JP2002143447A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement in a game with simple processing contents. SOLUTION: When the preliminary announcement pattern of 'candle' is displayed, the ready-to-win action of 'candle 1' or 'candle 2' of the same sequence as the preliminary announcement pattern of 'candle' is displayed. In such a configuration, the ready-to-win action is determined before varying picture patterns of a left stream to picture patterns of right stream. Therefore, since it is not necessary to parallel perform variable display processing of picture patterns and setting processing of the ready-to-win action, processing contents are simplified. Further, since a player can have fun of expecting the display of the ready-to-win action when the ready-to-win action having high possibility of a great success is preliminarily announced, amusement in the game is enhanced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a structure in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on a display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a pachinko machine is disclosed in
As described in Japanese Patent No. 79863, there is a configuration in which a reach pattern selection screen is displayed on a display device and the CPU notifies the player that the reach pattern has been selected. In the case of this configuration, the pleasure of staring at the screen with the expectation that a reach pattern having a high jackpot reliability is selected can be obtained.

[0003]

In the case of the above configuration, the reach pattern is selected during the change of the symbol, so that a single C
It is necessary for the PU to perform the symbol change display process and the reach pattern selection process in parallel. In addition, since a single CPU performs a number of processes such as a process of detecting a change start timing of a symbol, a process of detecting a change end timing, and a process of selecting a reach pattern, the processing contents are complicated. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the fun of a game with simple processing contents.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine including a display device for displaying a state in which a plurality of symbols fluctuate, and temporarily stopping a plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. In a configuration of generating a reach based on performing, a display control unit that displays a state in which all combinations of symbols are temporarily determined at the time of the reach by various reach actions, and the display control unit is configured to display all the symbols. Determine the reach action before starting the change, and foresee what kind of reach action will appear based on displaying the notice pattern from immediately after the start of the change of the first symbol to immediately before displaying the reach action It has features. According to the above means, the reach action is determined before all symbols start to change.
Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the symbol change display process and the reach action setting process in parallel, so that the processing content is simplified. Moreover, since what kind of reach action appears is announced, for example, it is possible to enjoy great expectation that a reach action will appear when a hit action with a high reliability of the jackpot is announced, thereby improving the fun of the game. .

[0005] The gaming machine according to the second aspect is characterized in that the display control means determines a notice pattern before all symbols start to change. According to the above means, a notice pattern is determined before all symbols start to change.
For this reason, it is not necessary to perform the symbol change display processing and the notice pattern setting processing in parallel, so that the processing content is further simplified.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a gaming machine outputs a plurality of symbols on a display device based on main control means for outputting a fluctuation start command and a fluctuation end command, and detecting a fluctuation start command from the main control means. Display control means for ending the fluctuation of a plurality of symbols based on detecting a fluctuation start command and a fluctuation end command, wherein the display control means temporarily stops a predetermined one of the plurality of symbols in a combination which becomes a reach. When setting the reach action and the notice pattern from immediately after detecting the fluctuation start command to immediately before stopping the predetermined symbol, the reach action is announced based on displaying the notice pattern before the reach action is displayed. Has features. According to the above means, since the display control means starts and ends the fluctuation of the symbol based on detecting the fluctuation start command and the fluctuation end command from the main control means, the detection processing of the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing It is not necessary to perform the detection processing, and the processing content is simplified. Moreover, since what kind of reach action appears is announced, for example, it is possible to enjoy great expectation that a reach action will appear when a hit action with a high reliability of the jackpot is announced, thereby improving the fun of the game. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the set condition is satisfied, the display control means sets a non-correspondence as a notice pattern and a reach action, and the display control means does not correspond to the notice pattern after the notice pattern is displayed. The feature is that the relevant reach action appears. According to the above-described means, it is possible that a reach action different from the foreseeable one may appear, so that, for example, when a reach action with a high reliability of the jackpot is foreseen, it is possible to wait for the appearance of the reach action with absolute security. Disappears. For this reason, the appearance of the reach action can be held with a sense of tension, and the fun of the game is further improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, when the display control means causes a reach action not corresponding to the notice pattern to appear, a state in which all combinations of symbols are temporarily determined by the big hit is definitely displayed. However, it has features. According to the above-described means, the difference between the degree of discouragement when a reach action different from the notice is displayed and the degree of joy when a big hit occurs increases, and the joy when a big hit occurs is promoted, and the game The fun is further improved.

A game machine according to a sixth aspect is characterized in that the display control means displays a character as a notice pattern. According to the above means, the reach action is announced by the character, so that the content of the advance notice can be grasped at a glance, unlike the case where the reach action is announced by a message or the like. In addition, since the screen is simpler than in the case where a message or the like is overlaid on the fluctuating symbol, the notice can be easily identified.

