JP2000042200A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can keep interest in a game using a variable display device, without being impaired by keeping the anticipation of a player into a special game state unimpaired until the final display result of specific game information is led out and displayed. SOLUTION: Variable display control of clouds 75 for showing whether to control into a probability fluctuating state, as special game information in addition to special patterns 74a, 74b and 74c is performed in a variable display part 5 of a variable display device (a). Control into the probability fluctuating state is performed on the basis of the state of the clouds 75 serving as special game information being displayed in a predetermined special display mode (b).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine represented by, for example, a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, and the like. More specifically, the present invention indicates whether or not to control a particular game state advantageous to a player. A variable display device capable of variably displaying specific game information for the purpose of controlling the specific game state when the display result of the specific game information on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode. Related to gaming machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game machine of this type, a symbol or the like for indicating whether or not to control a specific game state (big hit state) which is advantageous to a player is generally used. Some have a variable display device capable of variably displaying game information. In such a gaming machine, the display result of the specific game information variably displayed is derived, and when the display result is in a predetermined specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbols are aligned with the same symbol). In case,
There has been one configured to be controllable to a specific game state.

[0003] In such a gaming machine, when the display result of the specific game information that triggered the control of the specific game state is in a predetermined special display mode (for example, when a uniform pattern is displayed). (If it is a probability variation symbol)
In some cases, the special game state is configured to be controllable to a special game state (probability change state or the like) which is advantageous for a player different from the specific game state.

[0004]

However, in a conventional gaming machine which can be controlled to the special gaming state as described above,
There were the following problems. In the conventional gaming machines mentioned above,
For example, a final display result of the specific game information may be gradually revealed by a variable display mode in which a plurality of symbols are sequentially derived and displayed. For this reason, it may become apparent during the derivation of the display result of the specific game information that the display result that is not controlled to the special game state is obtained, and the final display result of the specific game information is derived and displayed. In some cases, based on the display result at the previous stage, the player may easily recognize that the game is not controlled to the special game state without waiting for the confirmation of the display result of the specific game information.

In the case where the special game state is not controlled as described above, if the fact is known to the player before the final display result of the specific game information is obtained, the expectation of the player to the special game state is obtained. There is a problem that the feeling is impaired at an early stage, and the interest in the game using the variable display device is impaired.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a player with an expectation of a special game state until a final display result of specific game information is derived and displayed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can be kept from being spoiled, and can prevent the interest of a game using the variable display device from being spoiled.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of variably displaying specific game information for indicating whether or not to control to a specific game state advantageous to a player. A game machine that can be controlled to the specific game state when the display result of the specific game information on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode, wherein the specific game information is displayed on the variable display device; After the information is variably started, a specific game information display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying a display result of the specific game information, and a game different from the specific game information and different from the specific game state Special game information display control means for performing control to variably display the special game information for indicating whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the user on the variable display device; and Based on it displayed in a special display mode defined order, characterized in that it comprises a said special game state controllable to a special game state control means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the special game state control means further displays the specific game information in the specific display mode. On the condition that the special game information is displayed in the special display mode, the special game state can be controlled.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect, the special game information display control means changes a plurality of the special game information in the variable display device. In addition to the display, the control is further performed such that the plurality of pieces of special game information are combined and displayed as the special display mode in a predetermined manner.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of any one of the first to third aspects, the special game state control means includes a timing for deriving a display result of the specific game information. The special game state can be controlled when the special game information is displayed in the special display mode at a timing related to.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of any one of the first to fourth aspects, the special game information display control means controls a timing at which the specific game information is variably displayed. A control for starting variable display of the special game information at a related timing is further performed.

[0012]

According to the present invention, the operation is as follows. After the specific game information is variably started on the variable display device by the function of the specific game information display control means, control for deriving and displaying the display result of the specific game information is performed. By the operation of the special game information display control means, the special game information is information different from the specific game information, and indicates whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state, Control for variably displaying on the variable display device is performed. By the function of the special game state control means, the special game state can be controlled based on the special game information being displayed in a predetermined special display mode. In this manner, the specific game information and the special game information are variably displayed on the variable display device, and the special game information can be controlled to the special game state based on being displayed in the predetermined special display mode. . For this reason,
During the variable display of the specific game information, it becomes extremely difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is possible to control the special game state by watching the display result of the specific game information being derived.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation of the special game state from being spoiled until the final display result of the specific game information is derived and displayed, and as a result, the game using the variable display device It is possible to prevent the interest of the people from being spoiled.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, the following operation is performed.
By the further action of the special game state control means, further on the condition that the display result of the specific game information is in the specific display mode, the special game information is displayed in the special display mode. It becomes controllable to a special game state. As described above, when the specific game information is displayed in the specific display mode, that is, when it is possible to control the specific game state, the special game information is further displayed based on the special display mode. It becomes possible to control to a special game state. Therefore, the player who has gained the advantage that can be controlled to the specific game state can obtain the advantage that can be further controlled to the special game state depending on the display mode of the special game information. It is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect, the following operation is performed. By the further operation of the special game information display control means, the control for displaying a plurality of special game information variably on the variable display device and for combining and displaying the plurality of special game information in a predetermined mode as a special display mode is provided. Further done. As described above, a special display mode is displayed by a combination of a plurality of special game information items variably displayed on the variable display device, so that the display modes of the special game information are rich in variety and visually interesting. Then, since the determination mode when the player determines whether or not the control can be performed to the special game state based on the display result of the special game information is complicated, it is more interesting that the player makes the determination. It becomes possible to do so. As a result, it is possible to increase the playability of being controlled to the special game state.

According to the present invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3, it operates as follows. By the further operation of the special game state control means, when the special game information is displayed in a special display mode at a timing related to the derivation display timing of the display result of the specific game information, the special game state can be controlled.
As described above, when the special game information is displayed in the special display mode at the timing related to the derivation display timing of the display result of the specific game information, the special game state can be controlled, so that the special game state is controlled. The timing when the player determines whether or not the game is based on the display mode of the special game information can be clearly understood by the player. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to play the game easily.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the invention described in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the following operation is performed. By the further operation of the special game information display control means, control for starting the variable display of the special game information at a timing related to the variable display timing of the specific game information is further performed. As described above, the variable display of the special game information is started at the timing related to the variable display timing of the specific game information, so that the start timing of the variable display of the special game information is clearly understood by the player. It becomes possible. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to play the game easily.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. A variable display device capable of variably displaying specific game information for indicating whether or not to control the game state; and a display result of the specific game information on the variable display device is a predetermined specific display mode. In this case, the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that can be controlled to the specific gaming state.

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, there is provided a variable display device 4 capable of variably displaying a plurality of special symbols as identification information. 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 ball device 12
When the solenoid 49 to be described later is excited, the opening / closing plate 22 is opened to be advantageous for a player who can win a ball, and the opening / closing plate 22 is closed when the solenoid 49 is demagnetized. It is configured to be able to change to a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who cannot hit a ball. The variable winning prize ball device 12 is provided with six LEDs 24 that are turned on or flashed according to the game state.

A warp entrance 17 is provided at each of the left and right portions of the variable display device 4.
The ball that has entered the warp entrance 17 is
The water flows downward through the back side of the game and is discharged from the warp exit 10 to the game area 3 again. Therefore, the warp exit 10
The ball that has been ejected from the ball is in a state where it is relatively easy to win a prize in the starting port 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 has a passing ball detector 1 for detecting the passing of a ball.
3 are provided.

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 seven-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 50 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, and is provided with a variable display section 5. The variable display unit 5 displays three variable display units, that is, a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, and a right variable display unit arranged from left to right on the display screen. In each variable display section, special symbols are variably displayed individually. When all of the left, middle, and right variable display units start variable at the same time, identification information including a plurality of types of special symbols is scroll-displayed from top to bottom. Then, the left variable display section is controlled to stop first, then the right variable display section is controlled to stop, and finally the middle variable display section is controlled to stop. The symbol variably displayed on the left variable display is called a left symbol, the symbol variably displayed on the middle variable display is called a middle symbol, and the symbol variably displayed on the right variable display is called a right symbol.

When the variable display device 4 is variably stopped, the special symbol is a combination of a predetermined specific symbol (for example, 777), so that the display result is in a predetermined specific display mode. If it does, a specific game state (big hit state) occurs, and the variable winning ball device 12 is controlled to the first state, which is an advantageous state for the player. In the variable display unit 5 of the variable display device 4,
When a big hit state occurs, special game information for indicating whether or not to control to a probability variation state which is a special game state is also variably displayed.

