JP2002224331A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To significantly enhance the enjoyability of a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a display device capable of variably displaying pieces of identification information. SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 1 is provided with a game board. The game board is provided with an actuation hole and a large winning hole or the like, and a special symbol display device with a display part is incorporated into the center portion of the board. A plurality of identification symbols of plural kinds are variably displayed in the display part; if the identification symbols are finally stopped in a particular arrangement, the occurrence of a jackpot condition is determined. Before the identification symbols are displayed in the final arrangement, the effects of enhancing the display without changing the identification symbols are produced while all the identification symbols are kept stopped.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine provided with display means for variably displaying identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols and the like has been known as a kind of gaming machine.

In recent years, with this kind of pachinko machine, various display effects have been performed at the time of symbol change in order to improve the interest with the progress of the display device.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, since the change of each symbol is a continuous movement, in the process of stopping each symbol, the player stops the symbol to be stopped. Can be relatively easily predicted whether or not the desired display mode is obtained. For this reason, the player may give up on the effect in the middle of the display effect performed at the time of the symbol change. Therefore,
Even if the manufacturer devises various display effects by devising, the resulting display effects are generally poor and monotonous, which may hinder the interest for the player. .

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a display means capable of variably displaying identification information, a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest. Is to provide.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A display means capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a special game state generating means capable of generating at least a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is in a specific display mode and is finally displayed. In the case where the display is fixedly displayed, in the gaming machine in which the occurrence of the special game state is fixed, at least before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode, all the identification information is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by performing a predetermined display effect without a change in the identification information in a state where the display is stopped.

According to the above-mentioned means 1, a display effect without change of the identification information is performed in a state where the identification information is stopped and displayed. The display effect that does not involve the variable display of the identification information is surprising for the player, and can provide a range of display effects that tend to be monotonous. Also, various display effects can be performed without being influenced by the variation of the identification information. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. Note that the fluctuation of the identification information here includes the concept that at least the plurality of pieces of identification information are sequentially displayed in a predetermined display area. However, the order of change, the manner of change, the type of identification information, and the like may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the stop display of the identification information here includes the concept that the identification information is displayed at a predetermined position without being variably displayed. Therefore, the mode of the identification information that is stopped and displayed may be changed as appropriate.

Means 2. In the means 1, by performing the display effect, the stop mode of the identification information can be changed from the first stop mode to the second stop mode without through the variable display of the identification information.
A gaming machine characterized by switching to a stop mode.

[0010] According to the means 2, the stop state of the identification symbol can be changed without going through the variable display. for that reason,
It is difficult for the player to predict the identification symbol to be finally stopped, and the display effect can be performed without getting the player bored.

Means 3. In the means 2, the game state when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second stop mode is higher than the game state when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first stop mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state is at least advantageous to the player.

[0012] According to the means 3, the display effect is performed without intervening the display of the change of the identification information, so that the gaming state can be changed to a more advantageous one for the player. For example, after the identification information is stopped and displayed instead of the specific display mode, the stop mode may be changed and the specific display mode may be confirmed and displayed. Further, after the identification information is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, the stop mode may be changed and the type of the identification information may be changed.
As a result, such a display effect expands the range of the effect, and it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 4. A display means capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a special game state generating means capable of generating at least a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is in a specific display mode and is finally displayed. In the case where the special game state is definitely displayed, the special game state is determined to be finalized at least in a stage before the identification information is definitely displayed in a specific display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that an occurrence confirmation display indicating that the occurrence has been confirmed has been enabled.

According to the means 4, before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, the occurrence confirmation display indicating that the occurrence of the special game state has been confirmed is performed. Conventionally, a player has only recognized the occurrence of a special game state by identifying and displaying identification information in a specific display mode. Therefore, the fact that the occurrence confirmation display is performed at the preceding stage is surprising for the player, and a new variation is added to the game content that tends to be monotonous. As a result, the content of the game can be made thicker, and it is possible to dramatically improve the interest for the player.

Means 5 The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined display object different from at least the identification information is displayed in a predetermined display mode, so that the occurrence confirmation display is performed.

According to the means (5), before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode, the predetermined display object is displayed in the predetermined display mode, so that the player can be informed that a special game state will occur. recognize. That is, the player
The occurrence of the special game state can be recognized in advance in a form different from the case where the identification information is definitely displayed in the specific display mode. Therefore, in the process leading up to the occurrence of the special game state, unexpected display effects that tend to be monotonous are given, and more various display effects are possible. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein in the means 4, at least the identification information is in a display suppression state, and a predetermined display object different from the identification information is displayed in a predetermined display mode, so that the occurrence confirmation display is performed.

According to the means (6), before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, the identification information is in the display suppression state, and the predetermined display object is displayed, so that the occurrence of the special game state is decided. I do. That is, the player can recognize the occurrence of the special game state in a manner different from the case where the identification information is definitely displayed in the specific display mode. Therefore, in the process leading up to the occurrence of the special game state, unexpected display effects that tend to be monotonous are given, and more various display effects are possible. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. In the display suppression state of the identification information, for example,
A state in which the identification information is reduced and displayed may be included. The display suppression state of the identification information may include a state in which the coloration of the identification information is light. The display suppression state of the identification information may include a state in which the identification information is inconspicuous, such as a state in which the identification information is moved to a position where the identification information is inconspicuous. The display suppression state of the identification information may include a state where the identification information is deleted.

Means 7 In the means 5 or 6, the display object is at least alternative identification information capable of specifying the identification information.

According to the means 7, the identification information is switched to alternative identification information having a different display mode. for that reason,
Subsequent to the occurrence confirmation display being performed, a further display effect can be performed using the alternative identification information, for example, suggesting the type of identification information to be confirmed and displayed.

Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein at least the alternative identification information includes a constituent part constituting at least a part of the identification information.

According to the means 8, since the component of the identification information is included in the alternative identification information, the correspondence between the identification information and the alternative identification information can be clarified.

Means 9 A gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein at least the identification information is in a display suppression state as the occurrence confirmation display.

According to the above-mentioned means 9, before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, the display of the identification information is suppressed, so that the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed. That is, the player can recognize the occurrence of the special game state in a manner different from the case where the identification information is definitely displayed in the specific display mode. Therefore, in the process leading up to the occurrence of the special game state, unexpected display effects that tend to be monotonous are given, and more various display effects are possible. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. The display suppression state of the identification information may include, for example, a state in which the identification information is reduced and displayed. The display suppression state of the identification information may include a state in which the coloration of the identification information is light. The display suppression state of the identification information may include a state in which the identification information is inconspicuous, such as a state in which the identification information is moved to a position where the identification information is inconspicuous. The display suppression state of the identification information may include a state where the identification information is deleted.

Means 10. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 4 to 9, wherein the occurrence confirmation display is performed at least at one time after the change display of all identification information is stopped.

According to the means (10), before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode, the occurrence confirmation display is performed when the identification information is stopped and displayed. That is, the player knows that the special game state will occur even when the identification information is stopped without being in the specific display mode. As a result, it is possible to perform unexpected display effects that the player does not expect,
It is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 11. In any one of the means 4 to 9, the identification information is variably displayed in at least one identification information display area, and at least one time during which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the remaining identification information display areas, A gaming machine characterized by performing the occurrence confirmation display.

According to the above means 11, when the identification information is partially stopped and displayed in a partially fluctuating manner, for example, the occurrence confirmation display is performed during the reach state. In other words, the player knows that the special game state will occur before the identification information is displayed in the specific display mode and the fixed stop is performed. As a result, it is possible to perform a surprising display effect that the player does not expect, and it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the occurrence confirmation display is performed irrespective of the form of the identification symbol being stopped and displayed.

According to the above means 12, even if the identification information is stopped without entering the reach state, for example, the occurrence confirmation display is performed. As a result, it is possible to perform a surprising display effect that the player does not expect, and it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 4 to 9, wherein the occurrence confirmation display is performed at one time during a change display of at least one of the identification information.

According to the means 13, the occurrence confirmation display is performed in a state where at least one piece of identification information is fluctuating. For example, in the case where the occurrence confirmation display is performed in a state where all the identification symbols are variably displayed, the player will know the occurrence of the special game state in an unexpected manner. As a result, a surprising display effect can be performed, and the interest can be dramatically improved. Note that, in this case, “the process of stopping the identification information may be omitted”.

Means 14. A gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 13, wherein a derived display effect for deriving the occurrence confirmed display is performed.

According to the above means 14, the display for confirming the occurrence of the special game state can be shown more effectively, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the derived display effect is a display effect that does not involve at least a change in the identification information.

According to the means 15, a derived display effect without variation of the identification information is performed. The display effect that does not involve the variable display of the identification information is surprising for the player, and can provide a range of display effects that tend to be monotonous. Also, various display effects can be performed without being influenced by the variation of the identification information. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player.

