JP2002066033A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly interesting and new game machine giving expectations to a player by improving an image of different color patterns in plural patterns and not making a display in pattern variations monotonous. SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with a propriety judgment means, a judged result display means 43 for variably displaying the plural patterns, then stopping and displaying a large winning pattern combination in the case that a judged result by the propriety judgment means is winning and stopping and displaying a losing pattern combination in the case that it is losing and a special game execution means for executing a special game due to the fact that the judged result becomes the winning. The different color pattern in the almost same shape as the other pattern for which a color inside the pattern is different is included in the plural patterns, game values are different between one large winning pattern combination and the other large winning pattern combination by the different color pattern in the almost same shape and a pattern variation display form for varying the patterns among the different color patterns in the almost same shape by color change inside the patterns is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a different-color design having substantially the same shape as another design and a different color in the design.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines include:
A hit or miss is determined based on the establishment of a determination start condition, such as entry of a game ball into a specific winning opening or passage of a game ball to a specific pass gate, and if the determination result is a hit, a "big hit" is determined. There is a model that executes a predetermined special game called a so-called special game. In such a model, a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device for changing and stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols including numbers, symbols, pictures, and the like is provided on the game board surface.

The display device usually has a structure in which a plurality of display areas are arranged side by side, and a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner for each display area by scrolling or the like, and then can be stopped and displayed. Then, the symbols displayed on the display device start to fluctuate due to the establishment of the determination start condition, and after a predetermined time fluctuates, the stopped symbols are displayed in a plurality of display regions of the display device, and the stop is performed. If the symbol is a specific combination (big hit symbol combination), it constitutes "big hit", and other combinations (outlier symbol combinations)
In the case of, it becomes "out". In the case of the "big hit", a large winning opening on the game board surface is continuously opened to enable a large number of winnings, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out by winning during that time.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, a special game or a special game is performed depending on conditions which are satisfied when a jackpot is established, and more specifically, depending on the type of the symbol when the jackpot is established when the common symbol is formed of a combination of the same symbols. Many games have different game values after special games. Here, the game value refers to a prize value by a special game such as the number of prize balls to be paid out during a special game, a value by a privilege game provided after the end of the special game such as a probability change or a time reduction, and the like.

[0005] By the way, depending on the gaming machine, as the configuration of the plurality of symbols, symbols having different shapes (for example,
In addition to the symbols (designs with different numbers, etc.), there is a design that includes a design (different color design) having the same shape as the other design and a different color in the design. When a plurality of symbols including such a different color symbol are variably displayed, not only the shape of the symbol stopped and displayed at the time of the big hit, but also the color of the symbol stopped and displayed, In many cases, the game value is changed during or after a special game. Also,
Even in the case where the symbols are stopped and displayed with the symbol combination of the symbols having substantially the same shape, the symbol combination may be hit or miss depending on the color of the symbol.

[0006]

However, in the above-described gaming machine, even in the case of the symbol variation between the different color symbols included in the plurality of symbols, the variation display until the stop display is performed by scrolling or the like. Therefore, at present, the effect of including a color-different design is not so much felt as in the variation display between the designs having different shapes. In addition, since the display mode of the symbol variation by such scrolling is performed in most of the gaming machines at present, it is not fresh, and the player may be bored with the display mode. Therefore, the emergence of a gaming machine that can enjoy a fresher gaming sensation has been desired.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and the value of a different color symbol in a plurality of symbols is improved, the display mode in the symbol variation is not monotonous, the taste is high, and the novelty is high. The aim is to provide gaming machines with high expectations.

[0008]

That is, according to the present invention, there is provided an invention for judging whether or not a game has been hit or missed due to the establishment of a judgment start condition. A determination result display means for stopping and displaying with a predetermined jackpot symbol combination when the determination result by the determination means is a hit, and stopping and displaying with a predetermined off symbol combination when the determination result is off; In a gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game due to the result of the determination by the determination means, in the plurality of symbols, in the symbols in substantially the same shape as other symbols The different game colors are different, and the jackpot symbol combination and the other jackpot symbol combinations with substantially the same color difference pattern have different game values. Characterized in that it has a symbol variation display mode for performing a color change in the pattern of the symbol variation between pattern combinations.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a winning / failing determining means for determining whether a game has been hit or missed due to the establishment of a determining start condition, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed. In the case of a hit, stop display is performed at a predetermined jackpot symbol combination, and when the determination result is out, a determination result display unit that stops and displays at a predetermined out-of-band symbol combination, In a gaming machine having a special game execution means for executing a special game due to a hit, in the plurality of symbols, a color difference between the symbols in the same shape as the other symbols is different. Along with the design, one jackpot symbol combination,
At least one of the symbols in the symbol combination having the same shape as the jackpot symbol combination has an off symbol combination different in color from the symbol of the jackpot symbol combination, and between the jackpot symbol combination and the off symbol combination. Is characterized by having a symbol variation display mode in which the symbol variation is performed by a color change in the symbol.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the different game values include a prize value by a special game.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or third aspect, the different game values include a value obtained by a privilege game provided after the special game.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, a bonus game is given after a special game in one big hit symbol combination, and a privilege after another special game in another big hit symbol combination of substantially the same color different symbol design. The game is not provided.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects, the pattern change performed by changing the color in the pattern is to change at least one color from the other color while gradually approaching the color. It is characterized by.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing system control of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing display control of the gaming machine, FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to main processing executed by a main control circuit of the gaming machine, FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to random number updating processing, FIG. 8 is a flowchart relating to a jackpot hit determination process, FIG. 9 is a flowchart relating to a special symbol determination process, FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to a temporary stop special symbol determination process, FIG. 11 is a flowchart relating to a color change selection process, and FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart related to the start winning opening process, and FIG. 14 is related to the round number selection process. Flowcharts FIG. 15 flowchart relating flowchart of special game execution processing, FIG. 16 is a probability setting processing,
FIG. 17 is a first image diagram of one display pattern of symbol change display by color change in the gaming machine, FIG. 18 is a second image diagram thereof, FIG. 19 is a third image diagram thereof, and FIG. 20 is a fourth image diagram thereof. is there.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outer guide rails 4 and the inner guide rails 5 of the game balls are provided on the edge of the game board 3 in a substantially circular shape, and are surrounded by the inner guide rails 5. On the center line of the surface 6, in order from the top to the bottom, a display device 9, an upper first-type starting port 10, a lower first-type starting port 11 that is an ordinary electric accessory, and a special winning accessory that is a special electric accessory. 15, an out port 17 is provided, lamp windmills 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a normal design change start left gate 19 and a normal design change start right gate 21 are provided below them, and windmills 22a and 22b are provided below them. Below that, a left sleeve winning opening 23 and a right sleeve winning opening 25, and a leftward winning opening 27 and a rightward winning opening 2 on both sides of the large winning opening 15.
9 are provided. When a game ball wins in the various winning ports, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Further, under a specific condition described later in detail, a predetermined special game state, in this example, when a big hit occurs, the special winning opening 15 is opened, so that a game ball can be easily won. In addition, when the ordinary symbol reaches a predetermined value by the detection signal of the ordinary symbol change start gates 19 and 21, the lower first type starting port 11 is in an expanded state.

On the front side of the game board 3, a glass frame 31,
Upper ball tray 32 for receiving the paid game balls,
A mounting plate 33 for mounting the upper ball receiving tray 32, a lower ball receiving tray 34 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated, and a lamp display 3 for informing a game state.
5, 36, a speaker 37 that emits voices and sound effects to notify the player of the game state, a launching device H that launches the game ball at the game surface in accordance with the launch operation of the player, and the like are assembled. ing. Next, the required components will be described in more detail.