During the variable display of the variable display device 4,
A reach state may occur. Here, the reach state means that even when the display control progresses after the variable display device is variably started and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display condition does not satisfy the specific display mode. Display mode that is not displayed. Also, the reach has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results is a predetermined specific In the gaming machine in which the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the combination of the display modes is established, at the stage where a part of the plurality of display results has not been derived and displayed yet, the derived display has already been displayed. The display state also satisfies the condition that the displayed result is a combination of the specific display modes. 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 becomes a predetermined combination of specific display modes. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when the display result of the variable display device has not yet been derived and displayed, the variable display mode has become a variable display mode in which the combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed. 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 display modes is aligned is also included in the reach display state. 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.

A specific prize area is provided in the variable prize ball device 12, and a prize ball which has won the specific prize area is detected by a specific sphere detection switch 32 described later.
In addition, all the winning balls that have been won in the variable winning ball device 12 are detected by the ball number detection switch 33. In particular,
The number-of-balls detecting switch 33 detects a specific winning ball detected by the specific ball detecting switch 32 and a normal winning ball that has won a normal winning area other than the specific winning area. First
Is detected by the predetermined number (for example, 9) of the number of balls detected by the ball number detection switch 33 or when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. When the earlier condition is satisfied, the first state of the variable prize ball device 12 ends and the state changes to the second state. The number detected by the ball number detection switch 33 is displayed by the number display 25 composed of a 7-segment display. Then, the hit ball that has entered during the period in which the variable winning ball device 12 is in the first state wins in the specific winning area, and after the variable winning ball device 12 enters the second state, the specific ball detecting switch 32 , The repetition continuation control for setting the variable winning ball device 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. Execution upper limit number of repetition continuation control is 16
In the case of times, the variable winning ball device 12 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

If a hit ball is again 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. After that, the variable display device 4 is again variably started based on the starting winning prize memory after the state in which 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, the windmill 19, the normal prize holes 7, 11, and 15, and the ball hit into the game area 3 also win any of the prize areas and the variable prize ball devices. Out mouth 1 to collect as out ball if not done
6 are provided. Further, the game board is provided with a side lamp 18 for displaying a decorative pattern.

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, 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, game features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in more detail. As described above, a big hit occurs when the special symbols variably displayed on the variable display unit of the variable display device 4 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. When a special symbol combination that makes a big hit is displayed, when the special game information is displayed in a special display mode, the special game state is controlled to a probability variation state (high probability state) as a special game state. When the gaming state is in the probability fluctuation state, the probability of a big hit occurring is improved as compared to the normal state. For this reason, the probability fluctuation state is also called a probability improvement state. In addition, in the case of the probability fluctuation state, the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 will be a hit is also increased.

That is, the special game information is for notifying whether or not to give an additional bonus in the game, for example, a certain change when a big hit occurs. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as probability variation information.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the combination of the probability variation information is a combination that satisfies the condition for enabling the probability variation, a big hit occurs, and the probability variation is completed after all the repetition continuous control is completed. And a high probability state over a predetermined period. If the jackpot generated at the time of the probability change is accompanied by a combination of pieces of probability change information satisfying the condition that allows the probability change, the state becomes the high probability state again for a predetermined period after the jackpot.
On the other hand, when the probability fluctuation occurs, it becomes a jackpot,
If the combination of the probability variation information that satisfies the condition that allows the probability variation is not satisfied, the state returns to the state where the probability variation does not occur after the end of the repetitive continuous control according to the jackpot.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a large hit occurs during the high-probability state, the predetermined repetition continuation control ends, and the state returns to a state in which the probability does not fluctuate. Control for shortening the symbol fluctuation time (variable display time) (hereinafter, fluctuation time reduction control) is performed. The fluctuation time reduction control is continued until the variable display device performs variable display 60 times after the end of the above-mentioned big hit state. When such fluctuation time reduction control is performed, the movable piece 14 is frequently opened, so that the jackpot is likely to be generated in a short time even if the probability of the jackpot not increasing is improved, which is advantageous for the player. . In this way, a game state adjusted so that a jackpot is easily generated in a short period of time without directly increasing the probability of the jackpot being generated is particularly called a normal power opening improved state. Furthermore, a state that is neither the ordinary power open improvement state nor the high probability state nor the big hit state (specific game state) is particularly called a normal state.

The variation time (variable display time) of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the normal state, and 5 seconds in the ordinary power open improvement state in which the variation time reduction control is performed.

Note that, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, without directly improving the probability of occurrence of a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may have a fluctuating state in which a general electric power release improved state is adjusted so that a jackpot is easily generated in a short period of time. Although the time reduction control is configured to be performed, other means may be used. For example, in order to facilitate the start winning at the starting opening 9, the opening time extension control for controlling the opening time of the movable piece 14 to be opened based on the result of the variable stop of the ordinary symbol is performed so as to be extended. Or, the number of times of opening of the movable piece 14 is controlled to be large (for example, the normal power opening improvement state is set to two times with respect to one in the normal state). Or to be configured. Alternatively, the ordinary power opening improvement state may be configured by combining the fluctuation time reduction control, the opening time extension control, and the opening number increase control.

In this embodiment, an example has been described in which the variable display device 4 is constituted by a CRT. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
(Liquid crystal display), dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence, 7-segment LED, and other display devices such as a fluorescent display tube.

Next, a control circuit used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 and FIG.
It is a block diagram showing the configuration of various control circuits used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. These various control circuits are provided on a game control board mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the control circuit includes:
Basic circuit 45, address decode circuit 41, input circuit 3
5, LED circuit 46, information output circuit 37, initial reset circuit 38, periodic reset circuit 39, illumination signal circuit 40,
Solenoid circuit 48, CRT circuit 54, ramp circuit 5
5, a voice synthesis circuit 56, a volume amplification circuit 57, and a power supply circuit 58.

The basic circuit 45 controls various devices of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a game control program. The basic circuit 45 is configured by a microcomputer (microcomputer) 68. The microcomputer 68 has a ROM (Read Only) storing a game control program.
Memory) 69, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7 for performing control operations according to the game control program
1. RAM (Ra (Ra) functioning as work memory for CPU
ndom Access Memory) 70, I / O (In) not shown
put / Output) port, a clock generation circuit not shown, and the like.

The input circuit 35 includes a starting ball detector 34 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 32, a ball number detection switch 33 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 of the specific sphere detection switch 32, the sphere number detection switch 33, and the passing sphere detector 13 to the basic circuit 45.

The LED circuit 46 is connected to the LE
D, LED of the start memory display 6, LED of the normal symbol display 20 for displaying the ordinary symbol, pass memory indicator 21
LED and other LEDs 4 including LED 24
7 is connected. 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 applies 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 of the basic circuit 45 from the beginning. Circuit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this type, the RAM 70 of the basic circuit 45 determines whether or not to generate a big hit.
This is performed by comparing the counter value of the jackpot determination counter configured therein with the jackpot determination value.
The basic circuit 45 extracts the counter value of the jackpot determination counter at the timing when the start winning signal is input from the input circuit 35, and determines whether or not the counter value is a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is a jackpot determination value, it is determined in advance to generate a jackpot.

The solenoid circuit 48 includes a solenoid 50 for driving the movable piece 14 of the starting port 9 and a solenoid 4 for driving the open / close plate 22 of the variable winning ball device 12.
9 is a circuit for controlling the circuit 9. Solenoid circuit 48
Is, in response to a control signal output from the basic circuit 45,
Solenoid 50 and solenoid 4 at predetermined timing
Activate 9

The address decode circuit 41 is composed of the basic circuit 4
5 is a circuit that decodes the address signal sent from 5 and outputs a signal for selecting one of the ROM 69 and the RAM 70 included in the basic circuit 45.

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 confirmation information is the starting port 9
Variable display device 4 of the number of hit balls
Is the information used to indicate the number used for the start of the variable display of the symbol, and the probability variation information is information relating to the occurrence of a high probability state (probability improvement state).

The illumination signal circuit 40 sends lamp control data D0 to an illumination board (not shown) for controlling the lighting state of a plurality of illuminations (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Send D3. 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 high probability state. 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 the display control data output from the basic circuit 45. CR from CRT circuit 54
The display control data transmitted to the T display 53 includes CD0 to CD7 as command signals and INT as a display control communication trigger signal (interrupt signal). Further, the signal lines connecting the CRT circuit 54 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 (IN) to the image display control board (sub-board) 216 via the CRT circuit 54 at the timing when the periodic reset signal from the periodic reset circuit 39 is input.
T) and image display control signals (command signals CD0 to CD)
7) is output.

The lamp circuit 55 is connected to various lamps such as the side lamp 22. The lamp circuit 55 controls the lighting state of the various lamps according to a control signal output from the basic circuit 45.