Means 16. In the means 14 or 15, when the derived display effect is performed, an active operation target that performs an active operation on the identification information or the display target can be displayed, and the identification information or the display target is the active operation. A gaming machine characterized by being moved and displayed in accordance with a target operation.

According to the above-mentioned means 16, it is possible to effectively show the display for confirming the occurrence of the special game state, and to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the moving of the identification information or the display target is performed in a mode different from at least a variation mode of the identification information.

According to the above means 17, since the identification information or the display object is moved and displayed in a mode different from the variation mode of the identification information, the display effect is further increased in thickness. Note that the moving display does not include a case in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are sequentially displayed, such as a change display of identification information.

Means 18. In the means (14) or (15), the identification information or the display target is moved and displayed at least in a mode different from the variation mode of the identification information, so that the occurrence confirmation display is derived. Machine.

According to the above-mentioned means 18, it is possible to effectively show the display for confirming the occurrence of the special game state, and to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 19. In any of the means 1 to 18, the display means sets predetermined three-dimensional information including at least shape data in a virtual three-dimensional space, and generates and displays a display image based on the set three-dimensional information. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the above-mentioned means 19, the display means can generate and display a more three-dimensional display image based on the predetermined three-dimensional information, thereby further improving the interest for the player. it can. The shape data is
One polygon plane data defined by three-dimensional coordinate values or a combination of a plurality of polygon plane data. Then, “the three-dimensional information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is controlled at least in units of shape data”. Alternatively, “the three-dimensional information set in the virtual three-dimensional space is controlled at least in units of polygon plane data”.

Means 20. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and in response to the operation of the handle, a game ball is fired at a predetermined game area, and the game ball is provided at an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. The change of the identification information (identification information for identifying the game state in accordance with the game state) on the display means is started as a necessary condition for winning, and the special game state is generated within the game area during the occurrence of the special game state. A winning opening arranged at a predetermined position is opened in a predetermined manner so that game balls can be won, and a value (including writing to a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) according to the winning number is given. And the like. In the above pachinko machine,
There are two types of game states: a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes game balls. I do.

Means 21. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, a display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information for identifying the game state according to the game state and then displaying the identification information in a fixed manner is provided. Of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operating device (for example, the operating lever),
The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the player is required to have the specific identification information at the time of the stop as the specific identification information And a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the game machine. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. The gaming machine has a special gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals,
There are two types of game states, a normal game state, which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game media.

Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the gaming machine is a slot machine provided with at least a plurality of types of display means. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "variable display of an identification information string composed of a plurality of first identification information for identifying the game state according to the game state is performed, and then the first identification information is definitely displayed. A first display unit that performs at least a plurality of pieces of second identification information different from the first identification information according to a game state, and at least a starting operation unit (for example, The change of the first identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), and the change of the first identification information is caused due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A gaming machine having a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation is stopped and the stop mode is fixedly displayed as a specific display mode " It made. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. The gaming machine has a special gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals,
There are two types of game states, a normal game state, which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game media. In this slot machine, the display control performed by any one of the means 1 to 19 is mainly performed by the second display means. That is, the second
Corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 19, and the second identification information herein corresponds to the identification information of any of the means 1 to 19.

Means 23. In the means 22, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, at least the second identification information is displayed in the second display means. A slot machine wherein the occurrence of the special game state is confirmed by being confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode.

According to the means 23, the identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode on the first display means and the second display means. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

Means 24. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine, a display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state and then displaying the identification information in a fixed manner. The change of the identification information is started by the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the identification information is changed by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. And a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information, and using a game ball as a game medium. In addition, a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information, and many game balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. Become that gaming machine ". The gaming machine includes a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. There are different types of gaming states.

Means 25. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the gaming machine is a game machine in which a pachinko machine provided with at least a plurality of types of display means and a slot machine are combined. In particular, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "the first identification information string comprising a plurality of first identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is variably displayed, and then the first identification First to confirm and display information
Second display means for variably displaying at least a plurality of second identification information different from the first identification information according to a game state, and at least a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever ), The change of the first identification information is started, and the change of the first identification information is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. And a game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the stop mode is determined and displayed as a specific display mode, and a game ball is used as a game medium. A gaming machine configured to require a predetermined number of game balls at the start of the change of the first identification information and to pay out many game balls at the time of occurrence of the special game state. " That. The gaming machine includes a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. There are different types of gaming states. Note that in the integrated gaming machine, means 1
The display control performed in any one of the means 19 to 19 is mainly performed in the second display means. In other words, the second display means here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 19, and the second identification information here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 19.

Means 26. In the means 25, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, at least the second identification information is displayed in the second display means. A gaming machine wherein the occurrence of the special gaming state is determined by being determined and displayed in a specific display mode.

According to the means 26, the identification information is fixedly displayed in the specific display mode on the first display means and the second display means. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

[0054]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment that embodies a “sling machine” will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion thereof.
The front frame 3 is mounted on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame 4 mounted on one side so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate 5 and a lower plate 6 for storing game balls B under the glass door frame 4. Is provided.

A handle 7 as operating means is provided on the front side of the lower frame 6 on the front side of the front frame 3. The handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown).

A game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (inside of the glass door frame, inside of the outer frame). The game ball launching device is configured such that when the player rotates the handle 7, the game ball B is launched toward the game board 8 with an intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle 7.

Inside the front frame 3 (on the side of the upper plate 5), a speaker 9 for emitting various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state by voice is embedded. Have been.

As shown in FIG. 2, on one side of the game board 8, an inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10 for guiding the game ball B fired by the game ball launching device to the upper portion of the game board 8.
b is provided.

An operation port 11 and a special winning port 12 are provided below the game board 8. The operating port 11 has a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 13 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A seesaw 14 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 12, and V
A zone 15 and a winning passage 16 are provided.

In front of the special winning opening 12, a shutter 17 for opening and closing the special winning opening 12 is provided. Shutter 17
Is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 18 provided on the side of the special winning opening 12. Specifically, when the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in the excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially horizontal state and the special winning opening 12 is opened. When the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in the non-excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.

A see-saw solenoid 19 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 12. Normally, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in a non-excited state. At this time, the seesaw 14 is in a state inclined toward the V zone 15. When the seesaw solenoid 19 is excited, the seesaw 14 is inclined toward the winning passage 16. That is, when the game ball B wins the big winning opening 12,
The game ball B is guided to either the V zone 15 or the winning passage 16 by the inclination of the seesaw 14. In the present embodiment, when at least one of the game balls B passes through the V zone 15 in the open state of the shutter 17, the seesaw solenoid 19 is excited. Then, when the shutter 17 is closed, it is configured to return to the non-excited state again.

At the center of the game board 8, a special symbol display device 20 as display means is incorporated. The special symbol display device 20 includes a display unit 20a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and can display an identification symbol, a background image, and the like as identification information. In the present embodiment, for example, in the upper symbol display area 21, the middle symbol display area 22, and the lower symbol display area 23 as identification information display areas of the display unit 20a, a plurality of types and a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed. Here, various game states are derived based on a combination of identification symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23. Examples of the various game states include a jackpot state, a reach state, a detached state, and the like as special game states. Here, the jackpot state is a state that is advantageous to the player, which is generated based on a predetermined condition being satisfied from a normal game state (a state in which the game balls B gradually decrease), which is a relatively disadvantageous state for the player. Say. The reach state refers to one state in the process of reaching the jackpot state. In addition, various display effects typified by various reach effects are performed together with the variable display of the identification symbol. Note that the above-described symbol display area is virtual, and changes appropriately as the game state changes. In addition, the variation mode of the identification symbol is also changed appropriately.

It is to be noted that the change display of the identification symbol is performed based on the game ball B winning in the operating port 11. However, when the game ball B newly wins the operating port 11 during the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display corresponding to that is performed after the fluctuation display being performed at that time ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held).

Above the display section 20a, a holding lamp 24 indicating the number of times of holding the change display of the identification symbol as described above.
a, 24b, 24c, and 24d are incorporated. The hold lamps 24a to 24d are turned on each time the variable display is held,
It is turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspension.

On the special symbol display device 20, an ordinary symbol display device 31 is provided. Ordinary symbol display device 31
Has a holding lamp 32 and a 7-segment display unit 33. A pair of passing gates 34 are provided on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 20. When the game ball B passes through the passage gate 34, the normal symbol display device 31 operates. The normal symbol display device 31 variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” on the 7-segment display unit 33. When the number stops at a predetermined value, the blade 13 of the working port 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. The normal symbol display device 31 can store the number of times that the game ball B has passed through the pass gate 34, and displays the number of holdings on the holding lamp 32. Therefore, in a state where all the holding lamps 32 are turned on, even if the game ball B passes through the passage gate 34, it is not counted. In addition, as long as the holding lamp 32 is lit, the ordinary symbol display device 31 operates only as many times as the number of holdings without the game ball B passing through the passing gate 34.