A game machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the display control means notifies that any one of a plurality of types of reach actions of the same system will appear. According to the above-described means, the system of the reach action is announced instead of the advance notice for individually specifying the reach action.
It is not clear whether a highly reliable or a lowly reliable reach action of the same system is displayed. For this reason, the user can enjoy the waiting of the reach action with a high degree of reliability while pounding, so that the fun of the game is further improved.

The gaming machine according to claim 8 is characterized in that the reach action and the notice pattern are set in a one-to-one correspondence. According to the above-described means, for example, when a system of the reach action is announced in advance, it is easy to identify that a reach action of a system with a high reliability of a big hit appears. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling feeling of whether or not a highly reliable one from among the reach actions of the same system is displayed, thereby further improving the fun of the game.

A game machine according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the display control means displays a notice pattern immediately after the occurrence of the reach and immediately before the reach action is displayed. According to the above means, what kind of reach action appears after the occurrence of the reach,
There is no room for suspicion that a reach will not occur if a notice occurs. For this reason, for example, when a reach action of a system with a high jackpot reliability is announced, the occurrence of the reach action can be expected at face value, thereby further improving the fun of the game.

A game machine according to a tenth aspect is characterized in that the display control means displays a screen of an effect in which a notice pattern is selected by lottery after the reach action and the notice pattern are set. According to the above means, for example, it is possible to wait while a lottery is waiting for the announcement pattern for announcing the reach action with a high reliability of the jackpot, so that the fun of the game is further improved.

[0014]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a front door 2 is mounted on the front surface of the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. ing. A horizontally long rectangular dish plate 3 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around the left side. An upper plate 4 is fixed to the front surface of the plate 3, and a pachinko ball (not shown) is stored in the upper plate 4.

A firing handle 5 is rotatably mounted on the front of the front door 2 at the lower right, and a firing motor 6 is mounted behind the firing handle 5 as shown in FIG. ing. A hitting hammer (both not shown) is connected to a rotation shaft of the firing motor 6 via a crank mechanism. When the firing handle 5 is rotated clockwise in FIG. Is supplied with power, and the hammer hits the pachinko ball in the upper plate 4 from the upper plate 4.

As shown in FIG. 11, a window frame 7 having a rectangular frame shape is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around a left side portion. A transparent glass window (not shown) is held. Further, a frame-shaped mechanism panel (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2. The game board 8 is held on the mechanism board, and the game board 8 is provided with a window frame 7.
Is covered from the front by a glass window. A frame key 9 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 on the right side, and the frame key 9 locks the front door 2 in a closed state in close contact with the outer frame 1. The window frame 7 is locked in a closed state in close contact with the front door 2.

An outer rail 10 and an inner rail 11 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 8, and a pachinko ball hit by a hitting hammer is discharged between the outer rail 10 and the inner rail 11 to an upper portion in the game board 8. You. Also, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front of the game board 8, and the pachinko balls released to the upper part in the game board 8 fall while hitting the obstacle nails.

A substantially circular display board 12 is fixed to the front of the game board 8, and a special symbol display device 13 composed of a color liquid crystal display is held on the display board 12. This special symbol display device 13 has three symbol display areas ZE arranged in a horizontal line, and each symbol display area Z
Numerals “1” to “12” are displayed in E.

A special symbol display device 13 is provided on the front of the game board 8.
, A special symbol starting port 14 is fixed. The special symbol starting port 14 is in the form of a pocket having an open upper surface, and a special symbol starting sensor 15 (see FIG. 10) is fixed in the special symbol starting port 14. The special symbol start sensor 15 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has entered the special symbol start port 14 and outputs a special symbol start signal (referred to as a special figure start signal).

As shown in FIG. 12, a square center cover 16 is fixed to the rear surface of the game board 8, and a main board box 17 is fixed to the rear surface of the center cover 16. A main board 18 is accommodated in the main board box 17, and a main control device 19 corresponding to main control means is mounted on the main board 18. The main controller 19 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and an input terminal of the main controller 19 is electrically connected to a special symbol start sensor 15 as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, a display substrate box 20 is fixed to the rear surface of the center cover 16, and a display substrate 21 is housed in the display substrate box 20. A display control device 22 mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on the display substrate 21, and an output terminal of the display control device 22 has a special symbol display via a drive circuit 23 as shown in FIG. The device 13 is electrically connected. The display control device 22 corresponds to a display control unit, and an input terminal of the display control device 22 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the main control device 19.

As shown in FIG. 11, a substantially semicircular winning plate 24 is fixed to the front of the game board 8 and located below the special symbol starting opening 14, as shown in FIG. Board 24
Is formed with a special winning opening (not shown). The special winning opening has a rectangular cylindrical shape with an open front, and a flat door 25 is mounted on the front of the special winning opening so as to be rotatable about a shaft 26.