The power supply circuit 58 is connected to an AC power supply of 24 V AC, and supplies 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 the illumination board.

FIG. 4 shows an image display control board (sub-board) 2
16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a circuit formed in FIG.
The image display control board 216 responds to a control signal from the game control board (control board) 112 to control the variable display device 4.
Control the display state of.

The image 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 the game control board 112 on which the circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are formed. The CRT control circuit 67 receives command data C for displaying an image from the game control board 112.
D0 to CD7, and periodically receive the INT signal. further,
The CRT control circuit 67 supplies + 12V and + 5V
Are supplied. Further, the image display control board 216 is a GND extending from the game control board 112.
Grounded by wire.

The CRT control circuit 67 controls the entire circuit formed on the image 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 image 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 variable 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. Here, the characters are humans, animals, and the like displayed on the variable display device 4.
Alternatively, it refers to an image representing an object or the like.

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 identification numbers of the characters necessary to compose the screen displayed on the variable display section 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 dot data corresponding to a character identification number in advance. 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 for image display. Further, the VDP 59 supplies the composite synchronization signal SYNC to the display device 63. Display device 63
Is a transmitted RGB signal, a composite synchronization signal SYNC
The image is displayed on the variable display unit 5 based on. The display device 63 is grounded by a GND line extending from the game control board 112.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing main random counters and flags used in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
The random counter is a counter that counts random numbers used for various controls such as determination of a big hit and variable display control of a special symbol of the variable display device 4.

Here, as typical examples of the random counter, C HIT, CK HIT, CTZU, and C
Four types of KZU random counters are shown.
The values of these random counters are extracted at predetermined timing during the pachinko game, and various controls are performed based on the values. The extraction process of the counter value of the random counter is performed by the CPU 71 provided inside the basic circuit 45 by the RO.
It is executed according to the game control program stored in M69.

C HIT is a random counter for determining a jackpot for determining in advance whether a jackpot is to be generated as a result of variable display of a special symbol on the variable display device 4. In the C HIT, the counter value is counted up (added) by one at a predetermined timing in a count range of 0 to 255. When the C HIT is counted up to the upper limit, it is configured to start counting from 0 again.

When the extracted value of C HIT matches the predetermined jackpot determination value, it is determined in advance to generate a jackpot. The jackpot determination value is determined when the probability changes,
It is different from other normal times. The jackpot determination value in the normal state is set to “7”. On the other hand, the jackpot determination values at the time of the probability change are “7”, “37”, and “6”.
7 "," 97 ", and" 127 ". Therefore, at the time of the probability fluctuation, the big hit occurrence probability is improved to five times the normal time.

CKHIT is a random counter for determining a probability for determining whether or not to control to a probability variation state when a big hit occurs. C KHIT is
In the count range of 0 to 9, the counter value is counted up (added) by one at every predetermined timing. C
When KHIT is counted up to the upper limit,
It is configured to start counting from 0 again.

When the extracted value of CKHIT matches a predetermined probability change determination value, it is determined in advance to generate a probability fluctuation state. The probability change judgment value is “1”,
“3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are set. Therefore, when a big hit occurs, the state can be controlled to the probability fluctuation state at a rate of 1/2.

C TZU is a symbol determining random counter used to determine the type of symbol as a result of displaying the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 4. In the CTZU, the counter value is counted up (added) by one at a predetermined timing in a count range of 0 to 9. When the C TZU is counted up to the upper limit, it is configured to start counting from 0 again. The ROM 69 stores a data table in which the type of the symbol is determined corresponding to each of the counter values of 0 to 9 and displays from the extracted value of CTZU based on the correspondence defined in the data table. The type of the resulting symbol is determined. C KZU is a random counter for a special game information pattern used to determine the type of a display pattern of special game information variably displayed on the variable display device 4. C KZU is 0-5
Is counted up (added) by one at every predetermined timing. C KZ
When U is counted up to the upper limit, U is configured to start counting from 0 again. ROM69
Stores a data table that defines the type of display pattern of special game information corresponding to each of the counter values of 0 to 5. Based on the correspondence defined in the data table, the data table of CKZU is stored. The type of the special game information display pattern is selectively determined from the extracted value.

WF KZU is a special game information flag which is a flag indicating the type of display pattern of special game information. In WF KZU, addresses 00H to 06
A data area for selectively setting any one of seven types of display patterns from pattern 0 to pattern 6 according to H is provided. Of these display patterns, pattern 0 to pattern 5 are display patterns when the state is not controlled to the probability variation state. When the special game information is displayed in these display patterns, it is indicated that the game is not controlled to the probability fluctuation state as a result. Pattern 6
Is a display pattern in the case where control is performed in the probability fluctuation state. When the special game information is displayed in the display pattern, it is indicated that the game is controlled to be in the probability fluctuation state as a result.

The display pattern type of the special game information is selectively determined from the extracted value of C KZU, and the determined display pattern type is indicated by the WF KZU data. Specifically, the counter values 0 to 5 of CKZU correspond to the display patterns of pattern 0 to pattern 5, respectively. In other words, in the case where the probability variation state is not controlled, for example, when the extracted value of CKZU is “0”, the type of the display pattern is determined to be pattern 0, and the determined type of the display pattern is WF. KZU
Is indicated by the following data. Further, in the case of controlling to the probability variation state, the type of display pattern is forcibly determined to be pattern 6 regardless of the extracted value of CKZU, and the determined type of display pattern is determined by the data of WF KZU. Is shown. Therefore, when not controlled to the probability fluctuation state, any one of the patterns 0 to 5 is determined as the display pattern of the special game information, and when controlled to the probability fluctuation state, only the pattern 6 is special. It is determined as a display pattern of game information.

In this embodiment, an example has been described in which the pattern 6 is determined as the display pattern of the special game information only when controlled to the probability fluctuation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a big hit does not occur. In this case, the pattern 6 may be determined as a display pattern, and the special game information may be displayed in the pattern 6. This is because it is clear that the probability variation state does not occur when the big hit does not occur. Therefore, even if the special game information is displayed in such a pattern 6, the player is not discouraged, This is because there is no risk of trouble occurring between the player and the game hall.

The values of the various random counters described above are extracted at the timing determined for each random counter and used for various controls.

Next, the basic circuit 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1
The structure of process data used in the game control process executed by the game control 5 will be described.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of the process data in the form of a table. FIG. 6 shows data types and contents of each byte of the first to 5N + 2 bytes in the process data. In this case, one data group is composed of 5 bytes, and one set of process data is composed of a plurality of aggregates of such data groups.

For example, the first byte and the second byte are process timer data for defining the processing time of the process. This process timer data is used to define the special symbol fluctuation time and the special winning opening operation time. The third byte is lamp flag data used for various lamp operations. The lamp flag data includes a lamp data flag that indicates the operating state of the lamp based on flag data such as 00: waiting, 01: changing the pattern, and 02: turning off. The fourth byte is audio flag data used for audio output. The voice flag data includes a voice data flag indicating a voice output state by flag data such as 00: mute, 01: symbol variation. The fifth byte is display control data used for controlling display of special symbols and special game information. The display control data includes special symbol display control data used for display control of special symbols, and special game information display control data used for display control of special game information. Although data for various controls is shown in the sixth and subsequent bytes, their description is omitted here.

In this case, one data group is composed of 5 bytes, and the process data is composed of one or a plurality of data groups. The 5N + 1th byte (N is an integer) and the 5N + 2th byte are data indicating an end code (00H). This exit code is used to terminate the process.

Next, the arrangement of special symbols displayed on the variable display device 4 will be described. Each special symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is composed of a plurality of types (10 types in this example) of numbers and the like, and is scroll-displayed at the time of variable display. Each special symbol is stored in the ROM 69 of the basic circuit 45 as symbol data in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order.

The specific structure of the special symbol data is as follows. In each of the left, middle, and right symbols, symbol position numbers of 0, 1,..., 8, and 9 are assigned to each of the ten symbols. Such a symbol position number is 0 to be extracted from C TZU.
9 correspond to each of the counter values.

If the jackpot is predetermined, C
The symbol at the location where the TZU extraction value matches the symbol position number is selected and determined as the left, middle, and right scheduled stop symbols. With this, if the jackpot is decided in advance,
The left, middle, and right scheduled stop symbols are aligned with the same symbol. on the other hand,
When the loss is determined in advance, a part of each of the left, middle, and right scheduled stop symbols is selected and determined based on the extracted value of CTZU, and the scheduled stop symbols of the other symbols are left,
The middle and right scheduled stop symbols are selected and determined so that they do not match the same symbol type.

