In addition, the low speed refers to a fluctuation speed at which it is easy for the player to recognize the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the time T at which the measurement was started in S88 is equal to or longer than the time T3 (S98). Here, the sub CPU 32e
If it is determined that the time T3 or more has been reached (S98: Ye
s), and displays the left confirmed symbol (S100, T in FIG. 11).
3). At this time, the fluctuation speed of the right symbol row drops from high speed to low speed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the time T at which the measurement is started in S88 is equal to or longer than the time T4 (S102). If it is determined that the time T is equal to or longer than the time T4 (S102: Yes), the right confirmed symbol is displayed. Do (S
104, FIG. 7 (B), T4 in FIG. 11). At this time, the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol row drops from a high speed to a low speed (FIG. 7).
(C)), when the enlarged reach is selected in S58 of FIG. 14, each special symbol in the middle symbol column is enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 7 (C).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the received command includes a command for displaying an image indicating a jackpot notice (S106). If the command is included, the sub CPU 32e (S106: Yes), as shown in FIG. 8D, a display is made in which six tadpoles cross the screen from right to left (S108). Then, sub CPU3
2e determines whether the time T at which the measurement was started in S88 is equal to or longer than the time T5 (S110). Here, if the sub CPU 32e determines that the time has become equal to or longer than the time T5 (S110: Yes), the sub CPU 32e displays the middle fixed symbol (S1).
12, FIG. 8 (E), T5 in FIG. 11, and reset the measurement time (S114). The fact that the reach notice image is displayed, the fact that the big hit notice image is displayed, and data indicating the type of the reach pattern are temporarily stored as a history in the RAM 32r (FIG. 5). Further, the data is transmitted to the hall computer provided in the control room of the pachinko hall via the game frame information terminal board 52 (FIG. 4) together with the machine number, and is stored in the storage device provided in the hall computer. Is done. Then, the pachinko hall side can display the history stored in the storage device on the monitor, and can see the history of each stand. In addition, a privilege can be given to a player who is playing a game on a table that has a big hit due to a specific reach pattern (for example, a reach pattern with a low probability of occurrence such as a premium reach).
For example, a prize can be given.

(Opening Display Processing) Next, the sub CP
The flow of the opening display process executed by U32e will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the sub CPU 32e receives the image control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (S120: Y
es), and analyzes the received image control command (S1).
22), it is determined whether or not the received image control command instructs display of a big hit (S124). If the sub CPU 32e determines that the instruction is to display a big hit (S124: Yes), the sub CPU 32e displays a message such as "big hit !!" on the screen of the special symbol display 32a (S126). Subsequently, upon detecting that the jackpot round has started, the sub CPU 32e (S12).
8: Yes), an image indicating the round 1 and an image indicating the big hit symbol are displayed (S130). For example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8E, when the big hit symbol is “222”, as shown in FIG. 8F, the effect image D4 of “ROUND1” indicating the round 1 and the big hit symbol are “222”. An effect image D5 of “2”, which indicates that the operation is abbreviated, is displayed.

(Production Effect Display Processing) Next, the sub CPU 3
The flow of the effect content display processing executed by 2e will be described with reference to FIG. 17 showing the flow. Sub CPU 32e
Refers to the history stored in the RAM 32r (FIG. 5) and determines whether or not the reach announcement image is displayed (S1).
34) If displayed (S134: Yes), the reach announcement image is read out from the character ROM 32i based on the stored history and displayed (S136).
For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (F), an effect image D1 having a reach notice image under the title of “reach notice” is displayed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the stop pattern of the special symbol is a reach pattern (S32).
138), if it is a reach pattern (S138:
Yes), the type of the reach pattern is displayed with reference to the history stored in the RAM 32r (S140).

For example, in the case of the enlarged reach, as shown in FIG. 8F, an effect image D2 having the character "enlarged" under the title "reach pattern" is displayed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the history stored in the RAM 32r (FIG. 5) and determines whether or not the big hit notice image has been displayed (S142). The big hit notice image is read out from the character ROM 32i and displayed based on the recorded history (S144). For example, FIG.
As shown in the figure, an effect image D3 having a jackpot notice image is displayed under the title of "big hit notice". In this embodiment, instead of displaying all six tadpoles shown in FIG. 8 (D), an expression method of one tadpole × 6 is adopted and displayed in a simplified manner so that the player can recognize it. . Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the big hit round has been completed (S146). If it is determined that the round has been completed (S146: Yes), the effect images D1 to D
5 is ended (S148). The above-described special symbol display processing, opening display processing, and effect content display processing are executed by a computer program stored in the ROM 32f.