The display device 9 comprises an ordinary symbol display device 41 at the upper part and a special symbol display device 43 at the center.
Numbers, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters)
And the like can be changed and stopped. The ordinary symbol display device 41 has an ordinary symbol display section 45 composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. Also, the normal symbol display section 45
Are provided on both sides of the normal symbol change number storage display 47 made of LEDs or the like.
In addition, the number of symbol changes started when a game ball passes through the normal symbol change start right gate 21 is stored and displayed as the number of suspensions (in this example, a maximum of four times), excluding those currently changing. It has become.

The special symbol display device 43 corresponds to the determination result display means of the gaming machine 1. The special symbol display device 43 includes a liquid crystal, a dot matrix or L
It comprises a display device such as an ED display device. In this embodiment,
A liquid crystal display (TFT-
An image display unit 50 including an LCD module) is provided. The display screen of the image display unit 50 is divided into three display areas arranged in a horizontal direction, and is divided into a left display area, a center display area, and a right display area. , A right special symbol in the right display area, and a variable display and a stop display can be displayed as special symbols for determination result display. In addition, a background image (including characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) is displayed on the image display unit 50 in addition to the special design, and the background image is generated due to a predetermined condition such as the start of the change of the special design. Variable display is possible. Further, on the left and right inner sides of the window frame portion 49, there are provided special symbol change number storage indicators 51 made of LEDs and the like. The special symbols displayed in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area in this embodiment are “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7” in which the color of the symbols is red. (Hereinafter referred to as "red 1, red 2, red 3, red 4, red 5, red 6, red 7"), and the same color as the red symbol, and the color in the symbol is blue. There are seven different color patterns of "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7" (hereinafter referred to as "blue 1, blue 2, blue 3, blue 4, blue 5, blue 6, blue 7"). ) Is a total of 14 patterns.

The upper and lower first type starting ports 10 and 11 are provided directly below the display device 9, and the lower first type starting port 11 has two movable pieces 11 a and 11 b for the first type starting port on the rear surface. While the solenoid is controlled so as to be able to change between a normal vertical narrow opening state and a substantially V-shaped expanding opening state, which is a normal state, the upper first type starting port 10 is simply opened. . The lower first type start-up opening 11 is opened and opened when the symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 stops changing and a specific symbol is displayed. In this example, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol display section 45 is a specific symbol during the normal game state, the lower first type start-up opening 11 is opened and opened once for 0.3 seconds, and further expanded. When the number of winning balls to the lower first type starting opening 11 reaches six during opening, the widening opening is forcibly terminated. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 is a specific symbol in the probability fluctuation state described later, the lower first type start-up opening 11 is opened for 1.7 seconds at intervals of 2 seconds (the interval is narrowed during this period). Is performed three times, and furthermore, when the number of winning balls to the lower first type starting opening 11 reaches six during the widening opening, the widening opening is forcibly terminated. I have.

On the back of the game board 3, a special symbol change start switch for detecting a ball winning the first kind starting ports 10 and 11 is provided in a path of the winning ball. Thus, the symbol change of the special symbol display device 43 is started. At this time, regarding the number of balls that have won the first-type starting openings 10 and 11 during the special symbol change, that is, the number of times the special symbol starts to change, the number of suspensions (in this example, a maximum of four times) is determined by the special symbol. The number of fluctuations is displayed on the display 51, and the display 5
The number of displayed 1s is reduced.

The normal symbol change start left gate 19 and the normal symbol change start right gate 21 are provided on the left and right sides of the display device 9 and include a normal symbol change start switch. The normal symbol display device 41 is detected by detecting a game ball passing through
Is started to change. A left sleeve winning opening detection switch and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball of the left sleeve winning opening 23 and the right sleeve winning opening 25;
A detection switch for a leftward winning opening and a detection switch for a rightward winning opening for detecting a winning ball in the leftward winning opening 27 and the rightward winning opening 29 are provided on the rear surfaces of the corresponding gaming boards, respectively.

The special winning opening 15 is the first type starting opening 10,1.
1, a large winning opening opening solenoid and an opening / closing plate 61 which is opened and closed by the solenoid.
The special winning opening 15 is normally in a state where the opening and closing plate 61 is closed, and a specific area winning opening that opens when the special winning opening 15 is opened to enable a winning is provided inside the special winning opening 15. 63
Having. Further, the specific area winning opening 63 is provided with an opening / closing door (not shown) which is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid under predetermined conditions. The specific area winning opening 63 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch for detecting a specific winning ball.
The continuation right to open again is established. At the approximate center of the special winning opening 15, there is provided a winning ball count switch for detecting a winning ball that has won the special winning opening 15 and has not won the specific area winning opening 63.

The operation of the special symbol display device 43 and the operation of the special winning opening 15, that is, the operation at the time of executing the special game (at the time of winning the big hit) will be described. As described above, when a game ball wins in the first type starting ports 10 and 11 and a winning ball is detected by the special symbol change start switch, the label -TRND of the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG. -A
And various random numbers such as label-TRND-C1 are obtained (extracted), and the obtained numerical values are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70.
73 is temporarily stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Then, a jackpot determination based on the stored numerical values,
The determination (creation) of the stop symbol, the selection of the symbol variation pattern such as the reach determination, and the like are performed. To start.

After a change from the start of the change of the special symbol for a predetermined time (the time determined by the selected change pattern, in this example, at least 5.1 seconds to a maximum of 57.1 seconds), for example, the left display area The special symbol stops changing in the order of the center display area, the right display area, the left display area, the right display area, the center display area, and the like, and the stopped symbol is fixedly displayed.
At this time, a reach state may be established depending on the determined stop symbol, the symbol variation pattern, and the like. here,
In the reach state, a specific display mode, that is, a jackpot combination, is likely to be displayed in a stage before the display control progresses and the display result is stopped and displayed after the display of the special symbol is changed and displayed on the image display unit 50. A display mode for making a player think that the display mode has been changed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, of the display areas of the image display unit 50, the display area for displaying the final stop symbol, here the central display area, is left, and the remaining two display areas are displayed. There is a display mode in which the symbols are stopped and displayed so as to have a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

If the combination of the stopped symbols is a predetermined big hit symbol combination, for example, a so-called "symbol" consisting of a combination of the same symbols, the state shifts to the big hit state. When the jackpot state is reached, the opening / closing plate 61 of the special winning opening 15 is opened to receive a game ball falling on the surface of the gaming surface 6 so that the winning can be made to the special winning opening 15 and there is a winning in the special winning opening 15. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown). The opening and closing plate 6
The number 1 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball number counting switch is displayed on the image display unit 5 of the special symbol display device 43.
0 is displayed like a number from 0 to 10 or a bar graph.

When the specific prize ball detecting switch detects a prize ball to the specific area prize port 63 during opening of the special prize port 15 or within about two seconds after the close of the special prize port 15, the big hit is re-started. The right to repeat is generated, and a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 15 times or 13 times at most),
The opening of the is repeated. In the embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination when the jackpot is established is a specific symbol, specifically, "red 1", "red 2", "red 3", "red 4", "red 5", "red 6". , 'Red 7', the number of times the jackpot continuation right is generated is a maximum of thirteen, while the jackpot symbol combination is 'blue 1', 'blue 2', 'blue 3' , 'Blue 4', 'blue 5', 'blue 6', and 'blue 7', the number of times becomes a maximum of 15 times.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a model having a probability variation function and a time shortening function, and the jackpot symbol combination at the time of the jackpot formation is "red 1", "red 2" which is a time-variable and time-saving symbol combination. ',' Red 3 ',' Red 4 ',
If it is any one of 'Red 5', 'Red 6', and 'Red 7', in addition to the occurrence of the jackpot (special game state),
Probability fluctuation and time reduction occur after the end of the jackpot, that is, the next jackpot occurrence probability is higher than the normal game state (low probability state, 1 / 315.5) in normal time (high probability state, 5 / 315.5). ), The time from the start of the change of the special symbol to the final display is shorter than usual, and the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state are continued until the next big hit.
In addition, when the jackpot is established, the jackpot symbol combination is any of the blue symbols “blue 1”, “blue 2”, “blue 3”, “blue 4”, “blue 5”, “blue 6”, and “blue 7”. When it is a double-hit, after the end of the jackpot, the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1 / 35.5) is set, the time is not reduced, and the normal gaming state is continued until the next jackpot. Has become.