Next, the contents of game control performed by executing the control program in the basic circuit 45 will be described.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the main program of the game control. First, step S
The process of setting the clock monitor control register to clock monitor enable is performed by (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1. Next, in S2, a process of setting the address (00FFH) of the stack pointer is performed.

Next, a system check process is executed in S3. In this system check process,
RAM 70 of basic circuit 45 used for execution of game control
Is initialized. Next, at S4,
A display control data setting process is executed. In this display control data setting process, RA for writing display control data is used.
The address of M70 is set. Next, in S5, a display control data transmission process is executed. In this display control data transmission process, a process of transmitting display control data to the CRT control circuit 67 of the image display control board 216 is performed.

Next, a data output process is executed in S6. In this data output process, a process of outputting control data for controlling various devices and information data for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Next, a lamp timer process is executed in S7. In this ramp timer process,
Processing for operating various lamps is performed using a timer.

Next, output data setting processing is executed in S8. In this data setting process, a process for setting data to be output in S6 is performed.
Next, error processing is executed in S9. In the error processing, a process of setting an error state when an error state occurs and notifying the user of the error state, and a processing of releasing the error state under predetermined conditions are performed. next,
In S10, a determination random number update process is executed. In the random number updating process for determination, a process of updating the random counter C HIT for determining a big hit is performed.

Next, a special symbol process process is executed in S11. In this special symbol process processing, a process for branching and executing a process for displaying a special symbol divided into a plurality of processes in accordance with a flag for selecting a process is performed. Next, in S12, a normal symbol process process is executed. In the normal symbol process process, a process for displaying a normal symbol divided into a plurality of processes is performed in accordance with a flag for selecting a process.

Next, a switch process is executed in S13. In this switch process, a process for executing a logical determination of an output signal for each switch of various switches such as the specific ball detection switch 32 and the ball number detection switch 33 is performed. Next, audio processing is executed in S14. In this sound processing, processing for outputting a sound used for a sound effect or the like is performed.

Next, a display random number updating process is executed in S15. In this display random number update process, C
A process of updating various random counters used for variable display such as TZU and CKZU is performed. Next, a winning ball signal process is performed in S16. In the prize ball signal processing, processing is performed to execute payout of a prize ball according to the detection of a prize ball. next,
At S17, the same display random number updating process as at S14 is repeatedly executed.

Next, the contents of the special symbol process in S11 will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol process processing.

First, although not shown, it is determined what value the process flag indicating the state of the game is set to. This process flag is necessary for controlling pachinko gaming machines in order while maintaining a predetermined control time, and its value is updated according to the progress of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8, a program to be executed is selected according to the value of the process flag.

If the process flag is "1", S1
8, a special symbol change waiting process is performed. The details of the special symbol change waiting process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process flag is "2", the big hit determination process in S19 is performed. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process flag is "3", a special symbol stop symbol setting process in S20 is performed. The details of the special symbol stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process flag is "4", the special symbol changing process in S21 is performed. The details of the special symbol change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process flag is "5", a special symbol stop process in S22 is performed. The details of the special symbol stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process flag is "6", the big hit process in S23 is performed. By executing the jackpot process,
Various control operations in the big hit state as described above are performed.

Next, the contents of the above-mentioned special symbol change waiting process in S18 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol change waiting process.

First, in step SA (hereinafter simply referred to as SA) 1, a process for setting process data for displaying a predetermined demonstration image displayed on the variable display device 4 is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SA2, where process data / timer processing is executed. This allows
A demonstration image is displayed on the variable display device 4 based on the process data set by SA1. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the process proceeds to SA3, where it is determined whether or not there is a start winning. If it is determined in SA3 that there is a start winning, the process proceeds to SA4, where the process flag data is added by "1", and the special symbol change waiting process ends. As described above, by adding “1” to the data of the process flag, the big hit determination process is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. on the other hand,
If it is determined by SA3 that there is no starting prize,
The special symbol change waiting process ends as it is. When the process flag is not added in this way, the special symbol change waiting process is executed again when the next special symbol process process is executed.

Next, the content of the above-described big hit determination processing in S19 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the big hit determination processing.

First, in step SB (hereinafter simply referred to as SB) 1, it is determined whether or not the probability is currently fluctuating (probable). When it is determined by SB1 that the probability is fluctuating, the process proceeds to SB2, and a process of setting a high probability determination value as a big hit determination value is performed. Thereby, the big hit determination value at the time of the probability change is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to SB4 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined by SB1 that the probability is not fluctuating, the process proceeds to SB3, and a process of setting a low probability determination value as a big hit determination value is performed. As a result, the normal big hit determination value is set. Then, SB
Proceed to 4.

At SB4, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be generated. Specifically, the extracted value of C HIT stored in the bank 0 of the winning bank is SB2 or SB3.
It is determined whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value set by the above, and if it matches, it is determined in advance to generate a jackpot.

Here, the winning bank is a random counter CHIT, CKHI extracted according to the starting winning.
A storage area for temporarily storing data of each extracted value of T and C TZU.
Is provided in a work area of the RAM 70. Since up to four startup prizes are stored, the prize bank is set to bank 0
To a shift register having four storage areas of bank 3. In the winning bank, every time there is a starting prize, data of each extracted value corresponding to the starting prize is stored in the order of banks 0, 1, 2, and 3.

More specifically, C HIT according to the starting prize,
Each of the extracted values of CKHIT and CTZU is stored at a maximum of four, but the extracted value at the oldest timing is stored in the bank 0 of the winning bank. , 3 are stored in this order. The extracted value stored in the bank 0 of the winning banks 0 to 3 is used for various controls. When the use of the data in bank 0 is completed, the storage data in bank 0 is cleared, and the storage data in banks 1, 2, and 3 are shifted toward bank 0 one by one. By repeatedly executing such a jackpot determination and data shift, various controls are performed in accordance with the start winning memory.

If it is determined in SB4 that no big hit will occur, the process proceeds to SB10 described later. If it is determined by SB4 that a big hit is to be generated, the process proceeds to SB5, and a process of setting a big hit flag is performed. here,
The big hit flag is a flag used to indicate that the game is in a big hit state.

After SB5, the process proceeds to SB6, in which a process of setting a special symbol stop symbol at the time of the occurrence of the big hit is performed based on the extracted value of the CTZU stored in the bank 0 of the winning bank. When this big hit occurs, the left, middle, and right special symbols are aligned with the same symbol based on the TZU extraction value and stopped and displayed. After SB6, the process proceeds to SB7, where it is determined whether or not the jackpot determined by SB4 is a jackpot accompanied by control over probability fluctuation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the extracted value of CKHIT stored in bank 0 of the winning bank matches the probability change determination value, and if it matches, it is determined to be a big hit with a probability change. .

If it is determined in SB7 that the hit is not a big hit involving control over probability fluctuation, the process proceeds to SB9 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined by SB7 that the hit is a big hit accompanied by a probability change, the process proceeds to SB8. After the process of setting the special game information to the pattern 6, the process proceeds to SB9. Thereby, the variable display of the special game information is performed in the pattern 6.

At SB9, after the prize bank updating process for shifting the bank data of the prize bank as described above is performed, the process proceeds to SB10. At SB10, the process flag data is incremented by "1", and then the big hit determination processing ends. As described above, by adding “1” to the data of the process flag, the special symbol stop symbol setting process is executed at the next execution of the special symbol process process.

Next, the contents of the special symbol stop symbol setting process of S20 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol stop symbol setting process.

First, at step SC (hereinafter simply referred to as SC) 1, it is checked whether or not the above-mentioned jackpot flag is set, thereby determining whether or not the jackpot has been determined in advance. . When it is determined by SC1 that the jackpot has been determined in advance, the process proceeds to SC10 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined by SC1 that the jackpot occurrence has not been determined in advance, that is, if the loss has been determined in advance, the process proceeds to SC2.

At SC2, it is determined whether or not the occurrence of the reach state is determined in advance. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the reach state can occur regardless of whether or not a big hit occurs. However, when the display result of the special symbol is lost, whether or not to generate the reach state is determined. Is randomly determined by a predetermined process.

If it is determined that the reach state is generated by SC2, the process proceeds to SC5 described later. On the other hand, SC2
If Google determines that reach status will not occur,
Proceed to SC3, and C stored in bank 0 of the winning bank
A process of setting a first stop symbol which is a scheduled stop symbol of the left symbol of the special symbol is performed based on the TZU data. Next, proceeding to SC4, the second stop symbol which is the scheduled stop symbol of the right symbol of the special symbol and the final symbol which is the scheduled symbol of the middle symbol of the special symbol so as not to coincide with the first stop symbol set by SC3. A process of randomly setting the stop symbols is performed. When the reach state is not generated by such SC3 and SC4, a stop symbol is set so that the right symbol and the left symbol do not match.

