JP2002272977A - Game machine, computer program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game machine in which a player does not lose interest soon by increasing the variable display patterns of special patterns. SOLUTION: A background image B1 is displayed on a screen of a special pattern display device 32. With the background image B1 as a background, a plurality of special patterns Z1, Z2, Z7, etc., formed after constellation marks fly about in a group forming a line. Different moving speed is set to each special pattern, so that the special patterns overtake each other or are overtaken during movement. Soon after, the special patterns excluding three final special patterns disappear. Three final special patterns are stopped, and whether it is a big hit or not is determined. The variable display patterns of special patterns can thereby be increased in comparison with a conventional game machine having only a variable display pattern in which a special pattern row are only vertically scrolled in a vertically trisected region on the screen.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine whose gaming state is advantageous to a player when a displayed symbol is a predetermined symbol, a computer program for causing the gaming machine to function by a computer, and a computer program. The present invention relates to a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 has been known.
FIG. 43 is an explanatory front view of the pachinko machine. FIG.
FIG. 44 is an explanatory view showing a fluctuating state of a special symbol displayed on the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 43. FIG. 44A is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the special symbol in the B region and the C region is fluctuating, and FIG. 44B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the special symbol in the C region is enlarged and fluctuating. FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, the pachinko machine 500 includes a first-type start port 504, a special symbol display device 506, and a special winning port 50 on a game board 502.
8 is provided. Then, when the player operates the operation handle 512 and the game ball fired wins the first-type starting port 504, as shown in FIG.
Displays a plurality of symbols such as "0" to "9" on the display screen 506.
A scroll display is performed in the vertical direction in each of the areas A, B, and C of a.

[0003] As shown in FIG. 44 (B), when the area A and the area B stop at the same symbol and enter the reach state, an effect of enlarging and displaying the symbol displayed in the area C is performed. Further, there is also an effect in which the scroll direction of the C area is made to be opposite to the normal direction. Furthermore, C
There is also an effect of performing an effect of displaying a character different from a background image or a pattern in an area. Then, for example, when the area C stops at the symbol “7” and the stop symbols in the three areas are aligned at “777”, a big hit occurs, and the special winning opening 508 is opened for a predetermined time. In the game by this big hit, 50
8, when the preset opening time elapses, or when a predetermined number of game balls set in the special winning opening 508 wins, the special winning opening 508 is closed. At this time, the special winning opening 5
When the game ball passes through the specific area 510 provided in the inside of the game ball 08, the special winning opening 508 is continuously opened. As described above, the period from the opening of the special winning opening 508 to the closing thereof is called one round, and when the preset maximum number of rounds ends, the game with the big hit ends.

[0004]

However, in the conventional pachinko machine, the display area of the special symbol is displayed on the display screen 506a.
Is divided into three in the vertical direction from the A region to the C region, and the range in which the special symbol can move in each region is only the vertical direction in that region, so the display pattern is uniform, so that the player There is a problem of getting bored quickly.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and has as its object to realize a gaming machine that does not get tired quickly by increasing the number of display patterns of special symbols.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a symbol display means for displaying a symbol on a screen. When a predetermined symbol is displayed by the display unit, in the gaming machine that changes to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the symbol display unit sets a plurality of moving paths having different moving directions on the screen, A first function of displaying a plurality of symbols so as to move in a group along a predetermined movement path among the set movement paths, and a moving speed of each symbol moved by the first function is made different. Technical means having the second function is used.

That is, by the first function, a plurality of symbols are displayed on a moving path having different moving directions set on the screen.
Because it is possible to move in a group along a predetermined movement route, it is possible to move the symbol row in the fixed direction in the vertical direction at the center of the screen and the fixed position on the left and right as compared with the conventional method. The number of design display patterns can be increased. Moreover, since the moving speed of each symbol can be made different by the second function, it is possible to increase the number of display patterns of the symbol as compared with the conventional one in which the symbol row is scrolled at the same speed. . Therefore, a gaming machine that does not get tired quickly can be realized.

[0008] According to the invention described in claim 2, in the gaming machine described in claim 1, the second function uses a technical means having a moving speed changing function for changing the moving speed.

That is, since the moving speed of the symbol can be changed, the number of display patterns of the symbol can be increased as compared with the case where the symbol is moved at a constant moving speed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the moving speed changing function uses a technical means of changing the moving speed during the movement of the symbol.

That is, since the moving speed can be changed during the movement of the symbol, the number of display patterns of the symbol can be increased as compared with the case where the symbol is moved at a constant moving speed from the start to the end of the movement. A game machine that is hard to get tired of can be realized.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the moving speed changing function uses a technical means of randomly changing the moving speed.

In other words, since the moving speed of the symbol can be changed at random, the player can make a movement that is difficult to predict with respect to the symbol. Since the number of display patterns can be increased, it is possible to realize a gaming machine which is even more difficult to get tired of.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the first function fades out the plurality of symbols on the screen. A technical means of moving by fading in later is used.

That is, since the faded-out symbol can be moved by fading in, the symbol can be suddenly erased from the screen, and the symbol display pattern can be made richer than that in which the symbol suddenly appears. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that is even more tiring. Here, the term "fade-out" means that the displayed pattern gradually disappears, and the term "fade-in" means that the faintly displayed pattern is displayed so that its appearance gradually becomes clearer. means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the moving speed changing function includes a fade-out speed changing function of changing a speed at which the symbol is faded out. Is used.

That is, since the speed at which the symbol is faded out can be changed, the types of the fade-out can be increased, so that a gaming machine which is even less tiring can be realized.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the moving speed changing function is a fade-in speed changing function for changing a speed when the symbol is faded in. The technical means of providing is used.

That is, since the speed at which a symbol is faded in can be changed, the types of fade-in can be increased, and a gaming machine which is even less tiring can be realized.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to seventh aspects, the moving speed changing function determines whether the moving speed is the predetermined symbol. A technical means of making the symbol different depending on whether the symbol is other than the predetermined symbol is used.

In other words, the moving speed differs between a symbol that changes to a game state advantageous to the player and a symbol that does not change,
The player can predict how the game state changes based on the moving speed of the symbol.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the first function includes an enlarged display function for gradually enlarging the moved symbol. Use the technical means of preparing.

That is, since the moved symbol can be gradually enlarged, the display pattern of the symbol can be made more abundant than that in which the symbol is always displayed in the same size, so that it is possible to realize a gaming machine which is more difficult to get tired of.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects,
The first function uses technical means of providing a reduced display function for gradually reducing the moved symbol.

That is, since the moved symbol can be gradually reduced, the display pattern of the symbol can be made more abundant than that in which the symbol is always displayed in the same size, so that it is possible to realize a gaming machine which is more difficult to get tired of.

According to the invention described in claim 11, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the first function is to determine whether the moving symbol is the predetermined symbol. Technical means of moving along a different moving route depending on whether the symbol is other than the predetermined symbol is used.

In other words, since the symbol which changes to the game state advantageous to the player and the symbol which does not change the moving path are different,
The player can predict how the gaming state will change based on the symbol movement path.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the symbol display means is based on the first function and the second function. The technical means of executing the movement several times is used.

That is, since each symbol can be moved on the screen independently along a different moving route and at a different moving speed a plurality of times, the display patterns of the symbols can be further enriched. It is possible to realize a gaming machine that is even more tiring.

In the invention according to the thirteenth aspect, there is provided a symbol display means for displaying a symbol on a screen, and when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, a game state advantageous to the player is set. A computer program for causing a changing gaming machine to function by a computer, wherein the symbol display means sets a plurality of moving paths having different moving directions on the screen, and displays a plurality of symbols among the set moving paths. , A computer program including a first process for displaying a group moving along a predetermined moving route, and a second process for varying the moving speed of each symbol moved by the first process. Use technical measures.

That is, since the gaming machine according to the first aspect functions with a CPU built in the gaming machine, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the computer program is stored in a ROM or the like. By executing the stored computer program by the CPU, the gaming machine can function.

In the invention according to claim 14, a symbol display means for displaying a symbol on a screen is provided, and when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, a game state advantageous to a player is set. A recording medium on which a computer program for causing a changing gaming machine to function by a computer is recorded, wherein the symbol display means sets a plurality of moving paths having different moving directions on the screen, and sets the plurality of symbols. A first process for displaying the moving path in a group along the predetermined moving path, and a second processing for varying the moving speed of each symbol moving by the first processing A technical means of a recording medium on which a computer program including the following is recorded is used.

That is, a gaming machine that functions by using a computer has a CPU that executes a computer program recorded in a ROM provided in a pachinko machine, as described in an embodiment of the present invention described later. ROM as the above recording medium
By using such a device, the gaming machine described in claim 1 can be realized.

[0034]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS <First Embodiment> An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a first-type pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. [Overall Main Configuration] First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 1
1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed using a hinge 8 as a rotation axis, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed. Front frame 2
On the right side of is provided a keyhole 3 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a lower right side of the front frame 2 is used to operate a firing motor (indicated by reference numeral 15 e in FIG. 3) for shooting game balls to the game board 5. Is rotatably mounted.

Below the glass frame 4, there is formed a prize ball / lending ball supply port 6a to which a prize ball / lending ball is supplied. An upper receiving tray 6 for storing the prize balls and the lending balls supplied from the prize ball / lending ball supply port 6a is attached. Below the upper tray 6, there is formed a discharge port 7a for discharging a prize ball that has flowed down beyond the number that can be accommodated in the upper tray 6, or a game ball discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball pulling lever 6b. Have been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, there is provided a lower tray 7 for accommodating game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7 b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.