Further, the game board 8 is provided with various switches for detecting the game state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player. For example, in the present embodiment, the through switch 40 and the operating port switch 4
1. V-zone switch 42 and count switch 43
Is provided. Here, the through switch 40 detects that the game ball B has passed through the passage gate 34. The switch 41 for the operating port is such that the game ball B
This is to detect that a prize has been won. The V-zone switch 42 is used to set the game ball B in the V-zone 1
No. 5 is detected. The count switch 43 detects that the game ball B has won the special winning opening 12.

Each part of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various effect lamps and illumination members (not shown) for enhancing the game effect. The lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, illumination members, and the like (hereinafter, simply referred to as “lamp”) is changed according to the progress of the game.

Next, various control devices (control boards) mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of each control device. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various control boards such as a main control device (main board) 50 and a display control board 110 as special game state generating means are provided. However, the display control board 110 is incorporated in the special symbol display device 20.

The main board 50 drives the solenoids 18 and 19, the special symbol display device 20, the respective holding lamps 24a to 24d, the ordinary symbol display device 31, the blades 13 and the like based on the detection results of the switches 40 to 43. To control.
The display control board 110 performs display control in the special symbol display device 20. A control device (control board) (not shown) corresponding to the speaker 9 and the lamp, respectively.
Is controlled by the

The main substrate 50 has a read-only memory (RO)
M), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. A predetermined control program and initial data are stored in the ROM in advance.
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The calculation result by the CPU is temporarily stored in the RAM.

Various counters are set in the RAM. Specifically, an internal random number counter that determines a jackpot state, a jackpot symbol random number counter that determines a jackpot symbol, each symbol random number counter for determining a stopped symbol in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23, and a reach pattern are determined. For example, various random number counters such as a reach type determination random number counter are set. Also, various counting counters such as a round counter for counting the number of rounds during a big hit, a winning counter for counting the number of winning game balls B to the special winning opening 12, and a holding counter for counting the number of times the variable display is held, as described later. Is set.

The value of each of the random number counters is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value of each counter is read out as a random number in accordance with a predetermined condition, and is stored in a random number buffer corresponding to each counter. For example, when the game ball B that has won the operating port 11 is detected by the operating port switch 41, if the read value of the internal random number counter is a specific value, the occurrence of the big hit state is determined. In each counter, when the value of the counter reaches a specific value, the counter returns to the initial value.

The CPU, ROM and RAM are connected to each other via a bus. An interface 50a is also connected to this bus. Interface 50
a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110, various switches, and the like. Here, the main substrate 50 is
A winning signal or the like can be input from the operating port switch 41 or the like via the interface 50a. Also,
The main board 50 transmits various operation commands such as control data to the display control board 110 and other input / output devices (including other control boards), and can control each solenoid, each control board, and the like. .

In the present embodiment, the command is 2
It is composed of bytes. The first byte of this command is keyword information indicating what information will be transmitted from now on. The last byte is
This is content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

Here, the configuration of the command will be specifically described by taking as an example a command relating to symbol variation transmitted to the display control board 110. When one symbol change is performed, a plurality of types of command groups are sequentially transmitted. Here, the command transmitted first is the pattern information. In this case, the first byte is keyword information indicating that pattern information will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is pattern code information indicating a time information and a variation pattern (including a reach pattern). The time information indicates the change time of the identification symbol, for example, “10
Seconds "or" 30 seconds ". The pattern code information indicates what variation pattern (or any of the variation patterns)
Is executed. In addition, the pattern information also includes information indicating that the symbol change becomes a big hit state, a loss state, and the like.

The command group transmitted after the pattern information is symbol information that is definitely displayed in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23. That is, when each of the fluctuating identification symbols is determined in the order of, for example, the upper, lower, and middle symbol display areas, first, the command transmitted secondly after the pattern information is displayed in the upper symbol display area 21. This is to indicate the identification symbol to be confirmed and displayed. 1 of this command
The byte is the keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the upper symbol display area 21 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is the pattern code information indicating the symbol to be definitely displayed.
The third transmitted command indicates an identification symbol that is definitely displayed in the lower symbol display area 23, and the fourth transmitted command indicates an identification symbol that is definitely displayed in the middle symbol display area 22. Is what you do. The configuration of these commands is similar to the command transmitted second.

Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 for controlling the display mode in the special symbol display device 20, which is a characteristic part of the present embodiment, will be described. The display control board 110 includes an interface 61, an image data storage unit 62 that stores data such as various images constituting a display image, an image generation processing unit 63 that generates a display image according to various game states, and an image generation unit. A display image storage unit 64 for temporarily storing the display image generated by the processing unit 63; The display image generated here is displayed on the display unit 2.
0a.

The interface 61 receives commands sent from the main board 50 and sequentially passes the received commands to the image generation processing unit 63.

The image data storage section 62 is a memory for storing three-dimensional shape data (hereinafter, referred to as an object) corresponding to various images, two-dimensional pattern data (hereinafter, referred to as a texture) corresponding to the object, and the like. . Here, an object is defined as a shape defined as a three-dimensional coordinate value in a three-dimensional coordinate system called a local coordinate system by combining polygon plane data (hereinafter, referred to as a polygon) defined as three-dimensional coordinate values. It is. The local coordinate system is a three-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to each object on which a reference posture object is set. However, in the present embodiment, an object composed of one polygon is also assumed. The image data storage unit 62 stores, for example, a two-dimensional image such as a background image in addition to the object and the texture.

The image generation processing unit 63 executes various programs by executing a program corresponding to the received command, and generates a display image displayed on the display unit 20a. First, the image generation processing unit 63 reads various objects from the image data storage unit 62 and sets them in a virtual three-dimensional coordinate space called a world coordinate system. Subsequently, the image generation processing unit 63
Converts an aspect in the world coordinate system viewed from a certain viewpoint into two-dimensional coordinate information. Then, the image generation processing unit 63
Virtually pastes textures on various objects,
For example, an image such as an identification symbol corresponding to the object is generated. Note that the world coordinate system is a three-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to the virtual three-dimensional space in the present embodiment.

The display image storage unit 64 includes the image generation processing unit 6
3 is for storing the display image generated.
The display image storage unit 64 includes a first frame memory 64a and a second frame memory 64b that store display image data for one screen. These frame memories 64a and 64b can store display image data alternately. The display image storage unit 6
The number of frame memories provided in 4 is not limited to two, but may be any number as long as it is one or more. Then, the display image data stored in the display image storage unit 64 is appropriately output to the display unit 20a.

Next, the configuration of the image generation processing unit 63 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the image generation processing section 63, the CPU 71
Program ROM 72, work RAM 73, DMA
The controller 74 is connected via a bus. An interface 75 is also connected to this bus. The interface 75 is connected to the geometry processing unit 76, the rendering processing unit 77, and the pallet processing unit 78 via a bus. Further, the geometry processing unit 76 is connected to the rendering processing unit 77, and transfers the result of the coordinate calculation processing executed there to the rendering processing unit 77. The rendering processing unit 77 is connected to the pallet processing unit 78 and the selector unit 79. Here, the palette processing unit 78 gives the color palette data to the rendering processing unit 77, and the rendering processing unit 77 transfers the drawn display image data to the selector unit 79. Selector section 79
Is connected to the display image storage unit 64 and the display image output unit 80, and the display image output unit 80 is connected to the display unit 20a. Further, the image data storage unit 62 is connected to the geometry processing unit 76 and the rendering processing unit 77 via a bus, and the geometry processing unit 76 and the rendering processing unit 77 store various image data necessary for generating a display image. Can be read out as appropriate.

Here, the CPU 71 has a program ROM
A central processing unit that controls the entire special symbol display device 20 based on the control program stored in 72.
Mainly, the CPU 71 executes a program corresponding to the command sent from the main board 50, and performs a process of setting screen configuration information of a display image to be displayed on the display unit 20a.

More specifically, the CPU 71 first executes a display program for performing display control corresponding to the received command, and performs processing for setting an object, a viewpoint, and the like in the world coordinate system. The CPU 71 sequentially writes the obtained screen configuration information in the work RAM 73. The CPU 71 performs the following every predetermined interrupt processing interval.
It instructs the DMA controller 74 to transfer the image configuration information in the work RAM 73. As the interrupt processing, for example, the display unit 2 that is output at 1/30 second or 1/60 second intervals
For example, a vertical scanning signal of 0a is used. For this reason, the screen configuration information is generated by, for example, a display program executed during interrupt processing that occurs at predetermined intervals. The screen configuration information includes various data for generating a display image for one screen displayed on the display unit 20a. Specifically, coordinate values for arranging the object in the world coordinate system, rotation angle data indicating the posture of the object to be arranged in the world coordinate system by the amount of rotation from the reference posture of the object, and rotation angle data in the world coordinate system Coordinate values for setting the viewpoint, rotation angle data for rotating the line of sight in order to determine the line of sight of the viewpoint in the world coordinate system in a predetermined direction, objects, textures, and background images stored in the image data storage unit 62 And various data such as a storage address.