As described above, the prize value such as the number of times the jackpot can be continued and the value due to the bonus game such as the probability fluctuation and the selection of whether or not to shift to the time reduction change depending on the color of the symbol in the jackpot symbol combination. Then, the player's interest in the different color pattern increases, the range of the game can be expanded, and the game can be made more interesting. In this embodiment, the number of times the jackpot can be continued and the selection of whether or not to shift to the probability variation and the time reduction are changed only by the difference in the color of the symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol It may be changed depending on the shape of a figure such as a number in addition to the color. In addition, the type of the different color design is not limited to the two colors of red and blue, and other colors may be used or three or more colors may be used. Furthermore, only for a design having a specific shape (for example, only for a design having a shape of '7'), a design with a different color may be used, or the color of the design with a different color may be increased. Further, in this embodiment, all of the prize values such as the number of possible jackpots and the game values such as the value by a bonus game such as selection of whether or not to shift to the probability reduction or the time reduction are given by the colors in the symbol. Whether or not the color is determined is not limited to this.For example, for one color, probability fluctuation and time reduction are performed, for other colors, only time reduction is performed, and for other colors, In such a case, the type of the game value to be selected may be changed depending on the color in the symbol, such as not giving these benefits.

FIG. 3 shows a main control circuit 70 for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the gaming machine 1 and a special display in the image display section 50 of the special symbol display device 43 under the control of the main control circuit 70. A system control block of the gaming machine 1 such as a display control circuit 90 for performing display control of a symbol, a background, and the like is shown.

The main control circuit 70 has a CPU 72 for performing a control operation according to a game control program therein, and a RAM 7 functioning as a work memory of the CPU 72.
3. A one-chip microcomputer 71 having a ROM 74 for storing a game control program, I / O (input / output) buses 75 and 76 connecting the computer 71 and the display control circuit 90, etc., an output port 77, a driver 78 ,
It comprises a buffer gate 79, an interface 80, an initial reset circuit 81, a periodic reset circuit 82, and the like.

The CPU 72 includes a control section, an operation section, various counters, various registers, various flags, and performs arithmetic control. In addition to the above, the probability of occurrence of a big hit (special game state) and a hit by a normal symbol (lower first A random number or the like that determines the probability of occurrence of the seed opening 11 (opening of the seed opening 11) is also generated. Also,
The RAM 73 has a storage area for a detection signal of a special symbol variation start switch and a detection signal of a normal symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 72,
A storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU 72 are provided. Further, the R
The OM74 has control programs and control data for games,
In addition to the control command, a hit determination value based on a big hit and a normal symbol is written.

The initial reset circuit 81 is a one-chip microcomputer 71 when the power is turned on by the power circuit 87.
Is a circuit for resetting. Initial reset circuit 8
In response to the initial reset pulse sent from 1, the one-chip microcomputer 71 initializes various control information.

The periodic reset circuit 82 periodically (for example, 4.00) sends a signal to the one-chip microcomputer 71.
This is a circuit for giving a reset pulse every 0 msec) and repeatedly executing the game control program stored in the ROM 74 of the one-chip microcomputer 71 from the top.

Further, based on a control signal output from the main control circuit 70, a lower first type starting port 11, a large winning opening 15, a normal symbol display device 41, a normal symbol variation number connected to a driver 78. The storage display 47, the special symbol change number storage display 51, and the like are controlled. Further, the illuminant control circuit 88 receives the illuminant control signal via the driver 78, and based on the control signal, the lamp display 35,
36 and the like are controlled. In addition, various game information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, and probability fluctuation information are output to a hall management device 84 as a host computer via a driver 78 and an information output circuit 83.

Further, various detections such as a special symbol change start switch, a normal symbol change start switch, a specific prize ball detection switch, a prize ball count switch, and other prize opening detection switches for detecting a ball winning various devices. The detection signal output from the device is input to the main control circuit 70 via the interface 80.

Further, a voice synthesis circuit 85 and a display control circuit 90 are connected to the one-chip microcomputer 71 via an I / O bus 75. The speaker 37 is connected to the voice synthesizing circuit 85 via a voice amplifying circuit 86, and the special symbol display device 43 is connected to the display control circuit 90.

The display control circuit 90 is for displaying a game image on the image display section 50 of the special symbol display device 43. As shown in FIG. 4, a control data ROM 92 for storing control data, A character ROM 95 for storing data, a display control CPU 91 for controlling display control data in accordance with a control data ROM 92 based on a control signal of the main control circuit 70, and reading out necessary data from the character ROM 95 based on a command from the display control CPU 91. , A VDP 93 that generates map data such as a design, a background, a character, and a character in a display image.
A VRAM 94 for storing data generated by the DP 93, and a DRAM for converting the stored and stored image data into RGB signals.
It comprises an A conversion circuit 96, a reset circuit 97 and the like. In addition,
The RGB signals converted by the DA conversion circuit 96 are input to the special symbol display device 43, and further, the VDP 93 supplies a composite synchronization signal SYNC to the special symbol display device 43. Then, the special symbol display device 43 displays an image on the image display unit 50 based on the transmitted RGB signal and the composite synchronization signal SYNC.

As shown in Table 1, the counters of the CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 in this embodiment include the labels -TRND-A, -TRND-C1,
Label-TRND-C2, Label-TRND-R, Label-TRND-R1, Label-TRND-B1, Label-TRND-B2, Label-TRND-B3, Label-
There are nine types of random number counters (random counters) such as FRND-A. The labels -TRND-A, label -TRND-C1, label -TRND-C2, label -TRND-R, label -TRND-R1, label -T
RND-B1, Label-TRND-B2, Label-TR
Numerical values of the ND-B3 acquired at a predetermined time are stored in a special symbol random number storage area (label-TMEMBF) in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 up to a maximum of four.
The numerical value of the label-FRND-A acquired at a predetermined time is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area (label-FRND-A) in the RAM 73.
FMEMBF) is stored up to a maximum of four. The values of the respective counters stored in the special symbol random number storage area and the ordinary symbol random number storage area are cleared after a series of game operation processes relating to the respective counter values. The operation of each counter will be described below.

[0039]

[Table 1]

The label -TRND-A is a random number counter for judging a jackpot or a miss, and corresponds to a hit / fail judgment means in the gaming machine 1. This label -T
The RND-A starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and has a predetermined interruption time (for example, 4.000 msec).
Is incremented by one each time, and when the numerical value reaches '629', the value returns to '0' again, and the above addition is repeated. The numerical value of the label -TRND-A is obtained when a game ball is awarded in the first-type start-up openings 10 and 11 and detected by the special symbol change start switch, and is a predetermined comparative value for a jackpot. In normal times (in the low probability state), it is compared with '5', '500', and in the probability fluctuation state (in the high probability state), '5', '50', '10'
0 ',' 200 ',' 300 ',' 350 ', 40
It is determined whether it is a big hit or not by comparing with 0 ',' 450 ',' 500 ', and' 600 '. In addition, the game ball may win the first-type start-up openings 10 and 11 and the numerical value of the label -TRND-A may be obtained again before the determination of the correctness is completed. The stored acquired values (updated acquired numerical values) are temporarily stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 except for the acquired value currently being determined, and are sequentially subjected to the determination.