When it is determined that the reach state is generated by SC2 and the process proceeds to SC5, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are changed based on the CTZU data stored in bank 0 of the winning bank. The setting process is performed. As a result, the scheduled stop symbol of the left symbol and the scheduled stop symbol of the right symbol match, and the reach state is displayed.

Next, the process proceeds to SC6, and a process of randomly setting the final stop symbol so as not to match the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol set by SC5 is performed. After SC6, proceed to SC7. By such SC5 and SC6, a loss reach state in which a big hit does not occur is generated.

At SC7, a process of extracting a counter value for displaying special game information from CKZU is performed.
Next, the process proceeds to SC8, and based on the counter value extracted by SC7, a process of selecting and setting a display pattern of special game information corresponding to the counter value is performed. SC8
Thereafter, the flow advances to SC9, where a winning bank update process similar to that in SB9 described above is executed. Thereby, the bank data of the winning bank is shifted.

At SC10, the process flag data is incremented by "1", and thereafter, the special stop symbol setting processing ends. As described above, by adding “1” to the data of the process flag, the special fluctuation process is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed.

Next, the contents of the above-mentioned special symbol change processing in S21 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol change processing.

First, in step SO (hereinafter simply referred to as SO) 1, processing for setting process data during symbol fluctuation for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a state in which the special symbol is changing (during variable display) is performed. You. Next, the process proceeds to SO2, and it is determined whether or not the current state is in the probability fluctuation state. If it is determined by SO2 that the state is not in the probability fluctuation state, the process proceeds to SO4 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined by SO2 that the state is in the probability variation state, the process proceeds to SO3, and a process of setting the variation process data during the probability variation for performing a variable display control specific to the probability variation such as shortening of the variation time is performed. You. Thereafter, the flow advances to SO4.

At SO4, process data / timer processing is executed. As a result, based on the process data set by SO1 and SO3, control of the process during the change of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
Next, the process proceeds to SO5, and it is determined whether or not the process in which the special symbol is being changed, which is being executed by the process data / timer process, is continuing. Specifically, S
In D5, it is determined whether or not data during the continuation of the process is set. If the data is set, it is determined that the process is ongoing.

If it is determined by SO5 that the process is ongoing, the special symbol change processing ends.
In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the special symbol changing process is repeatedly executed at the next execution of the special symbol process process. On the other hand, if it is determined by SO5 that the process is not being continued, the process proceeds to SO6, and a process of setting the data of the process flag to data for executing the special symbol stop process is performed. By setting the process flag data in this way,
A special symbol stop process is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. After SO6, the special symbol change processing ends.

Next, the contents of the above-mentioned special symbol stopping process in S22 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol stop processing.

First, in step SP (hereinafter simply referred to as SP) 1, a process of setting an address of design loss process data, which is process data for stopping and displaying a special symbol with a lost symbol, is performed. Next, S
Proceeding to P2, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit is determined in advance by checking whether or not the big hit flag is set. SP
If it is determined that the occurrence of the big hit is not determined in advance by the step 2, the process proceeds to SP4 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the generation of the big hit is determined in advance by SP2, the process proceeds to SP3 and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (a state in which the left, middle, and right symbols are aligned). The process of setting the address of the per-symbol stop process data, which is the process data for causing the symbol to stop, is performed. When the address of the per-symbol stop process data is set by SP3, the address set by SP1 becomes invalid. After SP3, proceed to SP4.

At SP4, processing for setting special symbol and special game information stop process data, which is process data for stopping each of the special symbol and special game information, is performed based on the address set by SP1 or SP3. You. Stopping the special game information here means that the special game information constantly variably displayed is decelerated, and also that the special game information that is variably displayed is simply stopped. That is, the stop of the special game information in this case means that the special game information is decelerated when the variable pattern 1 described later is variably displayed, and the variable display of the variable pattern 2 described later is performed. Means that the special game information is completely stopped. In other words, stopping the special game information in this step means determining the display mode of the special game information when indicating whether or not to control the special game state.

Next, the process proceeds to SP5, where process data / timer processing is executed. Thereby, based on the process data set by SP4, the control of the process regarding the stop of the special symbol is performed. The processing contents of the process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process proceeds to SP6, and it is determined whether or not the process relating to the stop of the special symbol, which is being executed by the process data / timer process, is continuing. In particular,
A determination is made as to whether or not data during the continuation of the process is set by SD5 described later, and if the data is set, it is determined that the process is under continuation.

If it is determined by SP6 that the process is ongoing, the special symbol stop processing ends. In this case, since the data of the process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is repeatedly executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. On the other hand, if SP6 determines that the process is not being continued, the process proceeds to SP7, where the process flag data is set to data for executing the special symbol change waiting process, and at the same time, the reach flag and the change flag are set. The processing for clearing the flag used for the control up to is performed.

Next, the process proceeds to SP8, where it is checked whether or not the above-mentioned big hit flag is set.
A determination is made whether to generate a jackpot is predetermined. When it is determined that the generation of the big hit is not determined in advance by SP8, the special symbol stop processing ends. In this case, the special symbol change waiting process is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed by setting the process flag data for executing the special symbol change wait process in SP7.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a big hit is determined in advance by SP8, SP9
And the process of setting the data of the process flag to the data for executing the jackpot process and clearing the flags used in the control so far, such as the reach flag and the change flag, are performed. Processing is performed. When the process flag data is set by SP9, the process flag set in SP7 described above becomes invalid. Therefore, if it is determined in advance that a big hit will occur, the process flag data for executing the big hit processing is set,
The big hit process is executed when the next special symbol process process is executed. After SP9, the special symbol stop processing ends.

Next, the contents of the process data / timer processing called and executed in the above-described SO4 and SP5 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the process data / timer processing.

First, in step SD (hereinafter simply referred to as SD) 1, a special symbol process timer setting process is executed. Thus, the address of the process timer for the variable display of the special symbol as described above is specified and set by the data pointer. The details of the special symbol process timer setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the flow advances to SD2, where special symbol process data setting processing is executed. As a result, process data for display of various lamps to be controlled, generation of sound, display of special symbols, and the like are set. When the process data is set as described above, various controls are executed based on the set process data. In executing the control, time management is performed by a process timer. For details of the special symbol process data setting process,
This will be described later with reference to FIG.

Then, the flow advances to SD3 for performing processing of subtracting and updating the timer value of the currently set process timer by "1". Here, the process timer is subtracted and updated from a predetermined value as time elapses, and is subtracted and updated by this SD3.

Next, the process proceeds to SD4, where it is determined whether or not the timer value of the process timer is "0".
If it is determined by SD4 that the timer value has not become "0", the process proceeds to SD5, where processing for setting data indicating that the process is continuing is performed, and then this process data / timer processing ends. I do. On the other hand, if the timer value is determined to be “0” by SD4,
Proceeding to SD6, a process of updating the value of the data pointer is performed. In the case of this embodiment, as described above, 5
One data group is composed of bytes, and the data pointer is updated every 5 bytes. This allows
In the currently set process data, the process timer of the next data group is specified by the data pointer.

Then, the flow advances to SD7, where a process for setting a new process timer in the next data group is performed according to the update of the data pointer in SD6. Next, SD
Proceeding to 8, it is determined whether the data pointed to by the data pointer updated in SD6 is the end code described above. If it is determined by SD8 that the process is not an end code, the process proceeds to SD5 described above, where data indicating that the process is continuing is set, and then the process data / timer process ends.

On the other hand, if the end code is determined by SD8, the process proceeds to SD9, and processing for setting data indicating that the process has been completed is performed. Next, SD
Proceeding to 10, a process for setting the address of the process data in the data pointer is performed in order to execute the currently unprocessed remaining process data. And SD1
Proceeding to 1, the process for setting the process timer is performed.
The execution of such SD10 and SD11 includes the end code described above in the data group executed last, so that even if an end code is found in the last data group by SD8, the process is terminated. This is because it is necessary to execute the process data included in the data of the data group before. After SD11, the process data / timer processing ends.

Next, the special symbol process timer setting process of SD1 executed in the process data / timer process will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the content of the special symbol process timer setting process.

First, in step SE (hereinafter simply referred to as SE) 1, it is determined whether or not the address of the process data has been changed. If it is determined by SE1 that the address has not been changed, the process proceeds to SE5 described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined by SE1 that the address has been changed, the process proceeds to SE2, and processing for setting the changed address as the address of the data to be executed is performed.

Next, the process proceeds to SE3, where a process for setting a new process timer is performed based on the data at the address after the change. Next, the process proceeds to SE4, in which the process for storing the process timer set by SE3 in the process timer work area of the RAM 70 is performed, and then the process proceeds to SE5.

