JP2002360842A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with which a display part can be effectively utilized and amusement can be further improved. SOLUTION: An operating hole 11 and a big prize winning hole 12 are provided on the play panel 8 of a pachinko machine 1, and a special pattern display device 20 equipped with a display part 20a is installed on the central part of the play panel 8. In addition to a background image, a plurality of pattern streams 21 to 23 are displayed on the display part 20a, and each of these pattern streams is composed of a plurality of kinds of patterns. On the basis of a command from a main substrate 50, patterns are varied on a display control panel. When switching a display situation from a first display situation to a second display situation while the patterns are being varied and displayed, a suggestion to constitute the cause or timing of such switching is given.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information on a display unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines having a variable display device have been known. The display unit of the variable display device displays a symbol, a background, and the like. More specifically, the changing symbol is generally displayed in front of the background.

[0003]

By the way, while at least one symbol is changing, the player naturally watches the changing symbol. If there is a symbol that has been stopped and displayed, the line of sight is also paid to that symbol. In other words,
The player's attention is not given much attention except for the changing symbols.

[0004] For this reason, there are few gaming machines equipped with a conventional variable display device that attract the interest of a player other than the variation of the symbols, and there is a demand for an improvement in this point. It is.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to elaborate other than the variable display of identification information, thereby further improving the interest. It is to provide a gaming machine.

[0006]

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

Means 1. A gaming machine having a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information on a display unit,
During the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, the first
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the display mode is switched from the display mode to the second display mode, a suggestion that can be a cause or trigger of the switching is made.

[0008] According to the means 1, a plurality of identification information are variably displayed on the display section of the variable display device. By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, a suggestion may be made that may cause or trigger the switching. For this reason, with the suggestion, the player can understand that the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and the suggestion causes or triggers the switching. Watch your suggestions carefully. Therefore, the interest of the player extends to other than the changing identification information, and it is possible to achieve an unprecedented improvement in interest. In addition, the display unit can be effectively used by providing a display area for suggestion other than the identification information.

Means 2. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display area set on a display unit, wherein the identification information is variably displayed from a first display mode to a second display mode during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the display mode is switched to the display mode, a suggestion that can be a cause or trigger of the switching is made in an area other than the display area of the display unit.

Means 2. A plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in a display area set on the display unit of the variable display device.
By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, a suggestion may be made that may cause or trigger the switching. Therefore, according to the suggestion, the player:
It can be understood that the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and the suggestion is carefully watched because the suggestion causes or triggers the switching. In particular, since the suggestion is performed in an area other than the display area of the identification information, the interest of the player also extends to an area other than the changing identification information, and an unprecedented improvement in interest is achieved. And the display unit can be effectively used.

Means 3. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display area set on a display unit, wherein the identification information is variably displayed from a first display mode to a second display mode during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the display mode is switched to the display mode, a suggestion that the timing of the switching is grasped in advance is made in an area other than the display area of the display section.

According to the means (3), a plurality of identification information are variably displayed in the display area set on the display section of the variable display device. By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, a suggestion is made that the timing of the switching is grasped in advance. For this reason, along with the suggestion, the player can grasp the timing at which the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and also, during the period from when the suggestion is made to when the display mode is switched, the suggestion is performed. Will be carefully watched over the area where In particular, since the suggestion is performed in an area other than the display area of the identification information, the interest of the player also extends to an area other than the changing identification information, and an unprecedented improvement in interest is achieved. And the display unit can be effectively used.

Means 4. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display area set on a display unit, wherein the identification information is variably displayed from a first display mode to a second display mode during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed. When the display mode is switched to the display mode, a suggestion regarding the switching timing is made in a region other than the display region of the display unit from a predetermined time before the switching.

According to the means (4), a plurality of identification information are variably displayed in the display area set on the display section of the variable display device. By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, suggestion about the timing of the switching is made a predetermined time before the switching. For this reason, with the suggestion, the player can grasp the timing at which the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and a predetermined time after the suggestion regarding the switching timing is performed. During this time, you will carefully watch the area related to the suggestion. In particular, since the suggestion is performed in an area other than the display area of the identification information, the interest of the player also extends to an area other than the changing identification information, and an unprecedented improvement in interest is achieved. And the display unit can be effectively used.

Means 5 A special gaming state advantageous to the player is configured to be generated when the identification information is determined and stopped in a predetermined manner, and during a period in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, the identification information is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the game machine is in a reach state, which is a stage prior to the fixed stop display in a predetermined mode.

According to the means (5), a special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the identification information is determined and stopped in a predetermined manner. In such a gaming machine, the suggestion is performed during a reach state, which is a stage before the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. Therefore, the display mode is switched during the reach state that is most exciting for the player, so that the player watches the suggestion more carefully. As a result, the effect of the suggestion can be further enhanced, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 6. When the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, the possibility that the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined mode is higher than when the switching is not performed. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is set.