The door 25 is a special winning opening solenoid 27 (FIG. 10).
) Is mechanically connected to a plunger via a crank mechanism (not shown). This special winning opening solenoid 2
Numeral 7 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning plate 24.
When the special winning opening solenoid 27 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 11, the special winning opening is closed based on the rotation of the door 25 in the vertical state, and when the special winning opening solenoid 27 is energized, the door 25 is in the horizontal state. The large winning opening is opened based on the rotation of the game.

The special winning opening solenoid 27 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the main control device 19 via a drive circuit 28 as shown in FIG. Mouth solenoid 2
The large winning opening is opened for a set time based on the excitation power being supplied to the set 7 for a set time (for example, 30 seconds). This opening operation is called a round operation, and is repeated a set number of times (for example, 15 rounds) (big hit operation).

An input terminal of the main controller 19 is electrically connected to a special winning opening sensor 29 composed of a proximity switch. The special winning opening sensor 29 is fixed in the special winning opening of the winning opening base plate 24, detects that a pachinko ball has entered the special winning opening, and outputs a winning signal to the main control device 19. .

As shown in FIG. 12, a main set 30 is mounted on the rear surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around the same side as the front door 2. The main set 30 has a rectangular frame shape surrounding the center cover 16, and a winning ball substrate box 31 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 30, and a winning ball substrate 32 is stored in the winning ball substrate box 31. ing.

A prize ball control device 33 mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on the prize ball substrate 32.
As shown in FIG. 10, the input terminal of the prize ball control device 33 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the main control device 19, and the main control device 19 is connected to the special symbol start sensor 15
When a special figure start signal from the player or a winning signal from the special winning opening sensor 29 is detected, a payout signal of a pachinko ball is output to the winning ball control device 33.

As shown in FIG. 12, a ball tank 34 is fixed at the upper end of the rear surface of the main set 30. Pachinko balls are stored in the ball tank 34. An inclined gutter-shaped tank rail 35 and a ball payout case 36 are fixed to the rear surface of the main set 30. The ball dispensing case 36 is connected to the ball tank 34 via the tank rail 35, and the ball dispensing case 36
A pachinko ball is supplied from inside the ball tank 34 through a tank rail 35.

A ball payout mechanism is accommodated in the ball payout case 36. This ball dispensing mechanism uses a ball dispensing motor 37 composed of a pulse motor as a driving source. Every time the rotation axis of the ball dispensing motor 37 rotates by a unit amount, a unit number of pachinko balls are moved downward from the ball dispensing case 36. Will be paid out.

As shown in FIG. 10, the ball payout motor 37 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the prize ball control device 33 via a drive circuit 38. When the payout signal is detected, the pachinko ball is paid out from the ball payout case 36 based on driving of the ball payout motor 37.

The main set 30 is provided with a ball passage 39 as shown in FIG. The ball passage 39 connects the ball dispensing case 36 and the upper plate 4, and the pachinko balls released from the ball dispensing case 36 pass through the ball passage 39.
Through the upper plate 4. A lower plate 40 is fixed to the front surface of the front door 2 as shown in FIG. The lower plate 40 communicates with the upper plate 4, and the pachinko balls overflowing from the upper plate 4 fall down from the upper plate 4 into the lower plate 40.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
The following operations are executed by the main control device 19 and the display control device 22 based on a control program recorded in advance in an internal ROM.

When the power is turned on, the main controller 19 sets the jackpot probability to a normal value based on setting a small number of set values to the jackpot determination value. And FIG.
The process then proceeds to step S1 to output a display command for the initial screen to the display control device 22. Then, the display control device 22 proceeds from step S21 to S22 in FIG. 7, and in the symbol display region ZE in the left column, the symbol display region ZE in the middle column, and the symbol display region ZE in the right column of the special symbol display device 13. Display the initial symbols "1", "2", and "3".

The main control unit 19 determines in step S2 of FIG.
When the special figure start signal from the special symbol start sensor 15 is detected, the process proceeds to step S3, and at the detection timing of the special figure start signal, a big hit counter value, a bonus counter value, a symbol counter value, and a fluctuation counter value are acquired. The big hit counter value to the fluctuation counter value are added back to “0” after being added to a different upper limit value from “0”, and are added.
When the main control device 19 acquires the big hit counter value to the fluctuation counter value, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the main controller 19 compares the big hit counter value with the big hit determination value and the out-of-reach reach determination value. These jackpot determination values and out-of-reach reach determination values are recorded in advance in a ROM inside the main controller 19, and when the jackpot counter value is the same as the jackpot determination value, it is determined that the jackpot has been reached. Also,
When the jackpot counter value is the same as the outreach determination value, it is determined to be outreach, and when the jackpot counter value is different from both the jackpot determination value and the outreach determination value, it is determined to be out.