The program ROM 72 stores a program to be executed first by the CPU 71 when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a plurality of types of display programs for performing display control according to commands, and the like. The program ROM 72 also stores color pallet data for giving color information to image data. For example, as the display program, there is a program or the like that sequentially updates the arrangement position and the like of the identification symbol on the background image for each interruption process, and sequentially generates screen configuration information in which the identification symbol fluctuates on the background image. The display program includes not only a program that is executed independently but also a program that generates a task for performing display according to the type of command by combining a plurality of tasks, for example.

Therefore, when executing a display program corresponding to various fluctuation patterns, the CPU 71 refers to various tables stored in the program ROM 72 in advance, and combines new tasks to form the main board 5.
Various display modes can be created based on the various fluctuation patterns determined by 0. For example, set a table to select various effect patterns,
When executing various reach effect programs, various effect displays can be performed by combining effect programs such as slip fluctuation, re-fluctuation, and reach notice. Further, a development-type reach effect in which various reach effects have been developed may be similarly performed. That is, the basic reach pattern is determined on the main board 50 side, and whether or not to perform the extended reach may be determined on the display control board 110 side with reference to a predetermined table. Note that the “reach notice” may be any indication as long as it is possible to suggest that the reach state is likely to be generated by this effect, or the effect that the effect will affect the occurrence rate of the reach state. It does not matter if the condition does not occur.

The work RAM 73 stores data and the like obtained by executing the program. mainly,
The work RAM 73 temporarily stores the screen configuration information set by the CPU 71.

The DMA controller 74 collectively transfers data stored in the work RAM 73 without going through the processing by the CPU 71. That is, the DMA controller 74 collectively transfers the screen configuration information stored in the work RAM 73 to the interface 75 based on a transfer start instruction from the CPU 71.

The interface 75 receives the screen configuration information transferred from the DMA controller 74, and transmits various data included in the screen configuration information to each of the processing units 76 and 7.
7, 78. Specifically, for the geometry processing unit 76, the storage address of the object stored in the image data storage unit 64, the arrangement coordinate value for arranging the object in the world coordinate system, and the arrangement coordinate value for setting the viewpoint Is transmitted as data to be subjected to coordinate calculation. The data of the storage address of the texture and the like stored in the image data storage unit 64 and the like are transmitted to the rendering processing unit 77. Pallet processing unit 28
, Color pallet data or the like for instructing the color of the texture is transmitted.

[0092] The geometry processing unit 76 performs a coordinate calculation process based on the received data. The geometry processing unit 76 performs a coordinate calculation process associated with the movement or rotation of various objects based on the data provided from the interface 75. Specifically, the geometry processing unit 76 reads the object stored in the image data storage unit 64 based on the storage address. The geometry processing unit 76 arranges the object in the world coordinate system based on the arrangement coordinate value of the object. In this way, the geometry processing unit 76 calculates the coordinate values of each polygon constituting the object in the world coordinate system. At this time, the posture of the object changes based on the rotation angle data. In addition, the geometry processing unit 76 sets the viewpoint in the world coordinate system.
The viewpoint is set based on the arrangement coordinate values. The viewpoint direction changes based on the rotation angle data. Then, the geometry processing unit 76 converts the calculated coordinate values of each polygon into coordinate values of a viewpoint coordinate system with respect to the viewpoint. Further, the geometry processing unit 76
Sets the projection plane for projecting the object to be perpendicular to the viewing direction. The geometry processing unit 76 projects the object on a projection plane, and sets the coordinate value of each polygon to 2
Convert to dimensional coordinate values. The geometry processing unit 76 calculates the converted coordinate values of each polygon as projection information. Then, this projection information is supplied to the rendering processing unit 7.
7 is output. However, the projection information corresponds to a display image for one screen displayed on the display unit 20a, and information corresponding to a plurality of objects within a view range of a viewpoint is written therein. In the present embodiment,
The geometry processing unit 76 handles the objects read from the image data storage unit 64 for each object. That is, the object set in the world coordinate system is controlled in units of objects without being decomposed in units of polygons. This makes it possible to simplify various arithmetic processes in the geometry processing unit 76. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control may be performed in units of polygons.

The rendering processing unit 77 renders a display image based on the received data. The rendering processing unit 77 renders a display image based on the projection information input from the geometry processing unit 76. Specifically, the rendering processing unit 77 first reads the background image data from the image data storage unit 62. The rendering processing unit 77 sets the background image in the first frame memory 64a (or the second frame memory 64b) provided in the display image storage unit 64. Rendering processing unit 77
Develops each polygon in the first frame memory 64a based on the projection information. Thus, the rendering processing unit 77 obtains an address indicating a position corresponding to the coordinate value of each vertex of each polygon in the first frame memory 64a. Next, the rendering processing unit 77 deforms the texture read from the image data storage unit 62 according to the shape of each polygon. Rendering processing unit 77
Draws the texture on an area corresponding to each polygon based on each address in the first frame memory 64a. At this time, the rendering processing unit 77 also adds color information to each texture with reference to the storage address of the texture in the image data storage unit 62 and the color palette data input from the palette processing unit 78. In this manner, a display image in which images corresponding to various objects are drawn on the background image is generated in the first frame memory 64a.

In the geometry processing unit 76 or the rendering processing unit 77, a clipping process for determining a portion for generating a display image and a portion that can be seen by the arrangement positional relationship of each polygon with respect to the viewpoint in the world coordinate system. Processing such as hidden surface processing for determining an invisible portion and shading calculation processing for calculating the degree of light hit from the light source and the state of reflection are appropriately performed.

The pallet processing unit 78 appropriately supplies color information based on a plurality of types of color pallets to the rendering processing unit 77 based on the received data. The pallet processing unit 78 stores a plurality of types of color palettes composed of a plurality of types of color information.
It has AM. The pallet processing unit 78 stores the color pallet data sent from the program ROM 72 in the pallet RAM. The pallet processing unit 78
The color palette data specified by U71 is provided to the rendering processing unit 77. At this time, the pallet processing unit 7
8 gives the rendering processing unit 77 the storage address of the color palette stored in the palette RAM. Then, when the rendering processing unit 77 draws the display image, the color information stored in the storage address is referred to. Each color information is determined by a combination of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Also,
When the data size of the color pallet is, for example, 16 bits, predetermined color information is assigned to each value of 0 to 15. Each data of the color palette, that is, each pallet is assigned to each dot constituting the texture. Therefore, when each dot is drawn based on the color information of each palette, the entire texture is drawn. Further, by sequentially changing the color information assigned to each of the color palettes, a plurality of types of textures having different shades can be generated stepwise.

The selector section 79 is connected to the first frame memory 64a or the second frame memory 64 of the display image storage section 64.
This controls writing of the display image data to the display image data b, and controls reading of the display image data to be transmitted to the display image output unit 80. That is, the selector section 79 switches the first frame memory 64a and the second frame memory 64b sequentially so that writing and reading of the display image are performed alternately in the frame memories 64a and 64b. When the rendering process is performed by the rendering processing unit 77 under the control of the selector unit 79, either the first frame memory 64a or the second frame memory 64b provided in the image storage unit 64 is used. One is selected, and the display image is drawn there. At the same time, the already generated display image is read from the frame memory on which the drawing process has not been performed, and is output to the display image output unit 80.

The display image output unit 80 converts the display image data read by the selector unit 79 into a video signal (for example, RGB).
Signal and the like and output to the display unit 20a.

Next, various display modes such as a change in the identification symbol displayed on the display section 20a will be described in detail.

Normally, in the display section 20a, a plurality of types of identification symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll from right to left in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23 (see FIG. 5). Also, in the present embodiment, the background image is displayed so as to slowly scroll from left to right behind the display in which the identification symbol is variably displayed. The identification symbol in the present embodiment is composed of various animal symbols to which any one of the numeric symbols “1” to “9” is attached, and a plurality of types of “egg” symbols. When the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner,
Each animal pattern is displayed as if it is moving in the direction of movement by moving its limbs or the like. In addition, the “egg” symbol is displayed so as to fluctuate while repeatedly jumping and shrinking.

Here, the order of changing the identification symbols in the symbol display areas 21 to 23 will be described. In the upper symbol display area 21, each identification symbol is sequentially displayed and fluctuates so that the numeral symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order with respect to the fluctuation direction. Also, in the middle and lower symbol display areas 22 and 23, each identification symbol is sequentially displayed and fluctuates so that the numeral symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order with respect to the fluctuation direction. Then, in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the “egg” symbol is displayed between the animal symbols. In addition, these orders may be appropriately changed, new identification symbols may be added, or the number of changing identification symbols may be increased or decreased. For example, in the present embodiment, in the middle symbol display area 22, the “egg” is displayed between the identification symbol with the numeral symbol “9” and the identification symbol with the numeral symbol “1”. Instead of a symbol, a numeric symbol "0"
The identification symbol marked with is appropriately displayed (for example, when a reach state is reached).