According to the means 6, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, the possibility of occurrence of a special game state increases, so that the player Not only the switching is performed, but also the suggestion is performed, and when the suggestion is actually performed, the sense of expectation and the excitement are further enhanced. As a result, the effect of the suggestion can be further enhanced, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 7 A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display area set on the display unit,
A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner; and a reach before the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. A reach state effect display means for effecting and displaying a state, wherein when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the reach state, the cause of the switching or A gaming machine wherein a suggestion that can be a trigger is made in an area other than the display area of the display unit.

According to the means 7, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in the display area set on the display section of the variable display device. When the identification information is determined and stopped in a predetermined manner, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player. Also, the reach state effect display means displays the reach state at a stage before the identification information is fixedly stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays a game while hoping that the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the reach state, a suggestion that may cause or trigger the switching is given below.
This is performed in an area other than the display area in the display unit. For this reason, along with the suggestion, the player can grasp the timing at which the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and also, during the period from when the suggestion is made to when the display mode is switched, the suggestion is performed. Will be carefully watched over the area where In particular, since the suggestion is performed in an area other than the display area of the identification information, the interest of the player also extends to an area other than the changing identification information, and an unprecedented improvement in interest is achieved. And the display unit can be effectively used.

Means 8. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display area set on the display unit,
A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner; and a reach before the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. A reach state effect display means for effecting and displaying a state, wherein when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the reach state, the timing of the switching is changed. A gaming machine wherein a suggestion ascertained in advance is made in an area other than the display area of the display section.

According to the means (8), a plurality of identification information are variably displayed in the display area set on the display section of the variable display device. When the identification information is determined and stopped in a predetermined manner, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player. Also, the reach state effect display means displays the reach state at a stage before the identification information is fixedly stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays a game while hoping that the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the reach state, an indication that the timing of the switching is grasped in advance is displayed in the display area of the display unit. It is performed in an area other than. Therefore, with the suggestion, the player can grasp that the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and also can grasp the switching timing in advance by the suggestion. Watch your suggestions carefully. In particular, since the suggestion is made in an area other than the display area of the identification information, the player's interest extends to an area other than the changing identification information which is directly related to the occurrence of the special game state. It is possible to improve the enjoyment not found in the above, and it is possible to effectively utilize the display unit.

Means 9 A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display area set on the display unit,
A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner; and a reach before the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. A reach state effect display means for effecting and displaying a state, wherein when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the reach state, a predetermined time for the switching is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that suggestions regarding the switching timing are made in an area other than the display area of the display section from before.

According to the means 9, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in the display area set on the display section of the variable display device. When the identification information is determined and stopped in a predetermined manner, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player. Also, the reach state effect display means displays the reach state at a stage before the identification information is fixedly stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays a game while hoping that the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. By the way, when the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode during the reach state, an indication that the timing of the switching is grasped in advance is displayed in the display area of the display unit. It is performed in an area other than. For this reason, along with the suggestion, the player can grasp the timing at which the display mode is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode, and also, during the period from when the suggestion is made to when the display mode is switched, the suggestion is performed. Will be carefully watched over the area where In particular, since the suggestion is performed in an area other than the display area of the identification information, the interest of the player extends to an area other than the changing identification information,
It is possible to improve the enjoyment that has never been seen before, and it is possible to effectively use the display unit.

Means 10. The first display mode is a display mode corresponding to normal reach, and the second display mode is a super reach in which the possibility that the identification information is fixedly displayed in a predetermined mode is higher than that of the normal reach. The gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 9, wherein the display mode corresponds to the display mode.

According to the means 10, the display mode corresponding to the normal reach is switched to the display mode corresponding to the super reach. For this reason, when the display mode is switched, the possibility of occurrence of a special game state is increased, so that the player not only performs the switching but also looks forward to the suggestion being performed. However, when the suggestion is actually made, the sense of expectation and the excitement are further enhanced. As a result, the effect of the suggestion can be further enhanced, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 11. The first display mode is a display mode corresponding to a predetermined reach pattern, and the second display mode is a display mode corresponding to a developed reach pattern corresponding to the predetermined reach pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of 7 to 10. In addition,
The “predetermined reach pattern may be a normal reach pattern”, the “predetermined reach pattern may be a super reach pattern”, or the “predetermined reach pattern may be any of a plurality of reach patterns. (The same applies to the means 12 and 13).