The label -TRND-C1 determines a jackpot symbol combination that is stopped at the same position in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the image display section 50 when the jackpot is established. This label-TRND-C1
Starts from '0' when the power is turned on, adds '1' for each interrupt time, and returns '0' again when it reaches '13'.
Repeat to return to. The numerical value of the label -TRND-C1 is acquired when the winning ball to the first-type start-up openings 10 and 11 is detected by the special symbol change start switch, and up to a maximum of four except for the symbol being displayed in the change display. It is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. The numerical value of the label -TRND-C1 includes:
A jackpot symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, the label -TRND-
When the value of C1 is '0', the red symbol is 111,
In the case of '1', the blue symbol is 111, in the case of '2', the red symbol is 222, and in the case of '3', the blue symbol is 22
2, in the case of '4', a red symbol 333, in the case of '5', a blue symbol 333, in the case of '6', a red symbol 4
44, '7' for a blue symbol 444, '8' for a red symbol 555, '9' for a blue symbol 555, '10' for a red symbol 666, '1
In the case of 1 ', a blue symbol 666, in the case of' 12 ', a red symbol 777, in the case of' 13 ', a blue symbol 77
7 is finally stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

The label -TRND-C1 is once displayed in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the image display section 50 before the jackpot is established and the jackpot symbol combination is determined and displayed when the color change is determined as described later. It is also used to determine a temporary stop symbol combination of special symbols displayed in an aligned state. A temporary stop symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is also assigned in advance to the numerical value of the label -TRND-C1, and in the embodiment, the label -TRND-C1
−111 when the value of C1 is “0” or “1”,
222 for '2' and '3', 333 for '4' and '5', 444 for '6' and '7',
555, '10', '11' in case of '8', '9'
In the case of 666, and 77 in the case of '12' and '13'
7 is displayed as a temporary stop symbol combination. The color in the symbol in the temporary stop symbol combination is determined by a label-TRND-C2 described later.

Further, in this embodiment, the number of possible jackpot continuations (13 and 15) and the selection of whether or not to shift to the probability fluctuation after the end of the special game are made by the combination of the jackpot symbols when the jackpot is established. Therefore, the label -TRND-C1 is also used for these selections.

The label -TRND-R1 is a random number counter for determining whether or not to perform a color change, which will be described later, after temporarily stopping the special symbol from the reach state when the jackpot is established. The label -TRND-R1 starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and '0' and '1' are alternately repeated at each interruption time. The numerical value of the label -TRND-R1 is acquired when a game ball is awarded in the first-type start-up openings 10 and 11 and detected by the special symbol change start switch, and is a predetermined color change determination comparison numerical value. In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not to perform a color change by comparing with “0”. The label-TR
The acquired numerical value of ND-R1 is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70.
In the special symbol random number storage area of 73, a predetermined number, in this example, up to four, except for the numerical value being determined, is stored. When the value of the label -TRND-R1 is "1", no color change is performed, and the big hit symbol of the color based on the value of the label -TRND-C1 is stopped and displayed.

The label TRND-C2 is the same as the label
This is a random number counter that determines the color in the symbol in the temporary stop symbol combination determined by the label -TRND-C1 when the color change is determined by TRND-R1. The label -TRND-C2 starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and '0' and '1' are alternately repeated at each interruption time. The numerical value of the label -TRND-C2 is obtained when a game ball is awarded in the first type starting ports 10 and 11 and detected by the special symbol change start switch, and a maximum of four values except for the symbol displayed in the change display. Up to the RAM of the main control circuit 70
73 are stored in a special symbol random number storage area. The color in the symbol of the temporary stop symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the label -TRND-C2. In this embodiment, when the value of the label -TRND-C2 is "0", a red symbol is displayed, and when it is "1", a blue symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol of a temporary stop symbol combination.

The label -TRND-R is the same as the label -T
When the jackpot determination result by the RND-A is out of the range, it is determined whether or not the super reach state is set. Specifically, among the display areas of the image display unit 50, the final stop symbol display area In the embodiment, in the case where the reach state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) in the remaining two display areas while leaving only the central display area, it is determined whether or not to execute a specific reach action. To decide.

When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the label -TRND-R starts from "0", is incremented by 1 at each interruption time, and returns to "0" again when the numerical value becomes "58". The addition is repeated.
The numerical value of the label -TRND-R is acquired when a winning ball to the first-type starting openings 10 and 11 is detected by the special symbol change start switch. It is determined whether or not the super reach is established by comparing with the determined super reach established numerical value. In the embodiment, the super reach reach numerical values are "0" and "30", and the label -TRND-R
Is reached, the super reach processing is executed. It should be noted that the acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-R is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 in a predetermined number.

Label-TRND-B1, Label-TRN
D-B2 and label-TRND-B3 correspond to the label-T
When the jackpot determination result by the RND-A is out of order, it is used for determining an out-of-symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50. The label -TRND
-B1 is the left display area, label -TRND-B2 is the center display area (final stop symbol display area), label -TRND
-B3 respectively corresponds to the symbols in the right display area. Then, the label -TRND-B1 starts from '0' when the power is turned on, and is incremented by '1' at each interruption time. After reaching '13', the label -TRND-B1 is repeated again from '0'. . In addition, the label -TRND-
B2 starts from '0' when the power is turned on and '1' when the value of the label -TRND-B1 returns to '0' again.
After each addition, the number reaches "13", and the addition is repeated starting from "0" again. Further, the label-TR
ND-B3 starts from '0' when the power is turned on, and is incremented by '1' when the value of the label -TRND-B2 returns to '0' again. After reaching '13', it returns to '0' again. '
, And the addition is repeated. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the label -TRND-B1, the label -TRND-B2, and the label -TRND-B3 are the same, the label -TRND-B1, the label -TRND-B2, and the label -TRND-B3 are Synchronization (addition in the same combination) can be avoided. Further, in this embodiment,
When the numerical values of the label -TRND-B1, the label -TRND-B2, and the label -TRND-B3 match, the numerical value of the label -TRND-B2 is incremented by one.

Label-TRND-B1, Label-T
The symbol corresponding to each numerical value of RND-B2 and label-TRND-B3 is assigned in advance. In this embodiment, label-TRND-B1, label-TRND
For each numerical value of -B2 and label -TRND-B3, red 1 when the numerical value is "0", blue 1 when the numerical value is "1",
Red 2 for '2', Blue 2, '4' for '3'
, Red 3 for '5', red 4 for '6', blue 4 for '7', red 5, '9' for '8' Is blue 5, in the case of '10' red 6,
In the case of '11', blue 6; in the case of '12', red 7;
In the case of '13', a blue 7 symbol is assigned.
Each time a winning ball is detected by the special symbol change start switch, the label-TRND-B1, label-T
The combination of the numerical values acquired from RND-B2 and label-TRND-B3 determines the stop symbol displayed in the left display area, center display area, and right display area of the image display unit 50 when the image is deviated. Also, the acquired numerical values of the label-TRND-B1, the label-TRND-B2, and the label-TRND-B3 are a predetermined number in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70, in this example, the out-of-display symbol combination Except for the numerical value for, up to four are stored.

The label -FRND-A is used to determine a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 45, and to determine whether the normal symbol has hit or missed.
When the power is turned on, "1" is added for each interruption time starting from "0", and after reaching "9", the addition is repeated starting from "0" again. This label
The value of FRND-A is usually the left gate 1 for the start of symbol change.
9 and each time a game ball passing through the normal symbol change start right gate 21 is detected by the normal symbol change start switch, up to a maximum of four main control circuits 70 except for the one for the normal symbol change being displayed. Is stored in an ordinary symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73.

Further, a normal symbol corresponding to each numerical value of the label -FRND-A is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of the label -FRND-A is "1", the acquired numerical value of the label -FRND-A is normal as it is, for example, the ordinary symbol stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45 becomes "1". It is assigned as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display section 45. The time required from the start to the stop of the change of the ordinary symbol is about 6 seconds.