When the main control device 19 determines a big hit, the process proceeds to step S5, and detects a big hit determination result. Here, when a big hit is detected, the process shifts from step S5 to S7 via S6, and when a slip reach or slip is detected, the process shifts from step S5 to S7.

When proceeding to step S6, the main controller 19 compares the privilege counter value with the privilege determination value. This privilege determination value is recorded in advance in the ROM inside the main control device 19, and when the two are the same, it is determined that the privilege is to be obtained, and when they are different, it is determined that the privilege is not to be obtained. .

At step S7, the main controller 19 sets the symbol in the left column, the symbol in the middle column, and the symbol in the right column to "1".
~ Select from "12". The symbols in the left column to the right column are selected based on the symbol counter value, the jackpot determination result, and the benefit acquisition result. When determining the bonus with bonus, the left, middle, and right columns are the same. The left, middle, and right columns are set to the same even number when a bonus without hitting bonus is determined. In addition, when judging out-of-reach, the left and middle rows are set to the same number, and the right row is set to a different number from the left and middle rows. Further, at the time of determination of a deviation, the left column and the middle column are set to different numbers.

As shown in FIGS. 8 (a), 8 (b) and 8 (c), the ROM of the main control device 19 stores a variation pattern table for deviation, a variation pattern table for deviation reach, and a variation pattern table for big hit. Has been recorded. The deviation pattern table for deviation and the variation pattern table for jackpot correspond to the fluctuation counter value and the fluctuation pattern, and the main control device 19 executes step S8 in FIG.
When the determination is made, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table for deviation shown in FIG. 8A based on the variation counter value (always set to “9”). In addition, when determining the outreach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation counter value from the variation pattern table for the outreach in (b), and when a big hit is determined, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation counter value from the variation pattern table for the big hit in (c). Select a fluctuation pattern.

When the main control device 19 sets the fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.
Then, a change start command is output to step 2. Then, the display control device 2
2 detects the fluctuation start command in step S23 in FIG. 7 and shifts to step S24 to acquire a notice counter value. This notice counter value is incremented from “0” to the upper limit value and then returned to “0” and incremented.
2 acquires the notice counter value, and proceeds to step S25.

When the main control device 19 outputs the change start command, the process shifts to step S10 in FIG. 6 and outputs control information to the display control device 22. The control information includes a jackpot determination result, a variation pattern setting result, and a symbol setting result. The jackpot determination result to the symbol setting result are displayed in the order of the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern setting result, and the symbol setting result. Is output to

The display control device 22 executes step S25 in FIG.
When the control information from the main control device 19 is detected, the process proceeds to step S26, and it is determined whether or not the big hit determination result of the control information is out of the range.

<Regarding the Control at the Time of Deviating Judgment> The display information table is recorded in the ROM of the display control device 22 as shown in FIG. This display information table associates the variation pattern with the symbol variation time, the reach action, and the notice pattern. When the display control device 22 determines that the big hit determination result is out of the range, the process proceeds from step S26 to S27 in FIG. The symbol variation time is set from the display information table based on the variation pattern of the control information. When the deviation is determined, a fluctuation pattern “9” is set as shown in FIG. 8A, and as shown in FIG. 9, the symbol fluctuation time is “Te” based on the fluctuation pattern “9”. Is set to

After setting the symbol variation time, the display controller 22 proceeds to step S28 in FIG. 7 and displays a symbol variation screen on the special symbol display device 13. In this symbol change screen, the symbols in the left, middle, and right columns are changed from “1” to “2”.
1 "→" 12 "→" 1 "... In a set order, and the display control device 22 displays the symbol change screen for the set time, and proceeds from step S28 to S2.
Move to 9.

When the display control device 22 proceeds to step S29, the respective columns of the special symbol display device 13 are temporarily stopped at the symbol set in the control information. The temporary stop of this symbol is left row, middle row,
The display control device 22 displays the symbols in each column when the symbols in each column are temporarily stopped in the symbol display area ZE.
Swinging up and down within the game, giving the player the expectation that the symbols in each row will change again.

The main control device 19 determines whether or not step S1 in FIG.
When the control information is output at 0, the process proceeds to step S11,
It waits until the preset fluctuation end time elapses.
This variation end time is set in advance so that the symbols in the left column to the right column of the special symbol display device 13 are temporarily stopped, and the main control device 19 determines the elapse of the variation end time. Then, the process shifts to step S12 to output a change end command to the display control device 22.

The display control device 22 executes step S30 in FIG.
When the fluctuation end command from the main control device 19 is detected, the process proceeds to step S31. Here, the symbol in the left column, the symbol in the middle column, and the symbol in the right column of the special symbol display device 13 are stopped in the symbol display area ZE to notify the player that the departure has been confirmed.

When the main control device 19 outputs the change end command, the process shifts from step S12 to S13 in FIG. 6 to detect a jackpot determination result. In this case, since the disconnection is recorded as the big hit determination result, the process returns from step S13 to S2.