In SE5, processing for setting the address of the process data is performed. As a result, when the process directly proceeds from SE1 to SE5, the address of the process data that has not been changed is set and the current process timer is used. On the other hand, when the process proceeds from SE4 to SE5, the address of the changed process data is changed. Set and a new process timer is used. After SE5, the special symbol process timer setting process ends.

Next, the SD2 special symbol process data setting process executed in the process data / timer process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol process data setting process.

First, in step SF (hereinafter simply referred to as SF) 1, a process for setting the lamp data specified by the above-described lamp flag data is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SF2, where it is determined whether or not the lamp data has been changed. If it is determined by SF2 that the lamp data has not been changed, the process proceeds to SF5 described later. on the other hand,
If it is determined by SF2 that the lamp data has been changed, the process proceeds to SF3, and processing for setting the address and address pointer of the changed lamp data is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SF4, in which the lamp timer after the change is set according to the address and address pointer of the lamp data changed and set by the SF3.
After SF4, the process proceeds to SF5.

In SF5, a process for setting a voice flag is performed. Thus, when the process proceeds from SF2 to SF5, the sound flag is set without changing the lamp data, and when the process proceeds from SF4 to SF5, the sound flag is set in accordance with the change of the lamp data. After SF5, SF
Then, the process proceeds to step S6 to set the display control data of the special symbol. After SF6, the special symbol process data setting processing ends.

Next, a specific display example of the special game information on the variable display device 4 will be described. 17 to 19 are display screen diagrams illustrating display examples of special game information.

FIG. 17 shows a first display example of special game information. In FIG. 17, (a) shows an example of the display mode of the special game information during the change of the special symbol, and (b) shows when the special symbol is stopped (when the symbol is determined).
Of the special game information in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 17A, variable display unit 5
In, an image of the castle 76 is displayed in the center of the screen.
In the lower part of the castle 76, special symbols 74a, 74b,
74c is variably displayed. And special design 74
In the state where a, 74b, and 74c are variably displaying, a plurality of clouds 75 used as special game information are flowing in a direction from the right side to the left side of the castle 76 (see the arrow in the figure). I have. Such variable display of special game information is constantly performed irrespective of whether or not the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c are variably displayed.

Then, at the timing related to the timing at which all the symbols of the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c are stopped and displayed as shown in (b) (for example, simultaneously with the stop display of all the symbols of the special symbols). The variable display speed of the cloud 75 is reduced to a predetermined low speed. Then, at the timing when the variable display speed of the cloud 75 is reduced, if all of the plurality of clouds 75 are displayed on the left side of the castle 76, the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state when a big hit occurs.

As described above, at the timing when all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed, the display mode during the variable display of the special game information becomes the predetermined display mode, so that a big hit is generated based on the special game information. In this case, it is indicated that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state. Such a variable display speed of the special game information is reduced at the timing when all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed, and whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the display mode of the special game information at that timing. The fluctuation pattern of the special game information indicating the above is referred to as the fluctuation pattern 1 of the special game information.

Further, a special symbol 7 as shown in FIG.
When displaying 4a, 74b, 74c and the cloud 75, the display may be performed in the following manner.
First, the variable display of the cloud 75 is started in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c. And
The variable display of the cloud 75 is stopped at a timing related to the timing at which all the symbols of the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c are finally stopped and displayed (for example, simultaneously with the stop display of all the symbols of the special symbols). If all of the plurality of stopped and displayed clouds 75 are displayed on the left side of the castle 76, the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state when a big hit occurs.

In this example, all of the plurality of clouds 75 are displayed at the predetermined timing on the left side of the castle 76 to indicate that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state. However, when the cloud 75 and the moon displayed other than the cloud 75 overlap at a predetermined timing, it indicates that the vehicle is to be controlled to the probability variation state. If it is a specific mode, it may be displayed by another display mode that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state.

As described above, the stop display mode of the special game information is changed to the predetermined display mode at the timing related to the timing at which all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed. It is shown that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state when it occurs. Such special game information is stopped and displayed at the timing related to the timing when all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed, and the state is controlled to the probability variation state based on the display mode of the stopped and displayed special game information. The variation pattern of the special game information indicating whether or not the variation is called a variation pattern 2 of the special game information.

Next, a second display example of special game information will be described. FIG. 18 shows a second display example of the special game information.

Referring to FIG. 18, in variable display section 5, as in the case of FIG.
a, 74b, 74c are displayed. The special game information in the second display example includes a plurality of (in this case, six) windows 75a shown in the castle 76. That is, the display of the plurality of windows 75a is used as a plurality of special game information, and the cloud in this case is not used as the special game information.

When the second display example is used as the first variation pattern, the following variable display is performed. First, the variable display of the plurality of windows 75a is constantly performed.
Specifically, a variable display in which lights are turned on and off in the plurality of windows 75a is performed. And special design 74
The variable display speed of the window 75a is reduced to a predetermined low speed at a timing related to the timing at which all the symbols a, 74b, and 74c are stopped and displayed (for example, simultaneously with the stop display of all the symbols of the special symbol). Then, at the timing when the variable display speed of the window 75a is reduced, if a predetermined number (for example, three or more) of the plurality of windows 75a is lit, a probability change occurs when a big hit occurs. State controlled.

When the second display example is used as the first variation pattern, the display mode during the variable display of the special game information at a timing related to the timing at which all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed is predetermined. By adopting the display mode, it is indicated based on the special game information that the game is controlled to the probability variation state when a big hit occurs. Also,
When the second display example is used as the second variation pattern, the following variable display is performed. First, in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c, the variable display of the plurality of windows 75a is started. Then, the variable display of the window 75a is stopped at a timing related to the timing at which all the symbols of the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c are stopped and displayed (for example, simultaneously with the stop display of all the symbols of the special symbol). Then, the plurality of windows 75 stopped and displayed are displayed.
If a display is lit for a predetermined number or more of a (for example, three or more), the probability variation state is controlled when a big hit occurs.

In this example, when a display in which a light is lit at a predetermined number or more of the plurality of windows 75a is displayed, it is indicated that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a light-on display is performed on a window 75a at a predetermined position among a plurality of predetermined windows 75a, it is indicated that the state is controlled to the probability variation state. It may be.

As described above, when the second display example is used as the second variation pattern, the stop display mode of the special game information becomes the predetermined display mode at the timing when all the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Thereby, based on the special game information, it is indicated that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state when a big hit occurs.

Next, a third display example of special game information will be described. FIG. 19 shows a third display example of the special game information. In FIG. 19, (a) shows an example of the display mode of the special game information when controlled to the probability fluctuation state, and (b) shows the special game information when not controlled to the probability fluctuation state. One example of an embodiment is shown.

Referring to FIG. 19A, variable display unit 5
In, special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c are variably displayed. The special game information in this third display example is
A first special game information display portion 751 displayed between the left symbol 74a and the middle symbol 74b on the variable display portion 5;
It is displayed by the second special game information display section 752 displayed between the middle symbol 74b and the right symbol 74c.

Each special game information display section has a plurality of circles 75
b are arranged. In each of the special game information display sections, the circles 75b are arranged regularly and alternately in a first color and a second color. In the case of the third display example, special game information is used as a first variation pattern.

First, in response to the start of variable display of the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c, the first special game information display section 75
In each of the first and second special game information display sections 752, variable display by scroll display of a plurality of circles 75b is started. And special design 74a, 74b,
The first special game information display portion 751 and the second special game information display portion 752 are displayed at a timing related to the timing at which all the symbols 74c are stopped and displayed (for example, simultaneously with the stop display of all the special symbols). Finally, stop display is performed. Then, if the display mode of the first special game information display section 751 and the second special game information display section 752 that are stopped and displayed becomes a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. It is shown that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state when it occurs. On the other hand, the display mode of the first special game information display section 751 and the second special game information display section 752 that are stopped and displayed is changed to a display mode other than the predetermined display mode, for example, as shown in FIG. If so, it is indicated that the control is not performed in the probability fluctuation state when the big hit occurs.

As described above, when the third display example is used, the stop display mode of the special game information is changed to the predetermined display mode at the timing related to the timing when all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed. This indicates that, when a big hit occurs, the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state based on the special game information.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special game information is variably displayed according to the variation pattern 1 shown in the first display example. The variable display of the special game information may be performed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special game information may be variably displayed according to the variation patterns shown in the second display example and the third display example.

As described above, there are six special game information display patterns. One of these six patterns (pattern 6) is a pattern indicating that it is controlled to be in the probability fluctuation state, and the six patterns are different so that the display mode when the special game information is mainly decelerated is different. Since the display pattern is set, the player is not perceived to be controlled to the probability variation state and not to be controlled before the special game information is decelerated.