Further, in this embodiment, the hit probability of the ordinary symbol is 1/2, and specifically, the acquired numerical value of the label-FRND-A is "1", "3", "5". ,
If it is an odd number of '7' or '9', it is a normal symbol hit, and in the normal gaming state (low probability state),
The lower first type starting port 11 is opened and released once for 0.3 seconds, while the lower first type starting port 11 is closed for 1.7 seconds in the probability fluctuation state (high probability state). The expansion and release are performed three times. The label -FRND-A
Are obtained as '0', '2', '4', '6', '8'
If the number is an even number, the symbol usually falls off, and the lower first type starting port 11 remains in the narrow and open state.

As the counter, other display modes when the special symbol fluctuates, such as displaying the symbol fluctuating frame-by-frame or displaying the special symbol in each display area larger than usual, are selected. A counter, a counter for determining whether or not to perform a reach announcement by a residual image display, a flash display, a character display, or the like which is executed when the probability of the reach state being established during the symbol display is high, may be appropriately added. .

In this embodiment, the plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 70 or the display control circuit 90 are a big hit (special game) flag A1, a probability variation flag B1, and a normal symbol (small hit) flag C1. ,
The special game execution flag D1 is exemplified.

Next, a series of processing performed by the main control circuit 70 in the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the relationship with the counter, showing a specific example. In addition,
The CPU of the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG. 3 executes the main control circuit 70 every interruption time (4.000 msec).
Each program (main routine) stored in the ROM is executed.

As shown in the flow chart of FIG. 5, in the main process M, first, it is confirmed whether or not the power is turned on (S10), the initial setting (S20), the random number updating process (S30), the starting winning Confirmation of winning in the mouths 10 and 11 (S40), random number acquisition processing (S50), jackpot success / failure determination processing (S60), special symbol determination processing (S70),
Temporary stop special symbol determination process (S80), color change selection process (S90), special symbol display process (S100), confirmation of passing through start gates 19 and 21 (S120), normal symbol hit / fail determination process (S130), normal Symbol display processing (S1
40), starting winning opening opening processing (S150), confirmation of whether or not a jackpot has been established (S170), round number selection processing (S150)
180), special game execution processing (S190), probability setting processing (S200), and other processing (S210).

In the initial setting (S20), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC
And so on. Note that the processing required only at the time of turning on the power is performed only in the first order, and is not performed thereafter.

In the random number update processing (S30), as shown in FIG. 6, each numerical value Qn (n = 1 to 1) of each counter (excluding label-TRND-B2 and label-TRND-B3).
6, 9) is incremented by one at the predetermined time (S3
1) Each numerical value Qn is equal to a predetermined maximum value X (label-TRN
629 for DA, 13 for label-TRND-C1, 1, for label-TRND-C2, label-
When it reaches 58 in the case of TRND-R, 1 in the case of the label -TRND-R1, 13 in the case of the label -TRND-B1, and 9 in the case of the label -FRND-A, it returns to '0' again.
(S32, S33). Then, the updated numerical value of each counter is stored in the random number storage area corresponding to each counter of the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S34). “Qn ′” in FIG. 6 means the value of each counter before being added. Note that the label -T
For RND-B2 and label -TRND-B3,
As described above, the numerical value is added in association with the label -TRND-B1.

After the random number updating process (S30), it is confirmed by the detection of the special symbol change start switch whether or not there is a prize in the first kind start winning prize port 10, 11 (S).
40). If it is determined that there is a prize in the first kind start winning openings 10 and 11, the random number acquisition processing (S50), the jackpot determination processing (S60), the special symbol determination processing (S70), Temporary stop special symbol determination processing (S8
0), a color change selection process (S90) is executed. In addition,
If it is determined in S40 that there is no prize, random number acquisition processing (S50), jackpot success / failure determination processing (S60), special symbol determination processing (S70), temporary stop special symbol determination processing (S80), color change selection processing (S90) is omitted, and the process jumps to the special symbol display process (S100).

In the random number acquisition process (S50), first, as understood from the flowchart of FIG.
ND-A, Label-TRND-C1, Label-TRND
-C2, label -TRND-R, label -TRND-R
1, Label-TRND-B1, Label-TRND-B
2, the updated numerical value Qn of label-TRND-B3 (n = 1 to
8) is read out (S51), and the obtained numerical values Qn are stored in the obtained random number storage area of the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S52).

In the jackpot success / failure determination process (S60), as shown in FIG. 8, first, the label -TRND-
It is confirmed whether or not the acquired numerical value Q1 of A is stored and whether the jackpot hit determination condition is satisfied (S61). Here, that the jackpot hit determination condition is satisfied means that the special game is not currently being executed or the special symbol is not being changed. Then, if the acquired numerical value Q1 is stored and the jackpot hit determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag B1 is 1 (S62), and the probability variation flag B1 is set to 0 instead of 1. In other words, in the low probability state (1 / 315.5), the acquired numerical value Q1 is compared with the jackpot values '5' and '500' (S6).
3) If the acquired numerical value Q1 is one of the jackpot numbers, a special game can be executed, that is, a jackpot, and the jackpot flag A1 is set to 1 (S64). On the other hand, when the probability variation flag B1 is 1, that is, in the high probability state (5 / 315.5), the acquired numerical value Q1 is a jackpot value of “5”, “50”, “100”, “20”.
0 ',' 300 ',' 350 ',' 400 ', '45
0 ',' 500 ', and' 600 '(S65),
If the acquired numerical value Q1 matches any of the jackpot numbers, a jackpot is established, and the jackpot flag A1 is set to 1 (S64).

In the special symbol determination process (S70), a special symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 is determined based on the jackpot determination process (S60). As shown in FIG. 9, in the special symbol determination processing (S70), first, it is determined whether the value of the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S71). When the value is determined to be 1, that is, when a jackpot (special game execution is possible), the stored acquisition numerical value Q2 of the label-TRND-C1 is obtained.
Is read out, and a symbol combination predetermined for the obtained numerical value Q2 is determined as a jackpot symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50, and the left display area, the center display area, In the right display area, it is instructed that various symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stopped and displayed in the determined jackpot symbol combination (S72).

On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot flag A1 is not 1, that is, if the value is determined to be 0 and the value is determined to be out of range, the label-TRND-B1, label-TRND-B2, label- The stored numerical values Q6 to Q8 of TRND-B3 are read, and the numerical values Q6 to Q8 are read.
The predetermined symbols are determined as out-of-position symbols displayed in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area, and various symbols are respectively specified in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area. After the time-varying display, an instruction is given to stop and display the determined symbol combination (S73). If the value of the jackpot flag A1 is 0, and if the stored numerical value of the label -TRND-B1, label -TRND-B2, and label -TRND-B3 happens to be a jackpot symbol combination, as described above, the label -TRND is used. The value of -B2 is incremented by one to prevent the big hit symbol combination from being stopped and displayed.

In the temporary stop special symbol determination process (S80),
If it is determined in the color change selection process (S90) to be described later that the color change is to be performed, the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 after the symbol change is started and before the color change is started. The temporary stop symbol combination is determined. As shown in FIG. 10, in the temporary stop special symbol determination processing (S80), first, the big hit flag A1
It is determined whether or not the value is 1 (S81). When the value is determined to be 1, that is, when a jackpot (special game execution is possible), the stored acquired numerical value Q of the label -TRND-C1
2 and the stored numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-C2 are read out, and a predetermined combination of symbol shapes for the obtained numerical value Q2 is used as a symbol shape in the temporary stop symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50. The color determined and determined in advance for the obtained numerical value Q3 is determined as the color in the symbol in the temporary stop symbol combination. When it is determined in the color change selection process (S90) that a color change is to be performed, various symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the image display unit 50 for a predetermined time. After obtaining the stored numerical value Q
It is instructed to stop and display the temporary stop symbol combination determined by 2 and Q3 (S82). Note that S81
In the case where the value of the jackpot flag A1 is not 1, that is, the value is determined to be 0 and it is determined that
The instruction to display the temporary stop symbol combination is not issued, and the temporary stop special symbol determination process (S80) ends.