According to the means 11, the display mode corresponding to the predetermined reach pattern is switched to the display mode corresponding to the developed reach pattern corresponding thereto. For this reason, when such a switching of the display mode is performed, the sense of expectation (or possibility) that a special game state occurs is increased, so that the player is not limited to performing the switching,
Looking forward to the suggestion being made, if the suggestion is actually made, the sense of expectation and excitement will be further enhanced. As a result, the effect of the suggestion can be further enhanced, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 12. The first display mode is a display mode corresponding to a predetermined reach pattern, and the second display mode is a display mode corresponding to the fixed stop display of the identification information in a predetermined mode. A gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 11.

According to the means 12, the display mode is switched from the display mode corresponding to the predetermined reach pattern to the display mode corresponding to the fixed stop display of the identification information in the predetermined mode. For this reason, when such a change of the display mode is performed, a special game state occurs, so that the player looks forward to the suggestion as well as the change, Joy culminates when suggestions are made. As a result, the effect of the suggestion can be further enhanced, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 13 The first display mode is a display mode corresponding to a predetermined reach pattern, and the second display mode is a display mode corresponding to the identification information being determined and stopped in a mode other than the predetermined mode. A gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 12, wherein

According to the means 13, the display mode is switched from the display mode corresponding to the predetermined reach pattern to the display mode corresponding to the fixed stop display of the identification information in a mode other than the predetermined mode. For this reason, when such a change of the display mode is performed, the special game state does not occur.
The player will be disappointed if the switch is made. As a result, the difference in the degree of expectation between when the suggestion is made and after the switch is made is large, and in such a point, the effect of the suggestion can be further enhanced, thereby further improving the interest. Can be.

Means 14. The gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 13, wherein the second display mode includes the same display mode as the first display mode.

According to the means 14, the case where the second display mode is the same as the first display mode is included. That is, even when there is a suggestion, a case may occur where the display mode is not substantially switched. For this reason, a variation can be given to the presentation mode, and in this respect, the interest can be further improved.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the suggestion is made by a method of continuously notifying a change in time until the switching timing. The “method of continuously informing of a change in time” includes, for example, using an animation or a photographed image to display a state in which a meter remaining amount, an analog timer, and the like are gradually decreasing, and a switching timing. Displaying a state where the remaining length of the dynamite squib that explodes in the gradual decrease gradually.

According to the means 15, the expectation of the player is continuously (gradually) increased by the suggestion, and the switching timing is easily detected.

Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the suggestion is made by a method of notifying a change in time until the switching timing in a stepwise manner.

According to the means 16, the player's expectation can be raised stepwise by the suggestion, and the switching timing can be easily recognized.

Means 17. Means 1 is characterized in that the suggestion is made by a countdown method in order to notify stepwise of a change in time until the switching timing.
15. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 14 to 14.

According to the means 17, since the suggestion is performed by the countdown method, the sense of expectation for the player is increased and the fun is further increased with the countdown.

Means 18. 18. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the countdown is performed in accordance with a change display of the identification information for each frame.

According to the means 18, the countdown is performed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information frame by frame. For this reason, it is possible to foresee the type of the identification information when the display mode is switched, and in this respect, it is more interesting.

Means 19. The gaming machine according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the countdown is performed periodically as time elapses. It should be noted that instead of “on time”, “every predetermined number of seconds” may be used.

According to the means 19, the countdown is performed at regular intervals as time elapses, so that the player can easily set the switching timing, and the game contents can be easily grasped.

Means 20. Means 1 to 1 wherein the suggestion is made by displaying an identification sign.
10. The gaming machine according to any one of 9 above.

According to the means 20, the suggestion is made by displaying an identification mark. For this reason, the player will pay close attention to the identification sign other than the identification information, so that the display unit can be more effectively used. Note that examples of the identification marker include a numeral (the number of frames, the number of seconds, etc.), a character, a symbol, or a marker such as a picture indicating the type of identification information corresponding to the switching timing.

Means 21. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein the suggestion is made based on changing a display mode of the identification mark.

According to the means 21, the player watches the change of the display mode of the identification sign in addition to the identification information,
The display unit can be more effectively utilized. It should be noted that “the display mode of the identification sign is continuously changed” or “the display mode of the identification mark is changed stepwise”.

Means 22. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein a plurality of the suggestion patterns are prepared, and the suggestion pattern adopted is different depending on the occasion.

According to the means 22, a plurality of suggestion patterns are prepared, and the suggestion pattern employed is different depending on the occasion. Therefore, the player plays the game while fluttering on what pattern the suggestion is made. As a result, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 23. A plurality of the second display modes after the switching are prepared, and the second display modes switched and displayed are different depending on the occasion. The gaming machine described.

According to the means 23, a plurality of second display modes are prepared, and the second display mode adopted according to the occasion is different. For this reason, the player plays the game while being excited about which display mode is to be switched. As a result, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest can be further improved.