<Regarding the control during the out-of-reach judgment and the big-hit determination> When the display control device 22 detects that the large-hit determination result in the control information is the out-reach or the big hit, the display control unit 22 shifts from step S26 to S32 in FIG. The notice counter value is compared with a notice judgment value. This notice determination value is recorded in advance in the ROM of the display control device 22. When the display control device 22 determines that the both are the same, the display control device 22 detects the presence of the notice and shifts from step S32 to S33. If it is determined that there is a difference, no notice is detected, and the process proceeds from step S32 to S34.

When the display controller 22 proceeds to step S33, it selects a notice pattern corresponding to the variation pattern from the display information table, and proceeds to step S34. In this display information table, as shown in FIG. 9, "candle", "high heel", and "whip" are set as the notice patterns, and the reach actions "candle 1" to "candle" of the same system are set in the notice pattern "candle". 2 "is set. In addition, the reach action “high heel 1” to “high heel 2” of the same system is set for the notice pattern “high heel”, and the reach action “whip 1” to “whip 3” of the same system is set for the notice pattern “whip”. I have.

The display control unit 22 executes step S34 in FIG.
When the process proceeds to step S35, a reach action corresponding to the variation pattern is selected from the display information table in FIG. 9, and the process proceeds to step S35 in FIG. Then, a symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern is selected from the display information table of FIG. 9, and the process proceeds to step S36 of FIG.

When the display controller 22 proceeds to step S36, the above-mentioned symbol variation screen is displayed on the special symbol display device 13 for a set time. Then, the process shifts to step S37, and as shown in FIG.
, The reach is generated based on the temporary stop (temporary stop) of the left column and the middle column of the control information set symbols. The temporary stop of the symbols is performed in the order of the left row and the middle row. When the display control device 22 generates the reach,
(B), the symbol in the left column and the symbol in the middle column are reduced and displayed at the lower left of the screen. Then, the symbols in the right column are switched to the slow fluctuation state, and the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG. The slow fluctuation refers to slowly changing the symbol at such a speed that the type can be identified.

When the display controller 22 proceeds to step S38, the display controller 22 determines the setting state of the reach action. Here, when it is detected that the normal reach is set, the process proceeds from step S38 to S39. Then, the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped at the symbol set in the control information, and the process proceeds to step S30. Note that the normal reach corresponds to the reach action, similarly to “candle reach 1” to “whip reach 3”.

In step S38, the display control device 22 sets any one of the reach actions of "candle 1" to "candle 2", "high heel 1" to "high heel 2", and "whip 1" to "whip 3". If this is detected, the process moves from step S38 to S40, and it is determined whether or not a notice pattern has been set. Here, when it is detected that no notice pattern is set, the process proceeds from step S40 to S42, and when it is detected that there is a notice pattern, the process proceeds from step S40 to S41.

When the display controller 22 proceeds to step S41, as shown in FIGS. 5 (c) to 5 (e), the notice pattern is displayed on the right side of the reduced symbol in the lower left corner as "high heel" →
"Whip" → "candle" → "high heels" ... displayed in a fluctuating loop in order, and the notice pattern is "high heels" ~
Produce a lottery from among "candles". Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), FIG. 3 (a) or FIG. 4 (a), the notice pattern set in step S33 is displayed in a stationary state, and the process proceeds to step S42 in FIG.

When the display controller 22 proceeds to step S42, it displays the reach action set in step S34, and proceeds to step S30. This step S4
The reach action displayed in 2 corresponds to a special reach in which the pattern in the right column temporarily stops is displayed in a different effect from the effect when the symbol fluctuates. Hereinafter, step S42 will be described.
Will be described.

<Regarding Candlestick> The display controller 22 displays one of "Candlestick 1" and "Candlestick 2" of the same system when setting the notice pattern "Candle". For example, when “candle 1” is set, the notice pattern “candle” is stopped at the lower left as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), the SM girl and the naked father appear, and the symbols in the right column are slowly fluctuated. At this time, a screen of an effect in which the SM girl arranges for her father is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 1C, at the same time as the end of the arrangement, the right column is temporarily stopped with the control information setting symbol.

The display control device 22 is "Candle Reach 2"
At the time of setting, as shown in FIG. 2A, the notice pattern "candle" is stopped at the lower left. Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the SM girl and the naked father appear, and the symbols in the right column are slowly fluctuated. At this time, a screen of an effect in which the father prepares the SM girl is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 2C, a face where the SM girl is pleased is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 2D, a screen in which the left column, the middle column, and the right column are temporarily stopped with the control information setting symbol is displayed.