In the color change selection process (S90), a symbol variation display is performed in which the symbol variation between one big hit symbol combination and another big hit symbol combination with a different color symbol having substantially the same shape is performed only by the color change within the symbol. The determination as to whether or not to perform the selection and the selection of the display pattern of the symbol variation display mode performed only by the color change in the symbol are performed.

As shown in FIG. 11, in this color change selection process (S90), it is first determined whether or not the value of the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S91). When the value is determined to be 1, that is, when a jackpot (special game execution is possible), the stored and acquired numerical value Q5 of the label -TRND-R1 is read out, and the numerical value Q5 is compared with '0' ( S92) If both values match, color change display is performed. When it is determined that the color change display is to be performed, subsequently, the stored acquired numerical value Q2 of the label -TRND-C1 is read, and the acquired numerical value Q2 is set to '0', '2', '4', '6',
It is determined whether it is any one of '8', '10', and '12', that is, whether or not the jackpot symbol combination is the same as the red symbol which is the probability variable symbol (S93).

When the obtained numerical value Q2 is “0”, “2”,
If it is any of '4', '6', '8', '10', and '12' (the big hit symbol combination is a red symbol combination), then the temporary stop special symbol determination processing ( S80)
It is determined whether the color in the symbol of the temporary stop symbol combination indicated by the display is red or blue, that is, whether the stored acquired numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-C2 is '0' or '1' (S94). Here, when the color in the symbol of the temporary stop symbol combination is red, that is, when the stored acquired numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-C2 is determined to be "0", the color in the symbol is red →
A display instruction for a long color change that changes from blue to red and has a long symbol change display time is issued (S95).

In S94, when the color in the symbol of the temporary stop symbol combination is blue, that is, when the stored and acquired numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-C2 is determined to be "1", the color in the symbol is changed from blue to blue. An instruction to display a short color change that changes to red and has a short symbol change display time is given (S96).

In S93, the acquired numerical value Q2 is set to “0”,
'2', '4', '6', '8', '10', '12'
That is, the acquired numerical value Q2 is '1',
'3', '5', '7', '9', '11', '13'
(The jackpot symbol combination is a blue symbol which is a normal symbol), then the temporary stop symbol combination indicated by the temporary stop special symbol determination process (S80) is displayed. It is determined whether the color is red or blue, that is, whether the stored acquired numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-C2 is '0' or '1' (S97). Here, the color in the symbol of the temporary stop symbol combination is blue, that is, the label -TR
When the stored acquired numerical value Q3 of the ND-C2 is determined to be "1", the color in the symbol changes from blue to red to blue, and the symbol change display time is the long color change of the same length as S95. A display instruction is issued (S98).

In S97, when the color in the symbol of the temporary stop symbol combination is red, that is, when the stored acquisition value Q3 of the label -TRND-C2 is determined to be "0", the color in the symbol is red → It changes to blue and the symbol change display time is S9
A short color change display instruction of the same length as that of No. 6 is issued (S99).

A specific display mode of the color change in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, as for the colors in the pattern in the figure, the portion represented in white (no fill) indicates blue, and the portion represented in black (filled) indicates red.

In the long color change (S95) in which the color in the symbol changes from red to blue to red, first, as shown in FIG. 20, the symbol shape is changed from the temporary stop symbol combination in which the symbol is entirely red. With substantially the same shape, the color is gradually changed to a symbol combination consisting of blue symbols in the symbol as shown in FIG. Here, FIG. 20 → FIG. 19 → FIG. 18 → FIG.
In the order shown in FIG. 7, the red color in the symbol changes from the bottom of the symbol to blue in a gradationally gradated manner, and finally the entire symbol becomes a blue symbol. As shown in FIG. 17, when the inside of the design becomes a blue design,
Next, from that state, the color of the symbol is gradually changed to a big hit symbol combination in which the inside of the symbol is a red symbol as shown in FIG. Here, in the order shown in FIG. 17 → FIG. 18 → FIG. 19 → FIG. 20, the blue color in the design changes from the upper side of the design to red with a gradation blur, and finally changes to red. All symbols in the symbol become red symbols, and the symbol is stopped.

In the short color change (S96) in which the color in the symbol changes from blue to red (S96), the symbol shape is substantially the same from the temporary stop symbol combination in which all the symbols are blue as shown in FIG. As it is, the color is gradually changed to a jackpot symbol combination in which the symbols in the symbol as shown in FIG. 20 are all red symbols. Here, FIG. 17 → FIG. 18 → FIG. 19 → FIG.
In the order as shown in FIG. 0, the blue color in the design changes from the upper side of the design to red in a gradationally blurred state, and finally the entire design becomes a red design and is stopped. .

In the long color change (S98) in which the color in the symbol changes from blue to red to blue, first, as shown in FIG. 17, the symbol shape is changed from a temporary stop symbol combination in which the symbol is entirely blue. While keeping the substantially same shape, the color inside the symbol as shown in FIG. 20 is gradually changed to a symbol combination composed of red symbols. Here, FIG. 17 → FIG. 18 → FIG. 19 → FIG.
In the order as shown in FIG. 0, the blue color in the symbol changes from the upper side of the symbol to red with a gradation blur, and finally the entire symbol becomes a blue symbol. As shown in FIG. 20, when the inside of the design becomes a red design,
Next, from that state, the color of the symbol is gradually changed to a jackpot symbol combination in which the inside of the symbol is a blue symbol as shown in FIG. Here, in the order shown in FIG. 20 → FIG. 19 → FIG. 18 → FIG. 17, the red color in the design changes from the bottom side of the design to blue in a gradationally blurred manner, and finally changes to blue. Then, the inside of the symbol becomes a blue symbol, and it is fixed and stopped.

In the short color change (S99) in which the color in the symbol changes from red to blue, the symbol shape is substantially the same from the temporary stop symbol combination in which the symbol is entirely red as shown in FIG. As it is, the color is gradually changed to a jackpot symbol combination in which the symbols in the symbol as shown in FIG. 17 are all blue symbols. Here, FIG. 20 → FIG. 19 → FIG. 18 → FIG.
In the order shown in Fig. 7, the red color in the symbol changes from the bottom of the symbol to a blue color with a gradation blur, and finally the symbol in the symbol becomes a blue symbol. You.

As described above, the symbol variation display mode in which only the color in the symbol is changed while the symbol shape remains substantially the same is as follows.
This is not available in conventional gaming machines, and the player will be interested in the new fluctuation effect. Also, if the color change in the pattern is to change at least one color from the other color while gradually approaching the color, the player will be able to change the color change result during the subtle color change display. Have a feeling of expectation and never get tired of the display mode of the gaming machine. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game value such as the prize value such as the number of times the jackpot can be continued or the value due to the bonus game after the end of the special game such as the probability change is determined by the color of the jackpot symbol combination that is definitely displayed after the color change. Will change, and the player will be very interested in the results.

In the special symbol display process (S100), the special symbol is changed and stopped on the image display section 50 of the special symbol display device 43 via the display control circuit 90 based on the special symbol determination process (S70). Display,
Based on the temporary stop special symbol determination process (S80) and the color change selection process (S90), the color change display of the special symbol is performed.