[Main Structure of Game Board 5] Next, the main structure of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIG. A center case 30 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 5. The center case 30 has a prize entrance 31
And the special symbol display device 32, and the number of times the special symbol display device 32 can be started (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol start storage number)
Special design memory display LE consisting of 4 LEDs
D35. The special symbol display device 32
For example, a plurality of special symbols, background images of special symbols, moving images, and the like are displayed on a liquid crystal display. On the lower left of the game board 5 are three L's.
An ordinary symbol display device 33 made of ED is provided,
On the diagonally lower right of the game board 5, a normal symbol storage display LED 3 composed of four LEDs for displaying the number of times the normal symbol display device 33 can be started (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol start storage number).
4 are provided. On the right side of the center case 30,
An ordinary symbol operating right gate 26 for operating the ordinary symbol display device 33 is provided, and an ordinary symbol operating left gate 27 is provided on the left side. A right sleeve winning port 22 is provided below the normal symbol operating right gate 26, and a left sleeve winning port 23 is provided below the normal symbol operating left gate 27. Below the center case 30, a first type starting port 28 having a function of operating the special symbol display device 32 is provided. Below the first type starting port 28, the special symbol display device 32 is stopped. A variable winning device 40 that operates when the symbol becomes a big hit symbol is provided.

The variable winning device 40 has an opening / closing member 41 which opens and closes a big winning opening when a big hit occurs. A lower right winning opening 24 is provided on the right side of the opening / closing member 41. The lower left winning opening 25 is provided on the left side. Further, inside the opening / closing member 41, a specific area having a function of continuously opening a special winning opening, and a specific area switch (indicated by reference numeral 53 in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area are provided. And a special winning opening switch (indicated by reference numeral 64 in FIG. 3) for counting the number of game balls winning the special winning opening. The game board 5 is provided with rails 13 for guiding the shot game balls to the game area, and the rails 13 form a circular game area. A corner decoration 11 is attached to the left and right corners above the game board 5 outside the game area defined by the upper portion of the rail 13. Inside the corner decoration 11, a total of 16 LEDs are arranged so as to correspond to the arc formed by the circular game area. In addition, the game board 5 has decorative windmills 21 and 21 decorated with LEDs, ordinary windmills 12 and 12, side decorations 20 and 20, and an out port 14 for collecting game balls that did not win as out balls. Is provided. Also, many nails 15 are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls fired on the game board 5 fall while dancing between the nails 15.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 has a main board 10
The main board 100 has a microprocessor 110 mounted thereon. The microprocessor 110 includes a main CPU 112 for executing main control of a game such as a jackpot determination and image control,
During a game such as a ROM 114 in which various control programs for the PU 112 to execute various controls and various tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are recorded, and a result of detection that a game ball has passed through the first type starting port 28. Various data generated in
A RAM 116 for temporarily storing a control program and the like read from the ROM 114 is mounted. The following components are electrically connected to the main substrate 100. A first-type start-up switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the first-type start-up opening 28, a special symbol display device 3
2. Lamp control device 300, power supply board 80, payout control base 200 for controlling prize ball payout, etc., voice control device 79 for controlling sound effects during the game, etc. A game frame information terminal board 72, a board relay board 51, and a game frame relay board 73 for transmitting to a computer (not shown) provided in a management room or the like.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 which operates by inputting control commands sent from the main board 100.
212, a ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls, and a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs and a game And a RAM 216 for temporarily storing various data such as the number of winnings and the number of winning balls generated in the game. In addition, the payout control board 200 includes a power supply board 80 and a firing motor driving board 1 for driving the firing motor 15e.
5c, Game Frame Information Terminal Board 72 and Payout Relay Board 75
Are electrically connected. Launch motor drive board 15c
From the launch motor drive board 15c to the launch motor 15e
A firing switch 15d for outputting a drive signal to the camera is connected.

The game frame relay board 73 includes a full detection switch 77, a prize ball out switch 71, and a sensor relay board 7.
4 are electrically connected. The sensor relay board 74
The prize ball payout sensor 62a provided in the prize ball unit 62,
62b and the payout relay board 75. The payout relay board 75 is electrically connected with a ball-out-of-lending switch 76, a prize-ball payout motor 62c, and a ball-lending unit 63. The following components are electrically connected to the board-surface relay board 51. A right gate switch 26 for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operated right gate 26
a, a normal symbol operated left gate switch 27a for detecting a game ball passing through the left gate 27, a right sleeve winning port switch 22a for detecting a game ball winning the right sleeve winning opening 22, and a game winning the left sleeve winning opening 23. A left sleeve winning opening switch 23a for detecting a ball, a natural winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has won a winning prize opening 31, a lower right winning opening switch 24a for detecting a gaming ball winning a lower right winning opening 24, and a lower left. Winner 2
Lower left winning opening switch 25 for detecting a game ball winning 5
a, Ordinary symbol display device 33 and large winning opening relay board 70
It is. On the special winning opening relay board 70, a special winning opening solenoid 59 for opening and closing the opening / closing member 41, a specific area switch 53 for detecting game balls passing through the specific area, and a large detecting game ball for winning the special winning opening. The winning opening switch 64 is electrically connected. The power supply board 80 is AC24V
(50 Hz / 60 Hz) from the main power supply 78, and supplies necessary power to each substrate.

[Electrical Configuration of Special Symbol Display Device 32] Next, the main electrical configuration of the special symbol display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing blocks of a main electrical configuration of the special symbol display device 32, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device. The special symbol display device 32 includes a special symbol indicator 32a, a liquid crystal inverter board 32b, a liquid crystal analog board 32c, and a special symbol control board 32d. The sub CPU 32e mounted on the special symbol control board 32d is
An image control command transmitted from the main board 100 via the line 100a is received, and the contents of the received image control command are analyzed according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 32f.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e sends the analysis result to a VDP (video display processor) 32g.
Send to Next, VDP32g is a character ROM
From 32i, symbols, characters, and the like corresponding to the analysis result are read out in a predetermined arrangement. In the character ROM 32i, a plurality of special symbols, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a total of 12 symbols representing constellations from Aries to Pisces are shown.
Kind of special symbols are stored. Also, character R
The OM 32i displays a background image (see FIG. 20) displayed on the background of the special symbol, a customer waiting demonstration image displayed when the game is not performed, a big hit effect image displayed when a big hit occurs, and the like. Are stored.

The VDP 32g is a character ROM.
Based on the above analysis result, the address of the dot, the display color, and the like of the special symbol and the character read from 32i are calculated, and the calculation result is temporarily stored in the built-in pallet RAM 32h. Next, VDP32g is a palette RAM
An RGB signal is transmitted to the liquid crystal analog board 32c based on the calculation result stored in the 32h. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog board 32c performs color correction and luminance adjustment of the captured RGB signals, and outputs the signals to the liquid crystal inverter board 32b.
Send to The liquid crystal inverter board 32b plays a role of a backlight power supply, boosts the taken signal (for example, from 12V to 600V), and sends it to the special symbol display 32a. The special symbol display 32a switches and displays the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the fetched signal.
In this way, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a stopped symbol is displayed, and a background image is displayed. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 32a is a TFT (Thin Film Tran).
This is an active matrix type liquid crystal display device that uses a pixel driver as a pixel driving element.

[Special Symbol Display Mode] Next, the special symbol display mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a position coordinate set on the screen of the special symbol display device 32 with a part thereof omitted.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a linear movement path of a special symbol with a part thereof being omitted. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of a zigzag movement route of a special symbol, and FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of a curvilinear movement route of a special symbol. In the following description, the special symbol display device 32
The special symbol that appears, moves, and disappears on the screen is referred to as a display symbol, and the special symbol that stops on the screen is referred to as a stop symbol. When the two are not distinguished, they are referred to as special symbols.

(Special Symbol Appearing Position / Disappearing Position and Stopping Position) As shown in FIG. 11, the screen of the special symbol display device 32 has an X-axis in the horizontal direction and a Y-axis in the vertical direction. In addition, a plurality of X axes, in this embodiment, X1 to X
20 divided into 20, and a plurality of Y coordinates, in this embodiment, Y
Plural points indicated by (X, Y) coordinates divided into 10 into 1 to Y10, in this embodiment, a total of 200 points P1 to P200
Points have been set. These points are the appearance position of the special symbol (the position where the special symbol appears on the screen), the disappearing position of the special symbol (the position where the special symbol disappears from the screen), and the stop position of the stop symbol (the special symbol is displayed on the screen). This is used for setting position coordinates such as the position where the camera stops. For example, the appearance position P32 is P32 (X12, Y
It is set to the position coordinates of 2). In addition, 20 shown in FIG.
0 point is for use in the above setting,
The display and movement of the special symbol can be set for each pixel constituting the screen.

(Special Symbol Movement Route) As shown in FIG. 12, as a special symbol movement route appearing on the screen of the special symbol display device 32, a plurality of linear movement routes, R1 to R100 in this embodiment. , A total of 100 types of travel routes are set. These 100 types of linear travel routes are
It is set for each of the appearance positions of P1 to P200. The special symbol can move from the top to the bottom of the screen or from the bottom to the top along each movement route. As shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of zigzag movement routes, in this embodiment, a total of 100 types of movement routes K1 to K100 are set on the screen of the special symbol display device. The moving routes include a plurality of types such as a moving route that changes the moving direction once during the movement, a moving route that changes a plurality of times, and a moving route that changes in the reverse direction.
The 100 kinds of linear movement routes are P1 to P200.
Are set for each of the appearance positions. In addition, special symbols are displayed from the top to the bottom of the screen along each travel route,
Alternatively, it can move from bottom to top. further,
As shown in FIG. 14, on the screen of the special symbol display device,
A plurality of curved movement paths, L1 to L1 in this embodiment
00, a total of 100 types of movement routes are set. For example, the moving paths L1 to L30 are moving paths that appear from the upper end of the screen, draw an arc bulging toward the lower end, and disappear from the upper end. The moving paths L31 to L70 are moving paths that move along a circular trajectory, and partially include a path that goes off the screen. The moving paths L71 to L100 are moving paths that appear from the lower end of the screen, draw an arc bulging toward the upper end, and disappear from the lower end. In addition, the special symbol can move alone or in groups along each movement route. In addition, the starting point and the arriving point of the special symbol in each moving route shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 can be set in reverse.