<Regarding High Heel Reach> The display control device 22 displays either “High Heel Reach 1” or “High Heel Reach 2” of the same system when the notice pattern “High Heel” is set. For example, when the “high heel reach 1” is set, the notice pattern “high heel” is stopped at the lower left as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, high heels are displayed,
Directing the design of the foot of the high heels slowly fluctuates from right to left. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3 (c), the high heel creates a state in which the high heels crush the set symbols in the right column of the control information, and the crushed symbols are displayed as temporary stop symbols in the right column.

<Regarding Whip Reach> The display control device 22 displays one of “Whip Reach 1” to “Whip Reach 3” of the same system when setting the notice pattern “Whip”. For example, when “whip reach 1” is set, the notice pattern “whip” is stopped at the lower left as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), a figure dressed as a Miss SM and a face is made to appear, and a state where the Miss SM taps the face with a whip is produced. Then, when the SM girl is tired without beating her face, as shown in FIG. 4C, the face pattern (the setting pattern in the right column of the control information) is displayed as a crying face. In addition, when the SM girl hits his face with a whip, a big hit symbol (a set symbol in the right column of the control information) is displayed as shown in FIG.

The display control device 22 executes step S30 in FIG.
Then, the process waits for a fluctuation end command from the main control device 19. Here, when the fluctuation end command is detected, the process proceeds to step S31, and the player is notified that the deviation or the big hit has been determined based on displaying the symbols in the left column to the symbols in the right column in a stationary state.

When the main control device 19 outputs the change end command, the process shifts from step S12 to S13 in FIG.
Here, the big hit determination result is detected, and if the outreach is recorded as the big hit determination result, the process returns to step S2. When a big hit is recorded as the big hit determination result, the process proceeds to step S14, and the above-mentioned big hit operation is executed based on the drive control of the big winning opening solenoid 27.

After finishing the big hit operation, the main controller 19 shifts from step S14 to S15. Here, when the non-acquisition of the privilege is detected, steps S15 to S1 are performed.
Then, the process goes to 6 to set the big hit probability to the normal value based on setting a small number of set values to the big hit determination value. And it returns to step S2 and judges a big hit with a normal probability. Also, when the acquisition of the privilege is detected, step S1
The process proceeds from S5 to S17, and the jackpot probability is set to a high value based on setting a large number of set values to the jackpot determination value. And it returns to step S2 and judges a big hit with a high probability.

According to the first embodiment, the reach action is set before the symbols in the left column to the symbols in the right column start to change. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform the symbol change display process and the reach action setting process in parallel, so that the processing content of the display control device 22 is simplified. In addition, the fluctuation start and the fluctuation end (confirmation) of the symbol are performed based on the detection of the fluctuation start command and the fluctuation end command from the main control device 19 by the display control device 22. For this reason, the display control device 22 does not need to perform the detection process of the fluctuation start timing and the detection process of the fluctuation end timing, so that the processing content of the display control device 22 is further simplified.

Further, since what kind of reach action appears is predicted, it is expected that a “candle” type reach action will appear, for example, when a “candle” type reach action with a high jackpot reliability is announced. You can enjoy a lot of fun and improve the fun of the game. The level of the reliability is determined by “the number of occurrences of big hits / the number of occurrences of reach action”.

A notice pattern was set before the symbols in the left column to the symbols in the right column started to change. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the symbol change display process and the notice pattern setting process in parallel, so that the processing content of the display control device 22 is further simplified. Further, since the characters "candle", "whip", and "high heels" are displayed as the notice pattern, the contents of the notice can be grasped at a glance, unlike the case where the reach action is announced by a message or the like. Moreover,
The screen is simpler than in the case where a message or the like is superimposed on the symbol in the left column to the symbol in the right column during the change, so that the notice can be easily identified.

Also, since it has been announced that any of a plurality of types of reach actions of the same system will appear, for example, “candle 1” with a high reliability among the “candle” system reach actions is displayed. It is not clear whether "Candle 2" with low reliability is displayed. This makes it possible to enjoy waiting with the appearance of “Candle 1” having a high degree of reliability, which further enhances the fun of the game.

Further, since the reach action system and the notice pattern are set in a one-to-one correspondence relationship, it becomes easy to identify the appearance of a “candle” system with a high reliability of a big hit. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling feeling of whether or not the highly reliable "candle 1" is displayed from among the "candle" type reach actions, thereby further improving the fun of the game.

Also, since the notice pattern is displayed immediately after the occurrence of the reach, there is no room for suspicion that the reach may not occur even if the notice occurs. For example, the reach actions "candle 1" to "candle 2" Can be expected at face value. Therefore, the degree of expectation for the big hit is increased, and the fun of the game is further improved.