In the present embodiment, the symbol change is performed after the lapse of a predetermined time, by the upper symbol display area 21, the lower symbol display area 23,
It stops in the order of the middle symbol display area 22. However, this is only one example, and the stop may be performed in another order. In this way (when the symbol stops or in the process of stopping), the various game states as described above are indicated on the display unit 20a by the combination of the stopped identification symbols.

Here, various game states shown on the display section 20a and their display modes will be described in detail.

When the symbol change is stopped in all the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the predetermined jackpot line L
There are cases where the same type of identification symbols are arranged along 1 to L5. For example, in FIG. 6A, the identification symbols having the numeral symbol “5” are arranged along the oblique jackpot line L5 that is inclined downward and to the right. The symbols that constitute such a combination are called “big hit symbols”. When the winning combination is established, the special winning combination such as opening of the special winning opening 12 is activated, and a winning state advantageous to the player comes. That is, the player can acquire more premium balls.

The jackpot line in the present embodiment includes a central vertical line L1, left and right vertical lines L2, L
3, and two oblique (upward and downward) cross lines L4 and L5 constitute a jackpot line.

The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the jackpot). The reach state in the present embodiment includes a state in which the change of the identification symbol in the lower symbol display area 23 stops on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the upper symbol display area 21. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the upper symbol display area 21 and the lower symbol display area 23, the vehicle stops at the same identification symbol having the numeral symbol "2" on the oblique jackpot line L5 inclined downward and to the right. The middle symbol display area 22 shows a state where the identification symbol is still changing. In such a case, the big hit state is generated on the condition that the stop symbols on the big hit line in the middle symbol display area 22 are the same type of identification symbols as the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23. However, in the present embodiment, the “egg” symbol is excluded from the jackpot symbol.

In the above reach state, the middle symbol display area 2
In addition to the change of the identification symbol of No. 2 which finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbol in both the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23, a different type of symbol is displayed. (Hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach pattern"), and those which do not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state") are included. Further, after the symbol change in the middle symbol display area 22 is once stopped, the identification symbols in all the symbol display areas 21 to 23 (or a part of the symbol display areas) are replaced again, and thereafter all the symbol display areas 21 to 23 are replaced. The case where the identification symbol is confirmed and displayed (also referred to as re-variation) is also included.

In the reach state, any of various reach effects is performed. As these reach patterns, various reach patterns are set in addition to “normal reach (see FIG. 6B)” in which the identification symbol of the middle symbol display area 22 simply scrolls and fluctuates. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “Super Reach” is started, “Normal Reach”
The expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value may be different depending on each reach pattern.

For example, in the present embodiment, as a super reach, "Armagillo Reach (see FIG. 10 and the like)" in which Armadillo appears as a character, "Tornado Reach (see FIG. 16)" in which the identification pattern is rotated by a tornado,
The chase reach (FIG. 17) in which the discrimination symbol that jumps out from behind pushes the discrimination symbol stopped forward.
), And a "pointing reach (see FIG. 18)" in which the girl tries to stop the jackpot symbol is executed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, when detecting that the game ball B has won the operating port 11 based on the detection signal from the operating port switch 41, the main board 50 turns on the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d based on the detection result. For example, two hold lamps 24a and 24
If b is lit, the third hold lamp 24c
Lights up. However, this is excluded when all the holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned on. Then, the main board 50 adds “1” to the value of the hold counter.

Subsequently, the main board 50 is provided with the operation port switch 4.
Based on the detection signal from 1, the values of the internal random number counter, the jackpot symbol random number counter, each symbol random number counter, and the reach type determination random number counter are stored in each random number buffer. The main board 50 turns off the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d at a predetermined timing, and decrements the value of the holding counter by "1". Note that the predetermined timing means a predetermined time (several seconds) after the change or the like has been completed if the symbol change or the big hit control has been performed.

The main board 50 outputs a symbol change command based on each value of each counter stored in each random number buffer to the display control board 110. At the same time, the main substrate 50
Outputs various commands corresponding to the symbol variation command to various control boards. Then, on the display control board 110 or the like that receives the command, control corresponding to each command is performed.

Here, when the display control board 110 receives a group of commands relating to symbol variation (a data group transmitted at the time of one symbol variation), the display control board 110 sequentially generates a display image in which the identification symbol varies, and displays the image on the display unit 20a. To be displayed. At this time, the display control board 110 executes various reach effect patterns based on the pattern information included in the symbol change command. These reach effect patterns are executed from the start of the change of the identification symbol to the final display, or for the number of seconds of time data set separately.

After that, the main board 50 outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a timing corresponding to a predetermined time based on a timer of the main board 50. When receiving the confirmation command, the display control board 110 confirms and displays the symbol corresponding to the symbol information when the variation based on the time information of the symbol variation command is completed. For example, when a jackpot occurs, a command including the symbol information of the jackpot symbol determined by the internal symbol counter is transmitted at the final stage of the reach effect, and the jackpot symbol is displayed on the display unit 20.
a is fixedly displayed.

After transmitting the confirmation command to the display control board 110, the main board 50 checks whether or not the combination of the identification symbols confirmed and displayed on the display section 20a is a winning combination. Then, when the combination of the identification symbols is not a winning combination, the main board 50 repeatedly performs the above-described symbol variation process when confirming that the symbol variation is suspended. Here, when it is confirmed that the symbol change is not suspended, the main board 50 waits until a new detection signal is input from the operating port switch 41.

If the combination of the identification symbols is a big hit combination, the main board 50 clears the round counter to “0” and sends a command to notify the big hit state to the display control board 110 or the like. Output. Thereby, the jackpot notification display is performed on the display unit 20a.

Next, the main board 50 clears the winning counter to "0" and sets a predetermined flag for winning determination to "0". The round counter is incremented by "1". Subsequently, the main board 50 excites the large winning opening solenoid 18 to depress the shutter 17 to be in a substantially horizontal state and open the large winning opening 12. As a result, the game ball B comes to the prize in the V zone 15 and the prize passage 16, so that a big hit state in which the player can obtain a large number of pachinko balls is obtained.

During the big hit state, the main board 50 appropriately determines whether or not the value of the winning counter is smaller than a predetermined value. If this determination condition is satisfied, the main board 50 determines whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 12 has yet to come. Then, when the scheduled closing time has not arrived, the main board 50 continuously repeats this determination processing. Therefore, unless the game balls B win more than a predetermined value after the opening of the special winning opening 12 or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 12 continues to be opened. If more game balls B win than the predetermined value or the scheduled closing time comes, the main board 50
Demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 18. As a result, the shutter 17 is raised to a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.

Thereafter, main board 50 determines whether or not the value of the round counter is smaller than a predetermined value. When the value of the round counter is smaller than the predetermined value, the main board 50 determines whether or not there is a prize. Here, if there is a prize, the main substrate 50 repeats this process. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 12 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball B winning in the V zone 15 is satisfied a predetermined number of times. For example, it is assumed here that the predetermined value of the winning counter is set to "10", the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to "about 29.5 seconds", and the predetermined value of the round counter is set to "16". In such a case, after opening the special winning opening 12, one of (1) ten game balls B win in the special winning opening 12 and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. When the condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 12 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 12 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball B wins in the V zone 15.

If the value of the round counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined value or there is no prize, the main board 50 determines that the jackpot state has ended and outputs a command to that effect to the display control board 110. Then, a display to the effect that the big hit state has ended is displayed on the display unit 20a.

In the present embodiment, the game mode is switched based on a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the game mode is 2
There are two modes. For example, a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about 5 times as large as that of the normal mode (hereinafter referred to as “probable Mode). In this game mode, the next game mode is set according to the type of the big hit symbol. In the present embodiment, when the number symbol of the big hit symbol is an even number (normal symbol), the normal mode is set in the next game. If the number symbol of the jackpot symbol is an odd number (probable variation symbol), the next game will be set to the probability variation mode as a special mode. When each game mode is set, a process of notifying the next game mode is executed at the end of the big hit. As the notification mode, for example, changing the color of the background image on the display unit 20a is exemplified. However, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set.

In general, the concept of the probable change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 33 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the opportunity to open the blade 13 of the operating port 11 (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 33, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 13 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) special The change time of the identification symbol of the display unit 20a of the symbol display device 20 may be shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability may be higher than that in the normal mode, but in the probable change mode in the present embodiment,
In addition to (5), all items (1) to (4) are executed.

Next, the display control processing in the special symbol display device 20 will be described in detail.

In the image generation processing section 63, the CPU 71
Receives the command related to the symbol variation sent from the main board 50 sequentially, and converts the received command to the work RA.
It is stored in the command buffer provided in M73. CPU
Reference numeral 71 sequentially calls commands stored in the command buffer. A display program such as a symbol variation pattern corresponding to this command is selected from the program ROM 72,
Execute the display program.