In the special symbol display process (S100),
As shown in FIG. 12, first, the special game execution flag D
It is confirmed whether 1 is set to 1, that is, whether or not the special game is currently being executed (S101). If the flag D1 is not set to 1 and the special game is not being executed, the special symbol determination process is further performed. Display instruction of (S70) (S7
2, S73) is checked (S102). If there is the display instruction, after confirming that the special symbol variation display is not being performed on the image display unit 50 (S103), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag B1 is set to 1, that is, the current probability variation is being performed (high probability variation). (During state) or not (S1).
04). If the probability is changing, the image display unit 50
It is determined whether or not the special symbol is in the reach state (S1)
05). Here, the case where the special symbol is in the reach state is the case where the jackpot flag A1 is set to 1 and the jackpot is set, and the case where the jackpot flag A1 is not set to 1 (it does not become the jackpot). −
If the numerical value Q of R becomes a numerical value of super reach,
And the value of label-TRND-B1 (Q6) and label-T
There is a case where the value (Q8) of RND-B3 matches (normal reach). If it is determined that there is a reach, a symbol variation display process of the reach state is performed (S106). When it is determined that there is no reach in S105, a special symbol having a shortened variable display time (for example, about 5.2 seconds) is variably displayed in each display area of the image display unit 50 (S11).
1).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the probability variation flag B1 is not 1, that is, the probability variation is not occurring, it is determined in the image display unit 50 whether or not the special symbol is in the reach state (S112). If there is a reach, a symbol variation display process of the reach state is performed (S11).
3). If it is determined that there is no reach in S112, a special symbol is variably displayed in each display area of the image display unit 50 for a normal variance display time (for example, about 8.5 seconds) (S1).
14). In this example, the stop display of the special symbols is performed in the order of the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area, but the stop order is not limited to this.

After each symbol change display process, a color change display instruction (S95, S95) of the color change selection process (S90) is performed.
96, S98, and S99) (S1).
07). When there is the color change display instruction, the temporary stop special symbol processing (S108) for displaying the temporary stop symbol combination is performed based on the display instruction of the temporary stop special symbol determination processing (S80), and the color of the color change selection processing (S90) is performed. The color change processing (S109) is performed based on the change display instruction. Thereafter, based on the display instruction of the special symbol determination processing (S70), the image display unit 5
A special symbol finalization stop process (S110) is performed in which the big hit symbol combination is finally stopped (confirmed display) at 0. S1
If there is no color change display instruction at 07, the image display unit 5 is left as it is based on the display instruction of the special symbol determination process (S70).
In each display area of 0, each special symbol is finally stopped (determined) (S110).

In the main processing M of the gaming machine 1,
Whether or not a game ball has passed through the normal symbol change start gates 19 and 21 is confirmed by detection of the normal symbol change start switch (S120), and if the game ball has passed, the label-FRND-A is used. The updated numerical value Q9 is read out, and then the obtained numerical value Q9 is stored in the obtained random number storage area of the RAM of the main control circuit 70. Processing (S140), starting winning opening processing (S15)
0) is executed. Here, when it is determined in S120 that there is no passing of the game ball, the numerical value of the label -FRND-A is obtained, and the normal symbol hit / fail determination processing (S130).
Is omitted, and the routine jumps to a normal symbol display process (S140). Note that the acquisition of the random number of the label-FRND-A is different from the processing shown in FIG.

[0082] Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment processing (S130)
In, a winning / non-winning determination process per normal symbol (also referred to as a small win) for opening the lower first-class start winning opening 11 is performed. This ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment processing (S
130), the obtained numerical value Q of the label -FRND-A
9 is a numerical value per symbol, "1", "3",
It is compared with any odd number of '5', '7', and '9'. If the obtained numerical value Q9 is an odd number, it is a normal symbol hit and the normal symbol hit flag C1 is set to 1. Note that the acquired numerical value Q9 is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”.
Is an even number, the flag C1 is usually set to 0. Further, the determination as to whether or not the hit is a normal symbol is instantaneously performed at the time of starting the variable symbol display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display section 45.

In addition, a normal symbol hit / fail determination process (S
130), the obtained numerical value Q of the label -FRND-A
9 is instructed to display a predetermined ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 45 as a stop display symbol (judgment result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment processing). In this embodiment, the acquired numerical value Q9 of the label -FRND-A is assigned as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 45 as it is.

In the ordinary symbol display processing (S140), first, it is confirmed whether or not there is an instruction to display an ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol hit / fail determination processing (S130). After confirming that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed at 45, the probability variation flag B1
Is set to 1, that is, whether or not the probability is fluctuating (the symbol fluctuating time is being shortened). If the probability is fluctuating, the shortened fluctuating display time (for example, about 5.9 seconds) is usually used. Is variably displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45, and then the ordinary symbol is finally stopped and displayed based on the instruction for displaying the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol hit / fail determination processing (S130). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability is not fluctuating, the normal symbol is displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45 in a normal variable display time (for example, about 11.8 seconds), and then the normal symbol hit / fail determination is performed. Based on the display instruction of the ordinary symbol in the process (S130), the ordinary symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45.

In the start winning opening opening process (S150), as shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit is established, that is, whether the value of the normal symbol hit flag C1 is 1 or not. If the two values match (S151), it is confirmed that the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display section 45 has stopped (S152) and that the lower first type start winning opening 11 is not currently open. Later (S15
3) The lower first kind start winning opening 11 is widened and opened (S154).

Thereafter, the value of the probability variation flag B1 becomes 1
If the value of the flag B1 is 1, that is, if it is determined that the probability is currently fluctuating, the lower first type start winning opening 11 is opened and opened for 1.7 seconds. Has been performed three times (S156), or whether the number of winning balls in the first-class starting winning openings 10, 11 has reached six (S15).
When any one of the conditions of 7) is satisfied, the opening and closing of the lower first kind start winning opening 11 is ended (closed) (S15).
8) Then, the value of the normal symbol hit flag C1 is reset to 0 (S159), and the starting winning opening opening process (S15).
0) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S155 that the value of the probability change flag B1 is not 1, that is, if it is determined that the game is in the normal game state, the opening and closing time of the lower first type start winning opening 11 is set to 0. .3 seconds have passed (S1
60) Alternatively, when the number of winning balls in the first-type start winning openings 10 and 11 reaches six (S157), the lower first-type start winning opening 11 is expanded. The opening / opening is ended (closed) (S158), the value of the ordinary symbol hit flag C1 is reset to 0 (S159), and the start winning opening opening process (S150) is ended. Here, when the lower first type start winning opening 11 is closed, the left and right movable pieces 11a and 11b are in a substantially vertical state, and it is difficult for a game ball to win. 1
1a and 11b are substantially in a V-shape (reverse C-shape), so that the game balls can be easily won.

In the main process M, it is checked in step S170 whether the value of the jackpot flag A1 is 1, that is, whether the jackpot is established or not.
Is 1 and the jackpot is established, the round number selection process (S180) and the special game execution process (S180)
190) and a probability setting process (S200) are performed.
If it is determined in S170 that the jackpot is not established, the round number selection process (S180), the special game execution process (S190), and the probability setting process (S200) are omitted.

In the round number selection process (S180), first, as shown in FIG.
-The stored numerical value Q2 of C1 is read, and the obtained numerical value Q2 is "0", "2", "4", "6", "8", "1".
It is determined whether it is an even number of 0 'or' 12 '(S181). Here, when the numerical value Q2 is an even number, the number of jackpot rounds (the number of possible jackpot continuations) in the special game execution process (S190) is set to a maximum of 13 (S182). On the other hand, in step S181, the label -T
If the stored acquired numerical value Q2 of RND-C1 is not even,
That is, when the numerical value Q2 is “1”, “3”, “5”,
If it is determined that any one of '7', '9', '11', and '13' is an odd number, the special game execution process (S19)
The number of jackpot rounds (number of possible jackpot continuations) in 0) is set to 15 (S183).

In the special game execution process (S190), as shown in FIG. 15, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game execution flag D1 is 1 (S191).
If not, the completion of the special symbol stop display on the image display unit 50 is confirmed (S192), and then the special game execution means (in this example, the main control circuit 70 corresponds).
The opening of the open / close plate 61 of the special winning opening 15 is received by the excitation of the solenoid for opening the special winning opening 15 to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6 based on the instruction of Enable, that is, start execution of a special game (big hit game) (S193). At the same time,
The special game execution flag D1 is set to 1 (S
194).