Means 24. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 23, wherein the suggestion is made in an external device other than the variable display device. Examples of the external device include a sound generating unit such as a speaker and a light emitting unit such as a lamp.

According to the means 24, the suggestion is also made in an external device other than the variable display device. Therefore, the effect can be further enhanced by the suggestion.

Means 25. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein, after switching the display mode, an effect based on the second display mode is performed on the display unit.

According to the means 25, after the display mode is switched, an effect based on the second display mode is further performed on the display unit. For this reason, the fact that the display mode has been switched to the second display mode can be easily understood by the player, and it is possible to promote emotions and emotions based on the switching. At this point, the game content can be made even thicker.

Means 26. In any one of the means 1 to 25, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, an operating port provided with an operation handle and firing a game ball to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize, the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won. , Writing to a magnetic card, etc.).

Means 27. In any one of the means 1 to 25, the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine. Here, as a configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine, “the identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, Is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, operation lever), and the stopping operation means The fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop button (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and when the final identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information, a special game state advantageous to the player is set. A spinning-type gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating. In the case of a spinning-type gaming machine, a variable display unit having the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or may be provided separately from the reel and correspond to the identification information (a pseudo A display device capable of displaying identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as the variable display device. In this case, the variable display device is installed in a main body box that defines the main body of the gaming machine.

Means 28. In any one of the means 1 to 25, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "The identification information sequence (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) composed of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed (specifically, Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation is performed. The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the special game advantageous to the player when the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a state, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information, and a special game state is generated. Saishi it becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or may be provided separately from the reel and correspond to the identification information (in a pseudo correspondence). A display device capable of displaying identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as the variable display device.

[0060]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") is embodied as a gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion thereof.
The front frame 3 is mounted on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate 5 for storing game balls B (see FIG. 2) below the glass door frame 4 has an upper surface. Lower plates 6 for storing game balls B are also provided at positions below the plates 5, respectively.

A handle 7 as operating means is provided on the front side of the lower plate 6 on the front side of the front frame 3, and the handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown). A game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (inside of the glass door frame 4 and inside of the outer frame 2). The game ball B is fired toward the upper part of the board 8. The game ball launching device is controlled by a launch control board 140 (see FIG. 3).

Further, inside the front frame 3 (on the side of the upper plate 5), a speaker 9 for emitting various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state by voice is embedded. Have been. Note that the speaker 9 is provided on the sound control board 13.
0 (see FIG. 3).

Now, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 8 has
An inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10b are provided,
The game ball B fired by the game ball firing device is guided to the upper portion of the game board 8 along the inner rail 10a and the outer rail 10b.

An operation port 11 and a special winning port 12 are provided below the game board 8. The operating port 11 has a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 13 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A seesaw 14 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 12, a V zone 15 is provided on the right side, and a winning passage 16 is provided on the left side (the left and right may be reversed). That is, when the game ball B wins in the special winning opening 12, the game ball B is distributed by the seesaw 14 so as to roll to either the V zone 15 or the winning passage 16, and the game ball B is either the V zone 15 or the winning passage 16. It is configured to be derived through

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

Further, a seesaw solenoid 19 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 12. Normally, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 14 is inclined toward the V zone 15. That is, the inclination is such that the game ball B passes through the V zone 15. When the seesaw solenoid 19 is in the excited state, the seesaw 14 is inclined so that the game ball B passes through the winning passage 16. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball B passes through the V zone 15 in the open state of the shutter 17, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in the excited state, and when the shutter 17 is closed, The seesaw solenoid 19 is configured to be in a non-excited state.

At the center of the game board 8, a special symbol display device 20 as a variable display device is incorporated. The special symbol display device 20 has a diagonal length of about 7 inches (about 17 inches).
cm) liquid crystal display (LCD)
0a, so that a plurality of symbol columns can be displayed. In the present embodiment, these symbol columns include three symbol columns (identification information columns) of a left symbol column 21, a middle symbol column 22, and a right symbol column 23 (see FIG. 5A). However, the present invention is not limited to the three symbol columns, and other symbol columns may be displayed.

Further, the display unit 2 of the special symbol display device 20
In 0a, based on the winning of the game ball B to the operating port 11,
It is configured such that symbol variation display (in this embodiment, scroll variation display) of each symbol row 21 to 23 is performed. Also, if a new game ball B wins at the operating port 11 during this fluctuation display, the fluctuation display corresponding to that will be:
This is performed after the end of the variable display performed at that time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of floating impressions that are held is
Although determined for each type of pachinko machine, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four. However, the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to this.