[Data stored in ROM 32f]
Next, data stored in the ROM 32f will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern table for performing appearance, movement, and disappearance of a display symbol, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern table for performing appearance, movement, and stop of a stop symbol. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a display symbol data table, and FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a moving speed data table. FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram showing a moving route data table, FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance position data table, and FIG. 9E is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance timing data table. . FIG. 10F is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance mode data table, and FIG. 10G is an explanatory diagram showing a fade-in speed data table.
FIG. 10H is an explanatory diagram showing an erasure position data table, and FIG. 10I is an explanatory diagram showing an erasure timing table. FIG. 10 (J) is an explanatory diagram showing the disappearance mode data table, and FIG. 10 (K) is an explanatory diagram showing the fade-out speed data table. FIG. 10L is an explanatory diagram showing a stop position data table.
(M) is an explanatory view showing a stop-time display mode data table. In the following description, the special symbol display device 3
2, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the left side of the screen is called a left stop symbol, the special symbol stopped and displayed at the center of the screen is called a middle stop symbol, and the special symbol stopped and displayed on the right side of the screen is called a right stop symbol.

(Display Symbol Data Table Tb7) FIG.
As shown in (A), the display symbol data table Tb7
Is a plurality of set values, in this embodiment, set values 1 to 120
, Design data, size data, and display color data. The symbol data is data for designating the type of the special symbol. The size data is
This is data indicating the size when the special symbol is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 32. The size of the symbol is set in a plurality of levels, in this embodiment, 10 levels of 1 to 10. As for the display color data, the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 32.
This is data that indicates the colors to be displayed on the screen.
In this embodiment, ten colors CL1 to CL10 are set. For example, in the display color CL2, the star portion of the constellation symbol is yellow, and the central symbol portion is green.

(Moving speed data table Tb8) FIG.
As shown in (B), the moving speed data table Tb8
Is a plurality of set values, in this embodiment, set values 1 to 10
And moving speed data are associated with each other. The moving speed data is data indicating the moving speed when the special symbol moves on the screen, and the moving speed is set in a plurality of stages, in this embodiment, ten stages of V1 to V10 (V10> V1). For example, the moving speed V2 is a speed at which the moving speed on the screen is 2 cm / sec. Also, the moving speed V1
→ V2 indicates acceleration from the moving speed V1 to V2, and moving speed V2 → V1 indicates a decrease from the moving speed V2 to V1. (Moving Route Data Table Tb9) As shown in FIG. 9C, the moving route data table Tb9 is configured by associating a plurality of set values, in this embodiment, set values 1 to 300, with the moving route data. Have been. The moving route data is data indicating a moving route when a special symbol moves on the screen, and includes a plurality of moving routes, in this embodiment, FIG.
R1 to R100 shown in FIG.
14, and 100 kinds of zigzag movement paths shown in FIG. 14 and 100 kinds of curved movement paths L1 to L100 shown in FIG.

(Appearance Position Data Table Tb10) FIG.
As shown in (D), the appearance position data table Tb10
Is a plurality of set values 1 to 200 and a plurality of appearance position data.
It is configured by associating appearance position data corresponding to position coordinates of 00 with the appearance position data. The appearance position data is data indicating the position coordinates at which the special symbol appears on the screen. (Appearance timing data table Tb11) FIG. 9 (E)
As shown in the figure, the appearance timing data table Tb11
Is configured by associating a plurality of set values 1 to 90 with appearance time data. The appearance time data is data indicating the timing at which the special symbol appears on the screen, and a plurality of appearance times, in this embodiment, a total of 90 appearance times t1 to t90 are set. Also, the appearance times t1 to t9
The number attached to t of 0 indicates the elapsed time from the beginning of the display of the special symbol in seconds. For example, when t3 is selected, the special symbol is displayed on the screen three seconds after the start of the display. Will appear.

(Appearance Mode Data Table Tb12) FIG.
0 (F), the appearance mode data table Tb1
2 is a plurality of setting values, in this embodiment, setting values 1 and 2
And data on the presence or absence of fade-in. The data on the presence or absence of a fade-in is data indicating whether or not a special symbol appears by a fade-in when the special symbol appears on the screen. Indicates not to execute. Here, the term “fade-in” means to display a special symbol that is dimly displayed so that its appearance gradually becomes clearer. (Fade-in speed data table Tb13) FIG.
As shown in (G), the fade-in speed data table Tb13 has a plurality of set values, in this embodiment, set value 1
To 5 and speed data in association with each other. The speed data is data indicating the speed of the fade-in when the special symbol appears on the screen by the fade-in. In this embodiment, five speeds V1 to V5 are set.

(Erase Position Data Table Tb14) FIG.
0 (H), the erasure position data table Tb1
4 is a plurality of set values, in this embodiment set values 1 to 20
0 and a plurality of position coordinates, in this embodiment, disappearance position data corresponding to 200 position coordinates of P1 to P200 shown in FIG. The disappearance position data is data indicating the position coordinates at which the special symbol disappears from the screen. (Erasure Timing Data Table Tb15) FIG.
As shown in (I), the disappearance timing data table T
b15 is a plurality of set values, in this embodiment set values 1 to
90 and the disappearance time data. The disappearance time data is data indicating the timing at which the special symbol disappears from the screen, and a plurality of disappearance times, in this embodiment, a total of 90 disappearance times t1 to t90 are set. In addition, the numbers attached to t of the disappearance times t1 to t90 indicate the elapsed time from the start of the display of the special symbol in seconds. For example, when t90 is selected, 90 seconds after the start of the display, The special symbol will disappear from the screen.

(Erase Mode Data Table Tb16) FIG.
0 (J), the disappearance mode data table Tb1
Reference numeral 6 denotes a plurality of set values, in this embodiment, set values 1 and 2.
And data on the presence or absence of a fade-out. The data on the presence or absence of the fade-out is data indicating whether or not the special symbol disappears due to the fade-out when disappearing from the screen. Show. Here, the fade-out means that the displayed special symbol gradually disappears faintly. (Fade-out speed data table Tb17) FIG.
As shown in (K), the fade-out speed data table Tb17 is configured so that a plurality of set values, in this embodiment, set values 1 to 5, are associated with speed data.
The speed data is data indicating the speed of fade-out when the special symbol disappears from the screen due to fade-out, and a plurality of speeds, in this embodiment, five-stage speeds V1 to V5 are set.

(Stop position data table Tb18) FIG.
0 (L), the stop position data table Tb1
8 is a plurality of set values, in this embodiment set values 1 to 9
And the stop position data. The stop position data is data indicating a position where the special symbol stops on the screen. The stop position is selected and set from a plurality of position coordinates, in this embodiment, 200 position coordinates of P1 to P200 shown in FIG. The stop position data P105, P85, and P125 are the stop position data indicating the center coordinates at the time of stopping the middle stop symbol. The plurality of stop position data P110, P90, and P130 are the stop coordinates indicating the center coordinates at the time of stopping the right stop symbol. As the position data, a plurality of stop position data P115, P95 and P13
5 are respectively set.

(Stop display mode data table Tb1)
9) As shown in FIG. 10 (M), the stop-time display mode data table Tb19 is configured by associating a plurality of setting values, in this embodiment, setting values 1 to 6, with the display mode data. The display mode data is data indicating the display mode when the special symbol is stopped on the screen.
A total of six types of display modes of enlargement / reduction and color change are set. Here, "up and down" indicates a display mode in which the special symbol moves up and down when it reaches the stop position, and stops at the stop position after a lapse of a predetermined time. The left and right indicate a display mode in which the special symbol moves right and left when it reaches the stop position and stops at the stop position after a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, the rotation means that when the special symbol reaches the stop position, the frame rotates while displaying the front surface, side surface, and back surface of the special symbol in order with the center of the special symbol in the up-down direction and the center line as the rotation axis. A display mode in which the display rotates in such a manner and stops at a stop position after a predetermined time has elapsed. The circular orbit indicates a display mode in which the special symbol rotates with a small radius of rotation when it reaches the stop position, and stops at the stop position after a predetermined time has elapsed. Also, scaling means
A display mode is shown in which, when a special symbol reaches a stop position, the display size is repeatedly enlarged and reduced a predetermined number of times and then stopped at the stop position.

(Variation Pattern Table Tb3) As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern table Tb3 has a total of 6 represented by variation pattern numbers 1 to 69 (3 to 69 are omitted).
It is composed of nine types of variation patterns. The variation pattern table Tb3 sets a plurality of patterns when the special symbol moves, appears, and disappears on the screen of the special symbol display device 32. Each variation pattern number is associated with a data number indicating a set value set in each table stored in the ROM 32f. That is, when receiving the symbol control command indicating the variation pattern number from the main CPU 112, the sub CPU 32e selects, from the variation pattern table, various data numbers set in association with the received variation pattern number, and selects the selected data number. Data corresponding to the data number is read from various data tables, and image control is performed based on the read data.

The "display symbol data number" is a number for designating a set value set in the display symbol data table Tb7 (FIG. 9A). For example, the sub CPU 32e
When the symbol control command of the variation pattern number 1 is received from the main CPU 112, the symbol data corresponding to the display symbol data numbers 1, 2, 4, 3, 12, 9, 5, 7, and 12 is displayed in the display symbol data table. The data is read from Tb7 and displayed on the screen. That is, a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed in one variability display. For example, sub CPU3
2e, when the variation pattern designating the display symbol data number 1 is received from the main CPU 112, from the display symbol data table Tb7, Taurus as symbol data, 1 as size data, and CL1 as display color data, respectively. Read, special symbol Z1 imitating the constellation of Taurus
(FIG. 5) is displayed on the screen with the size 1 and the display color CL1. The display symbol data numbers are set in accordance with the appearance order, and are set in different appearance orders for each variation pattern number. That is, the appearance order of special symbols can be changed depending on which variation pattern number is selected.

The "moving speed data number" is a number for designating a set value set in the moving speed data table Tb8 (FIG. 9B). For example, the sub CPU 32e
When a variation pattern designating the moving speed data number 1 is received from the main CPU 112, V1 is read as moving speed data from the moving speed data table Tb8, and the special symbol is moved on the screen at the moving speed V1. In addition, since the moving speed is set to be different for each special symbol, each special symbol can be moved at a different moving speed. This function corresponds to the second function described in claim 1 of the present invention. Furthermore, even for the same special symbol, since the moving speed is different for each of the fluctuation pattern numbers, the moving speed can be changed depending on which fluctuation pattern is selected. This function corresponds to the moving speed changing function according to claim 2 of the present invention. Further, by setting the moving speed data whose moving speed changes with time for one special symbol in association with each other, the moving speed can be changed during the movement of the special symbol. This function corresponds to the moving speed changing function according to claim 3 of the present invention. Further, the moving speed can be changed at random by selecting the changing pattern number at random. This function corresponds to the moving speed changing function according to claim 4 of the present invention.

The "appearance position data number" is a number for specifying a set value set in the appearance position data table Tb10 (FIG. 9D). For example, the sub CPU 32
e, when a variation pattern designating the appearance position data number 185 is received from the main CPU 112, P1 is used as the appearance position data from the appearance position data table Tb10.
85 is read, and a special symbol appears on the screen from the position coordinates of P185. That is, each special symbol can appear on the screen from different position coordinates for each special symbol.
The “appearance timing data number” is a number that specifies a setting value set in the appearance timing data table Tb11 (FIG. 9E). For example, the sub CPU 32
e, when a fluctuation pattern designating the appearance timing data number 3 is received from the main CPU 112, t3 is read from the appearance timing data table Tb11 as appearance time data, and a special symbol is displayed on the screen at the timing of the appearance time t3. . Since different appearance timings are set for each variation pattern number even for the same special symbol, depending on which variation pattern number is selected,
The appearance timing changes. Also, each special symbol can appear at a different timing for each special symbol.
Further, by randomly selecting the change pattern number, the appearance timing of the special symbol can be changed at random.

The "erasure position data number" is a number for designating a set value set in the erasure position data table Tb14 (FIG. 10 (H)). For example, sub CPU3
2e, when a fluctuation pattern designating the disappearance position data number 3 is received from the main CPU 112, P3 is read from the disappearance position data table Tb14 as the disappearance position data, and the special symbol is erased from the screen at the position coordinates of P3. “Erasure timing data number” is a number for specifying a set value set in the erasure timing data table Tb15 (FIG. 10I). For example,
When the sub CPU 32e receives from the main CPU 112 a fluctuation pattern designating the disappearance timing data number 80, the sub CPU 32e reads from the disappearance timing data table Tb15
T80 is read as the disappearance time data, and the special symbol is erased from the screen at the timing of the disappearance time t80.

Since the erasure timing differs for each variation pattern number, the erasure order can be changed depending on which variation pattern number is selected. Furthermore, even with the same special symbol, different disappearance timings are set according to the variation patterns, so that the disappearance timing can be changed depending on which variation pattern number is selected. Furthermore, the erasure timing can be changed at random by selecting the change pattern number at random. Further, the disappearance timing is set to be different for each special symbol.

The "appearance mode data number" is a number for specifying a set value set in the appearance mode data table Tb12 (FIG. 10 (F)). For example, sub CPU3
2e, when a variation pattern designating the appearance mode data number 1 is received from the main CPU 112, a circle is read from the appearance mode data table Tb12 as data on the presence or absence of a fade-in, and a special symbol is caused to appear on the screen by the fade-in. . The function of moving the faded-out special symbol by fading it into an undefined position on the screen corresponds to the first function according to claim 5 of the present invention. “Fade-in speed data number” is a number that specifies a set value set in the fade-in speed data table Tb13 (FIG. 10G). For example, when the sub CPU 32e receives a fluctuation pattern designating the fade-in speed data number 2 from the main CPU 112, the sub-CPU 32e executes the fade-in speed data table Tb13.
, V2 is read out as speed data, and the special symbol is faded in at the speed V2 to appear on the screen. Also,
Even in the same special symbol, the speed at which the fade-in is performed differs depending on the variation pattern number. Therefore, the fade-in speed can be changed depending on which variation pattern number is selected. The changing function corresponds to the fade-in speed changing function described in claim 7 of the present invention.

"Erasure mode data number" is a number for designating a set value set in the erasure mode data table Tb16 (FIG. 10 (J)). For example, sub CPU3
2e, when a fluctuation pattern designating the erasure mode data number 1 is received from the main CPU 112, "O" is read from the erasure mode data table Tb16 as fade-out presence / absence data, and the special symbol is erased from the screen by fading out. “Fade-out speed data number” is stored in the fade-out speed data table Tb17.
This is a number for specifying the set value set in (FIG. 10 (K)). For example, when the sub CPU 32e receives a fluctuation pattern designating the fade-out speed data number 3 from the main CPU 112, the sub-CPU 32e reads V3 as speed data from the fade-out speed data table Tb17, fades out the special symbol at the speed V3, and displays the special symbol from the screen. Make it disappear. In addition, the speed at which the same special symbol is faded out differs depending on the variation pattern number. Therefore, the fade-out speed can be changed depending on which variation pattern number is selected. The changing function corresponds to the fade-out speed changing function according to claim 6 of the present invention.

The “moving route data number” is a number that designates a set value set in the moving route data table Tb 9 (FIG. 9C). For example, the sub CPU 32e
When the variation pattern designating the movement route data number 102 is received from the main CPU 112, K2 is read as the movement route data from the movement route data table Tb9, and the special symbol is moved on the screen by the movement route K2 (FIG. 13). . That is, each special symbol can be displayed so as to move alone or along a moving path different for each special symbol, or to move a plurality of special symbols in a group. The function of moving the plurality of special symbols in a group corresponds to the first function according to claim 1 of the present invention. Note that the fluctuation pattern table Tb3 stores the movement of special symbols,
Since a plurality of patterns for appearance and disappearance are set, the stop position data number and the stop display mode data number are not set.

(Variation Pattern Table Tb4) As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern table Tb4 is composed of a total of 31 types of variation patterns indicated by variation pattern numbers 70 to 100 (72 to 98 are omitted). The variation pattern table Tb4 sets a plurality of patterns when the special symbol is stopped on the screen of the special symbol display device 32. Each variation pattern number is stored in ROM
32f is associated with a data number indicating a set value set in each table stored in 32f. That is,
When the main CPU 112 transmits the variation pattern selected from the variation pattern table Tb4 to the sub CPU 32e, the sub CPU 32e stores data corresponding to various data numbers indicated in the received variation pattern in the ROM 3.
The data is read from the corresponding tables stored in 2f, and image control is performed based on the read data.

The moving speed data number, the appearance position data number, the appearance timing data number, the appearance mode data number,
The fade-in speed data number and the movement route data number have the same meanings as the data numbers set in the variation pattern table Tb3, respectively. The "stop position data number" is stored in the stop position data table Tb18 (FIG. 10).
(L) is a number for specifying the set value set in ()). For example, the sub CPU 32e transmits a fluctuation pattern designating the stop position data number 1 of the left stop symbol to the main CP.
If received from U112, the stop position data table T
From b18, P105 is read as stop position data,
The left stop symbol is stopped on the screen at the position coordinates of P105.

The "stop-time display mode data number" is a number for designating a set value set in the stop-time display mode data table Tb19 (FIG. 10 (M)). For example,
When the sub CPU 32e receives the variation pattern designating the stop-time display mode data number 3 from the main CPU 112, reads the rotation as the display mode data from the stop-time display mode data table Tb19, rotates the special symbol at the stop position, It stops at the stop position after a predetermined time has elapsed. Since the variation pattern table Tb4 sets a plurality of patterns when the special symbol is stopped on the screen of the special symbol display device 32, the display symbol data number, the disappearance position data number, and the disappearance timing data number are set. , The disappearance mode data number and the fade-out speed data number are not set.

[Table stored in ROM 114] Next, a table stored in the ROM 114 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit symbol table for selecting a big hit symbol,
FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram of a table loss symbol for selecting a loss symbol. FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram of a display symbol variation pattern selection table for selecting a display symbol variation pattern, and FIG. 6D is a stop symbol variation pattern for selecting a stop symbol variation pattern. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern selection table.

(Big hit symbol table Tb1) FIG. 6 (A)
As shown in the figure, the big hit symbol table Tb1 is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers with a plurality of special symbols. In this embodiment, a total of 12 random numbers “0” to “11” are associated with a special symbol (see FIG. 5) imitating a total of 12 types of constellation symbols from Taurus to Pisces. I have. For example, when the random number “0” is selected, a special symbol imitating the constellation symbol of Taurus is selected as each of the big hit symbols of the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol, and the right stop symbol. (Loss Symbol Table Tb2) As shown in FIG. 6B, the loss symbol table Tb2 is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers with a plurality of special symbols. In this embodiment, a total of twelve random numbers “0” to “11” and a special symbol imitating a total of twelve constellation symbols from Aries to Pisces (FIG. 5)
Reference) are associated with each other. For example, when the random number “1” is selected, a special symbol imitating the constellation symbol of Aries is selected as the lost symbol.

(Display Symbol Variation Pattern Selection Table T)
b3) As shown in FIG. 6C, the display symbol variation pattern selection table Tb3 is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers with a plurality of variation pattern numbers. In this embodiment, a total of 69 random numbers “1” to “69” and “1” to “69”
It is configured so as to correspond to a total of 69 fluctuation pattern numbers of “69”. For example, when the random number “2” is selected, the variation pattern number 2 is selected as the display symbol variation pattern. (Stop pattern variation pattern selection table Tb4) FIG.
As shown in (D), the stopped symbol variation pattern selection table Tb4 is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers with a plurality of variation pattern numbers. In this embodiment,
A total of 31 random numbers “1” to “31” and “70” to “10”
The variable pattern numbers are associated with a total of 31 variable pattern numbers of “0”. For example, if the random number "1" is selected,
The variation pattern number 70 is selected as the variation pattern for the stop symbol.

[Major Game Flow] Next, the main game flow will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 1
5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol processing executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG.
12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the jackpot determination process executed in S16 of FIG. FIG. 17 shows the sub CP
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main program which U32e runs. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the timing from the display of the special symbol to the stop. Figure 1
9 is a timing chart showing the display timing of the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol, and the right stop symbol. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a background screen displayed on the special symbol display device 32. FIG. 21 to FIG. 24 are explanatory diagrams showing the movement from the appearance of a special symbol until the stop symbol is determined. FIG.
26 and FIG. 26 are explanatory diagrams showing the movement after the stop symbol is determined. FIGS. 27 to 33 correspond to FIGS.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement route corresponding to the movement shown in FIG.

(Special symbol processing) The game ball is the first kind starting port 2
8, the main CPU 112 detects the passage of the game ball based on the voltage change of the input port connected to the first-type start-up switch 28a, and counts the counter (for example, the total of 0 to 255) at the detection timing. One count value of a counter that counts the value of 256 is acquired, and it is temporarily stored in the RAM 116. Main C
The PU 112 determines whether or not the special symbol processing is being performed (step (hereinafter, referred to as S) S10), and if it is determined that the processing is not being performed (S10: No), the special symbol start storage number U
It is determined whether 1 is equal to or greater than "1" (S12). Subsequently, when determining that the special symbol start storage number U1 is equal to or more than "1" (S12: Yes), the main CPU 112 subtracts "1" from the special symbol start storage number U1 (S14).
A big hit determination process is performed (S16).

The main CPU 112 refers to the count value stored in the RAM 116 (S18 in FIG. 16),
When the count value is a jackpot value (for example, “7”) stored in the ROM 114 in advance, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (S20: Yes). (S20: No). If it is determined to be a big hit (S20: Yes), a big hit symbol determination process for determining a big hit symbol is executed (S22), and the determined big hit symbol is set as a stop symbol (S2).
4). On the other hand, if it is determined that a loss has occurred (S20: N
o), a lost symbol determination process for determining a lost symbol is executed (S26), and the determined lost symbol is set as a stop symbol (S28).

As the big hit symbol, one random number is randomly selected from the random numbers “0” to “11” in the big hit symbol table Tb 1 shown in FIG. Determine the design. Further, the losing symbol is from “0” to “0” in the losing symbol table Tb2 shown in FIG.
One random number is randomly selected from the “11” random numbers, and a symbol associated with the random number is determined as a lost symbol. FIG. 6 (B) shows the lost symbol table Tb2.
In practice, a total of three loss symbol tables for determining the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol, and the right stop symbol are stored in the ROM 114, and the main CP
U112 randomly selects a lost symbol from each of the lost symbol tables Tb2. In addition, when the three lost symbols are selected and the same symbol as the big hit symbol is selected, the third symbol is selected again until the symbol is different from the big hit symbol.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects a variation pattern of the stop symbol (S30 in FIG. 15). That is,
One random number is randomly selected from the random numbers 1 to 31, and the variation pattern number associated with the selected random number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 as variation pattern information (S32). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects a change pattern of the display symbol (S34). That is, one random number is randomly selected from the random numbers 1 to 69, and the variation pattern number associated with the selected random number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 as variation pattern information (S36). Subsequently, the main CPU 112
A stop symbol control command is created using the stop pattern variation pattern information stored in No. 6, and a display symbol control command is created using the display symbol variation pattern information (S38).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 transmits the created display symbol control command to the special symbol display device 32 (S40). When the main CPU 112 determines that it is time to transmit the stop symbol control command (S42: Yes), the main CPU 112 transmits the stop symbol control command to the special symbol display device 32 (S44). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the timing of the transmission is a stop symbol control command for a left stop symbol, a stop symbol control command for a middle stop symbol, and a stop symbol control command for a right stop symbol. A command is sent at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 ms
At intervals).

(Main Program) On the other hand, the sub CPU 32e of the special symbol display device 32 checks the reception of the symbol control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (S50 in FIG. 17), and determines whether or not the symbol control command has been received. A determination is made (S52). Subsequently, when the sub CPU 32e determines that the command has not been received (S52: N
o), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing based on whether or not the change flag is set in S38 of the special symbol processing (FIG. 15) (S54). No), a "command waiting process" for performing display for waiting for a player and the like is executed (S56). When the sub CPU 32e determines that the symbol control command has been received (S52: Yes), the sub CPU 32e analyzes the received symbol control command (S58), and determines whether the received symbol control command is a display symbol control command or a stopped symbol control command. (S6
0).

Subsequently, if the display symbol control command or the stop symbol control command is (S)
60: Yes), a change flag indicating that the special symbol is changing is turned on (S62). Subsequently, the sub CPU 32
e checks the reception of the symbol control command, and when it is determined that the command has not been received (S52: No), determines whether the special symbol is changing, that is, whether the change flag is ON. I do. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e
If it is determined that the fluctuation flag is ON (S54: Ye
s), an appearance display process, that is, a process of causing a special symbol to appear on the screen of the special symbol display device 32 is executed (S6).
4).

(Appearance Display Processing) Here, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern number 1 is specified in the received display symbol control command. The sub CPU 32e refers to the variation pattern table Tb3 (FIG. 7) and displays the display symbol data numbers 1, 2, 4, 3, 1 associated with the variation pattern number 1.
2, 9, 5, 7, 12, appearance position data number 150, 1
55,160,165,170,175,180,18
5,190, appearance timing data numbers 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, appearance mode data number 1, 1,
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and fade-in speed data numbers 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1 are selected. That is, the sub CPU 32e is
Based on the reception of the symbol control command of the variation pattern number 1 from the CPU, a process of displaying a total of nine types of special symbols on the screen is performed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the display symbol data table Tb7 (FIG. 9 (A)), and stores the symbol data, size data, and display color data associated with the same set value as the selected display symbol data number. select. For example, for display symbol data number 1,
Taurus is selected as design data, 1 is selected as size data, and CL1 is selected as display color data.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the appearance position data table Tb10 (FIG. 9D) and selects appearance position data associated with the same set value as the selected appearance position data number. For example, appearance position data number 1 associated with display symbol data number 1
For 50, the appearance position data P150 is selected.
Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the appearance timing data table Tb11 (FIG. 9E) and selects the appearance time data associated with the same set value as the selected appearance timing data number. For example, for the appearance timing data number 1 associated with the display symbol data number 1, the appearance time data t1 is selected.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the appearance mode data table Tb12 (FIG. 10 (F)) and selects the data of the presence or absence of the fade-in associated with the same set value as the selected appearance mode data number. I do. For example, for the appearance mode data number 1 associated with the display symbol data number 1, the data ○ indicating the presence or absence of the fade-in is selected. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the fade-in speed data table Tb13 (FIG. 10 (G)) and selects speed data associated with the same set value as the selected fade-in speed data number. For example, for the fade-in speed data number 1 associated with the display symbol data number 1, the speed data V
Select 1.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e performs image processing based on each of the selected data, and causes a special symbol to appear on the screen of the special symbol display device 32. For example, in the above example, the special symbol Z1 (FIG. 5) of the size 1 and the display color CL1 appears at the point P150 at the appearance timing t1.
Appears at a fade-in speed of 1. Special symbols Z corresponding to the display symbol data numbers 1 to 12
1 to Z12 appear on the screen, for example, at the timing shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the special symbol display device 32 displays a background image B1 depicting a sandy beach with palm trees on the background of the special symbol. In addition, as shown in FIG.
An appearance area A1 is set above the screen of No. 2 and each special symbol appears from the appearance area A1. The example shown in FIG. 21 shows that the special symbol Z3 has appeared from the appearance area A1. Note that the appearance area A1 includes points P181 to P2.
00 (FIG. 11).

(Movement Display Processing) Next, the sub CPU 32e
Executes a movement display process for moving the special symbol on the screen (S66). Here, it is assumed that the fluctuation symbol number 1 is specified in the received display symbol control command.
The sub CPU 32e refers to the variation pattern table Tb3 (FIG. 7), and moves route data numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 15, and
25, 35, 45 and 55 are selected. Then sub CPU
32e is a moving route data table Tb9 (FIG. 9).
With reference to (C)), the moving route data associated with the same set value as the selected moving route data number is selected. For example, for the moving route data number 10 associated with the display symbol data number 1, the moving route data R10 is selected. Then, the sub CPU 32e
Special symbol display device 32 in the appearance display process (S64)
The special symbol that appears on the screen of the moving route R10 (FIG. 1)
Move in 2).

For example, in the above example, the point P150
Is moved along the movement route R10. Further, the special symbols Z1 to Z12 corresponding to the display symbol data numbers 1 to 12 move on the screen, for example, with the fluctuation time shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 27, 1, Z2, and Z3 move along a movement path indicated by a solid line or an alternate long and short dash line. FIG. 22 shows an image after a lapse of a predetermined time from the state shown in FIG.
Numeral 8 indicates the movement route of each special symbol shown in FIG. 22, but the number of special symbols appearing and moving with the lapse of time increases, and each special symbol moves in various directions. In other words, each special symbol is displayed so as to independently move along a moving route having a different moving direction set on the screen. The special symbol is a moving route of K1 to K100 (FIG. 13).
If you move with, the leaves will appear to fly.

(Erase Display Processing) Next, the sub CPU 32e
When the received symbol control command is not the stop symbol control command (S68: No), the CPU executes a disappearance display process for eliminating the special symbol from the screen (S70). Here, it is assumed that the fluctuation symbol number 1 is specified in the received display symbol control command. The sub CPU 32e refers to the fluctuation pattern table Tb3 (FIG. 7) and refers to the erasure position data numbers 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 4 associated with the fluctuation pattern number 1.
5. Erasure timing data numbers 80, 81, 82, 8
3, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, disappearance mode data numbers 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and fade-out speed data numbers 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1,
Select 2,1. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the lost position data table Tb14 (FIG. 10 (H)),
The erasure position data associated with the same set value as the selected erasure position data number is selected. For example, the erasure position data P5 is selected for the erasure position data number 5 associated with the display symbol data number 1.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the disappearance timing data table Tb15 (FIG. 10 (I)),
The lost time data associated with the same set value as the selected lost timing data number is selected. For example, for the disappearance timing data number 80 associated with the display symbol data number 1, the disappearance time data t
Select 80. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the disappearance mode data table Tb16 (FIG. 10 (J)) and selects the data of the presence or absence of the fade-out associated with the same set value as the selected loss mode data number.
For example, for the disappearance mode data number 1 associated with the display symbol data number 1, the data ○ indicating the presence or absence of fade-out is selected.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the fade-out speed data table Tb17 (FIG. 10K) and selects speed data associated with the same set value as the selected fade-out speed data number. For example, the speed data V1 is selected for the fade-out speed data number 1 associated with the display symbol data number 1. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e performs image processing based on the selected data, and causes the special symbol to disappear from the screen of the special symbol display device 32. For example, in the above example, the special symbol Z1 moving on the moving route R10 is moved at the point P5 at the disappearance time t80 at the point V5.
1 fades out and disappears. Also, special symbols Z1 to Z12 corresponding to the display symbol data numbers 1 to 12
Is

For example, it disappears from the screen at the timing shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the disappearance area E1 is set at the lower end of the screen, and the disappearance area E1 is set at the left end of the screen.
Is set, and the disappearance area E3 is set at the right end of the screen. When the special symbol Z1 follows the movement route indicated by the solid line, it disappears so as to pass through the left end of the screen, and when the special symbol Z1 follows the movement route indicated by the dashed line,
It disappears past the bottom of the screen. Also, the special symbols Z2 and Z3 follow any one of the movement route indicated by the solid line and the movement route indicated by the dashed line,
It disappears past the bottom of the screen. In FIG. 22, which shows an image after a lapse of a predetermined time from the state shown in FIG. 21, special symbols Z1, Z2 are about to disappear from the lower edge of the screen, and special symbol Z3 is about to disappear from the right edge of the screen. Note that the disappearance region E1 is a range formed by points P1 to P20 (FIG. 11), and the disappearance region E2 is
The disappearance area E3 is a range formed by points from the point P1 to P181 in the Y-axis direction, and the disappearance area E3 is a range formed by points from the point P20 to P200 in the Y-axis direction. As described above, the sub CPU 32e
Receives the symbol control command of the variation pattern number 1 transmitted from the main CPU 112, and executes a series of image controls for causing a total of nine types of special symbols to appear, move, and disappear on the screen.

(Fixed Stop Display Processing) Here, the main CP
It is assumed that U112 has transmitted a stop symbol control command to the sub CPU 32e. If the sub CPU 32e determines that the variable display of all the special symbols has not been completed (S74: N
o), the reception of the symbol control command is checked (S5).
0), when it is determined that the symbol control command has been received (S5).
2: Yes), the received symbol control command is analyzed (S58). Subsequently, when the sub CPU 32e determines that the received symbol control command is the stop symbol control command as a result of the analysis (S60: Yes), the sub CPU 32e turns on the variation flag (S62) and checks the reception of the symbol control command (S60). (S50), when it is determined that the symbol control command has not been received (S52: No), it is determined that the fluctuation flag is ON (S54: Yes). Then, sub CPU3
2e is determined to be a stop symbol control command (S6
8: Yes), a fixed stop display process for fixing a stopped symbol to be stopped on the screen is executed (S72).

Here, it is assumed that a fluctuation pattern number 70 is specified in the received stop symbol control command. The sub CPU 32e refers to the variation pattern table Tb4 (FIG. 8), and displays the appearance position data number, the appearance timing data number,
An appearance mode data number, a fade-in speed data number, a movement path number, a stop position data number, and a stop display mode data number are selected. The sub CPU 32e displays the big hit symbol or the lost symbol transmitted from the main CPU 112 at the specified appearance timing. Sub C
The PU 32e stores the appearance position data table Tb10 (FIG. 9).
(D)), the appearance position data associated with the same set value as the selected appearance position data number is selected. For example, the appearance position data number 18 of the left stop symbol
For 8, the appearance position data P188 is selected.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the appearance timing data table Tb11 (FIG. 9E) and selects appearance time data associated with the same set value as the selected appearance timing data number. For example, for the appearance timing data number 30 of the left stop symbol, the appearance time data t30 is selected. Then sub C
The PU 32e stores the appearance mode data table Tb12 (FIG. 1).
0 (F)), the data of the presence or absence of the fade-in associated with the same set value as the selected appearance mode data number is selected. For example, for the appearance data number 1 of the left stop symbol, the data デ ー タ indicating the presence or absence of the fade-in is selected. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the fade-in speed data table Tb13 (FIG. 10 (G)) and selects speed data associated with the same set value as the selected fade-in speed data number. For example, for the fade-in speed data number 2 of the left stop symbol, the speed data V2 is selected.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the travel route data table Tb9 (FIG. 9C) and selects travel route data associated with the same set value as the selected travel route data number. For example, for the movement route data number 1 of the left stop symbol, the movement route data R1
Select Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the stop position data table Tb18 (FIG. 10 (L)) and selects the stop position data associated with the same set value as the selected stop position data number. For example, for the stop position data number 1 of the left stop symbol, the stop position data P105 is selected.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e refers to the stop-time display mode data table Tb19 (FIG. 10M), and
The display mode data associated with the same set value as the selected stop-time display mode data number is selected. For example, the display mode data “rotation” is selected for the stop-time display mode data number 3 of the left stop symbol. As described above, the sub CPU 32e executes the movement and the stop from the appearance of the stop symbol. For example, in the above example, the left stop symbol of the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is caused to appear on the screen by fading in at the speed V2 at the point P188 at the appearance time t30, and the appeared special symbol is displayed on the movement route R1. To stop at point P105, and rotate at that stop position.

For example, FIG. 23 shows a state in which the special symbol Z5 is stopped as a left stop symbol and a middle stop symbol, and a special symbol Z4 is about to stop as a right stop symbol. FIG. The movement of the special symbol is shown. The special symbol Z5 of the left stop symbol is a stop area ST1.
And moves up and down in the directions indicated by arrows Z5a and Z5b. The special symbol Z5 of the middle stop symbol is stopped in the stop area ST2, and the special symbol Z4 is moving toward the stop area ST3. In the drawing, a special symbol indicated by a broken line indicates a symbol that is about to disappear from the screen due to fade-out. For example, in FIG. 29, the special symbol Z9 is about to fade out in the disappearing area E4. Then, as shown in FIG. 24, a left stop symbol, a middle stop symbol, and a right stop symbol are determined. At this time, the player recognizes a big hit or a loss by looking at each stop symbol. Note that the stop regions ST1, ST2,
The centers of ST3 are points P105, P110, P1
15 (FIG. 10 (L), FIG. 11).

Then, the sub CPU 32e executes the final moving display (S74). An image control program for executing the final moving display is stored in the ROM 32f in advance. First, as shown in FIG. 30, the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol, and the right stop symbol move in the lower right direction of the screen while reducing the size of the display, respectively.
The columns are organized as shown in (1) to form a group, and once disappear from the lower right corner of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the group in which the columns are organized appears again from the upper right end of the screen.
That is, as shown by the broken arc in FIG. 31, the three stop symbols fly around in a group as if drawing a circular arc as if it were a part of the movement path on the right outside of the screen. Note that the special symbol indicated by a broken line in FIG. 31 indicates the position before the movement. Then, as shown in FIG. 32, the group of three stopped symbols disappears again from the lower right end of the screen, emerges from the upper right end of the screen as shown in FIG. 33, and moves slightly linearly.
When it enters the disappearance area E5, it fades out and disappears. At this time, the size of each of the three stop symbols gradually decreases as it approaches the disappearance area E5, and finally disappears. It appears to disappear beyond the sky being projected by B1.

The sub CPU 32e executes each of the above-described processes until it is determined that the variation display of all the special symbols is completed (S76: No, S50 to S74), and ends the variation display of all the special symbols. (S76: Ye
s), the fluctuation flag is turned off (S78), and the current routine of the main program ends. As described above, the sub CPU 32e receives the symbol control command transmitted from the main CPU 112, executes image control based on various data indicated by the received symbol control command, and performs the appearance, movement, Perform vanishing, stopping, and final moves. The function of moving the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol, and the right stop symbol in the lower right direction of the screen while reducing the display size corresponds to the reduced display function according to claim 10 of the present invention. I do.

(Round control) Thereafter, the main CPU 1
12 executes a round control by a big hit. That is, the special winning opening solenoid 59 (FIG. 3) is driven to open the opening / closing member 41, the special winning opening is opened, and the first round is started. As a result, a state is created in which many game balls are easy to win a large winning opening. Then, when the number of winnings to the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or when the opening time of the special winning opening reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the opening / closing member 41 closes and the first round. To end.
At this time, the next round is started on condition that the game ball having won the special winning opening passes through the specific area and the specific area switch 53 (FIG. 3) is turned on. Then, when the number of executed rounds reaches a predetermined number (for example, 16) or when the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the round control ends, and the game with the big hit ends.

[Effects of the First Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is used, a group of special symbols is displayed on the screen along a moving route determined at random. Because it can be moved, the display pattern of special symbols is more abundant than the conventional one in which the symbol row is moved in the fixed direction of the vertical direction at the center of the screen and the left and right fixed positions as in the conventional case be able to. In addition, since the moving speed of each special symbol is determined at random, each special symbol can be moved on the screen at a different moving speed. It is possible to increase the number of display patterns of special symbols rather than a simple one. Therefore, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that does not get tired quickly.