More specifically, during the execution of the special game, the opening / closing plate 61 is kept open for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5).
Seconds), or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball number count switch reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Further, every time the specific winning ball detection switch detects a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63, a right to continue to open the opening / closing plate 61 again is generated, and the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 is performed in the round number selection processing. Based on the number of jackpot rounds (number of possible jackpot continuations) set in (S180), a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, a maximum of 15 or 13 times) is repeated. When any of the ending balls is not detected by the specific winning ball detection switch while the opening and closing plate 61 is being opened, or when the opening of the opening and closing plate 61 of the maximum number of times is completed, a special game is established. Is ended (S195, S196), and the value of the special game execution flag D1 is reset to 0 (S1).
97). In addition, with respect to the prize in the big winning opening 15,
A predetermined number, in the present embodiment, fifteen game balls are paid out as one prize ball by the prize ball payout device per one prize.

In the probability setting process (S200), as shown in FIG. 16, first, it is checked whether or not the special game has been completed (S201).
The stored and obtained numerical value Q2 of the label -TRND-C1 is read, and the obtained numerical value Q2 is '0', '2', '4',
It is determined whether any one of '6', '8', '10', and '12' is an even number (S202). If the numerical value Q2 is an even number, the big hit in the big hit success / failure determination processing (S60) is determined. Numeric values are '5', '50', '100',
'200', '300', '350', '400',
'450', '500', and '600' are set to high probabilities, the jackpot flag A1 is set to 0, and the probability variation flag B1 is set to 1 (S20).
3). On the other hand, if the stored acquired numerical value Q2 of the label -TRND-C1 is not an even number in S202, that is, if the numerical value Q2 is '1', '3', '5', '7', '9',
If it is determined that the odd number is any one of '11' and '13', the jackpot value in the jackpot success / failure determination process (S60) is set to '5' or '500' and the normal probability (low probability) , The jackpot flag A1 is set to 0, and the probability variation flag B1 is also set to 0 (S204).

In the main process M, in addition to the above-described processes, other processes (S
210), for example, error processing is performed, and the apparatus enters a standby state in preparation for subsequent processing.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. Further, in this embodiment, the game value changes depending on the color in the symbol, but the value due to the difference in the color in the symbol is not limited to this, and another value may be used. As an example, even if the pattern combination has substantially the same shape, when the color in the pattern is one color, for example, when the color is red, the pattern combination is a big hit symbol combination, and the colors in the pattern are all other colors. When a pattern including a color or another color is included, for example, when all the patterns are blue, or when two of the symbol combinations having substantially the same shape are red but one symbol is blue, the symbol combination is You may make it a missed symbol combination.

Further, in this embodiment, the color in the symbol is changed, but the color in the symbol is changed as it is or by changing the background color together with the color in the symbol. It may be changed, or a jackpot or a miss may be determined. Also, the color may be changed while changing the design by scrolling or the like.

In addition, the color change patterns are not limited to those described above, and may be more complicatedly changing from blue to red to blue to red to blue, or from blue to red to green to blue to red. The color may be changed in three or more colors. Further, the color in the symbol may return to red while changing from blue to red, or may further change to blue while returning to red.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the color gradually changes from the upper side or the lower side of the symbol, but the color changes from the right side, left side, center, four corners of the symbol, or the color of the entire symbol. May gradually change from one color to another. Further, the color change does not have to be performed in a gradation like in this embodiment. For example, the inside of the design is divided into a plurality of blocks, and the color of the block changes gradually, and finally one It may be colored.

In the above embodiment, the description has been made using the pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display result of the image display unit, such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, may be specified in advance. In the case of the display mode, the present invention can be applied to a suitable gaming machine of a type that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player.

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As shown and described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the symbol variation between one jackpot symbol combination having a different game value and another jackpot symbol combination with a different color symbol having substantially the same shape. Has a design variation display mode that is performed by changing the color in the design, the interest is improved, the game is not uniform or monotonous, the interest of the game is dramatically improved, and the player You can enjoy a fresh game feeling different from the conventional model.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, at least one of the large hit symbol combination and the symbol combination having substantially the same shape as the large hit symbol combination has a symbol and color of the large hit symbol combination. Has a symbol variation display mode in which symbol variation between different out-of-design symbol combinations is performed by changing colors within the symbol, so that the game does not become uniform or monotonous, and the player can enjoy a fresh In addition to being able to enjoy a great gaming sensation, in the gaming machine, since the success or failure is determined by the color of the jackpot symbol combination, the player can play with a high sense of tension and willingness to play, and furthermore, the Expectation can be increased.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the different game values include the prize value of the special game, the profit obtained by the player in the special game differs depending on the color of the winning symbol combination. Can not keep an eye on it, and the taste can be improved.

According to the fourth and fifth aspects of the present invention, since the different game values include the value of the privilege game given after the special game, the player acquires after the special game by the color of the winning symbol combination. Since the profits are different, it is impossible to keep an eye on the color change, and the taste can be improved.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the color change in the pattern is changed from at least one color to the other color while gradually approaching the color. In this way, the player has a sense of expectation as to where the result of the color change will be during the display of the subtle color change, and the display style of the gaming machine is not tired and the taste can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing system control of the gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing display control of the gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to a main process executed by a main control circuit of the gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to a random number update process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to a random number acquisition process.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart relating to a jackpot success / failure determination process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart relating to a special symbol determination process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to a temporary stop special symbol determination process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart relating to a color change selection process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart related to a special symbol display process.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart related to a start winning opening opening process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart related to a round number selection process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart related to a special game execution process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart related to a probability setting process.

FIG. 17 is a first image diagram of one display pattern of a symbol change display by a color change in the gaming machine.

FIG. 18 is a second image diagram.

FIG. 19 is a third image diagram.

FIG. 20 is a fourth image diagram thereof.

[Description of Signs] 1 gaming machine 3 gaming board 9 display device 43 special symbol display device (judgment result display means) 50 image display section

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A win / fail determination means for determining whether a game has been hit or missed due to the establishment of a determination start condition, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed. Stop display at the set big hit symbol combination, if the determination result is out of order, the determination result display means to stop display at the predetermined out of place symbol combination, due to the determination result by the hit / fail determination means has been hit In a gaming machine having a special game execution means for executing a special game, the plurality of symbols include a different color symbol having substantially the same shape as another symbol and a different color in the symbol. The game value is different between the jackpot symbol combination of the above and other jackpot symbol combinations of substantially the same shape with different colors, and the symbol variation between the jackpot symbol combinations of the approximately the same shape is represented by a color change within the symbol. Gaming machine, characterized in that it has a earthenware pots symbol variation display mode. 2. A hit / fail judgment means for judging a game hit or miss due to the establishment of a judgment start condition, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and if the judgment result by the hit / fail judgment means is a hit, it is determined in advance. Stop display at the set big hit symbol combination, if the determination result is out of order, the determination result display means to stop display at the predetermined out of place symbol combination, due to the determination result by the hit / fail determination means has been hit In a gaming machine having a special game execution means for executing a special game, the plurality of symbols include a different color symbol having substantially the same shape as another symbol and a different color in the symbol. And at least one of the symbols in the symbol combination having the same shape as the jackpot symbol combination.
One has an off symbol combination that is different in color from the symbol of the jackpot symbol combination, and has a symbol variation display mode in which symbol variation between the jackpot symbol combination and the off symbol combination is performed by a color change in the symbol. A gaming machine characterized by the following. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different game values include a prize value of a special game. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different game values include a value obtained by a bonus game provided after the special game. 5. The bonus game is provided after the special game in one big hit symbol combination, and the bonus game is not given after the special game in another big hit symbol combination with different colors of substantially the same shape. Item 6. The gaming machine according to Item 4. 6. The pattern change according to claim 1, wherein the pattern change performed by the color change in the pattern is to change the color from at least one color to the other color in a stepwise manner. Gaming machine.