[Effects of the First Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is used, the reach announcement image, the type of the reach pattern, and the jackpot announcement image can be used for the big hit game. Since it can be displayed on the screen of the special symbol control device 32 during the running period, the reach notice image, the type of the reach pattern and the big hit notice image can be known again. Therefore, unlike a conventional pachinko machine that only displays a certain animation, a jackpot game can be made more fun, and a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of can be realized. Moreover, when the reach announcement image, the type of the reach pattern, and the jackpot announcement image are of a specific type, these images can be reproduced, so that a more varied game can be performed. (2) In particular, since the reach notice image can be displayed during the big hit game period, the player can easily know what kind of notice image has been displayed and the big hit has been achieved. (3) Also, since the big hit notice image can be displayed in a simplified manner to the extent that the player can recognize it, the amount of image data for reproducing the big hit notice image can be reduced. In addition, the load on the computer that processes the image can be reduced because the amount of image data is reduced. (4) Further, data indicating the type of the reach pattern and the like can be transmitted to the hall computer and managed. Also, a privilege can be given to a player playing a game with a pachinko machine on which a specific image is displayed.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a special symbol is variably displayed at high speed in each of the left display area A, the middle display area B, and the right display area C.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a fixed symbol is displayed in the left display region A and the right display region C, and a special symbol is displayed at a high speed in the middle display region B; FIG.
FIG. 9 (C) is an explanatory view showing a state in which ski reach is displayed, FIG. 19 (D) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed, and FIG. It is an explanatory view of an effect screen displayed inside. FIG.
(F) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the space reach is displayed, FIG. 20 (G) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the big hit symbol is displayed, and FIG. It is an explanatory view of an effect screen displayed on. FIG. 21 shows the sub C
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect content display processing which PU32e performs. The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for a part of the effect content display processing shown in FIG.
Since the configuration and function are the same as those of the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the description of the same portions will be omitted. It is assumed that ski reach and space reach are types of premium reach.

(Explanation of Reach Pattern) As shown in FIG. 18A, in the ski reach, a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed at a high speed in each display area, and the left and right symbol rows are reduced in fluctuating speed to a low speed. The operation stops as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the display area of the special symbol is reduced and moves to the lower left of the screen, and the screen where the skier is skiing is displayed. At this time, an image G3 of a snowman is displayed as a jackpot notice image for notifying occurrence of a jackpot. Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the middle symbol is fixedly displayed at the same time as the goal of the skier, and a big hit occurs. The space reach is shown in FIG.
After the fluctuation display shown in (A) and (B), as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the display area of the special symbol is reduced and moved to the lower left of the screen, and the planet, the UFO and the stars are displayed. At this time, UF is used as a jackpot notice image for notifying the occurrence of a jackpot.
An image G4 in which O fired a missile-like object at the rocket is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (G), at the same time as the rocket is blown up by the missile, the middle symbol is definitely displayed and a big hit occurs.

(Production Effect Display Processing) Sub CPU 32e
Refers to the history stored in the RAM 32r (FIG. 5) and determines whether or not the reach announcement image is displayed (S1).
60) If displayed (S160: Yes), the reach announcement image is read from the character ROM 32i based on the stored history and displayed for a predetermined time (S1).
62). Subsequently, when the sub CPU 32e determines that the display of the reach preview image has been completed (S164: Yes), the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the reach pattern is the premium reach (S166).
166: Yes), the history stored in the RAM 32r is referred to, and the fluctuation state of the special symbol in each display area before becoming the premium reach effect screen is thinned out and displayed (S168). For example, the time during which the left and right symbol rows fluctuate at a high speed or the speed at which they fluctuate at a low speed is thinned out for a predetermined time and displayed. In addition, when it is not the premium reach (S166: No), the sub CPU 32e displays a general animation prepared in advance (S17).
0).

Subsequently, when the sub CPU 32e determines that the display of the fluctuation state has been completed (S172: Yes), the effect contents of the premium reach are thinned out and displayed (S17).
4). For example, only characteristic scenes are extracted from the effect contents and displayed. For example, if the premium reach is ski reach, as shown in FIG. 19C, the scene when the jackpot notice image G3 is displayed,
As shown in FIG. 19D, a scene where the skier has finished is displayed. In the case of space reach, a scene when the jackpot notice image G4 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20 (F), or a scene when the rocket is blown up as shown in FIG. 20 (G). Is displayed. Then sub CP
If U32e determines that the display of the premium reach effect content has been completed (S176: Yes), the U32e RAM32r.
Referring to the history stored in (FIG. 5), it is determined whether or not the big hit notice image is displayed (S178). If it is displayed (S178: Yes), based on the stored history. Big hit notice image in character ROM 32i
And display it (S180).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e displays a specific animation (S182). For example, when the premium reach is the ski reach, FIG.
As shown in (1), an animation is displayed using a skier who has scored, a plurality of skiers competing with the skier, an image showing a displayed snowman as a jackpot notice image, and the like. Also, if you were in space reach,
As shown in FIG. 20H, an animation using planets, stars, UFOs, and the like is displayed. And sub CPU3
2e determines that the jackpot round has been completed (S
184: Yes), the display of the various effect images displayed during the big hit game period is ended (S186).