Above the display section 20a, a light emitting diode (LE) indicating the number of times the symbol display is suspended as described above is shown.
D) Hold lamps 24a, 24b, 24c, 24
d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 24a to 24d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 24a to 24d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

An ordinary symbol display device 31 is provided above the special symbol display device 20. Ordinary symbol display device 3
1 has four holding lamps 32 composed of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display section 33 composed of LEDs, which is a normal symbol display section. Also, special symbol display device 2
A pair of passing gates 34 are provided on both left and right sides of the zero, and when the game ball B passes through the passing gates 34, the symbol display device 31 normally operates.
The normal symbol display device 31 in the present embodiment is “0”.
7 to seg display section 33
To display a segment. When the number stops at a predetermined value (“7” in the present embodiment), the blade 13 of the working port 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. The normal symbol display device 31 can store up to four times the number of times the game ball B has passed through the pass gate 34, and displays the number of holdings on the holding lamp 32. Therefore, even if the game balls B pass through the passage gate 34 while the four holding lamps 32 are lit, the counting is not performed. Also, as long as the holding lamp 32 is lit, the game ball B is not
The normal symbol display device 31 operates only the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings without passing through the number 4.

Further, at a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1, other various effect lamps and electric decoration members (not shown) for enhancing a game effect are attached. The lighting state (extinguishment, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, illumination members, and the like (hereinafter, simply referred to as “lamp”) can be appropriately changed according to the progress of the game. These lamps are
It is controlled by the lamp control board 120 (see FIG. 3).

The game board 8 has a through switch 40 for detecting a game state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, a switch 41 for an operation port, a switch 42 for a V zone, and a count switch 43. Etc. are respectively attached. The through switch 40 is for detecting the passage of the game ball B through the passage gate 34, and the operation port switch 41 is for detecting the winning of the game ball B to the operation port 11, and the V zone switch 42. Is for detecting the winning of the game ball B in the large winning opening 12 of the big winning opening 12, and the count switch 43 is for detecting the winning of the gaming ball B in the big winning opening 12.

In this embodiment, each switch 40
Based on the detection results of ~ 43, each of the solenoids 18, 19,
Special symbol display device 20 (display unit 20a), each holding lamp 24a to 24d, speaker 9, ordinary symbol display device 31
A control device (main board) 50 is provided for controlling the driving of the (hold lamp 32 and 7-segment display unit 33), the blades 13, and the like.

The main board 50 is for performing main control, and includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. RAM is CP
The calculation result by U is temporarily stored in a symbol random number buffer, a symbol random number area, a stop symbol area, and the like. The main substrate 50 is mounted in a substrate box (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 in a sealed state.

The RAM also includes a random number counter for determining the occurrence of a big hit state as a special game state described later. This random number counter is set in a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “299”) by a random number update process.
For example, it is updated by one count every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins the operating port 11 and is detected by the operating port switch 41 (except for the maximum number of holdings), the value of the random number counter is set to a predetermined value, for example, If it is "7", a big hit state is generated.

The CPU, ROM and RAM are connected to each other via a bus line. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the bus line is also connected to the interface 50a of the main board 50,
0a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110 and other devices via connectors, cables, and the like. The interface 50a is connected to various sensors such as the operation port switch 41 via a connector and a cable. That is, the main board 50 inputs a winning signal or the like from the operating port switch 41 or the like via the interface 50a, and to the display control board 110 or another input / output device (including other control boards) via the interface 50a. It outputs various operation commands such as control data and controls various actuators such as solenoids and control boards.

In the present embodiment, various display controls on the display section 20a of the special symbol display device 20 are mainly performed on the display control substrate 110 of the special symbol display device 20, not on the main substrate 50 that performs the main control. It is configured as follows. The display control board 110 is in a state of being incorporated in the special symbol display device 20.

Further, in this embodiment, the lighting and blinking control of various lamps (for effects) is mainly performed by the lamp control board 120, and the speaker 9
The control of the sound emitted from the voice control is mainly performed by the sound control board 130. Also, regarding the launch control of the game ball B in the game ball launch device, the main board 5
The configuration is such that it is performed in the launch control board 140 instead of 0.

Here, mainly the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 for performing the display control in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control board 110 includes an interface 61 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 50,
A CPU 63 for generating screen configuration information of a display image displayed in various game states (normal fluctuation, reach effect, big hit notification, etc.) based on a control program and various information stored in a program ROM 62; A work RAM 64 for temporarily storing results and the like;
A video RAM 65 that stores the screen configuration information generated by the CPU 63, and image data is taken out from the image data ROM 66 based on the screen configuration information stored in the video RAM 65, and the data is written into the screen configuration information. VDP6 that generates display images
7 is provided. Then, the generated display image is output to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a.