Further, the screen of the effect in which the notice pattern is drawn by lottery is displayed after the reach action and the notice pattern are set. For this reason, it is possible to wait for the lottery of the announcement pattern “candle” of the system with a high degree of reliability of the jackpot while waiting for the lottery, which further enhances the fun of the game. Also, the reach action was always generated when the notice pattern was displayed. For this reason, since the player does not betray the expectation of the player waiting for the occurrence of the reach action, the fun of the game is further improved.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. When the display control device 22 determines that the big hit determination result of the control information is a big hit in step S43 in FIG. 14, the process proceeds to step S44, and determines whether or not a notice pattern is set. Here, when it is detected that the notice pattern is set, the process proceeds to step S45, and the big hit notice counter value is acquired. The jackpot notice counter value is added to the upper limit value from “0” and then added back to “0”.
When the big hit notice counter value is acquired, step S4
Move to 6.

When the display control device 22 proceeds to step S46, the big hit notice counter value is compared with the big hit notice determination value. The jackpot notice determination value is recorded in advance in a ROM inside the display control device 22. When the display control device 22 determines that the jackpot notice counter value and the jackpot notice determination value are the same, the jackpot notice is given. After detecting, the process proceeds from step S46 to S47.

A reset table is recorded in the ROM inside the display control device 22. This reset table is
As shown in FIG. 15, the notice pattern and the reach action are associated with each other.
In step S47, the reach action corresponding to the notice pattern set in step S33 is
And the reach action is reset to that of a system different from the notice pattern.

When the display control device 22 resets the reach action, the display control device 22 executes steps S36 to S37 to S4 in FIG.
The process proceeds to step S2, where the notice pattern set in step S33 and the reach action reset in step S47 are displayed. Therefore, when a reach action of a system different from the notice pattern is displayed, a big hit occurs definitely.

FIG. 13 shows a display example of a notice pattern and a reach action. In this case, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13A, when the notice pattern “high heel” is statically displayed, as shown in FIG. 13B, a reach pattern “whip 1” different from the notice pattern “high heel” is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13C, a big hit occurs.

According to the second embodiment, when it is determined that there is a big hit notice on the basis of the big hit notice counter value, a non-correspondence pattern is set as the notice pattern and the reach action. Has revealed a reach action that has a non-correspondence relationship.For example, when a reach action of a "candle" system with a high jackpot reliability is announced, the appearance of a "candle" system reach action can be seen with absolute security. Disappears. For this reason, since the appearance of the reach action can be waited with a sense of tension, the fun of the game is further improved.

When a reach action that does not correspond to the notice pattern appears, a big hit is definitely generated. For this reason, the difference between the degree of discouragement when a reach action different from the notice pattern is displayed and the degree of joy when a big hit occurs increases, and the joy when the big hit occurs is promoted, and the game is interesting. Is further improved.

In the first and second embodiments, the display control device 22 acquires the notice counter value based on the detection of the symbol change command from the main control device 19. Not limited
For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a notice counter value is acquired based on detection of a symbol setting result output last as control information.

In the first and second embodiments, the fluctuation pattern and the reach action are set to have a one-to-one correspondence. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes, for example, a one-to-many relation. May be set. Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention in which a fluctuation pattern and a reach action are set in a one-to-many correspondence will be described.

In the ROM of the main control device 19, FIG.
As shown in (a), (b), and (c) of FIG.
The change pattern table for the big hit is recorded, and the main control device 19 sets a change pattern corresponding to the change counter value from the change pattern table for the change (a) at the time of judgment of the change (always set to “5”). . In addition, when determining the outreach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation counter value from the variation pattern table for the outreach in (b), and when a big hit is determined, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation counter value from the variation pattern table for the big hit in (c). Select a fluctuation pattern.

When the main controller 19 sets the fluctuation pattern, it outputs a fluctuation start command to the display controller 22.
Then, the display control device 22 proceeds from step S23 in FIG. 16 to S48, and acquires the reach counter value. The reach counter value is incremented from “0” to the upper limit value and then returned to “0” and incremented.
When 2 has acquired the reach counter value, it proceeds to step S24 and acquires the notice counter value.

A display information table is recorded in the ROM of the display control device 22, as shown in FIG. This display information table associates the variation pattern, the reach counter value, the symbol variation time, the reach action, and the notice pattern. When the display control device 22 proceeds to steps S33 and S35 in FIG. The corresponding notice pattern and symbol change time are detected from the display information table of FIG.

The display control device 22 determines in step S3 in FIG.
When the process shifts to 4, the reach action corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the control information is detected from the display information table of FIG. 18, and the reach action is specified based on the reach counter value. For example, when the fluctuation pattern “1” and the reach counter “15” are set, “candle creak 1” and “can creak 2” are detected based on the fluctuation pattern, and “can creak 2” is specified based on the reach counter value. .

In the third embodiment, the display control device 22 acquires the reach counter value and the notice counter value based on the detection of the symbol change command from the main control device 19. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the reach counter value and the notice counter value are acquired based on the detection of the last symbol setting result output as control information.