[Effects of Second Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is used, the special symbol fluctuation state, reach effect contents, and jackpot notice image before reaching the reach. Can be displayed on the screen of the special symbol control device 32 during the period of playing the big hit, so that it is possible to know again the fluctuation state of the special symbol before the reach, the effect contents of the reach, and the big hit notice image. it can. Therefore, unlike a conventional pachinko machine that only displays a certain animation, a jackpot game can be made more fun, and a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of can be realized. In particular, when the reach announcement image, the type of the reach pattern, and the jackpot announcement image are of a specific type, these images can be reproduced, so that a more varied game can be performed. (2) Further, since the state of change of the special symbol before reaching the reach can be displayed during the jackpot game machine period, the state of change of the special symbol can be seen again. In particular, when the reach pattern is premium reach, since the fluctuation state of special symbols in each display area before becoming the effect screen can be thinned out and displayed, regardless of the type of reach pattern, Since a change can be given as compared with the case of displaying a change state before the pachinko machine, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is more difficult to get tired of playing games. (3) Further, since the effect contents of the reach can be reproduced and viewed during the big hit period, the joy when the big hit occurs can be enjoyed again. In particular, when the reach pattern is premium reach, the effect screen is reproduced, so it is possible to have a change compared to the case where the reach effect screen is reproduced regardless of the type of reach pattern. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of. In addition, if you hit a jackpot after reaching a low probability of seeing, like premium reach, among the many reach, you will be inspired, and you will be able to replay such reach content during the jackpot game period Because it is possible to see, the big hit game can be performed more fun. (4) Further, since the special symbol fluctuating state and reach effect contents can be thinned out and displayed, the display time thereof can be reduced. In addition, the load on the sub CPU 32e that processes the image can be reduced by the amount of thinning the image.

<Other Embodiments> (1) A moving image showing a special symbol fluctuating state or a reach effect can be displayed in slow motion or frame advance during a big hit game period. Further, when a special scene is changed in the state of fluctuation of the special symbol or the contents of the reach effect, the scene can be displayed in slow motion or frame-by-frame. (2) Still images constituting a moving image showing the state of change of special symbols or the effect of reach can be arranged on the screen and displayed during the big hit game period. Still images showing characteristic scenes in the special symbol fluctuating state or the contents of the reach effect can also be displayed on the screen during the jackpot game period. (3) It is also possible to display a moving image indicating the fluctuation state of the special symbol or the effect contents of the reach in a fast-forward manner during the big hit game period. In addition, when a special scene changes or a characteristic scene in the reach effect content is reached, the scene can be displayed at a normal speed, slow motion, or frame advance. (4) The reach notice image or the big hit notice image can be enlarged and displayed. (5) All kinds of reach notice images, hit notice images, and reach patterns that can be displayed are displayed, and a display can be performed so that it can be recognized which of them is displayed.

[Correspondence between Claims and Embodiments] The special symbol corresponds to the image described in claim 1, and the special symbol control device 32 corresponds to the image display device. In addition, the jackpot symbol corresponds to the predetermined image, the gaming state during the jackpot game,
This corresponds to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Further, the effect of the reach corresponds to the effect described in claim 3, and the jackpot notice image corresponds to the image that informs that the predetermined image described in claim 4 is displayed. Further, the game frame information terminal board 52 corresponds to the transmitting means according to claim 7. Then, the effect content display processing executed by the sub CPU 32e (FIG. 17)
S134 to S148) function as the image display device according to claim 1 and claim 8 or claim 9
Corresponds to the processing described in. A flowchart shown in FIG. 17 corresponds to the computer program according to claim 8, and the ROM 3 in which the computer program is stored.
2f (FIG. 5) corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 9.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view showing a main configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view of a center case 30 provided on the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a block diagram of a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a block diagram of a main electric configuration of a special symbol control device 32.

FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a state where a sub C is transmitted from a main CPU 112;
FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a flow of an image control command output to the PU 32e, and FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a transfer signal and an image control command output from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 7A shows a state in which a special symbol is displayed at a high speed in a left display area A and a right display area C at a high speed, and an image showing a notice of reach is displayed in a middle display area B; FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a fixed symbol is displayed in a left display region A and a right display region C, and a special symbol is variably displayed at a high speed in a middle display region B.
(C) is an explanatory view showing the state of the enlarged reach, in which a fixed symbol is displayed in the left display area A and the right display area C, and a special symbol is variably displayed in the middle display area B at a low speed. FIG.

FIG. 8D is an explanatory view showing a state in which an image indicating a big hit notice is displayed in the enlarged reach, and FIG. 8E is a left display area A, a middle display area B, FIG. 8F is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which special symbols are fixedly displayed in the right display area C, and FIG. 8F is an explanatory diagram showing display contents during a big hit game.

FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit counter,
FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot notice determination counter,
FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram of the reach determination counter.
FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram of the reach announcement determination counter, and FIG.
(E) is an explanatory view of a reach pattern determination counter.

10 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit symbol table, FIG. 10 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a lost symbol table, and FIG. 10 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a reach pattern table.

FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing image display timings from the change display of a special symbol to the end of a big hit round.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first type start-up process executed by a main CPU 112;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112.

14 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the special symbol control shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a special symbol display process executed by a sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of an opening display process executed by a sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of an effect content display process executed by a sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 18 (A) is a left display area A, a middle display area B
FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a special symbol is variably displayed at high speed in the right display area C and in the right display area C.
(B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a fixed symbol is displayed in the left display area A and the right display area C, and a special symbol is variably displayed in the middle display area B at high speed.

19 (C) is an explanatory view showing a state in which ski reach is displayed, FIG. 19 (D) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed, and FIG. 19 (E). Is an explanatory diagram of an effect screen displayed during execution of round 1;

FIG. 20 (F) is an explanatory view showing a state in which space reach is displayed, FIG. 20 (G) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed, and FIG. 20 (H). Is an explanatory diagram of an effect screen displayed during execution of round 1;

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of an effect content display process executed by a sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 22 (A) is an explanatory front view of a game board provided in the pachinko machine, and FIG. 22 (B) is a front view of FIG.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation state of the special symbol by the special symbol control apparatus provided in the game board shown in (A).

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 32 Special symbol control device (image display device) 32e Sub CPU 32f ROM (recording medium) 52 Game frame information terminal board (transmitting means) 112 Main CPU 112 G1 Image notifying occurrence of reach G2 Big hit Image foretelling occurrence

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine, comprising: an image display device for variably displaying an image, wherein when a predetermined image is displayed by the image display device, the gaming state changes to a gaming state advantageous to a player. The image display device includes a selection unit that selects the display content from a plurality of types of display content, wherein the image display device starts displaying the image and displays the predetermined image. A game machine displaying the contents displayed during a predetermined period while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player. 2. The game display device according to claim 1, wherein the image display device displays a state in which the image fluctuates from the start of the image fluctuating display until the predetermined image is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information is displayed while the game machine is changing to a game. 3. The image display device displays an image close to the predetermined image before displaying the predetermined image, and displays an effect of whether or not the image changes to the predetermined image. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the contents of the effect are displayed while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to the player. 4. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein, before displaying the predetermined image, when displaying an image foreseeing that the predetermined image is displayed, the image is displayed as a player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information is displayed while the game state is changed to a more advantageous gaming state. 5. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein the image display device thins out and displays an image to be displayed while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to a player. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims. 6. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein the contents to be displayed while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player are simplified and displayed so as to be recognized by the player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein 7. The image display device further comprises transmitting means for transmitting, to the outside of the gaming machine, contents to be displayed while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to a player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein 8. A game machine comprising an image display device for variably displaying an image, wherein a game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined image is displayed by the image display device. A computer program for causing the computer included in the image display device to display a predetermined image from the contents displayed from the start of the variable display of the image to the display of the predetermined image. A computer program for executing a process of displaying the content displayed on the screen provided on the image display device while the gaming state is changing to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Computer program. 9. A game machine comprising an image display device for variably displaying an image, wherein when a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device, the gaming state changes to a gaming state advantageous to the player. In a recording medium on which a computer program for causing the computer to function is recorded, the content displayed during a period from the time when the computer provided in the image display device starts displaying the image to the time when the predetermined image is displayed is displayed. A computer program for executing a process of displaying contents displayed during a predetermined period on a screen provided in the image display device while the game state is changing to a game state advantageous to the player. A recording medium characterized by recording a computer program including: