JP2000014877A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the expectation of a player to variable display performed at a variable display device. SOLUTION: This game machine is constituted so as to be large winning in the case that the display result of a plurality of variable display parts in the variable display device becomes the combination of a prescribed large winning pattern. In this case, a special pattern 103 provided with an effect equivalent to the one in the case that the display result of the two or more variable display parts becomes the display result for satisfying a condition to be the combination of the large winning pattern can be led out and displayed at the variable display part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. More specifically, the invention has a plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a variable display device, which can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of the plurality of variable display portions is a combination of predetermined specific identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally known game machines of this type include, for example, a variable display device having a plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. When the display result of the variable display section is a combination of predetermined specific identification information, a so-called "big hit" is obtained, and the variable winning prize ball device is opened to control the gaming state which is advantageous for the player. There was a gaming machine.

Further, in this type of gaming machine, display control is performed so as to gradually approach the establishment of a combination of specific identification information by stepwise stop control of a variable display section, thereby increasing the expectation of the player. There is a configuration in which, after the “reach” is established by gradually increasing the level, ultimately the level of expectation is increased.

[0004] It should be noted that "reach" means, for example, that the display control proceeds after the variable display device is variably started and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. This refers to a display state that does not deviate from the display conditions to be combined.

More specifically, for example, in a gaming machine in which a big hit occurs based on the display results of the three variable display portions, the big hit symbol stops at the two variable display portions,
This refers to a state in which variable display is being performed on the remaining variable display unit.

[0006]

However, in this type of conventional gaming machine, a jackpot does not occur unless a reach is established when the identification information is stopped on at least two variable display portions. Even when the display result of the display unit is not derived and displayed, when the identification information stops on the two variable display units, the player's expectation of the variable display may be lost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing a player's expectation of a variable display performed by a variable display device. .

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display result of the plurality of variable display units. Is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player when a combination of predetermined specific identification information is obtained, and derives a display result after variably starting the plurality of variable display units. Variable display control means for controlling the display, wherein the variable display control means is adapted to display and display two or more variable display sections on one variable display section by combining the specific identification information. Special identification information having the same effect as in the case where a display result that satisfies all or a part of the following conditions can be derived and displayed on the variable display unit.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, when the special identification information is included in the display results of the plurality of variable display portions, the player is advantageous. It is characterized by further including a game control means capable of controlling the game state.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect of the invention, the variable display control means further comprises a variable display control unit for displaying the display result of the plurality of variable display units. When the display result of the display unit does not satisfy the condition for the combination of the specific identification information, the special identification information can be derived and displayed on the variable display unit on which the display result is not yet derived and displayed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, when the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display section, the reach can be achieved by the special identification information alone. It is characterized by being established.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the special identification information is similar to the combination of the specific identification information. It is characterized by being.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or fourth aspect of the invention, a display state when a reach is established by deriving and displaying the special identification information is as follows. The display state is similar to the display state when the reach is established by the combination of the specific identification information.

[0014]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by the function of the variable display control means, control is performed to variably start the plurality of variable display units and then to derive and display the display result. Further, by the function of the variable display control means, the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display unit. Since the special identification information is derived and displayed on one of the variable display portions, the display result of the two or more variable display portions becomes a display result that satisfies all or a part of the conditions for the combination of the specific identification information. The same effect as in the case is exhibited.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the invention, the special control information is included in the display results of the plurality of variable display sections by the operation of the game control means. In this case, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the invention, the display result is already derived and displayed among the plurality of variable display sections by the function of the variable display control means. When the display result of the variable display unit does not satisfy the condition for the combination of the specific identification information, the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display unit on which the display result is not yet derived and displayed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, when the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display section, the reach can be achieved by the special identification information alone. To establish.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the functions of the first to third aspects, the special identification information is similar to the combination of the specific identification information. ing.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first or fourth aspect of the present invention, a display state when a reach is established by deriving and displaying the special identification information. Is similar to the display state when the reach is established by the combination of the specific identification information.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a plurality of types of identification information may be used. Including a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying, when the display result of the plurality of variable display units is a combination of predetermined specific identification information, controlling to a gaming state advantageous to a player If it is a possible gaming machine,
It is possible to apply to all.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. On the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gaming area 3 is formed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a hitting operation handle 28 for a player to operate a hitting ball. When the hitting operation handle 28 is operated by the player, the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 29 are operated. Can be fired one by one. The fired pachinko balls are guided into the game area 3 between the section rails 2.

In the center of the game area 3, a variable display device 4 capable of variably displaying a special symbol as an example of identification information is provided. Below the variable display device 4, a variable winning ball device 12 is provided. The variable winning ball device 12 is attached by fixing the base plate 23 to the game area 3. The variable winning prize ball device 12 has a first state which is advantageous for a player who can win a ball by exciting the solenoid 50 described later to open the opening / closing plate 22 and a demagnetizing state of the solenoid 50. The opening / closing plate 22 is closed so that it can be changed to a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who cannot win a ball. The variable winning prize ball device 12 is provided with six LEDs 24 that are lit or flashed according to the game state.

The variable display device 4 is provided with a warp entrance 17 on the left and right sides thereof. The ball that has entered the warp entrance 17 flows downward through the back surface side of the variable display device 4 and is discharged from the warp exit 10 to the game area 3 again. For this reason, the hit ball discharged from the warp exit 10 is in a state where it is relatively easy to win the starting opening 9. A symbol starting gate 8 is usually provided in the path of the ball that has entered the warp entrance 17 provided on the left side of the variable display device 4. The ordinary symbol starting gate 8 is provided with a passing ball detector 13 for detecting the passing of a ball.

When a ball hit into the game area 3 enters the ordinary symbol starting gate 8, the passing ball is detected by the passing ball detector 13, and the ordinary symbol display 20 is displayed based on the detected output. Variable start.

The normal symbol display 20 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and variably displays identification information called a normal symbol. When the display result of the ordinary symbol display 20 becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, 7), a solenoid 49 described later is excited, and the starting port 9 is turned on.
The pair of left and right movable pieces 14 provided in the opening are opened only for a predetermined period, so that the ball is more easily started and won. The starting winning ball which has won the starting port 9 is a starting ball detector 34 described later.
And the variable display device 4 is variably started based on the detection output.

The variable display device 4 is composed of, for example, a CRT display 53 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) capable of displaying a liquid crystal. The variable display device 4 is provided with an image display unit 5 capable of displaying a special symbol (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a symbol) variably displayed, a predetermined message, and other images.
After the variable display of the symbols starts simultaneously on the image display unit 5, the symbols are sequentially stopped in a predetermined order determined by the control inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the stage where all the variable displays have been completed and the display result of the variable display device 4 is derived and displayed, if a predetermined combination of jackpot symbols is obtained (for example, 777), a so-called "big jackpot" is obtained.
When a big hit occurs, the variable winning ball device 12 is controlled to the first state, and the opening / closing plate 22 is tilted to change the hit ball to the variable winning ball device 1.
2 can be won, and the gaming state becomes an advantageous state for the player.

The variable prize ball device 12 has a specific prize area, and a prize ball having won the specific prize area is detected by a specific sphere detection switch 33 (see FIG. 2). Further, the prize balls which have won two areas of the specific prize area and the normal prize area including the area other than the specific prize area, that is, all the prize balls which have won in the variable prize ball device 12 are ball number detection switches 32 ( 2), and the detected number is displayed on a number display 25 comprising a 7-segment display.

A predetermined number (for example, 9) of hit balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 12 in the first state are detected by the ball number detection switch 32, or a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. The first state of the variable prize ball device 12 ends and the open / close plate 22 closes when the earlier condition is satisfied, and the second state in which the gaming state is disadvantageous for the player. Becomes Then, the hit ball that has entered during the period in which the variable winning ball device 12 is in the first state wins the specific winning area, and the variable winning ball device 12
If the specific ball detection switch 33 detects the state after the state, the repetition continuation control for setting the variable winning ball apparatus 12 to the first state again is executed. The upper limit number of executions of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times. In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the variable winning ball device 12 is in the first state is called a round. When the maximum number of times of execution of the repetition continuation control is 16, the variable winning prize ball device 12 may be in the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

In particular, when a big hit occurs with a predetermined probability change symbol, a so-called "probability change (probability change)" occurs along with the big hit, and the probability is improved. The occurrence of a probability change increases the probability of a big hit occurring, for example, until two big hits occur thereafter. Note that if a big hit occurs again in the probability change symbol during the probability change, the probability change continues until the big hit occurs twice after the occurrence of the big hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot that occurred in the probable pattern is referred to as the “probable jackpot”. Note that, when the number of continuations of the certainty change reaches a predetermined number, the certainty limiter control is performed. As a result, the type of the big hit symbol is limited to symbols other than the probability variable symbol so that the probability is not continuously increased.

If a hit ball is started in the starting port 9 and detected by the starting ball detector 34 while the variable display device 4 is variably displaying, the starting winning ball is stored and the variable display device 4 is variably stopped. Thereafter, the variable display device 4 is again variably started on the basis of the start winning prize memory after the variable start can be started again. The upper limit of the start winning memory is set to, for example, "4". The start winning prize storage number at the present time is displayed by the start storage display 6.

In the game area 3, furthermore, a windmill 19, normal winning ports 7, 11, 15 and a ball hit into the game area 3 win any winning area or variable winning ball device. Out mouth 1 to collect as out ball if not done
6 are provided. Further, on both sides of the game area 3, side lamps 18 for displaying decorative symbols are provided.

When a hit ball wins in various winning areas such as the starting port 9, the variable winning ball device 12, and the normal winning ports 7, 11, and 15, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning port are placed on the upper plate 29.
Paid out. Below the upper plate 29, there is provided a lower plate 31 for storing hit balls discharged from the upper plate 29 by operating the upper plate ball removing lever 26. The hit balls stored in the lower plate 31 can be discharged by operating the lower plate ball removing lever 30.

Speakers 81 and 8 for generating sound effects such as stereo sound are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the game area 3.
1 is provided. Reference numeral 27 in the figure denotes a key for preventing the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being opened and closed.

Next, a control circuit used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of various control circuits provided on a game control board (control board) 66 (see FIG. 4).

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the control circuit includes:
Basic circuit 45, input circuit 35, information output circuit 37, initial reset circuit 38, periodic reset circuit 39, illumination signal circuit 40, address decode circuit 41, LED circuit 46,
Solenoid circuit 48, CRT circuit 54, ramp circuit 5
5, voice synthesis circuit 56, volume amplification circuit 57, power supply circuit 5
8 inclusive.

The basic circuit 45 controls various devices of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a game control program. Inside the basic circuit 45, a microcomputer (microcomputer) 6
8 are provided. The microcomputer 68 includes:
ROM 69 storing a game control program (Read O
CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7 for performing a control operation according to a game control program
1. RAM (Ra (Ra) functioning as work memory for CPU
ndom Access Memory) 70, and I
An / O (Input / Output) port, a clock generation circuit, and the like are provided.

The input circuit 35 includes a starting ball detector 13 for detecting a hit ball starting and winning in the starting port 9, and a specific ball for detecting a hit ball winning in a specific winning area of the variable winning ball device 12. A detection switch 33, a ball number detection switch 32 for detecting a ball hitting the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device 12, and a passing ball detector for detecting a ball hitting the ordinary symbol starting gate 8. 13 respectively. The input circuit 35 transmits a detection signal output from each detector, such as a starting winning signal output from the starting ball detector 34, to the basic circuit 45.

The LED circuit 46 includes the ordinary symbol display 20.
, A number display LED 21, an LED for the start storage display 6, an LED for displaying a normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display 20,
It is connected to the LED and LED 47 of the passage storage display 21. The LED circuit 46 controls the lighting state of each LED in accordance with a control signal output from the basic circuit 45.

The initial reset circuit 38 is a circuit for resetting the basic circuit 45 when power is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 38, the basic circuit 45 initializes the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The periodic reset circuit 39 is a circuit for giving a reset pulse to the basic circuit 45 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) to repeatedly execute the game control program stored in the ROM 69 from the beginning.

The solenoid circuit 48 includes a solenoid 49 for driving the movable piece 14 of the starting port 9 and a solenoid 5 for driving the open / close plate 22 of the variable winning ball device 12.
This is a circuit for controlling 0. Solenoid circuit 48
Is, in response to a control signal output from the basic circuit 45,
At a predetermined timing, the solenoid 49 and the solenoid 5
Activate 0.

The address decode circuit 41 is composed of the basic circuit 4
5 is a circuit that decodes an address signal sent from the microcomputer 68 in the microcomputer 5 and outputs a signal for selecting one of the ROM 69 and the RAM 70 included in the microcomputer 68.

The information output circuit 37 outputs various game information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, probability variation information, etc., to a host computer such as a hall management computer, based on the data signal supplied from the basic circuit 45. I do. Here, the jackpot information is information for indicating the occurrence of a jackpot, and the symbol determination information is the variable display of the symbol on the variable display device 4 of the actual number of the balls hit in the starting opening 9. This is information for indicating the number used for starting, and the probability variation information is information relating to the occurrence of the probability improvement state.

The illumination signal circuit 40 transmits lamp control data D0 to D3 to an illumination board (not shown) for controlling the lighting state of a plurality of types of illumination provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The lamp control data D0 to D3 are data for controlling the lighting state of the electric decoration, and specify the lighting state of the electric decoration at the time of a big hit or a certainty change. Note that the lamp control data common is a common line signal.

The CRT circuit 54 is a circuit for driving and controlling the CRT display 53 in accordance with a control signal output from the basic circuit 45. The signals transmitted from the CRT circuit 54 to the CRT display 53 include CD0 to CD7 as command signals and INT as a display control communication trigger signal (interrupt signal). Further, the CRT circuit 5
Signal lines connecting the CRT 4 and the CRT display 53 include a +5 V line for supplying power, a +12 V line, and a GND line which is a ground signal line. The basic circuit 45 sends an interrupt signal to the variable display control board (sub-board) 216 (see FIG. 4) of the CRT display 53 via the CRT circuit 54 at the timing when the periodic reset signal from the periodic reset circuit 39 is input. (INT) and an image display control signal (command signal CD
0 to CD7).

The lamp circuit 55 is connected to the side lamp 18. The lamp circuit 55 controls the lighting state of the side lamp 18 according to a control signal output from the basic circuit 45.

The power supply circuit 58 is a circuit connected to an AC 24 V AC power supply for supplying a plurality of types of DC voltages of +30 V, +21 V, +12 V, and +5 V to each circuit. The DC voltage of +30 V generated from the power supply circuit 58 is output to the CRT display 53.

The sound synthesizing circuit 56 synthesizes sound effect data in accordance with the sound generation command signal output from the basic circuit 45, and supplies the synthesized sound effect data to the volume amplification circuit 57. The volume amplification circuit 57 amplifies the sound effect and outputs the amplified sound to an electric decoration board (not shown).

FIG. 4 shows a variable display control board (sub-board) 2
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of various control circuits provided in the control unit 16. The variable display control board 216 controls the display state of the variable display device 4 according to a control signal from a game control board (control board) 66.

The variable display control board 216 includes a CRT control circuit 67 and a VDP (Video Display).
y Processor) 59, reset circuit 64, oscillation circuit 65, VRAM 60, character ROM 61, D
An A conversion circuit 62 is provided.

The CRT control circuit 67 is connected to a game control board 66 on which the circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are formed. The CRT control circuit 67 receives command data CD0 for image display from the game control board 66.
ＣＤCD7 and INT signal are periodically received. In addition, CR
The T control circuit 67 has two outputs of + 12V and + 5V.
Power supply voltage. The variable display control board 216 is grounded by a GND line extending from the game control board 66.

The CRT control circuit 67 controls the entire circuit formed on the variable display control board 216 in response to the received command data CD0 to CD7. CRT
The control circuit 67 supplies an address signal to the VDP 59,
Sends data signal and control signal, VDP59 and CRT
A data signal is transmitted to and received from the control circuit 67. Then, the CRT control circuit 67 controls the entire circuit formed on the variable display control board 216 based on the received data.

VDP 59 operates in response to a clock signal supplied from oscillation circuit 65, and its operation is reset in response to a reset signal supplied from reset circuit 64. The VDP 59 generates image data in response to a control signal from the CRT control circuit 67. VD
P59 transmits signals such as a VRAM address signal, a VRAM data signal, and a VRAM control signal to the VRAM 60.
Send to From VRAM 60 to VDP 59, VRA
A signal such as an M data signal is returned. VDP59,
Character ROM address signal, character ROM data signal and character ROM control signal are converted to character R
Send to OM61. VDP from character ROM61
A signal such as a character ROM data signal is returned to 59.

The VDP 59 is a CRT control circuit 6
In response to a control signal output from the control unit 7, image data for forming an image displayed on the image display unit 5 is generated. The VRAM 60 temporarily stores the image data generated by the VDP 59. The VDP 59 generates the VRAM 6
The image data stored in 0 is a character identification number in units of a set of a predetermined number of dots.

The image data contains identification numbers of a plurality of characters according to the displayed positional relationship. This is called map data. The identification number of each character is stored in the CRT control circuit 67 in advance. The CRT control circuit 6 stores the character identification numbers required to compose the screen displayed on the image display unit 5.
7 is stored in the VRAM 60 by the VDP 59 as map data indicating the positional relationship of the characters on the display screen.

The character ROM 61 stores in advance dot data corresponding to a character identification number. V
The DP 59 reads map data from the VRAM 60 at a predetermined timing, and reads dot data of each character based on the identification number of each character included in the map data. The VDP 59 generates an image display signal based on the read dot data. The generated signal is D
Analog RGB (RED, GR
(EEN, BLUE) signal and input to the display device 63. Further, the VDP 59 outputs the composite synchronization signal SYNC.
Is supplied to the display device 63. The display device 63, based on the transmitted RGB signal and the composite synchronization signal SYNC,
An image is displayed on the image display unit 5. The display device 63
Is grounded by a GND line extending from the game control board 66.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a random counter used for game control.

C_RND_H is a random counter for generating a jackpot determination random number. The random number for jackpot determination is repeatedly updated by the random counter within the range of “0 to 255”. When the value of the big hit determination random counter extracted with the occurrence of the start winning is the big hit determination value “7”, the result of the variable display based on the starting winning is determined in advance to be the big hit. When the gaming state is in the probable change state, the jackpot determination values are “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, and “127”.
It is said.

C_RND_ZU1 and C_RND_Z
U2 is a random counter for determining the type of the big hit symbol to be stopped by the variable display portion when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit in advance. In particular, C_
RND_ZU2 is a random counter used when it is necessary to restrict occurrence of a probability variation big hit because the probability variation continuation number has reached a predetermined maximum value. The random number for the big hit symbol is repeatedly updated within the range of “0 to 10” by C_RND_ZU1. On the other hand, C_
The big hit normal symbol random number is repeatedly updated within the range of “0 to 4” by RND_ZU2. C_RND_ZU
The stop symbol specifying data 1 for specifying the stop symbol corresponding to each counter value of 1 and the stop symbol specifying data 2 for specifying the stop symbol corresponding to each counter value of C_RND_ZU2 are both stored in the RAM 70. Have been. In addition, as will be described later, the stopped symbol specifying data 2 corresponding to the counter value of C_RND_ZU2 does not include a probable variable symbol. Thereby, it is regulated that the big hit becomes a certain variable big hit.

C_RND_ZU3 is a random counter for determining the type of symbol to be stopped by the variable display unit when it is determined in advance that the variable display result is out of order. The random number for a shifted symbol is repeatedly updated by the random counter within the range of “0 to 19”. Stop designating data 3 for specifying a design corresponding to each counter value of the random counter is stored in the RAM 70.

C_RND_LINE is a random counter for determining a hit line when it is determined in advance that a special symbol is stopped to generate a big hit. By this random counter, "0-7"
Is repeatedly updated within the range of. Line specifying data for specifying a hit line corresponding to each counter value of the random counter is stored in the RAM 70.

Here, the special symbol is a symbol in which one symbol such as "77" or "777" is displayed.
For example, since the special symbol “77” is derived to one of the plurality of variable display portions, the same effect as when the big hit symbol “7” is derived to each of the two variable display portions is exerted. Is done. In particular, in the case of a variable display device in which whether or not a big hit occurs based on the variable display results of the three variable display units, the special symbol “77” is derived to one of the three variable display units. Thus, the reach is established by the effect of only the special symbol. Or the special design "7
By deriving “77” to one of the three variable display portions, a big hit occurs due to the effect of only the special symbol. That is, the special symbol is a display result that satisfies all or a part of the condition that the display result of the two or more variable display portions is derived and displayed on one variable display portion that is variably displayed and is a combination of the big hit symbols. This is a design that has the same effect as when it has become.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the stop symbol specifying data stored in the RAM 70. As shown, the RAM 70 has C_RND_ZU1
The random number for the big hit symbol generated by
10) Stop symbol specifying data 1 for specifying a stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol, and a stop symbol for specifying a stop symbol corresponding to a big hit normal symbol random number (0 to 4 shown on the left side in the drawing) generated by C_RND_ZU2. Identification data 2
And stop symbol specification data 3 for specifying a stop symbol corresponding to a random number for a lost symbol generated by C_RND_ZU3 (0 to 19 shown on the left side of the drawing).

It should be noted that data 4 (stop designating data 4
Is data indicating another embodiment different from the stop symbol identification data 1 with respect to the stop symbol identification data for identifying the stop symbol corresponding to the random number for the jackpot symbol generated by the C_RND_ZU1.

For example, paying attention to the stop symbol specifying data 1, various big hit symbols corresponding to each big hit determination random number are defined. For example, random number "0" for jackpot determination
Indicates that the symbol design corresponds to "7", and the random number for jackpot determination "2" corresponds to the fruit design "melon". Also, it can be seen that the special symbol “777” corresponds to the random number “10” for jackpot determination. On the other hand, the stop symbol identification data 4 is the same as the stop symbol identification data 1 except that the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot determination random number “10” is defined as “77”. Note that "Lu
The design to which the letters "cky" are added is a probable change design.

Next, paying attention to the stop symbol specifying data 2, the character “Lucky” is included in the stop symbol specifying data 2 as compared with the stop symbol specifying data 1 (or the stop symbol specifying data 4). It can be seen that the added probable pattern is not defined. For this reason, the stop symbol identification data 2
When the stop symbol is selected from the above, there is no case where a display in which the variable display result is a certainty big hit is made.

Next, paying attention to the stop symbol specifying data 3, the stop symbol specifying data 3 is different from the stop symbol specifying data 1 and the like, in addition to the big hit symbol, in the form of a star-shaped symbol called "losing symbol". A diamond-shaped blank pattern is defined. If it is determined in advance that the variable display result is a loss, the display result of the loss is determined based on the stop symbol specifying data 3. When the combination of the stop symbols selected from the stop symbol specifying data 3 constitutes a big hit display mode, a process of replacing the selected symbol with another symbol is performed.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of symbols. For example, when the symbols are divided into three columns of a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, and a right variable display unit and are scroll-displayed from top to bottom on the image display unit 5, each of the variable symbols is arranged in the arrangement order of the symbols as illustrated. Variable display is performed on the display unit. In addition,
The numbers shown corresponding to the symbols are symbol numbers assigned according to the scroll order of the symbols, and do not indicate the counter values of the various counters described above.

As shown in the drawing, the symbol arrangement is slightly different between the left symbol and the right symbol, but no special symbol is arranged in both. On the other hand, in the middle symbol, special symbols are arranged at the position indicated by symbol number 20. The special symbol “77” is derived and displayed on one variable display unit, and has the same effect as the special symbol “77” which can obtain the same effect as when the big hit symbol “7” is aligned on the hit line of the three variable display units.
7 ". Therefore, for example, after the start of the variable display, even if the left symbol is first stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion, and then the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the right variable display portion, the middle variable display portion is variable. As long as the display is in progress, the player can play the game with expectation for the variable display result. This is because if the special symbol “777” is stopped and displayed on the middle variable display portion, a big hit occurs regardless of the type of the left and right stopped symbols. Note that a display pattern in which a shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion and the right variable display portion and a variable display of a symbol including the special symbol “777” is being performed on the middle variable display portion in the middle of the variable display. Are also included in the concept of “reach”. Note that, here, the arrangement of the symbols has been described by taking “777” as an example of the special symbol, but the special symbol “77” defined in the preceding stop symbol specifying data 4 may be adopted.

The middle symbol indicated by symbol number 15 is a symbol called a re-variable symbol. When this symbol is once stopped on the middle variable display section, after only a few seconds, only the middle symbol fluctuates so as to slip by a few symbols, and the final stopped symbol is determined. Therefore, after the symbol has stopped, for example,
If there are five symbols again, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the position where the symbol again stopped. Also, 2
If one of the out-of-kind symbols (star symbol, diamond symbol) stops at a predetermined hit line, variable display is performed again on all variable display units. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be improved.

Note that the special symbol is variably displayed only when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit, instead of being variably displayed along with other symbols on the variable display section. In such a manner, a big hit may be announced by the appearance of a special symbol variably displayed. Alternatively, a special symbol may be extracted and a special symbol may be variably displayed when the extracted value is a predetermined value.

Next, regarding the processing procedure for the microcomputer 68 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to set a stop symbol, the processing procedure 1 and the processing procedure 2 will be described in order.

The processing procedure 1 includes the stop symbol identification data 1 to
This is a procedure for setting a stop symbol using the stop symbol specifying data 3 (see FIG. 6), which will be described with reference to FIG. In this processing procedure 1, since the stopped symbol specifying data 1 in which the special symbol “777” is defined is used, the special symbol is derived and displayed on one variable display unit, and the result of the other variable display unit is displayed. Regardless, a jackpot occurs.

The processing procedure 2 includes stop symbol specifying data 4,
This is a procedure for setting a stop symbol using the stop symbol identification data 2 and the stop symbol identification data 3 (see FIG. 6), and will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. In the processing procedure 2, since the stop symbol specifying data 4 in which the special symbol “77” is defined is used, for example, the reach is established only by the special symbol being derived and displayed on one variable display unit. obtain.

First, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
Processing procedure 1 of the stop symbol setting processing will be described. First, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is determined in advance (SA1). If the random number for jackpot determination already extracted with the occurrence of the start winning prize and stored in the predetermined bank for start storage matches the jackpot determination value, the number of times of the probability change reaches the predetermined maximum value. It is determined whether or not there is (SA2). If the number of times of the probability change has reached the maximum value, a random number for a big hit normal symbol is extracted from the random counter C_RND_ZU2 to perform the probability change limiter control (SA3). The big hit normal symbol random number is a random number corresponding to the stopped symbol identification data 2 (see FIG. 6). Next, the special symbol determination value is set to a value corresponding to the stopped symbol specifying data 2 shown in FIG. 6 (SA
4). Next, a stop symbol is set based on the random number for the jackpot normal symbol extracted in SA3 and the special symbol determination value set in SA4 (SA5). This allows, for example,
As can be understood with reference to the stop symbol specifying data 2 of FIG. 6, a big hit symbol other than the probability change symbol is set as the stop symbol.

If it is determined in SA2 that the number of times of continuation of the probability change has not reached the maximum value, there is no need to perform the probability change limiter control, so that the random number for the jackpot symbol is read from the predetermined starting storage bank ( SA6). The random number for the jackpot symbol is a random counter C_RN at the timing when the random number for the jackpot determination is extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning.
It is extracted from D_ZU1 and stored in the starting storage bank. The big hit symbol random number is a random number corresponding to the stopped symbol specifying data 1 (see FIG. 6). Next, the special symbol determination value is set to a value corresponding to the stopped symbol specifying data 1 shown in FIG. 6 (SA7). Next, the symbol determined based on the random number for the jackpot symbol extracted in SA6 and the special symbol determination value set in SA7 is a special symbol “77”.
7 is determined (SA8). If it is not a special symbol, a symbol determined based on the special symbol determination value is set as a stop symbol (SA5). If the symbol determined based on the special symbol determination value and the random number for the big hit symbol is a special symbol, the special symbol is set as a final stop symbol (SA9), and then a symbol other than the special symbol is set to the second symbol. It is set as the first and second stop symbols (S
A10). Thus, for example, when the variable display of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 7 is performed, first, the first symbol set in SA10 is stopped and displayed on the left symbol display portion, and then SA10 is displayed on the right symbol display portion. The second symbol set in step S9 is stopped and finally the special symbol set in SA9 is stopped and displayed on the right symbol display section. In SA10, the first symbol and the second symbol are set to symbols other than the special symbol because a special symbol is suddenly derived and displayed at the initial stage of the variable display, and a big hit may occur at the time of the derived display. This is because the effect on the effect of the special symbol that is finally derived and displayed on the middle variable display portion is lost because it is determined. In particular, when the final stop symbol is a special symbol “777” having the effect of generating a big hit by itself, there is no point in deriving the special symbol as the first symbol or the second symbol. "May be displayed unnaturally many times to make the player feel uncomfortable. This is because, when the special symbol “777” is led out to all the variable display units, a display like “777-777-777” is displayed as a whole. Therefore, in this SA10,
The first symbol and the second symbol are set to symbols other than the special symbol.

It should be noted that a special symbol such as "big hit" may be used in place of the special symbol "777". In this case, even if the first symbol and the second symbol are set as special symbols as well as the final stop symbol, the display is relatively uncomfortable such as "big hit-big hit-big hit". Becomes the first in SA10
It is not necessary to set the symbol and the second symbol to symbols other than the special symbol.

If it is determined in SA1 that the variable display result is determined to be a loss, first, a random number for a loss symbol is extracted from the random counter C_RND_ZU3 (SA11). Next, the special symbol determination value is shown in FIG.
Is set to the value corresponding to the stop symbol specifying data 3 shown in (1) (SA12). Then, a stop symbol is set based on the set special symbol determination value and the random symbol for the deviated symbol (SA5).

Next, the processing procedure 2 of the stop symbol setting processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10. As described above, in the processing procedure 2, the special symbol “77” is used. First, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit (SB
1). If it is determined that the variable display result is a loss, a pattern setting process at the time of the loss is executed (SB
13). Please refer to FIG.
It will be described later.

If it is determined in SB1 that the variable display result is determined to be a big hit, it is determined whether or not the number of times of continuation of the probability change has reached a predetermined maximum value. If the number of times of the probability change has reached the maximum value, the random counter C_R is used to perform the probability change limiter control.
A random number for a jackpot normal symbol is extracted from ND_ZU2 (SB3). The big hit normal symbol random number is a random number corresponding to the stopped symbol identification data 2 (see FIG. 6). Next, the special symbol determination value is set to a value corresponding to the stopped symbol specifying data 2 shown in FIG. 6 (SB4). Next, SB
A stop symbol is set based on the big hit normal symbol random number extracted in 3 and the special symbol determination value set in SB4 (SB5). As a result, for example, a symbol other than the probable change symbol is set as the stop symbol so that the symbol can be understood with reference to the stop symbol specifying data 2 in FIG.

If the number of continuations of the probability change has not reached the maximum value, a random number for a big hit symbol is extracted from the bank in which the random counter C_RND_ZU1 is stored (SB6).
Further, the special symbol determination value is set to a value corresponding to the value of the stopped symbol specifying data 4 (SB7). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol determined based on the special symbol determination value and the random number for the big hit symbol is the special symbol “77” (SB)
8). If it is not a special symbol, the symbol determined based on the random number for the big hit symbol and the special symbol determination value is set as the stop symbol (SB5). In the case of a special symbol, the final stop symbol is set to the special symbol (SB9). Subsequently, a random number for a hit line for determining a hit line for generating a big hit in combination with the special symbol “77” is C_RN.
It is extracted from D_LINE (SB10). Next, a hit line is determined based on the extracted random numbers for the hit line, and a stop position of the big hit symbol corresponding to the special symbol is set so that a big hit occurs in the determined hit line (SB11). Finally, a stop symbol located outside the hit line is set (SB12), and the process ends.

FIG. 10 is a processing procedure 2 of the stop symbol setting processing.
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of outlier symbol design processing which is a subroutine. First, C_RND_Z
An out-of-design symbol random number is extracted from U3 (SC1). Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the reach is established. If the reach is not established, the special symbol determination value is set to a value corresponding to the stopped symbol specifying data 3 (SC9). Next, a stop symbol is set on the basis of the set special symbol determination value and a random number for a symbol deviating therefrom (SC
10).

If it is determined in SC2 that the reach is determined, the special symbol determination value is set to a value corresponding to the stopped symbol specifying data 1 (SC
3). Next, a stop symbol determined based on the set special symbol determination value and the random symbol for the symbol deviates from the special symbol “7”.
7 is determined (SC4). If it is not a special symbol, a stop symbol is set based on the determined symbol (SC11).

When the symbol determined based on the special symbol determination value and the random number for the symbol is the special symbol "77", the first or second stop symbol is set as the special symbol (SC5). Next, a random number for the hit line is extracted (SC
6), another stop symbol is set (SC7). Next, when the big hit symbol corresponding to the special symbol is set on the hit line, the setting for replacing the symbol with another symbol is performed (SC8), and the process is ended.

FIGS. 11 to 18 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the contents of the variable display performed by the image display section 5 of the variable display device 4. FIG. Hereinafter, a specific example of variable display control including a special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS.
Embodiment 8 will be described in order.

Embodiment 1 (FIG. 11) The image display section 5 in this embodiment 1 displays eight hexagonal variable display sections 5a to 5h arranged in a honeycomb pattern. First, in all the variable display sections, the symbols are scroll-displayed simultaneously from upward to downward, and variable display is started. Note that the symbols variably displayed usually do not include special symbols, and the special symbols are first displayed when the variable display portions 5g and 5h are enlarged and displayed as described later with reference to FIG. Is variably displayed on the variable display sections 5g and 5h.

After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, first, the variable display sections 5a, 5b, 5
The variable display of c ends at the same time, and the stop symbol is led out to each variable display unit. Next, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the variable display of the variable display units 5d, 5e, and 5f of the second group ends at the same time, and a stop symbol is derived to each variable display unit. Thereafter, after a further elapse of a predetermined time, the variable display of the variable display units 5g and 5h of the third group is ended at the same time, and the stop symbol is led out to each variable display unit.

At the stage when the variable display of all the variable display sections has been completed, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbols are aligned on the predetermined hit line.
Alternatively, if the special symbol is stopped on any of the variable display portions, a big hit occurs.

The hit line is the upper horizontal line “5”.
a, 5g, 5d "and the lower horizontal line" 5c, 5h, 5 "
f, right-upward diagonal line “5g, 5e, 5c”, right-upward diagonal line “5d, 5b, 5h”, left-upward diagonal line “5g, 5b, 5f”, left-upward diagonal line “5
a, 5e, 5h ". Therefore, for example, three big hit symbols are derived in a line from any one of the six hit lines and "7-7-7"
If a combination of big hit symbols such as is established, a big hit occurs.

FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (d) show, in chronological order, the display contents from the start of the variable display until the special symbol "777" (reference numeral 103) is derived and a big hit occurs. Things. The contents will be described below in order. First, FIG. 11A shows that variable display of variable display units belonging to the first and second groups is completed, and variable display 1 of the third group is completed.
04 shows the display state in which the display is being performed. In addition, 1
01 is a star-shaped out-of-design. At this stage, the special symbols are not variably displayed. Further, in this display state, since the reach is not established, the expectation of the player for the big hit is usually lost. However, then, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the variable display units 5g of the third group,
5h is enlarged and displayed so as to push away other variable display portions, and the variably displayed symbol is 3 horizontally.
, And each symbol is like "VVV", "☆
☆☆ ”,“ 777 ”... Variably displayed. Therefore, in this case, the special symbol is displayed in the image control instead of the reel having the special symbol shown in FIG. The special symbol is variably displayed while being mixed with the other missing symbols, thereby establishing a kind of reach. For this reason, the player once again loses expectation of the big hit and the player's attention to the variable display increases. In particular, since the characteristic display in which the variable display portion is enlarged before the special symbol is variably displayed is made, the player may overlook that the special symbol has been variably displayed. Can be prevented.

After the variable display of FIG. 11 (b) has been performed for a predetermined time, the variable display of the third group is terminated as shown in FIG. 11 (c), and the special symbol “777” is derived on the variable display section 5g. Is done. Thereby, the big hit by the special symbol is determined. After that, the variable display sections change to the normal arrangement state, and change to a display state in which the big hit symbols are aligned on the hit line (FIG. 11D).

When the variable display shown in FIG. 11 (b) results in the display of a misaligned symbol on both of the variable display sections 5g and 5h, the variable display sections are in the normal arrangement state and the variable display sections are in the normal arrangement state. The result is displayed.

Embodiment 2 (FIG. 12) In the image display section 5 in this embodiment 2, the reels 10 on which the symbols of the arrangement shown in FIG.
5 is variably displayed. For example, after a variable display is started on three variable display units, a left variable display unit, a right variable display unit,
The variable display ends in the order of the middle variable display section. At the stage when the variable display is completed, if the big hit symbol is aligned with one of the five hit lines of 3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines, or if the special symbol “777” is stopped in the middle variable display portion. A big hit occurs.

FIG. 12 shows that when the left symbol and the right symbol were stopped, no reach was established in the combination of the two symbols, but a special symbol "777" was derived as a middle symbol, and a big hit occurred. The display state of the case is shown. In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the player's expectation of the big hit can be maintained until all the variable displays are completed.

In the second embodiment, the special symbol may be variably displayed together with other symbols only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, prior to variably displaying the special symbol, a characteristic display such as illuminating the middle variable display portion is performed, so that the player does not overlook the start of the variably displaying the special symbol. You may do so.

Embodiment 3 (FIG. 13) In this embodiment 3, a special symbol "77" derived from one variable display section and a large symbol "7" derived from another variable display section are combined. Will be described.

In FIG. 13A, in the variable display units 5a to 5h having the same arrangement as in the first embodiment, "7" is displayed in the variable display unit 5e belonging to the second group, and the variable display unit belonging to the third group is displayed. The case where the special symbol “77” is led out to the portion 5h and a big hit occurs at the hit line obliquely upward and to the left is shown. In this embodiment, after the variable display is started, the symbols are derived through three steps, but when the variable display of the second stage is finished, the same big hit symbols are aligned on any of the winning lines. Not stopped. However, in the variable display of the third stage, the special symbol “77” is variably displayed mixed with other symbols, and therefore, in the correspondence relationship with the symbol “7” led to the variable display portion 5e, Reach is established when the variable display of the stage ends. For this reason,
Even if there is no hit line in which two identical big hit symbols are stopped at the time when the variable display of the second stage is completed, the player's attention to the variable display does not decrease. The big hit symbol “7” is displayed on the variable display section 5.
Regardless of the case where the variable display section 5a, 5b, 5d, 5c, or 5f is derived instead of e, the reach is established when the variable display in the second stage is completed.

On the other hand, in FIG. 13 (b), a special symbol “77” is displayed on the right variable display portion and “Lucky” is displayed on the middle variable display portion after a deviation symbol is derived on the middle horizontal line of the left variable display portion. "7" with the character "." Is derived and a big hit occurs on the middle horizontal hit line. In the case of this variable display, since the big hit symbol "watermelon" is derived at the lower stage of the left variable display portion from which the symbol is derived first, the left variable display portion and the right variable display portion from which the symbol is derived second. In order for the reach to be established by the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon” needs to be led to the upper or lower tier of the right variable display section. However, in this variable display, "watermelon" is not derived in both the upper and lower rows of the right variable display section, and the special symbol "77" is derived in the middle row, so that the reach of the special symbol alone is achieved. It holds. As described above, by establishing the reach only by the special symbol “77”, it is possible to provide a game with a sense of speed, and to allow the player to perform all variable operations due to the inability to establish the reach in combination with the right variable display section. It is possible to prevent the user from being disappointed with the variable display mode before the display is completed.

Fourth Embodiment (FIG. 14) In this fourth embodiment, a special symbol “77” derived on a certain variable display portion and a large symbol “7” derived on another variable display portion are combined with a large hit. 14 (a) to FIG. 14 (c), the case where the stopped symbol slides to become the display result of the probability change big hit after the display result of
Will be described in chronological order. In the fourth embodiment, the variable display result is derived in the order of the left variable display unit, the middle variable display unit, and the right variable display unit.

FIG. 14 (a) shows that after a probable variable design “7” with the letters “Lucky” attached to the middle stage of the left variable display portion, the same probable variable design is derived for the middle variable display portion. This shows a state in which a symbol including the special symbol “77” is being variably displayed on the right variable display section. In this display state, the probability change reach is established in the middle hit line, and the reach which is a big hit only in combination with the special symbol “77” is achieved in the lower hit line.

Note that the special symbol “77” generates a probable big hit in combination with a symbol aligned with the hit line. Specifically, the probable variable design “7” with the letters “Lucky” is 2
If the special symbol “77” is derived to the winning lines that are aligned, it is a probable variable hit. Therefore, FIG.
In (b), the special symbol “7” is displayed in the middle of the right variable display section.
If "7" is derived, it will be a probable big hit. On the other hand, "Lucky"
When only one probable variable design "7" with the character "" is derived, a normal jackpot with no probabilistic change occurs.

FIG. 14 (b) shows that the special symbol “77” is derived in the lower part of the right variable display portion, and at the same time, the left variable display portion and the middle variable display portion from which the variable display results have been derived earlier. Shows the state in which the symbols start sliding downward. If a special symbol “77” is derived in the lower part of the right variable display part and the variable display result is determined as it is, a normal big hit that does not cause a probability change in the lower horizontal line occurs. FIG.
This is because the big hit symbol is derived in the lower part of the middle variable display section as shown in FIG. However, when the symbols start to fluctuate again between the left variable display section and the middle variable display section, the player can be given a sense of expectation that a probability-changing big hit will occur again, and the degree of excitement of the player can be increased.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the probability variable symbol stops at the lower row of the left variable display portion and the lower portion of the middle variable display portion, and a display result of the probability variable jackpot is obtained. Here, the case where the special symbol “77” is derived in the right variable display section has been described as an example. However, in FIG. 14B, the letters “Lucky” are added to the lower part of the right variable display section. The same display control may be performed also when the probable variable symbol “7” is derived.

Fifth Embodiment (FIG. 15) In the fifth embodiment, as compared with the fourth embodiment, the right variable display section in which the special symbol "77" is stopped last and the symbol is stopped earlier. In the variable display section, when the symbol slides down and the variable display is performed again,
A description will be given in chronological order along FIGS. 15A to 15C.

FIG. 15 (a) shows that after a probable variable design “7” with the letters “Lucky” attached to the lower part of the left variable display section is derived, the letters “Lucky” are added to the upper part of the middle variable display section. The attached variable symbol "7" shows a state in which the normal big hit symbol "7" is derived in the middle row and the symbol including the special symbol "77" is variably displayed on the right variable display section. . In this display state, the reach is established at the slanting contact line rising to the right, and the special symbol “7” is
Only with the combination with “7”, a reach that is a big hit is established.

FIG. 15 (b) shows that a special symbol “77” is once derived in the upper stage of the right variable display section, and shortly thereafter, a variable display result is derived earlier with the special symbol “77”. In addition, a state in which the variable pattern display unit is slid downward along with the positive variable symbol in the upper stage of the variable display unit and the variable display is started. Assuming that the variable display result is determined in the state shown in the figure, a normal big hit without a certainty change in the upper hit line is obtained. However, in the middle variable display section and the right variable display section, the variable display in which the special symbol and the stable variable symbol are gently slid downward in a state where they are aligned with each other is started again, so that both the symbols correspond to the lower row. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display will stop at the line and change to the display of the probable big hit.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), both the special symbol and the probable change symbol stop at the lower stage of the right variable display portion and the lower portion of the middle variable display portion, and a display result of the probable change big hit is obtained. Here, the case where the special symbol “77” is derived in the right variable display section has been described as an example. However, in FIG. 15B, the character “Lucky” is added to the upper stage of the right variable display section. The same display control may be performed also when the probable variable symbol “7” is derived.

Embodiment 6 (FIG. 16) In the image display section 5 in Embodiment 6, nine variable display sections 108a to 108i are displayed in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns. The order in which the symbols are derived in each variable display unit may be various orders. For example, on all the variable display units, the symbols are scrolled from the upper side to the lower side all at once, and after the variable display is started, the variable display units 108a, 108f, and 108h are displayed.
Is completed, and then the variable display units 108b and 108 are displayed.
d, 108i, and the variable display section 1
The variable display of 08c, 108e, and 108g may be terminated.

At the stage when the variable display of all the variable display sections has been completed, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbols are aligned on the predetermined hit line.
Alternatively, if the special symbol is stopped on any of the variable display portions, a big hit occurs. The hit line is 3 rows 3
These are six lines in a row and two diagonal lines located diagonally.

FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c) show the special symbol “77” (reference numeral 10) derived from the variable display section 108e at the center after the variable display is once completed on all the variable display sections.
The variable display is started again in the form of "roulette" around 3), and the display contents until the big hit finally occurs are shown in chronological order. The contents will be described below in order. First, FIG. 16A shows a display state in which the variable display has been completed in all the variable display units and a loss has occurred. In addition,
The big hit symbol "7" is derived on the variable display portions 108a and 108d, but the symbol derived on the central variable display portion 108e is a special symbol in which two "7" are arranged in the column direction. No big hit occurs in relation to the variable display units 108a and 108d. The center variable display unit 108
The big hit occurs in combination with the special symbol derived to e when the big hit symbol "7" is displayed on the variable display section 108b or 108h.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the central variable display section 108e is enlarged and displayed so as to push away the other variable display sections, and the two numbers "" constituting the special symbol "77" are displayed. "7" rotates clockwise around the center of the variable display section 108e. FIG. 16B shows a state in which two numbers “7” composing the special symbol “77” are aligned in an oblique line rising to the right.
If the jackpot symbol “7” is present in either 08c or 108g, a jackpot line is formed on the line. Therefore, the variable display is continued while the two numbers rotating in the variable display unit 108e function as if the hands rotate in the center of the roulette wheel. The hit line formed by the number "7" rotating in the variable display unit 108e may be turned on to notify the player of the hit line. Also, instead of rotating the number “7” in the central variable display section 108 e, instead of rotating the numeral “7” around the variable display section 108 e,
The variable display may be performed such that the symbols in the two variable display units move around the variable display unit 108e clockwise around each variable display unit 108e.

After the display of FIG. 16B is continued for a predetermined period, the variable display ends, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 16C. FIG. 3 shows a state in which a big hit line is formed on an oblique line rising to the left.

In the sixth embodiment, after the variable display is once completed on all the variable display sections, a novel variable display reminiscent of roulette is started, so that the player can enjoy the variable display mode while enjoying the variable display mode. Expectations of big hits can be maintained.

After the display of FIG. 16 (b) is continuously performed for a predetermined period, the special symbol "77" is finally stopped along which hit line, that is, the hit for generating the big hit. The position of the line is determined based on a random number extracted from the random counter C_RND_LINE (see FIG. 5).

Embodiment 7 (FIG. 17) As in Embodiment 6 described above, nine variable display units 108a to 108h are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns on the image display unit 5 in this embodiment 7. Is displayed in. In the seventh embodiment, unlike the previous sixth embodiment, among the eight variable display units surrounding the variable display unit 108e, the variable display unit combined with the special symbol in the center is selected by the roulette-shaped variable display. You. The contents will be described below.

First, in the same manner as in FIG.
After the variable display of all the variable display units is completed, FIG.
As shown in (a), a heart frame 106 decorated with a heart mark is displayed on the variable display unit 108c. Thereafter, the heart frame 106 is rotated clockwise 108f, 108i, 108h, 108 around the center variable display portion 108e.
g, 108d, 108a, 108b, 108c,..., each variable display section is moved from one piece to another like a ball rolling on a roulette wheel. Then, when the heart frame 106 finally stops at the variable display portion from which the big hit symbol “7” is derived, a big hit combination is established in relation to the central variable display portion 108e. That is, although the number “7” is aligned in the column direction on the center variable display unit 108e, when the big hit symbol “7” is selected by the heart frame 106, the position of the selected variable display unit is determined. Regardless, in the seventh embodiment, a big hit occurs. For this reason, the player can set the heart frame 106 to the variable display unit 108
Attention is paid to the trend of variable display while expecting to stop at a or 108d.

After the display of FIG. 17A is continuously performed for a predetermined period, the variable display ends, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 17B. The figure shows a state in which the heart frame 106 stops at the variable display unit 108d from which the big hit symbol "7" is derived and the big hit is displayed. FIG.
After the display of FIG. 7 (a) is continuously performed for a predetermined period, a random counter is used to determine in which position the heart frame 106 is finally stopped, that is, in which position the hit line for generating the big hit is located. C_RND_LINE
It is determined based on the random numbers extracted from (see FIG. 5).

In the seventh embodiment, as in the previous sixth embodiment, after the variable display is once completed on all the variable display portions, a novel variable display reminiscent of roulette is started. The user can enjoy the variable display mode and maintain the expectation of the big hit. Instead of displaying the heart frame 106, the variable display portions corresponding to the special symbols stopped at the center by sequentially changing each variable display portion to a predetermined color clockwise around the central variable display portion 108e. May be selected. Alternatively, the central variable display section 1
A roulette hand may be displayed at 08e, and the displayed hand may be rotated clockwise around the center of the variable display unit 108e to select the variable display unit corresponding to the special symbol. Further, the central variable display unit 108e
A display such that a character such as a predetermined person moves clockwise around each of the variable display portions around the center may be selected so that the variable display portion corresponding to the special symbol is selected according to the position where the character stops. . In this case, if the same character or a related character is continuously displayed on the central variable display section 108e, the player can more easily understand the meaning of the variable display. become able to.

Eighth Embodiment (FIG. 18) On the image display section 5 in the eighth embodiment, symbols are variably displayed on three variable display sections of left, middle and right. The symbol variably displayed on the middle variable display section includes a special symbol "7
7 "is included. For example, after the variable display is started on the three variable display sections, the fighter 107 displayed below the image display section 5 is arranged in the order of the left variable display section, the right variable display section, and the middle variable display section. Is displayed, and the variable display ends sequentially from the attacked variable display unit. At the stage when the variable display is completed, the same big hit symbol is prepared on all the variable display portions, or the special symbol “77” is stopped on the middle variable display portion, and at least one of the remaining two variable display portions has the big hit symbol “ If "7" is stopped, a big hit occurs. The special symbol “7” is displayed on the middle variable display.
If "7" is stopped and the big hit symbol "7" is stopped on both of the remaining two variable display portions, a certain-variable big hit occurs.

FIG. 18 (a) shows that the big hit symbol "7" is derived on the left variable display portion, the big hit symbol "watermelon" is derived on the right variable display portion, the reach is not established, and then the middle variable display portion is displayed. 2 shows a display state at the time when the big hit symbol "7" is derived. In other words, a state is shown in which the display mode has been lost without establishing a reel. However, if only the display mode of FIG. 18A is viewed, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same type of big hit symbol, and from the player's point of view, there is room for regret to some extent.

Therefore, in this embodiment, FIG.
Is displayed, the middle variable display section and the right variable display section are switched as shown in FIG. 18B, and the variable display is started again on the middle variable display section as shown in FIG. 18C. Such display control is performed. Since the variable display may be performed again in such a procedure, the player's expectation of the big hit can be maintained even in the display mode as shown in FIG. In addition, the display operation that elaborates that the variable display section is replaced can enhance the interest of the variable display.

Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 18C, a special symbol "77" is derived on the middle variable display portion, and a large-variable big hit occurs. It should be noted that the special symbol is variably displayed on the left variable display portion or the right variable display portion. For example, after the special symbol “77” is derived on the left variable display portion, the right variable display portion and the middle variable display portion are displayed. The variable display may be restarted on the middle variable display unit even when the big hit symbol “7” is not derived for any of the units. In this case, after the display in which the middle variable display portion and the right variable display portion are switched is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 18B, the variable display is started again in the middle variable display portion after the replacement. Is also good. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the variable display will be started again.

Next, modifications and features of the embodiment described above will be enumerated below. (1) Similarity “77” and “77” exemplified as special identification information
"7" is similar to "7" in the jackpot symbol illustrated as specific identification information. Further, the special identification information “77” or “777” is similar to a “7” combination which is an example of a combination of specific identification information that can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player. I have. The reach achieved by the combination of the big hit symbol as an example of the specific identification information is a display mode in which the symbol “7” and the symbol “7” are aligned and stopped, and the special symbol as an example of the special identification information. Since the reach achieved independently is a display mode in which the symbol “77” is stopped, the display state when the reach is achieved by deriving and displaying the special identification information is determined by a combination of the specific identification information. It can be said that it is similar to the display state when the reach is established.
Here, whether or not they are similar is determined from the standpoint of the player playing the game. That is, a similar determination subject is a player.

When the special identification information is compared with the specific identification information, if the call names (names) have a commonality with each other, they are similar. As a specific example similar to the name, specific identification information “7” and special identification information “7”
7 ", specific identification information" 7 "and special identification information" Nana Nana ", specific identification information" 7 "and special identification information" Nana Nana Nana ", specific identification information" Nana "and special identification information A combination of the specific identification information "7" (probably changed pattern in the above embodiment) with decoration such as information "77" and "Lucky", the special identification information "777" without decoration, and the specific identification information A combination of “7-7-7”, special identification information “77” or “777”, and specific identification information “Nana-Nana-
Nana "and special identification information" 77 "or" 777 ".

Further, when the special identification information and the specific identification information are compared, if they have a common appearance, they are similar in appearance. As specific examples similar in appearance, specific identification information “7” and special identification information “7” in which both fonts (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) are different.
77 ", special identification information" 7 "which is a combination of decorated numbers similar to the specific identification information" 7 "with decoration.
77 ”, a combination of specific identification information with decoration“ 7-
7-7 "and the special identification information without decoration" 77 "
Alternatively, “777” is exemplified.