The interface 61 receives a command (command) transmitted from the main board 50. These commands are sent to the work RAM 6 by the CPU 63.
4 is stored in the command buffer area 64 a provided in the command buffer 4.

The CPU 63 operates according to a control program stored in the program ROM 62. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and the task is stored in the work RAM 64. By executing the task, screen configuration information of a display image displayed in the various working states (normal fluctuation, reach effect, big hit notification, etc.) in the work RAM 64 is generated, and the screen configuration information is written to the video RAM 65. The screen configuration information is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC) of the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a.

The work RAM 64 stores the command buffer area 6 for storing commands from the main board 50.
4a, a task buffer area 64b in which generated tasks are stored, and image configuration information (designation of design images during normal fluctuation or reach state, their arrangement position, display priority, etc.) are collectively recorded in a video. A sprite chain area 64c in which various information is stored to be written in the RAM 65 is set.

The video RAM 65 is a memory that stores the image configuration information and the data of the display image generated by the VDP 67. The video RAM 65 has a first frame memory 65 which is a storage area for storing data of a display image for one screen displayed on the display unit 20a.
a and a second frame memory 65b are provided.
The configuration is such that the image configuration information generated by U 63 and the data of the display image generated by VDP 67 can be stored alternately.

The image data ROM 66 is a memory for storing various image data such as symbols and background images displayed on the display section 20a. The image data includes various kinds of information necessary for generating a design, a background image, and the like that define a shape, a size, a pattern, a color scheme, a color tone, and the like of a design, a background image, and the like.

The VDP 67 is an image data processor that performs image generation processing of a display image. That is, VDP67
Reads the image data stored in the image data ROM 66 based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 65, and writes the information included in the image data into the image configuration information, thereby displaying the image on the display unit 20a. Generate possible display images. Then, the generated display image is output to the display unit 20a.

More specifically, as shown in FIG.
P67 reads out the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 65 based on the interface 67a that receives various commands and data transmitted from the CPU 63 and the various commands and data transmitted from the interface 67a, and reads out the image configuration information based on the image configuration information. An image generation unit 67b for generating a display image by using the pallet RAM 67c for storing color information of the display image.

The image generating section 67b receiving various commands and data from the interface 67a outputs the video RA
The image configuration information stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b of the M65 is read. The image data is read from the image data ROM 66 based on the image configuration information, and various information included in the image data is written in the image configuration information. At the same time, the color information corresponding to the image data is obtained from the palette RAM 67c and is written in the image configuration information. As a result, a display image having a color scheme based on the color information is generated.

At the same time, the image generating section 67b operates the first frame memory 65a or the second
The data of the display image stored in the frame memory 65b is read and output to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a. At this time, the data of the display image is output as RGB signals, and based on the RGB signals, the color tone (color, saturation, luminance, contrast, etc.) is controlled and displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a. Further, new image configuration information is written in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b in which data of the display image is output and no data is stored. The display image generated by the image generation unit 67b is composed of a plurality of layers for a design, a background image, and the like, and is superimposed to generate a display image for one screen.

The pallet RAM 67c holds a plurality of types of color pallets in which a plurality of types of color information are set, and provides a color pallet corresponding to the color information included in the image data to the image generating section 67b. Here, giving a color palette means, for example, a palette R
This means that the storage address of the color palette stored in the AM 67c is given to the image generation unit 67b. Note that the color information is determined by the combination ratio of the basic colors such as red (R), green (G), and blue (B).

Here, the display unit 2 of the special symbol display device 20
At 0a, a configuration of a display image displayed during a game state or the like is specifically described, and a big hit state, a reach state, a detached state, and the like are also described based on the display mode.

As shown in FIG. 5A, a background image of the roof YN or the like is displayed on the display section 20a of the special symbol display device 20.
3 is displayed. Each pattern row 21-23
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, each is composed of a plurality of types and a plurality of identification information symbols 70A to 70H and a departure symbol 70I. Each of the symbols 70A to 70H except the departure symbol 70I is a picture of a kite and "one" to
It is composed of a combination with the numeral of "eight" (of course, only various patterns and various characters, or a combination of various patterns with numbers and characters may be used as a symbol). These symbols 70A to 70H are left, middle symbol row 2
1 and 22 are arranged in descending order, and the right symbol row 23 is arranged in ascending order. These patterns 70A-7
0H can be any of a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later).

Further, the off symbol 70I is constituted by a mark of "small kite" and is arranged between the symbols 70A to 70H. Further, as the name implies, the missed symbol 70K does not become a big hit symbol but can only be a missed symbol.

In each of the symbol rows 21 to 23, the symbols 70A to 70H and 70I to be displayed are displayed as if moving from the bottom to the top in a predetermined display area in principle. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the kite is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the depth direction while drawing a reverse parabola as if it were rising. A character GC as a display target is displayed on the side of the left symbol row 21. In each of the symbol rows 21 to 23, the arrangement order of the symbols 70A to 70I is randomly changed and displayed, or the number of the symbols 70A to 70I is appropriately increased or decreased, or the same as one symbol row, for example, the left symbol row 21. A plurality of symbols, for example, the symbols 70A may be displayed, or the variation display mode of the symbols 70A to 70I, for example, the scroll variation display, the replacement variation display, or the like may be appropriately changed.

Now, as shown in FIG. 5C, each symbol 70 in each of the symbol columns 21 to 23 which is variably displayed as described above.
A to 70I are stopped and displayed (fixed stop display) on the big hit lines L1 to L5 of the display unit 20a after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, after one of the big hit symbol, the missing reach symbol, and the missing symbol is selected, the stop symbol is displayed on the big hit lines L1 to L5. In addition, the stop symbol is
Each of the symbol rows 21 to 23 is a symbol that is definitely displayed when the symbol variation is stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 21, the right symbol row 23, and the middle symbol row 22.

Next, the jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player will be described. FIG. 5 (c) and FIG.
(B) is a figure which shows the screen at the time of the big hit state on the display part 20a. As shown in the drawing, the big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach game state (reach state) from the normal game state. Specifically, when the fluctuations of all the symbol columns 21 to 23 are stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 70A to 70H is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbol 70A
There may be a combination of the same symbols 70A to 70H when the symbols 70A to 70H are arranged along the big hit lines L1 to L5. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol".

In this embodiment, the upper, middle, lower horizontal lines L
Jackpot lines L1 to L5 are constituted by 1, L2, L3 and two oblique lines L4, L5 (referred to as 5 lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls. (For example, FIG. 5
In (c), “three” and “three” in the oblique line L4
The "70" symbols 70C are stopped and displayed together.)

In the present embodiment, once the jackpot state occurs, after the special winning opening 12 is opened, (1) ten game balls B win in the special winning opening 12, (2) about 29.5.
When one of the two conditions elapses, the special winning opening 12 is closed. This opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 12 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds: 16 rounds) of winning of the game ball B into the V zone 15.

The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, it may not reach the jackpot state). As shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the reach state in the present embodiment, the symbol fluctuation of the right symbol row 23 is the same symbol as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 21 on the big hit lines L1 to L5. It includes the state of stopping.

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 22 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 21 and 23, and the state becomes the big hit state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 22 is once stopped (it is not necessary to stop), all the symbol rows (or some of the symbol rows) change, and thereafter the symbols 70A to 70A of all the symbol rows 21 to 23 are changed. The case where 70H stops (also referred to as re-variable reach or full-rotation reach) is included.

In the reach state described above, various reach patterns are set as reach patterns in addition to "normal reach" in which the symbols 70A to 70H of the middle symbol row 22 simply scroll in the same manner as in the normal fluctuation. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expected value may be different depending on each reach pattern. Furthermore, a reach pattern called “special reach” or “premium reach” having a higher jackpot expectation value than “super reach” may be prepared.

In this embodiment, FIGS. 7 (b), (c),
As shown in FIG. 8D and FIGS. 8A and 8B, as the “super reach”, the character GC swings around and the kite patterns 70A to 70I are switched to the uniform pattern. 7B to 7D), another character K is used instead of the character GC.
C is displayed, the background switches to the precincts, and the kite patterns 70A to 70I are switched to lantern patterns (see FIG. 8A), and the character G
Instead of C, another character MC is displayed, and a “typhoon reach” in which the surrounding symbols rotate like a typhoon around a central symbol (eg, symbol 70E) (FIG. 8)
(See (b)). In the present embodiment, after the reach state is once generated, after the effect display is performed for a predetermined time “normal reach”, the display mode is switched at a predetermined timing, and then the above “super reach” is performed. "Production. Of course, there may be a case where the effect of “super reach” is suddenly performed.

Next, the operation and effect of each control unit in the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described.

First, a control process when the main board 50 recognizes that the game ball B has won the operating port 11 based on the detection signal from the operating port switch 41 will be described.

If the main board 50 detects that the game ball B has won the operating port 11, the main board 50
0 indicates the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d (for example, the third holding lamp 2 if the two holding lamps of the two holding lamps 24a and 24b have been turned on so far)
4c) is turned on, and the value of the hold counter is incremented by "1". However, this is excluded when all the holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned on.

The main board 50 has an internal random number counter,
The value of each counter such as the big hit symbol counter, the off-reach symbol counter, and the off symbol counter are stored in each random number area. Then, at a predetermined timing, the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned off, the value of the holding counter is decremented, and a symbol change is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.