Next, the control timing when the special game information is variably displayed will be described. Here, in addition to the control timing when the special game information is variably displayed according to the variation pattern 1 described above, the control timing when the special game information is variably displayed according to the variation pattern 2 will be described.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the control timing when the special game information is variably displayed.
Referring to FIG. 20, a gaming state (a distinction between a probability fluctuation state and a normal state), a big hit display (a display indicating that a big hit has occurred in variable display device 4), a special symbol change, a stop state, Valid / invalid state of display result of special game information, fluctuation in special game information fluctuation pattern 1,
The stop state, the fluctuation in the special game information fluctuation pattern 2, the stop state, and the detection state of the start winning are shown as time elapses. In this example, the control timing is shown in the case where a big hit controlled by the probability fluctuation occurs after a predetermined number of start winnings.

First, the control timing when the special game information is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern 1 will be described. When the start winning is detected, the change of the special symbol (variable display) is started. The validity period is predetermined in the display result of the special game information. The validity period is from a predetermined start timing after the stop of the second stop symbol (right symbol) of the special symbol and before the stop of the final stop symbol (middle symbol) to a predetermined end timing after the stop of the final stop symbol. For a predetermined period of time. That is, the valid period of the display result of the special game information is determined in relation to the timing when all the symbols of the special symbol are stopped and displayed.

During the validity period of the display result of the special game information, the display pattern set in the above-described big hit determination process or the special symbol stop symbol setting process indicates whether or not to control the probability variation state. Of the special game information at a low speed. Therefore, even if the display result of the special game information indicates the occurrence of the probability fluctuation state outside the valid period of the display result of the special game information, it is invalidated.

When the special game information is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern 1, the variable display speed of the special game information (for example, the cloud 75 shown in FIG. 17) from the start timing of the effective period of the display result of the special game information (see FIG. 17). The speed at which the cloud 75 shown in FIG. 17 flows) is reduced. Then, the variable display speed of the special game information is set to the lowest speed in accordance with the stop timing of the final stop symbol of the special symbol. And
Thereafter, the variable display speed of the special game information is accelerated, and is returned to the original normal variable display speed in accordance with the end timing of the effective period of the display result of the special game information.

Such low speed variable display of special game information is always performed when the special symbol is variably displayed, regardless of whether the special symbol stop display results in a big hit or a loss.

In the case of the fluctuation pattern 1, when the special game information is variably displayed at a low speed, a big hit occurs according to the display result of the special game information (for example, the position of the cloud 75 shown in FIG. 17). Is indicated to the player as to whether or not the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state.

Next, the control timing when the special game information is variably displayed according to the variation pattern 2 will be described. When the start winning is detected, the change of the special symbol (variable display) is started. At the same time, the low speed variable display of the special game information for indicating whether or not to control to the probability fluctuation state is performed by the display pattern set in the above-described big hit determination processing or the special symbol stop symbol setting processing.
Variable display of special game information (for example, cloud 75) is started. Then, the special game information is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop timing of the final stop symbol of the special symbol in the effective period of the display result of the special game information.

Such a variable display of the special game information is always performed when the special symbol is variably displayed, regardless of whether the special symbol stop display results in a big hit or a loss.

In the case of the fluctuation pattern 2, the stop display result when the special game information is stopped and displayed (for example, FIG. 17)
The position of the cloud 75 shown in (2) indicates to the player whether or not the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state.

As described above, the special game information is variably displayed on the variable display device 4 separately from the special symbols, and based on the special game information being displayed in a predetermined special display mode, the probability fluctuation is performed. State controlled. Therefore, during the variable display before the final display result of the special symbol (the display result of all the symbols) is obtained, the player sees the display result of a part of the special symbol already derived, and It becomes extremely difficult to determine whether the game state can be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player's expectation of the probability fluctuation state until the final display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game using the variable display device 4 from being spoiled.

When the special symbol is displayed in a specific display mode (combination of big hit symbols), that is, when it is possible to control to the big hit state, the special game information is further displayed in a special display mode (special game mode). It is possible to control to the probability fluctuation state based on the display in the display mode indicating that the state is controlled). Therefore, the player who has gained the advantage that can be controlled to the big hit state can obtain the benefit that can be further controlled to the probability fluctuation state depending on the display mode of the special game information. The interest of the game can be further improved.

The plurality of clouds 75 and the circle 7
As shown in 5b, a special display mode is displayed by a combination of a plurality of special game information variably displayed on the variable display device 4, so that the display mode of the special game information is rich in variety and visually interesting. Become. Then, since the determination mode when the player determines whether or not the control can be performed to the probability variation state based on the display result of the special game information is complicated, it is more interesting that the player makes the determination. You can do so. As a result, it is possible to increase the playability of being controlled to the special game state.

Further, as described above for the fluctuation pattern 1 and the fluctuation pattern 2, when the special game information is displayed in a special display mode at a timing related to the display timing for deriving the display result of the special symbol, the probability fluctuation may occur. Since the state is controlled, the timing when the player determines whether or not the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state can be clearly understood by the player, and the display result of the special game information And the display result of the special symbol can be clearly and easily understood by the player. As a result, the player can easily play the game.

Further, since the variable display of the special game information is started at a timing related to the variable display timing of the special symbol, the start timing of the variable display of the special game information is clearly understood by the player. be able to. As a result, the player can easily play the game.

Also, since the special game information is configured to be displayed on the variable display section 5 of the variable display device 4, a special display device for displaying the special game information is provided in a place other than the variable display device 4. Compared to the case, the number of components of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be prevented from increasing.
Further, the special game information is displayed on the variable display unit 5 of the variable display device 4.
, The player who pays attention to the variable display of the special game information on the variable display device 4 can visually recognize the special game information without particularly distracting the line of sight. Therefore, compared to a case where a special device for displaying special game information is provided in a place other than the variable display device 4, it is possible for the player to easily view the special game information.

In this embodiment, an example in which the valid period of the display result of the special game information is determined in relation to the final stop timing of all the symbols of the special symbol (stop timing of the final symbol). Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effective period of the display result of the special game information is at the start of the change of the special symbol, the stop timing of the first stop symbol, or
It may be determined in relation to the stop timing of the second stop symbol. Further, the valid period of the display result of the special game information may be set to a period in which all the symbols of the special symbol are changing. In other words, if the special game information has a specific display mode (a display mode indicating that control is to be performed in the probability fluctuation state) while the special game information is fluctuating, the display indicates that the control is to be performed in the probability fluctuation state. You may.

Further, in this embodiment, as variation pattern 1, an example is shown which indicates whether or not to control the probability variation state in a state where the special game information is decelerated to a low speed state without being stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when indicating whether or not to control the special game information to the probability fluctuation state without stopping, the special game information may be variably displayed at a constant speed without decelerating. In that case, by sound (voice, alarm sound, etc.), light (lamp display), or image display,
It is preferable that the timing indicating whether or not to control to the probability fluctuation state is made clear to the player.

In the case of the fluctuation pattern 1, the special game information is variably displayed on a regular basis except for the case where the probability fluctuation state occurs, and the display result of the special game information is displayed every start winning. The selection may not be determined. However, when a big hit occurs, even if the control of the probability fluctuation state is not performed, the display result of the special game information may indicate the occurrence of the probability fluctuation state, so the occurrence of the big hit is predetermined. In such a case, it is necessary to determine special game information each time.

Next, another example of the variable display mode of the special game information on the variable display device 4 will be described. FIG.
It is a display screen figure which shows the other examples of the variable display mode of special game information. In FIG. 21, (a), (b),
(C) shows variable display modes of different types of special game information.

FIG. 21A shows an example of whether or not the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state based on the change of the expression of the appearing character and the display mode of the character such as the type of the appearing character. Have been. Here, the character refers to an image displayed on the variable display device 4 representing a human, an animal, an object, or the like.

Referring to FIG. 21A, a special symbol 74
A first character 75c is displayed above a, 74b, 74c. The first character 75c is used as special game information, and indicates whether or not the first character 75c is controlled to a probability variation state based on a change in facial expression. In addition, a second character 75d is displayed behind the first character 75c.
The second character 75d is used as special game information, and indicates that when the second character 75d appears, it is controlled to the probability fluctuation state.

FIG. 21 (b) shows an example showing whether or not to be controlled to the probability fluctuation state based on the operation pattern of the special game information to be displayed.