Further, when the special identification information and the specific identification information are compared, if the ideas have a commonality, the two are similar in the idea. As a specific example similar to the idea, specific identification information “7” without decoration and special identification information “777” with a predetermined decoration applied to a numeral, a numeral pattern with decoration such as “Lucky” A pattern "777" consisting of a combination of "7" and an undecorated number, a specific identification information "7" and a special identification information "Seven Seven Seven", a combination of specific identification information "7-7-7" And special identification information "Seven Seven".

(2) Reach Reach means that a variable display device has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a combination of predetermined specific identification information is obtained, at a stage where a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. , A display state that satisfies the condition that the display result already derived and displayed is a combination of the specific identification information. In other words, the reach is a game state when the display result of the variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed is a combination of predetermined specific identification information. In a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is advantageous to a player, a variable display mode in which the combination of the specific identification information is easily displayed at a stage where the display result of the variable display device has not been derived and displayed yet is provided. Display state to make the person think. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining a state in which the combination of the specific identification information is aligned is also included in the reach. In addition, some of the reach, when it appears, are more likely to cause big hits than the normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.

(3) In FIG. 13A, the variable display unit 5
Since the big hit symbol “7” is derived to e, a big hit occurs. However, a shift symbol is derived to the variable display portion 5e, and a big hit symbol "7" is derived to the variable display portion 5g that does not form a hit line in relation to the variable display portion 5h from which the special symbol "77" is derived. In this case, the roulette-shaped variable display is performed by moving the heart frame 106 shown in FIG. 17A sequentially to each variable display unit except the variable display unit 5h. Good.

(4) As special identification information, “77”,
Although “777” has been described as an example, special identification information (for example, “melon melon melon”) corresponding to not only the big hit symbol composed of numbers but also various fruit symbols can be variably displayed. Is also good.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a variable display section selecting means capable of selecting a variable display section to be combined with the special identification information and deriving and displaying a display result similar to the combination of the specific identification information. The control contents are disclosed.

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

[0132]

Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems A pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display result of the plurality of variable display portions is provided. A gaming machine is configured which can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player when a combination of predetermined specific identification information is obtained. Variable display device 4
The combination of the specific identification information is configured by a display mode or the like in which the big hit symbols (for example, 7) are aligned. The specific identification information is constituted by a big hit symbol. Basic circuit 45 and variable display control board (sub board)
The variable display control means 216 controls the derivation and display of the display result after variably starting the plurality of variable display units. SA9 in FIG. 8, SB9 in FIG.
According to SC5 in FIG. 10 and FIGS. 11 to 18, the variable display control means is derived and displayed on one of the variable display sections, so that the display results of the two or more variable display sections are combined with the specific identification information. It is disclosed that special identification information having the same effect as in the case where a display result that satisfies all or a part of the conditions to be satisfied can be derived and displayed on the variable display unit. All or some of the conditions under which the special symbols “77” and “777” are derived and displayed on one of the variable display sections so that the display results of two or more of the variable display sections are combinations of the specific identification information. The special identification information having the same effect as when the display result satisfies is satisfied.

The basic circuit 45 constitutes a game control means capable of controlling a game state advantageous to the player when the special identification information is included in the display results of the plurality of variable display portions. FIG. 11C shows a specific display example in which the display results of the plurality of variable display units include the special identification information.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 12, etc., the variable display control means changes the display result of the variable display unit, from which the display result has already been derived and displayed, of the specific identification information. It is disclosed that the special identification information can be derived and displayed on a variable display unit on which a display result is not yet derived and displayed when a condition for a combination is not satisfied. FIG. 13B discloses that when the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the reach is established by the special identification information alone. FIG.
According to (b), it is disclosed that the display state when the reach is established by deriving and displaying the special identification information is similar to the display state when the reach is established by the combination of the specific identification information. Have been. Since the combination of the symbols that cause the jackpot is “7-7-7”, while the special symbol is “77” or “777”, the special identification information is similar to the combination of the specific identification information. Is disclosed.

[0135]

The effect of the concrete example of the means for solving the problems.
With respect to the case where the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the display result of the two or more variable display units becomes a display result that satisfies all or a part of the condition that is a combination of the specific identification information. To achieve the same effect,
Even before the final display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed, even if the display result does not satisfy the condition of being the combination of the specific identification information, the display is still performed. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the result will be a combination of the specific identification information. As a result, the player's expectation of the variable display performed by the variable display device can be increased.

According to the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, even if the display results of the plurality of variable display sections are not a combination of the specific identification information, the information is displayed on one variable display section. If the special identification information is derived and displayed, the gaming state becomes advantageous for the player, so that the player's expectation of the variable display can be further improved.

According to the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the second aspect, a condition that the display result of the variable display unit, from which the display result has been derived and displayed, is a combination of the specific identification information among the plurality of variable display units. If the condition is not satisfied, the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display unit on which the display result has not been derived and displayed yet, so that the player's expectation of the variable display continues until all the variable display results are derived and displayed. Can be maintained.

According to the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, when the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display section, the reach is established by the special identification information alone. Even if no information is derived and displayed, the reach is immediately established by the derived display of the special identification information, and a game with a sense of speed can be provided. Claim 5
With regard to, in addition to the effect of any one of claims 1 to 3, the special identification information is similar to the combination of the specific identification information, so that the special identification information is related to the specific identification information. The player can easily understand what he / she is doing.

[0139] Regarding claim 6, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or claim 4, the display state when the reach is established by deriving and displaying the special identification information is as follows.
Since the display state is similar to the display state when the reach is established by the combination of the specific identification information, the player can easily understand when the reach occurs with the special identification information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of various control circuits provided on the game control board.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of various control circuits provided on the game control board.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of various control circuits provided on a variable display control board.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a random counter used for game control.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of stop symbol specifying data stored in a RAM.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement configuration.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure 1 for setting a stop symbol.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure 2 for setting a stop symbol.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a symbol setting process at the time of a loss.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by the image display unit (first embodiment).

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (second embodiment).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (third embodiment).

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (fourth embodiment).

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (fifth embodiment).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (sixth embodiment).

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (seventh embodiment).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of variable display performed by an image display unit (eighth embodiment).

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a pachinko gaming machine, 3 is a game area, 4 is a variable display device, 5 is an image display unit, 5a to 5h are variable display units, 45 is a basic circuit, 6 is a start storage display, 9 is a start port, and 66 is a start port. Game control board, 67 is a CRT control circuit, 68 is a microcomputer, 103 is a special design,
105 is a reel, 106 is a heart frame, 108a to 108
i is a variable display unit, and 216 is a variable display control board.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, wherein a display result of the plurality of variable display units is a combination of predetermined specific identification information. A variable display control means for performing control to derive and display a display result after variably starting the plurality of variable display units, wherein the variable display control means includes: The display control means is a display result that satisfies all or a part of a condition that a display result of two or more of the variable display units is a combination of the specific identification information by being derived and displayed on one of the variable display units. A gaming machine characterized in that special identification information having the same effect as in the case of the above can be derived and displayed on the variable display section. 2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a game control unit configured to control a game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the plurality of variable display units includes the special identification information. 2. The gaming machine according to 1. 3. The variable display control means, when the display result of the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived and displayed among the plurality of variable display units does not satisfy the condition of being the combination of the specific identification information. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special identification information can be derived and displayed on a variable display unit on which a display result has not yet been derived and displayed. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the special identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display section, a reach is established by the special identification information alone. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the special identification information is similar to a combination of the specific identification information.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 6. A display state when a reach is established by deriving and displaying the special identification information is similar to a display state when a reach is established by the combination of the specific identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 4, wherein