The CPU 71 executes the display program and sequentially sets the corresponding image configuration information. The geometry processing unit 76 reads objects corresponding to various symbols and the like displayed on the display unit 20a from the image data storage unit 62 based on the image configuration information, and sets the objects in the world coordinate system. The geometry processing unit 76 sequentially updates the arrangement position and orientation of each object according to the image configuration information.

The geometry processing unit 76 sequentially converts the coordinate values of each vertex of each polygon constituting the object into the coordinate values of the world coordinate system. The geometry processing unit 76 converts the coordinate values of each vertex of each polygon into coordinate values of a viewpoint coordinate system based on the viewpoint.

The geometry processing section projects each object on a projection plane. Thus, each vertex of each polygon constituting each object is converted into a two-dimensional coordinate value on the projection plane.

When the projection of all objects in the field of view is completed, the geometry processing unit 76 sends the two-dimensional coordinate values of each vertex on the projection plane to the rendering processing unit 77 as projection information.

The rendering processing unit 77 reads the background image from the image data storage unit 62, and reads out the background image from the display image storage unit 64.
Set in the frame memory of Rendering processing unit 7
7 obtains a position in the frame memory of the display image storage unit 64 corresponding to the coordinate value of each vertex included in the projection information.
The rendering processing unit 77 reads a texture from the image data storage unit 62. The rendering processing unit 77
It is deformed according to the shape of the polygon to which the texture is to be pasted, and is drawn at the corresponding position in the frame memory. When drawing of all polygons in the frame buffer is completed, a display image to be displayed on the display unit 20a is generated in the frame buffer of the image storage unit 27. The display image is output to the display unit 20a for each interruption process. The display unit 20a sequentially displays the display images sequentially sent.

Specifically, at the time of the normal change of the identification symbol as shown in FIG. 5, the symbol objects corresponding to the identification symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21 to 23 are sequentially set in the world coordinate system. Then, the arrangement positions of these symbol objects are sequentially updated so as to move along the horizontal axis direction of the projection plane. At this time, the symbol object moves from right to left as viewed from the viewpoint in the horizontal axis direction of the projection plane. By doing so, in the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the identification symbols scrolling from right to left are displayed on the display section 20a.

Here, each symbol object is projected in parallel to the projection plane so that there is no difference in the display style of each identification symbol displayed in each symbol display area 21 to 23. By doing so, the same type of identification symbol is displayed in the same display mode regardless of the arrangement position of each symbol object with respect to the viewpoint.

At the same time, the geometry processing unit 76
The position of the symbol object is moved, and the posture of each partial object corresponding to the limb or the like of each animal symbol is sequentially updated according to the rotation amount derived by the CPU 71, so that each partial object is controlled to be moving. .
In this way, the display section 20a displays the animal symbol as if it were running and moving. In addition, the geometry processing unit 76 moves the arrangement position of the “egg” object corresponding to the “egg” design, and deforms its shape by matrix calculation processing or the like. For example, in the present embodiment, scaling is performed in the vertical axis direction. Therefore, on the display unit 20a, an “egg” symbol that fluctuates while expanding and contracting in the vertical axis direction is displayed.

Here, the background image set in the frame memory is a part of the background image stored in the image data storage unit 62, and the rendering processing unit 77 sequentially shifts a portion to be read by a predetermined amount. This realizes a display mode in which the background image scrolls.

Further, the CPU 71 executes the change display processing of the identification symbol, and appropriately executes the display effect processing such as various reach patterns, slip change, re-change or reach notice. Specifically, the CPU 71 refers to a predetermined table based on the received command and determines whether or not to execute any display effect processing. First, the CPU 71
Determines whether or not the command includes information indicating that this time is a jackpot, and determines whether or not the command includes information indicating that this time is out of reach. C
The PU 71 selects a table to be referred based on the determination result, determines an effect pattern corresponding to the table, and executes various game effects. The CPU 71 sets different tables depending on whether the received command includes, for example, information indicating that the current time is a jackpot, and information including that this time is a missed reach time. refer.
By doing so, it is easier to perform the “reach notice” at the time of the jackpot,
For example, it is possible to make it difficult to perform a reach announcement or the like.

When the reach announcement effect is performed, the CPU 71 executes the above-described symbol variation display program, and also executes the reach announcement effect program. In the present embodiment, as a reach announcement effect, a display effect is performed in which a group of flamingos crosses behind a fluctuating identification symbol. In this case, FIG.
As shown in (a), the display unit 20a has a group of 5
A flamingo of feathers is displayed.

At this time, the geometry processing section 76 sets an object corresponding to the flamingo group in the world coordinate system in addition to setting the design object.
The flamingo objects set here are not individually independent, but are stored as a set of flamingo group objects obtained by grouping the flamingo objects. The shape of each flamingo simulates one operation mode of a series of operations for moving the blade. The image data storage unit 62 stores a plurality of flamingo group objects having different shapes of the flamingos, that is, different operation modes. The geometry processing unit 76 continuously sets these flamingo group objects in a predetermined order while moving their arrangement positions. By doing so, when a group of flamingos is displayed on the display unit 20a, a flamingo crossing while moving the wing behind the identification symbol is displayed.

Further, in addition to the above-described reach announcement effect, the CPU 71 also performs a reach announcement effect indicating to the player that the possibility of developing into the reach state or the jackpot state is higher. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the above-mentioned flamingo group appears on the display unit 20a,
In addition, an effect is performed in which a horde of flamingos appears.

In this case, the geometry processing section 76 sequentially sets the above-mentioned flamingo group objects at a plurality of locations. In other words, a large group of flamingos is realized by displaying a plurality of groups of five flamingos. Therefore,
The flamingo hordes no longer need to be remembered separately.

Now, the fluctuating identification symbol is displayed in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23 so that the speed of fluctuation is gradually reduced. Then, in each of the symbol display areas 21 to 23, the variation of the identification symbol is sequentially stopped. In the present embodiment, first, a specified predetermined stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23 in order.

At this time, the CPU 71 confirms whether or not a reach state is currently occurring. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the identification symbols stopped and displayed in the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23 are of the same type on at least one big hit line. When the reach state is not attained, the change of the identification symbol is stopped so that the stopped symbol is fixedly displayed in the middle symbol display area 22. on the other hand,
In the case of the reach state, various reach effects are performed.

The CPU 71 determines that the current cross lines L4, L
5 to determine whether or not double reach has occurred. If double reach occurs, the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 2 are displayed.
Recognition symbol (reach symbol) constituting the reach state of No. 3
Delete symbols other than. Subsequently, the CPU 71 performs various reach effects.

On the other hand, when double reach is not achieved,
First, the CPU 71 deletes symbols other than the identification symbols (reach symbols) constituting the reach state of the upper and lower symbol display areas 21 and 23. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a display control process performed when a reach state occurs in a central vertical jackpot line L1 will be described. The geometry processing unit 76 moves the arrangement position of each symbol object set in the world coordinate system so that the reach symbol is moved and displayed on a diagonal corner of the display unit 20a. Specifically, in the upper symbol display area 21, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the left, and the lower symbol display area 23
In, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the right. In this manner, the reach symbols are arranged, for example, on the oblique jackpot line L5 that is inclined downward and to the right (see FIG. 8B).
It should be noted that the display mode in which the off symbol is erased is realized by the rendering processing unit 77 performing a mask process on a portion corresponding to each identification symbol.

When the reach state occurs, the CPU 71
Various reach operation processes are performed based on the command.

When the obtained reach pattern is “normal reach”, the CPU 71 executes the normal reach operation process after the CPU 71 enters the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the changing identification symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner in the middle symbol display area 22. In this case, the geometry processing unit 76 controls each symbol object such that the fluctuating identification symbol is fluctuated and displayed at a relatively low speed. Then, after projecting the symbol object on the projection plane, the geometry processing unit 76 enlarges the two-dimensional information of the projected symbol object to a predetermined size.

If the obtained reach pattern is "armadillo reach", the CPU 71 executes the armadillo reach operation processing. In this case, on the display unit 20a, first, the identification symbol that fluctuates in the middle symbol display area 22 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10A, an armadillo AL as an active operation target is caused to appear. At this time, the geometry processing unit 76 sets the armadillo AL together with the design object in the world coordinate system.
Is performed to set an armadillo object corresponding to. In the present embodiment, various objects other than the symbol object corresponding to the identification symbol at the time of the normal fluctuation are perspectively projected on the projection plane. By the perspective projection, the vertices of each polygon constituting the object are projected toward the viewpoint, and the three-dimensional coordinate values of each vertex are converted into two-dimensional coordinate values on the projection plane. Therefore, the armadillo AL or the like generated by the perspective projection is made to look more three-dimensional than the identification symbol or the like generated by the parallel projection.