In the second and third embodiments, the reach actions "high heel 1", "whip 1", and "high heel 1" are displayed when the notice patterns "candle", "high heel", and "whip" are displayed as the big hit notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a normal reach may appear when “candle”, “high heel”, and “whip” are displayed.

In the first to third embodiments, the symbols in the left column, the symbols in the middle column, and the symbols in the right column are simultaneously started to change. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The movement may be shifted and started. In this case, it is preferable that the reach action setting processing and the notice setting processing be completed before the first symbol change starts.

In the first to third embodiments, the numerical symbols "1" to "12" are displayed in the symbol display area ZE of the special symbol display device 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, an alphabetic symbol, a katakana symbol, or a hiragana symbol may be displayed.

In the first to third embodiments, the symbol display areas ZE are provided in the special symbol display device 13 in three horizontal rows. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be provided in three stages, in short, it may be provided in a plurality. In the first to third embodiments, the symbols in the three columns of the special symbol display device 13 are stopped in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the change may be stopped in the order of the left column, the right column, and the middle column.

In the first to third embodiments, the reach action system is announced using the announcement pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of the reach action may be individually announced. . In the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine corresponding to a game machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to, for example, a slot machine game machine.

In the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to a stochastic pachinko machine in which the probability of a big hit increases based on the occurrence of a big hit in a specific symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of applying, for example, to a time shortened pachinko machine in which the symbol variation time is shortened based on the occurrence of a big hit in a specific symbol, or the jackpot probability and the symbol variation time are constant regardless of the type of the big hit symbol It may be applied to an ordinary pachinko machine.

In the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko machine in which the jackpot operation is performed in conjunction with the jackpot display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to three types of pachinko machines. In this pachinko machine, the special winning opening is opened in conjunction with the display of the big hit, and when the special winning opening is opened, the big hit operation is performed based on a pachinko ball winning in the special winning opening.

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According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a reach action is set before all symbols start changing, and the display control means detects a change start command and a change end command from the main control means. Since the start and end of the change of the symbol are performed based on, the processing content of the display control means is simplified. In addition, since the type of reach action is announced in advance, it is possible to have a great enjoyment of expecting that the reach action will appear when the reach action with high reliability of the jackpot is announced, thereby improving the fun of the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a display screen of candle creech 1).

FIG. 2 is a view showing a display screen of candle creech 2;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of a high heel reach 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display screen of a whip reach 1;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a lottery screen of a notice pattern.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control contents of a main control device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control contents of a display control device.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for deviation, FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for deviation reach, and FIG. 8C is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for big hit;

FIG. 9 shows a display information table.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 12 is a rear view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a screen at the time of a big hit notice).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing control contents of the display control device.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a reach action resetting table;

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention (a flowchart showing the control contents of the display control device).

17 (a) is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for deviation, FIG. 17 (b) is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for deviation reach, and FIG. 17 (c) is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for big hits.

FIG. 18 shows a display information table.

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13 is a special symbol display device (display device), 19 is a main control device (main control means), and 22 is a display control device (display control means).

Claims (10)

[Claims] A display device for displaying a state in which a plurality of symbols fluctuate, wherein a reach is generated based on temporarily stopping a predetermined one of a plurality of symbols in a predetermined combination. A display control means for displaying a state in which all combinations of symbols are temporarily determined at the time of the reach by various reach actions, wherein the display control means determines a reach action before all the symbols start to change, and A game machine for notifying what kind of reach action appears based on displaying a notice pattern between immediately after the start of the change of the symbol and immediately before displaying the reach action. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means determines a notice pattern before all symbols start to change. 3. A main control means for outputting a fluctuation start command and a fluctuation end command, and a plurality of symbols on the display device are started to fluctuate based on detection of the fluctuation start command from the main control means. Display control means for terminating the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols based on the detection of the symbol, the display control means, when temporarily stopping a predetermined one of the plurality of symbols in a combination to reach, a change start command A gaming machine, wherein a reach action and a notice pattern are set immediately after the detection of the reach and immediately before the predetermined symbol is paused, and the reach action is announced based on displaying the notice pattern before the reach action is displayed. . 4. The display control means sets a non-correspondence as a notice pattern and a reach action when a set condition is satisfied, and causes a reach action having a non-correspondence with the notice pattern to appear after the notice pattern is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: 5. The display control means, when a reach action having a non-correspondence with a notice pattern is caused to appear, determinately displays a state in which all combinations of symbols are temporarily determined by a big hit. Item 6. The gaming machine according to Item 4. 6. The display control means for displaying a character as a notice pattern.
A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means notifies that one of a plurality of types of reach actions of the same system will appear. 8. The reach action and the notice pattern are:
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is set in a one-to-one correspondence. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the notice pattern immediately after the occurrence of the reach and immediately before the reach action is displayed. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a screen of an effect in which a notice pattern is selected by lottery after the reach action and the notice pattern are set.