Referring to FIG. 21B, a special symbol 74
a, 74b, 74c, a number of obstacles 75e, 1
The two spacecrafts 75f are variably displayed. In this case,
The obstacle 75e and the spacecraft 75f are used as special game information. Spacecraft 7 as a variable display of special game information
The display that 5f flies while avoiding the obstacle 75e is displayed. In such a flight display, a plurality of patterns that avoid the obstacle 75e are provided, and the patterns indicate whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state. When the spacecraft 75f is displayed so as to avoid the obstacle 75e in a specific pattern, it is indicated that the spacecraft 75f is controlled to the probability fluctuation state.

FIG. 21 (c) shows an example showing whether or not to be controlled to the probability fluctuation state based on the display mode of the special game information to be displayed.

Referring to FIG. 21C, the predetermined passage 7
A display that a spacecraft 756 enters into 55 is displayed. In this case, the cockpit in the spacecraft 756 displays a level meter 75g whose display level is variably displayed. In this case, the level meter 75g is used as special game information. The display level of the level meter 75g is changed. The display level of the level meter 75g indicates whether or not the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state. When the display level of the level meter 75g is displayed at a specific level, it is indicated that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state.

Next, the feature points of the modified examples of the present invention will be listed. (1) In this embodiment, an example has been described in which specific game information for indicating whether or not to control to a specific game state (big hit state) advantageous to a player is constituted by identification information such as symbols. However, the specific game information is not limited thereto, and may be display information other than the identification information. That is,
The specific game information may be constituted by game display information such as a battle type game. Specifically, in the display of the variable display device 4, a character on the player side and an enemy character appear, and a display is made in which these characters play a predetermined battle game and the character on the player side wins. In such a case, the game may be controlled to the specific game state. Further, the game display information is not limited to the battle type game, but may be another game.

(2) In this embodiment, special game information for indicating whether or not to control to a special game state (probability variation state) advantageous to a player different from the specific game state is indicated by a cloud or a circle. , A character, an obstacle, and a level meter. However, not limited to this,
The special game information may be constituted by identification information such as symbols. In such a case, the symbols may be variably displayed on the variable display device 4, and if the display result is in a special display mode, the special game state may be controlled. In addition, the special game information may constitute specific game information by game display information of a battle type game or the like. In particular,
In the display of the variable display device 4, when a character on the player side and an enemy character appear, and these characters play a predetermined battle game and the character on the player side wins, a specific game is displayed. The state may be controlled. Further, the game display information is not limited to the battle type game, but may be another game.

(3) In this embodiment, the display result of the specific game information (special symbol) has a specific display mode indicating that the display is controlled to the specific game state (big hit state), and the special game information is displayed. An example is shown in which a special game mode (probability variation state) is controlled when a special display mode indicating that the game is controlled to a special game state (probability variation state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the display result of the specific game information (special symbol) becomes a display mode other than the specific display mode (loss display mode), the special game information is displayed in the special game state (probability variation state). May be controlled to a special game state (probability variation state) when a special display mode indicating that the control is performed is performed.

(4) 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.

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Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems (1) Specific game information (indicating whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the like is to be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player, It has a variable display device (variable display device 4) capable of variably displaying the special symbols 74a, 74b, 74c), and the display result of the specific game information on the variable display device is determined in a predetermined display mode (for example, three display modes). When the special symbol is displayed in the same symbol, the gaming machine can be controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit state). After the specific game information is variably started on the variable display device by the CRT control circuit 67 or the like shown in FIG. 4, the specific game information display control means for performing control to derive and display the display result of the specific game information is provided. It is configured.
The CRT control circuit 67 shown in FIG.
Special game information (cloud 75, window) indicating whether or not to control a special game state (probability variation state) that is different from the specific game information and advantageous to a player different from the specific game state. 75a, a circle 75b, etc.) in the variable display device. The special game state control which can be controlled to the special game state based on the special game information being displayed in a predetermined special display mode (see FIG. 17 and the like) by the basic circuit 45 shown in FIG. Means are configured.

(2) As shown in FIG. 17 and the like, the special game state control means further displays the display result of the specific game information in the specific display mode (for example, a display in which three special symbols are arranged in the same symbol). Mode), the special game state can be controlled based on the special game information being displayed in the special display mode (see FIG. 17 and the like).

(3) As shown in FIG. 17 and the like, the special game information display control means variably displays a plurality of the special game information (for example, clouds 75) on the variable display device and sets a predetermined number. In this aspect, control is further performed such that the plurality of pieces of special game information are combined and displayed as the special display mode.

(4) As shown in FIG. 20, the special game state control means controls the timing (display of the special game information) related to the derivation display timing (the special symbol stop timing) of the display result of the specific game information. When the special game information is displayed in the special display mode during the effective period of the result), the special game state is controlled (see variation pattern 1).

(5) As shown in FIG. 20, the special game information display control means further executes a control for starting the variable display of the special game information at a timing related to the timing of the variable display of the specific game information. (See variation pattern 2).

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The effect of the concrete example of the means for solving the problems.
With regard to, the following effects can be obtained. The specific game information and the special game information are variably displayed on the variable display device, and can be controlled to the special game state on condition that the special game information is displayed in a predetermined special display mode. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is possible to control to the special game state by watching the display result of the specific game information being derived while the variable display of the specific game information is being performed. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player's expectation of the special game state until the final display result of the specific game information is derived and displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest of a game using the variable display device from being impaired.

Regarding claim 2, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the following effects can be obtained. When the specific game information is displayed in a specific display mode, that is, when it becomes possible to control to a specific game state,
The special game state can be controlled based on the special game information being displayed in the special display mode. Therefore, the player who has gained the advantage that can be controlled to the specific game state can obtain the advantage that can be further controlled to the special game state depending on the display mode of the special game information. It is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

According to the third aspect, in addition to the effects according to the first or second aspect, the following effects can be obtained. Since a special display mode is displayed by a combination of a plurality of special game information variably displayed on the variable display device,
The display mode of the special game information is varied and visually interesting. Then, since the determination mode when the player determines whether or not the control can be performed to the special game state based on the display result of the special game information is complicated, it is more interesting that the player makes the determination. You can do so. As a result, it is possible to increase the playability of being controlled to the special game state.

Regarding claim 4, in addition to the effect according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the following effect can be obtained. When the special game information is displayed in the special display mode at the timing related to the derivation display timing of the display result of the specific game information, the special game information can be controlled to the special game state. The timing when the player makes a determination based on the display mode of the special game information can be clearly and easily understood by the player. As a result, the player can easily play the game.

Regarding claim 5, in addition to the effect according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the following effect can be obtained. Since the variable display of the special game information is started at a timing related to the variable display timing of the specific game information, the start timing of the variable display of the special game information can be clearly understood by the player. As a result, the player can easily play the game.

[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 used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of various control circuits used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a circuit formed on an image display control board.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing main random counters and flags used in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of process data in a table format.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main program of the game control.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process of a special symbol change waiting process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the content of a big hit determination process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a special symbol stop symbol setting process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a special symbol change processing.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol stop process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing processing contents of process data / timer processing.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a process timer setting processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of a process data setting process.

FIG. 17 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of special game information.

FIG. 18 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of special game information.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of special game information.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing control timing when special game information is variably displayed.

FIG. 21 is a display screen diagram showing another example of a variable display mode of special game information.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a pachinko game machine (game machine), 4 is a variable display device (variable display device), 45 is a basic circuit (special game state control means), CRT control circuit 67 (specific game information display control means, special game information display control) Means), 75 is a cloud (special game information), 75a is a window (special game information), 75b is a circle (special game information), 75c is a first character (special game information), and 75d is a second character (special game information). 75f is a spaceship (special game information), 75e is an obstacle (special game information), and 75g is a level meter (special game information).

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying specific game information for indicating whether or not to control to a specific game state advantageous to a player, wherein a display result of the specific game information on the variable display device is provided. A gaming machine controllable to the specific game state when a predetermined specific display mode is reached, and after the variable display device variably starts the specific game information, displaying the specific game information. A specific game information display control means for performing control to derive and display the result; and information different from the specific game information, and whether to control to a special game state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state. Special game information display control means for performing control to variably display the special game information for indicating on the variable display device, and the special game information is displayed in a predetermined special display mode. And a special game state control means capable of controlling the special game state based on the special game state. 2. The special game state control means further comprising: displaying the special game information in the special display mode on condition that a display result of the specific game information is in the specific display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled to the special gaming state based on the condition. 3. The special game information display control means variably displays the plurality of special game information on the variable display device, and combines the plurality of special game information in a predetermined manner to generate the special game information. 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: performing a control for displaying a display mode.
Or the gaming machine according to 2. 4. The special game state control means, when the special game information is displayed in the special display mode at a timing related to a derivation display timing of a display result of the specific game information, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is controllable. 5. The special game information display control means further performs control for starting variable display of the special game information at a timing related to timing of variable display of the specific game information. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 4.