(2) Further, the moving speed of the special symbol can be changed by selecting which variation pattern number, so that the display pattern of the special symbol can be increased as compared with the case of moving at a constant moving speed. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is even more tiring. (3) Further, since the moving speed can be changed during the movement of the special symbol, the display pattern of the special symbol can be increased as compared with the case where the special symbol is moved at a constant moving speed from the start to the end of the movement. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is even more tiring. (4) Since the moving speed of the special symbol can be changed at random by selecting the variation pattern number at random, the player can make a movement that is difficult to predict with respect to the special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of display patterns of special symbols as compared with the case where the moving speed does not change at random, so that it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is even more difficult to get tired of. (5) Since the special symbol can be made to fade in from an undefined position on the screen and appear, the display pattern of the special symbol can be made richer than the one in which the special symbol is suddenly displayed on the screen. A difficult pachinko machine can be realized. Also, as the special symbol gradually becomes clearer by the fade-in, the sense of expectation as to what kind of special symbol will be displayed can be gradually increased, so that the fun of the game can be increased.

(6) Since the special symbol can be faded out of the screen and erased, the display pattern of the special symbol can be made richer than the one in which the special symbol is suddenly erased from the screen. Can realize a pachinko machine that never comes. In particular, since the speed of the fade-out can be changed, the types of the fade-out can be abundant, so that it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is even more difficult to get tired of. (7) Since the faded-out special symbol can be moved by fading in, the special symbol is suddenly erased from the screen, and the display pattern of the special symbol is made richer than the one in which the special symbol suddenly appears. Therefore, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is even more difficult to get tired of. (8) Since the speed of the fade-in is different for each special symbol appearing by the fade-in, the types of the fade-in can be abundant, so that a pachinko machine which is hard to get tired of can be realized.

(9) Since the speed of the fade-out differs for each special symbol that disappears due to the fade-out, a variety of types of the fade-out can be provided. (10) Since the order of disappearing each special symbol when each moved special symbol disappears on the screen can be changed, the order of disappearing each special symbol is, for example, left, right, and center as in the related art. Since the display patterns of special symbols can be made richer than the fixed ones, a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of can be realized. (11) Since the disappearing timing of the moved special symbol on the screen can be changed, the display pattern of the special symbol can be made more abundant than the fixed symbol disappearing timing. Machine can be realized. (12) Since the timing of the disappearance of the special symbol can be made different for each special symbol, the display pattern of the special symbol can be made richer than the one disappearing at the same timing for each special symbol. Can be realized. (13) Since the timing at which the special symbol disappears can be changed at random, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the display pattern of the symbol, so that a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of can be realized.

(14) Since the display mode of the special symbol that has finished moving and arrived at the predetermined stop position can be determined at random, the display pattern of the special symbol is more abundant than the one in which the display mode of the stop symbol does not change. Can realize a pachinko machine that does not get tired quickly. Also,
The player can recognize that the movement of the special symbol has been completed, that is, that the symbol has been determined, by seeing that the display mode of the special symbol has changed. (15) Since the moving path of the special symbol includes a moving path that moves diagonally on the screen, it is possible to give the player a fresh taste different from the conventional one that moves only in the vertical direction. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of. (16) Since the moving path of the special symbol includes a moving path at least partly in an arc, it is possible to give the player a fresh taste different from that moving only in the vertical direction as in the related art. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of. In addition, since a moving path that moves obliquely on the screen and a moving path that is partly an arc can be combined, a more fresh taste can be given to the player, and a more difficult to get tired of pachinko machine can be realized. . (17) Since the special symbol can appear from an unfixed position in the background screen, the display pattern of the special symbol can be made richer than that appearing from the fixed position, so that it is possible to realize a pachinko machine which is hard to get tired of. (18) The special symbol display device 32 is a main CPU 112
By simply receiving the symbol control command indicating one variation pattern number transmitted from, a series of image controls for causing a plurality of types of special symbols to appear, move, and disappear on the screen can be executed.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that special symbols displayed by the special symbol display device move in groups. FIGS. 34 to 40 are explanatory diagrams showing the movement of the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of the movement path of the special symbol shown in FIGS. The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, except for the special symbol display mode and image control related thereto, and therefore, the description of the same parts will be omitted. .

In this pachinko machine, among the various data numbers set in the variation pattern table Tb3, the appearance position data number, the appearance mode data number, and the movement route data number associated with the same variation pattern number are the same. , And control is performed so that each display symbol appears in the same appearance position in the same appearance mode and moves on the same movement route in the group. Also, the erasure position data number and the erasure mode data number are set at the same position, and control is performed so that each display symbol disappears at the same erasure position in the same erasure mode. Further, among the various data numbers set in the variation pattern table Tb4, the appearance position data number, the appearance mode data number, and the movement route data number associated with the same variation pattern number are set to the same data numbers as the display symbols. It is set so that each stop symbol appears at the same appearance position in the same appearance mode as the display symbol, and moves together with the display symbol along the same movement route.

(Appearance Display Process / Move Display Process) As shown in FIG. 34, the display screen of the special symbol display device 32 includes an appearance area A where the special symbol appears on the screen, as indicated by a dashed circle.
2 is set, and special symbols appear sequentially from the appearance area A2. The center of the appearance area A2 is set at the position indicated by P165 in FIG. The appearance of special symbols is done by fast fade-in. In the example shown in FIG. 34, first, the special symbol Z1 has already appeared and started to move, and then the special symbol Z2 gradually appears due to the fade-in. Then, as shown in FIG. 35, the special symbols that have appeared draw a circular orbit in a group in a line, and orbit around the screen. The circular trajectory is set to a trajectory protruding above and below the screen as shown by a circular trajectory in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 35, special symbols Z1, Z
2, Z7, Z4, Z8, Z9, Z10, Z5, Z6 form a group and orbit. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 41, this moving route protrudes above and below the screen, so that the special symbol appears to disappear from the screen for a moment at the top and bottom of the screen. In the example shown in FIG. 35, there are actually a plurality of special symbols between the special symbols Z8 and Z9, but they are off the screen and cannot be seen. Also, since the moving speed of each special symbol is set to a different moving speed, each special symbol overtakes a special symbol moving in front of itself, overtakes a special symbol after it, or special symbol They move while overlapping each other.

(Erase Display Processing) The special symbol group orbits once or more times on the orbit as shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, and as shown in FIG. When entering the area E6, it disappears from the screen due to fade-out. In this way, each special symbol sequentially enters the disappearance area E6 and sequentially disappears, and then, as shown in FIG. 37, the number of moving special symbols decreases, and one special symbol is set as a stop symbol. Have been. In this embodiment, the special symbol Z1 is set as a stop symbol.

(Determining Stop Display Processing) As shown in FIG. 37, the special symbol Z1 at the head is temporarily stopped in the stop area ST4.
Stop at, then the following two special symbols Z
2, Z1 fades out and disappears when it reaches behind the first special symbol Z1 that has been stopped. Then, the special symbol Z1 once stopped moves to the fixed stop area ST1 along the moving route Ra (FIG. 41) while gradually increasing its size, and stops (FIGS. 38 and 41).
Thereby, the left stop symbol is determined (FIG. 39). And
The middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol are determined by the same flow as the left stop symbol. The middle stop symbol is determined from the stop area ST1 to the fixed stop area ST by the movement route Rb.
2 and stop, the right stop symbol is temporarily stopped area ST
1 to the fixed stop area ST3 along the movement route Rc and stops. Thus, the final three stop symbols are determined as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 40, all three special symbols are the big hit symbols of the same special symbol Z1.

[Effects of the Second Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is used, a plurality of moving routes having different moving directions are set on the screen of the special symbol display device 32. Since the special symbol row composed of a plurality of special symbols is displayed so as to move in a group along its movement path, the variation display pattern varies only in the vertical direction rather than the uniform one. Since a variety of display patterns can be provided, a pachinko machine that is hard to get tired of can be realized. (2) In addition, a group of special symbols formed in a row can be displayed so as to fly around on the screen, so that a special symbol row is scroll-displayed at a fixed position, as in the related art. Since the display patterns can be made richer than in the case of the present invention, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that is even more difficult to get tired of. (3) In addition, since a group of special symbols formed in a row can be moved on the screen, the player can easily identify the types of special symbols constituting the group. (4) Since the size of the special symbol can be enlarged or reduced during the movement, the display pattern of the special symbol can be more abundant than the one in which the special symbol is always displayed in the same size. A difficult pachinko machine can be realized. (5) A left stop symbol, a middle stop symbol, and a right stop symbol are included in the special symbol group, and after the group is rotated once, the left stop symbol, the middle stop symbol, and the right stop symbol are rotated. It is also possible to control to stop the symbols sequentially. By the way, the function in which the temporarily stopped special symbol moves while gradually increasing its size corresponds to the enlarged display function according to claim 9 of the present invention.

<Third Embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that the moving path is different between the big hit symbol and the lost symbol. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of the special symbol. The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, except for the movement path of the special symbol and the image control related thereto, and the description of the same parts will be omitted. .

In FIG. 42, Ka and La indicate the movement route of the special symbol row including the big hit symbol, and Rd and Kb indicate
The moving path of the special symbol row not including the big hit symbol is shown. Variation pattern tables Tb3 (FIG. 7), Tb4 (FIG. 8)
Is set individually in correspondence with the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol row including the big hit symbol and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol row not including the big hit symbol. The moving route data table Tb9 (FIG. 9 (C)) is also set individually in correspondence with the moving route data of the special symbol row including the big hit symbol and the moving route data of the special symbol row not including the big hit symbol. . Further, both movement routes are set so as to be clearly different from the viewpoint of the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 42, the moving path Rd, Kb of the special symbol row not including the big hit symbol is a linear moving path, whereas the moving path Ka of the special symbol row including the big hit symbol is the screen. A path that emerges from the top edge and reflects in the order of the left edge, bottom edge, right edge, and top edge of the screen,
The movement route La is a route that appears from the screen and draws an elliptical orbit, and is clearly different. It should be noted that both the movement routes can be controlled so as to be different from the movement start time, or can be controlled so as to be different during the movement.