Next, in the display section 20a, the armadillo AL
Is displayed as if it were rounded and jumped (FIG. 10).
(B)). Then, the armadillo AL is displayed so as to jump on the stop symbol in the middle symbol display area 22. In this case, first, the CPU 71 checks the stop position of the stop symbol in the middle symbol display area 22. When the “egg” symbol is stopped at the center, the symbol is displayed on the right side so as to jump over the stopped animal symbol (see FIG. 11A). On the other hand, when the animal symbol is stopped at the center of the middle symbol display area 22, the armadillo AL is displayed so as to jump on the animal symbol stopped at the center position (FIG. 11).
(B)). In order to realize such a display mode,
The geometry processing unit 76 moves the armadillo object in the world coordinate system to draw a substantially parabolic trajectory above a predetermined symbol object. Here, the trajectory of the armadillo object moves is CP
This is determined by a predetermined table selected based on the confirmation result of U71. However, not limited to this,
The CPU 71 may determine the trajectory of the armadillo object as appropriate, based on the position of the identification symbol or the like. In order to display the rounded armadillo AL, the geometry processing unit 76 changes the posture of each of the partial objects forming the armadillo object,
The armadillo object itself is set as a substantially spherical object.

Next, after the armadillo AL jumps several times on the identification symbol on which it has jumped, an operation display for pushing the identification symbol downward is displayed. Further, in conjunction with the operation of the armadillo AL, all the identification symbols displayed on the display unit 20a are displayed so as to be pushed down (see FIG. 12A). Further, in association with the downward movement of the identification symbol, a boring pin group BPG as a display object including a plurality of boring pins is displayed so as to descend from above (see FIG. 12B). . However, at this stage, the boring pin group BPG
Is displayed, and the whole image is not displayed. Here, the moving display of the identification symbol is at least different from the variable display of the identification symbol. The moving display of the identification symbol in the present embodiment does not include the concept that a plurality of identification symbols are sequentially displayed, such as at least the variation display of the identification symbol. Each bowling pin also corresponds to alternative identification information in the present embodiment.

Subsequently, when the reach effect is released and reaches the reach state, the armadillo AL cannot completely push down the identification symbol, and the identification symbol is displayed so as to return to the original position. . At this time, the partially displayed bowling pin group BPG also moves upward and is erased from the display unit 20a. Then, it is displayed as if the armadillo AL is falling (see FIG. 12C). At this point, the armadillo reach effect ends, and the stopped symbols in the symbol display areas 21 to 23 are determined.

On the other hand, when the reach effect reaches the jackpot state, all the identification symbols are displayed on the display unit 2.
0a is pushed out of the display area and erased. In conjunction with this, the bowling pin group BPG is arranged and displayed at the center of the display section 20a (see FIG. 13A). In addition, a new ground, a background, and the like are displayed along with the arrangement and display of the bowling pin group BPG. In this case, the geometry processing unit 76 sets a pin object corresponding to each bowling pin in the world coordinate system,
Set an object to display the background and the ground. Each bowling pin is provided with an animal face or a number pattern corresponding to each animal pattern. Here, the face, numeral design, and the like of each animal correspond to components that constitute a part of each identification design in the present embodiment. That is, each bowling pin corresponds to each animal pattern.
In the present embodiment, when the bowling pin group BPG is arranged and displayed, it is determined that the big hit state occurs. Here, by arranging and displaying the bowling pin group BPG in the center of the display unit 20a, the player can recognize that the occurrence of the big hit state has been determined. That is, by displaying the bowling pin group BPG as a display object different from the identification symbol in the predetermined display mode, it is determined that the big hit state as the special game state occurs. That is, the arrangement display of the bowling pin group BPG corresponds to the occurrence confirmation display in the present embodiment, and before the identification symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, the player is in the special game state. It becomes possible to recognize that the occurrence has been confirmed.

As a derivation display effect for deriving the occurrence confirmation display, as described above, the armadillo AL pushes the discrimination symbol downward, and the boring pin group BPG is lowered from above, so that the discrimination symbol and the boring are displayed.・
A display effect such as moving and displaying the pin group BPG is performed. As a result, the occurrence confirmation display can be shown more effectively.

Subsequently, a display effect for determining a big hit symbol is performed. First, the geometry processing unit 76
The object, the ground object, the background object, and the like are moved away from the viewpoint in the depth direction (see FIG. 13B). As the ground object set here, a relatively small object is stored in order to reduce the data capacity. Therefore, when moving each object away from the viewpoint, a predetermined amount of ground objects and the like are added together so that the entire ground can be displayed.

After the boring pin group BPG is displayed as if it has moved away to the predetermined position, the geometry processing unit 76 sets the armadillo object so as to face each pin object. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13C, the armadillo AL appears again on the display unit 20a.

The geometry processing unit 76 moves a pin object or the like toward the viewpoint. At the same time, the geometry processing unit 76 moves the partial object such as the limb without changing the arrangement position of the armadillo object. Thereafter, the shape of the armadillo object is deformed, turned into a substantially spherical shape, and rotated and rolled. Therefore, on the display unit 20a, it is displayed that the armadillo AL rolls toward the bowling pin group BPG after approaching (see FIG. 14A).

Armadillo AL has a bowling pin group BP
When colliding with G, the boring pin is flipped off and is sequentially deleted from the display area of the display unit 20a (FIG. 1).
4 (b)). And Armadillo AL is erased,
The display is controlled so that only the bowling pin BPK corresponding to the big hit symbol remains without being knocked down to the end. For example, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the bowling pin having the numeral symbol “3” remains as the boring pin BPK corresponding to the jackpot symbol, the identification symbol having the numeral symbol “3” becomes the jackpot symbol. Becomes Here, an effect may be performed in which two bowling pins corresponding to the probable symbol and the normal symbol remain until the end, and it is not known which one remains without falling down.

Bowling pin BPK left undefeated
Is controlled to jump to the front and come out,
It is displayed large in the center of the display unit 20a (see FIG. 15A). And the bowling pin BPK breaks,
An animal design that constitutes a jackpot symbol appears from the popping out (see FIG. 15B). In this case, the geometry processing unit 76 sets an object corresponding to a piece of a pin instead of the set pin object, and performs control so that the object is displayed so as to fly off. Appearing animal designs are given new numbers.

Subsequently, the big hit symbol is reduced and displayed in the middle portion of the middle symbol display area 22 in the size of the normal fluctuation. At the same time, the display unit 20a switches to the display mode at the time of the normal fluctuation, and the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the big hit line when the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 13C, for example. Here, the big hit symbol is determined on the basis of the above-described display effect regardless of the reach symbol when the reach state occurs.

If the obtained reach pattern is "tornado reach", the CPU 71 executes the tornado reach operation processing program. In this case, FIG.
As shown in (a), in the display unit 20a, after the reach state is reached, the background image is switched from the one at the time of the normal fluctuation to the tornado reach background image. A tornado TM is displayed at the center of the display unit 20a. At the same time, each identification symbol is variably displayed so as to rotate around the tornado TM. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the change of the identification symbol stops.

If the identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol does not stop at the center, the "tornado reach" ends. If an identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol stops at the center, the big hit is determined. Thereafter, a re-lottery effect is performed to determine the type of the big hit symbol (for example, a positively changing symbol or a normal symbol). As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the three identification symbols of the same type that are stopped and displayed and the three identification symbols of the same type that are variably displayed either before or after the same are respectively set as a set to surround the tornado TM. Rotate. Then, the final set of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed at the center of 20a. Subsequently, the display unit 20a switches to the display mode at the time of the normal fluctuation, and the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the big hit line when the reach state occurs again.

If the obtained reach pattern is “chase-reach”, the CPU 71 performs “chase-reach” operation processing. The CPU 71 is configured as shown in FIG.
The background image is switched from the one at the time of normal fluctuation to the one for chasing reach as shown in FIG. At the same time, the variation of the identification symbol changes. Specifically, the identification symbols stopped in the reach state are displayed on the left and right sides below the display unit 20a.
In the center of the lower part of the display unit 20a sandwiched between the reach symbols, the changing identification symbols that have been temporarily stopped are displayed. Then, the operation is displayed such that a new identification symbol pops out from the back of the bush displayed in the center of the display unit 20a. Then, the identification symbol stopped at the lower central portion of the display section 20a is skipped and stopped at that position.
This variable display is repeated a plurality of times, and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed.

If the identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol does not stop at the lower center portion, the "chasing reach" ends. If an identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol stops at the center, the big hit is determined. Thereafter, a re-lottery effect is performed to determine the type of the big hit symbol (for example, a positively changing symbol or a normal symbol). As shown in FIG. 17 (b), three identification symbols of the same type form a set, jump out from the back of the bush in the same direction as in the above-described variable display, and thrust the three stopped identification symbols. This variable display is repeated a plurality of times, and the final big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Then, the display unit 20a switches to the display mode at the time of the normal fluctuation, and the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the big hit line when the reach state occurs.

Further, when the obtained reach pattern is “pointing reach”, the CPU 71 performs “pointing reach” operation processing. In this case, as shown in FIG.
The girl character is displayed in the center of the display unit 20a together with the identification symbol displayed in a variable manner. Then, a motion display in which the girl character points to the center of the display unit 20a is performed.
After a lapse of a predetermined time, the change of the identification symbol stops.

If the identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol does not stop at the center, the "pointing reach" ends. If an identification symbol of the same type as the reach symbol stops at the center, the big hit is determined.

As described in detail above, in the present embodiment,
In the "Armagillo Reach", the identification symbol is erased before the identification symbol is determined and displayed in a jackpot combination, and the boring pin group BPG is fixedly displayed in the center of the display unit 20a, thereby indicating that a jackpot state occurs. To make people aware. For this reason, for a player who has been able to know the occurrence of the jackpot state only by the combination of the identification symbols, the occurrence confirmation display of the jackpot state in “Armagillo Reach” is a display effect that is unexpected. As a result, it is possible to increase the thickness of the display effect which tends to be monotonous, and to achieve a dramatic improvement in interest for the player.

Further, in this embodiment, the armadillo AL is made to appear in a state where the change of the identification symbol is stopped, and the identification symbol is moved in accordance with the movement of the armadillo AL.
The company will introduce a bowling pin group BPG. In other words, an occurrence-determining effect of the big hit state is performed in a state where the identification symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. This is a display effect that is surprising to the player, similar to the above-described occurrence confirmation display, and can further improve the interest for the player.

In the present embodiment, each bowling pin set in place of an identification symbol corresponds to each identification symbol. That is, each bowling pin can be alternative identification information in place of an identification symbol that is variably displayed during normal times. For this reason, after the occurrence of the big hit state is determined by the “armadillo reach”, it is possible to successively perform an effect of determining the big hit symbol without going through the change display of the identification symbol.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, the normal mode,
Adopting a game mode such as the probability change mode, the concept of the probability change mode, in addition to increasing the jackpot probability,
(1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 33 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the chance of opening the blade 13 of the working port 11 is increased. Shortening the time, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 13 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), and (4) reducing the fluctuation time of the identification symbol of the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20. To be implemented. On the other hand, satisfying any one of (1) to (4), in addition to increasing the jackpot probability, may be regarded as the probability change mode. Also,
As the special mode, a time reduction mode (time reduction mode) may be employed instead of the probability change mode. As the time saving mode, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4) ), (2), (3) and (4)).

(B) As the time saving mode and the probability change mode,
It may be continued until the next big hit,
It may be configured to continue for the predetermined number of rotation fluctuations of the identification symbol and then switch to the normal mode. Further, when the time saving mode or the probable change mode is selected, the special mode may be continued until the big hit state occurs twice or more. together,
As a result, the number of continuations of the probability change mode or the time saving mode (the number of continuation occurrences of the big hit state) may be made variable according to the big hit symbol.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, the occurrence determination display of the jackpot state is performed by the armadillo AL appearing in a state where all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed after the reach state. Not limited to this, the armadillo AL will appear and the occurrence confirmation display will be performed when all the identification symbols are stopped and displayed at the time when it seems that it has come off without going through the reach state You may. In other words, after the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop mode without being in the specific display mode, the stop mode is changed and the specific display mode is determined and displayed as the second display mode. You may. Also, at the stage before the identification state of the middle symbol display area 22 is stopped and displayed during the reach state, or at a time when all the identification symbols are changing, the boring pin group BPG is suddenly set and displayed, and the big hit state is set. The occurrence confirmation display may be performed. In this way, the player knows the occurrence of the jackpot state in an unexpected manner. In other words, a surprising display effect can dramatically improve interest.

(D) In the above embodiment, the “armadillo reach” effect is performed as one super reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by performing the “armadillo reach” effect, the gaming state may be made more advantageous to the player without the intervening display of the identification symbol. For example, by "normal reach", after the normal symbol is displayed in the specific display mode and confirmed and displayed, the stop mode changes, and the type of the identification symbol is changed to the positive variable symbol. An effect may be performed. It is to be noted that the type of the big hit symbol is not limited to the positively changing symbol, and, for example, changing from the normal fluctuation state to the reach state is also included in the case where the gaming state becomes advantageous to the player.

(E) In the above-described embodiment, the appearance of the jackpot is confirmed by displaying the armadillo AL. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an auxiliary character such as the armadillo AL may be displayed. Instead, an effect in which the bowling pin group BPG and the identification symbol are switched may be performed. For example, the background image turns around the central vertical line L1 as a central axis, a boring pin group BPG appears from the back of the background image, and the identification pattern is erased so as to be driven away behind the background image. Is also good. In other words, the active operation target may be a background image instead of the armadillo AL, and when the identification symbol or the display target is moved and displayed, at least the movement in the depth direction may be performed in the movement direction.

(F) In the above embodiment, the occurrence of the big hit state is determined and displayed by setting and displaying the bowling pin group BPG. Not limited to this,
The occurrence of the jackpot may be confirmed by explicitly displaying characters such as "big hit". In this case, the displayed characters and the like correspond to the display target in the present embodiment. Also, boring pin group B
In addition to the PG setting display, characters such as "big hit" may be explicitly displayed. That is, the occurrence confirmation display may be performed, and the fact that the occurrence of the special game state has been decided may be clearly indicated to the player. In addition,
As an explicit means for clearly indicating that the occurrence of the special game state has been determined, it is conceivable to use text information, a sound generated by a sound generating means such as the speaker 9, light from an effect lamp or the like as a medium.

(G) The change in the color of the background image may indicate that the occurrence of the special game state has been determined.
In this case, the fact that the color of the background image becomes a predetermined color corresponds to the occurrence confirmation display.

(H) In the above embodiment, the identification symbol is deleted when the boring pin group BPG is set and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification symbol may be simply made inconspicuous. For example, the identification symbol may be moved to a corner or the like of the display unit 20a by the armadillo AL, the identification symbol may be reduced, or the color of the identification symbol may be reduced. In other words, a state in which the identification information is reduced or the color arrangement thereof becomes inconspicuous due to a lighter color arrangement, a state in which the identification information is deleted, and the like are included in the “display suppression state of the identification information” in the present embodiment. Becomes In this way, at least the identification symbol is difficult to see, so that the display effect itself is easy to see, and the effect of the effect is enhanced.

(I) In the above embodiment, a display image is generated based on three-dimensional information set in the world coordinate system. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a gaming machine that generates a display image based on a two-dimensional image stored in advance.

(J) As the display section 20a, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube or the like may be used other than the liquid crystal display described above.

(K) The present invention can be applied to pachinko machines and the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine which enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various game machines such as a game ball, a slot machine, and a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

Further, in the above-mentioned slot machine, a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined, apart from display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence comprising a plurality of identification information, at least the identification information is different from the identification information. A second display means for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of second identification information in accordance with a game state is provided, and when performing various display controls in the above embodiment, the second display means may perform the display control. It may be. Further, at least before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, the second display means displays at least the second
The occurrence of the special game state may be determined by confirming and displaying the identification information in the specific display mode. With this configuration, each of the identification information is definitely displayed in each of the specific display modes by at least two types of display means. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine main body according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partial front view showing the game board in one embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main board and a display control board of the special symbol display device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a display control board.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a normal variation mode of an identification symbol on a display unit.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a big hit state, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of a reach state.

7A is a diagram illustrating a display mode on a display unit when a flamingo group appears, and FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a display mode on the display unit when a large flamingo group appears.

FIGS. 8 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the movement of the identification symbol on the display unit when a reach state occurs in the central vertical jackpot line.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a normal reach state.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a display mode on a display unit when an armadillo appears in an armadillo reach;

FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating a display mode on a display unit when an armadillo jumps on an identification symbol stopped and displayed.

12 (a) to 12 (c) are diagrams illustrating display effects when an armadillo pushes down an identification symbol.

13 (a) to 13 (c) are diagrams for explaining setting display of a boring pin group when determining a big hit symbol.

14 (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating display effects in which an armadillo defeats each bowling pin when determining a big hit symbol.

15 (a) to (c), a jackpot symbol is determined,
It is a figure explaining the display effect at the time of fixed display.

FIGS. 16 (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating display effects on the display unit at the time of tornado reach.

FIGS. 17 (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining display effects on the display unit at the time of chasing reach.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a pointing reach state.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 8 ... Game board, 20 ... Special symbol display device, 20a ... Display part, 21 ... Upper symbol display area, 22 ... Middle symbol display area, 23 ... Lower symbol display area, AL ... Armadillo, BPG ...・ Pin group, 71: CPU, 76
... Geometry processing unit, 50 ... Main controller (main board), 1
10 ... Display control board.

Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kazuhiro Fujisawa 655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref.Ilemsoftware Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Ryota Minami 655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref. ) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA37 BC21 EB55

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display device capable of variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information, and at least a special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player, wherein at least the identification information is a specific display. In the event that the game is finally confirmed and displayed as a mode, the gaming machine is configured to determine the occurrence of the special game state, and at least before the identification information is finally displayed in the specific display mode, A gaming machine characterized by performing a predetermined display effect without variation of the identification information in a state where all the identification information is stopped and displayed.