[Effects of the Third Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is used, the movement path of the special symbol row including the big hit symbol and the special symbol row not including the big hit symbol is obtained. Is completely different, it is possible to suggest the occurrence of a big hit to the player. Also, the player:
The appearance of the big hit can be foreseen by seeing the appearance of the special symbol row whose moving route is different from the other special symbol rows.
Note that, as described above, the function of moving the losing stop symbol and the big hit stop symbol on different moving paths corresponds to the first function according to claim 11 of the present invention.

<Other Embodiments> (1) In each of the above-described embodiments, a case has been described where a variation pattern table in which the display mode of a special symbol is determined is created and stored in the ROM. It is also possible to use a method in which the setting contents of various data tables are selected by using random numbers each time the timing of starting the operation is started, and the selected setting contents are collected to create an image control command. (2) In each of the above embodiments, the sub CPU (not shown) provided in the special symbol display device 32 is
Although the method of performing all image control based on the symbol control command transmitted from 2 has been described, the main CPU 112 outputs an image control command sequence to the special symbol display device 32,
The special symbol display device 32 may be configured to perform image control according to the output image control command.

(3) In the third embodiment, the method of controlling the moving route to be different between the special symbol row including the big hit symbol and the special symbol row not including the big hit symbol has been described. The moving speed of the special symbol can be set to be different between the symbol and the big stop symbol. This corresponds to, for example, the moving speed data table Tb8.
(FIG. 9B) can be realized by setting two types of a stop symbol for a loss and a stop symbol for a big hit. The function of moving the losing stop symbol and the big hit stop symbol at different moving speeds in this way corresponds to the moving speed changing function according to claim 8 of the present invention. (4) It is also possible to set the appearance position to be different between the losing stop symbol and the big hit stop symbol. this is,
This can be realized by setting two types of appearance position data table Tb10 (FIG. 9D) for a stop symbol for a loss and a stop symbol for a big hit.

(5) It is also possible to set the disappearance timing to be different between the loss stop symbol and the big hit stop symbol. This can be realized, for example, by setting two types of the disappearance timing data table Tb15 (FIG. 10 (I)) for the stop symbol of the loss and for the stop symbol of the big hit. (6) The stop symbol of the loss and the stop symbol of the big hit can be set to have different appearance timings. This is because, for example, the appearance timing data table Tb11
(FIG. 9 (E)) can be realized by setting two types, one for the stop symbol of the loss and the one for the stop symbol of the big hit. (7) It is also possible to set the stop position different between the stop symbol of the loss and the stop symbol of the big hit. this is,
For example, the stop position data table Tb18 (FIG. 10)
(L)) can be realized by setting two types of a stop symbol for a loss and a stop symbol for a big hit.

(8) The display pattern at the time of stoppage can be set differently between the stop symbol of the loss and the stop symbol of the big hit. This can be realized, for example, by setting two types of the stop-time display mode data table (FIG. 10 (M)) for the stop symbol for the loss and for the stop symbol for the big hit. (9) The speed of the fade-in can be set to be different between the stop symbol of the loss and the stop symbol of the big hit. This can be realized by, for example, setting two types of fade-in speed data table Tb13 (FIG. 10 (G)) for a lost stop symbol and a big hit stop symbol. (10) In the stop symbol of the loss and the stop symbol of the big hit,
The display colors can be set differently. this is,
For example, the display color of the big hit symbol selected by the big hit symbol table Tb1 (FIG. 6A) and the display color of the lost symbol selected by the lost symbol table Tb2 (FIG. 6B) are set to different display colors. It can be realized by doing.

(11) It is also possible to set the size of the stop symbol to be different from that of the big hit. This is, for example, the big hit symbol table Tb1 (FIG. 6
This can be realized by setting the size of the big hit symbol selected by (A)) different from the size of the lost symbol selected by the lost symbol table Tb2 (FIG. 6B). (12) In the case where each special symbol is independently moved along a different moving path on the screen and at a different moving speed as one cycle, it may be controlled to execute the plurality of cycles. it can. This can be realized, for example, by transmitting a symbol control command for a plurality of cycles from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 32e. According to this control, display patterns of special symbols can be further enriched, so that a pachinko machine that is even more difficult to get tired of can be realized. A pachinko machine having a function of performing the control corresponds to a gaming machine according to claim 12 of the present invention. (13) In each of the above embodiments, the case where three special symbols are stopped at a predetermined position on the screen and the special symbols are the final fixed symbols has been described. It is also possible to perform control so as to determine the final fixed symbol after re-moving and stopping a predetermined number of times later. (14) In each of the embodiments described above, the first type of pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine having both the first and third functions.

[Correspondence between Claims and Embodiments] The special symbol display device 32 corresponds to the symbol display means according to claim 1, and the big hit symbol corresponds to a predetermined symbol. Further, the gaming state due to the occurrence of the big hit corresponds to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Further, in the first embodiment, the sub CPU
32e executes the first program (FIG. 17).
And a second function.
3 and 14 correspond to the first processing and the second processing. Then, in the first embodiment, the sub CP
The main program (FIG. 17) executed by the U32e corresponds to the computer program according to claim 13, and the ROM 32f in which the computer program is recorded
Corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 14.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, an electric configuration of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a block diagram of a main electrical configuration of a special symbol display device 32.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit symbol table for selecting a big hit symbol, and FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram of a table lost symbol for selecting a big hit symbol. FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram of a display symbol variation pattern selection table for selecting a display symbol variation pattern, and FIG. 6D is a stop symbol variation pattern for selecting a stop symbol variation pattern. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern selection table.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern table for performing appearance, movement, and disappearance of a display symbol.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern table for performing appearance, movement, and stop of a stop symbol.

9A is an explanatory diagram showing a display symbol data table, and FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a moving speed data table. FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram showing a moving route data table, FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance position data table, and FIG. 9E is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance timing data table. .

FIG. 10F is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance mode data table, and FIG. 10G is an explanatory diagram showing a fade-in speed data table. FIG. 10H is an explanatory diagram showing an erasure position data table, and FIG. 10I is an explanatory diagram showing an erasure timing table. FIG.
(J) is an explanatory view showing a disappearance mode data table;
FIG. 10K is an explanatory diagram showing a fade-out speed data table. FIG. 10 (L) is an explanatory diagram showing a stop position data table, and FIG. 10 (M) is an explanatory diagram showing a stop display mode data table.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a position coordinate set on the screen of the special symbol display device 32 with a part thereof omitted.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a linear movement path of a special symbol, with a part thereof being omitted;

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a zigzag movement route of a special symbol, with a part thereof being omitted.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a curvilinear movement route of a special symbol, with a part thereof being omitted.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a special symbol process executed by the main CPU 112.

16 is a flowchart showing the flow of a jackpot determination process executed by the main CPU 112 in S16 of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a main program executed by a sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing timing from display of a special symbol to stop.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing display timings of a left stop symbol, a middle stop symbol, and a right stop symbol.

20 is an explanatory diagram showing a background screen displayed on the special symbol display device 32. FIG.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing movement from appearance of a special symbol to determination of a stop symbol.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing movement from appearance of a special symbol to determination of a stop symbol.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing movement from appearance of a special symbol to determination of a stop symbol.

FIG. 24

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a motion after a stop symbol is determined.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a motion after a stop symbol is determined.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path corresponding to the movement shown in FIGS. 21 to 26;

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol displayed by a special symbol display device provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a movement path of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 34 to 40;

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of a special symbol in the third embodiment.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory front view of a conventional pachinko machine.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory view showing a change state of a special symbol displayed on the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 43. FIG.
FIG. 44A is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the special symbol in the region B and the region C are changing, and FIG. 44B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the special symbol in the region C is enlarged and changing. is there.

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 1 Pachinko machine (game machine) 32 Special symbol display device (Symbol display means) 32e Sub CPU (Symbol display means) 32f ROM (Recording medium)

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine, comprising: symbol display means for displaying a symbol on a screen, wherein when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, the gaming machine changes to a gaming state advantageous to a player. The symbol display means sets a plurality of moving routes having different moving directions on the screen, and displays the plurality of symbols so as to move in a group along a predetermined moving route among the set moving routes. A gaming machine comprising: a first function; and a second function that varies a moving speed of each symbol moved by the first function. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second function includes a moving speed changing function for changing the moving speed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the moving speed changing function changes the moving speed during the movement of the symbol. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the moving speed changing function changes the moving speed at random. 5. The first function according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of symbols are moved by fading in after fading out each of the symbols on the screen.
The gaming machine described in one. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the moving speed changing function includes a fade-out speed changing function for changing a speed at which the symbol is faded out. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the moving speed changing function includes a fade-in speed changing function for changing a speed at which the symbol is faded in. 8. The moving speed changing function according to claim 2, wherein the moving speed is different depending on whether the moving speed is the predetermined symbol or a symbol other than the predetermined symbol. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first function includes an enlarged display function of gradually enlarging the moved symbol. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first function includes a reduced display function for gradually reducing the moved symbol. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first function is to move the moving symbol along a different moving path depending on whether the symbol is the predetermined symbol or a symbol other than the predetermined symbol. Or claim 10
The gaming machine according to any one of the above. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the symbol display means executes the movement based on the first function and the second function a plurality of times. Gaming machine. 13. A game machine, comprising: a symbol display means for displaying a symbol on a screen, wherein when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, a gaming machine which changes to a gaming state advantageous to a player is provided by a computer. A computer program for functioning, wherein the symbol display means sets a plurality of moving paths having different moving directions on the screen, and displays a plurality of symbols along a predetermined moving path among the set moving paths. A computer program comprising: a first process for displaying a symbol to move in a group; and a second process for varying a moving speed of each symbol moving by the first process. 14. A symbol display means for displaying a symbol on a screen, wherein when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, a gaming machine which changes to a gaming state advantageous to a player is provided by a computer. A recording medium on which a computer program for functioning is recorded, wherein the symbol display means sets a plurality of moving paths having different moving directions on the screen, and among the set moving paths, a plurality of symbols are set. A computer program is recorded which includes a first process for displaying a group moving along a predetermined moving route and a second process for varying the moving speed of each symbol moving by the first process. A recording medium characterized by being performed.