At this time, the main board 50 outputs (transmits) a command as a command to the display control board 110 of the special symbol display device 20, the lamp control board 120, the voice control board 130, and the like upon the fluctuation. . The command includes (1) a symbol 7 after a predetermined time from the start of the change.
This includes time information indicating that 0A to 70I is definitely displayed, pattern information including a variation pattern represented by each reach pattern, and (2) symbol information indicating which symbol 70A to 70I is to be used for final display. Here, the symbol information includes a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol, and these are the internal random number counter described above,
It is determined based on the big hit symbol counter, the off-reach symbol counter, the off-design symbol counter, and the like.

The command in this embodiment is 2
It has a byte structure, and is sequentially and sequentially transmitted to the display control board 110 and the like. The first byte at the top of the command having a 2-byte configuration is composed of keyword information indicating what information is to be transmitted. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

For example, in the present embodiment, a command transmitted first is pattern information. In this case, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is “00”, “0”.
1 ”and the like. Here, pattern code information such as “00” and “01” is
The variation time of the symbol is, for example, "10 seconds", or
Time information indicating a content such as "30 seconds";
Information indicating a variation pattern such as what variation pattern (or any of the variation pattern groups) is executed.

What is transmitted subsequently is the symbol information. That is, in the case where the symbols of the three symbol columns 21 to 23 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, first, the symbol information as the command transmitted second after the pattern information The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol row 21 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information indicating the symbol to be fixedly displayed. Also, as the symbol information that is the third command transmitted,
The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the right symbol row 23 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information indicating the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. At the same time, as the symbol information which is the fourth command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the middle symbol column 22 is to be transmitted, and the second byte is the symbol to be fixedly displayed. Is constituted by the pattern code information which suggests. In this way, three pieces of display information on the fixed symbol are transmitted one after another. That is, for one symbol change, 2
By transmitting the data having the byte configuration one byte at a time, a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.

In the above embodiment, the symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol rows 21 to 23 is transmitted. For example, it is necessary to confirm and display eight symbols. In this case, the present invention can be applied even when the number of symbols is appropriately changed, for example, data transmission is performed 1 × 2 + 8 × 2 = 18 times.

In this embodiment, a command (a group of commands) is output not only to the display control board 110 but also to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 in synchronization with each other. (Not exactly at the same time). Of course, it is desirable that the command output at this time corresponds to the command output to the display control board 110 (it does not need to correspond in some cases). On the other hand, the display control board 110, which has received a group of commands related to the symbol change (a group of data sent in one symbol change), sequentially generates a display image to be displayed on the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20. I do.

Further, the display control board 110 starts the symbol change based on the command and performs various effects based on the change pattern until the change stops. Examples of the effect include, for example, a reach effect.

That is, based on the pattern information among the above commands, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from among the above-described variable patterns with reference to the table, and Is performed for the number of seconds of separately set time data from the start of the change to the confirmation display.
After that, the CPU on the main board 50 side, based on its own timer, at a timing corresponding to the predetermined time,
A determination command is output to the display control board 110.

On the other hand, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 determines and stops the symbols 70A to 70I according to the symbol information after a predetermined time from the temporary stop (at the time when the fluctuation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, in synchronization with the output confirmation command,
The symbols 70A to 70I are confirmed and displayed.
Similarly, the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the sound control board 130 also determine and stop the lamp effect and the sound effect at the above timing.

In the present embodiment, as for the variation pattern, effects other than the reach effect are controlled after being incorporated in the variation pattern information in the same manner as described above.
The effects other than the reach effect include effects such as the above-mentioned slip fluctuation, re-fluctuation, reach notice, super reach notice, jackpot notice, "countdown notice" unique to the present embodiment, and the like. Here, the “notification” may be any indication as long as it is possible to suggest that the predetermined game state is likely to be generated by the effect, or that the effect will affect the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state by the effect. Therefore, there is no problem if the predetermined game state does not occur (indicative). Thus, in the present embodiment,
The main control is controlled by the main board 50.
Display control and the like are controlled by the display control board 110 and the like based on the command from. Thus, the burden on the main substrate 50 is reduced.

Now, from the main substrate 50 to the display control substrate 110
On the other hand, when a command is issued to change the symbol,
On the display control board 110 side, the symbol variation is started. At the time of the change, as described above, the displayed symbol 70
A to 70I move in the depth direction and are variably displayed as if they were rising. And each symbol row 21-2
The symbols 70A to 70I corresponding to No. 3 are stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol row 21, the right symbol row 23, and the middle symbol row 22.
Here, in the present embodiment, since so-called five lines are employed, three symbols 7 for each symbol row 21 to 23 are provided.
After the display of 0A to 70I is completed, the final stop is performed. That is, a total of nine symbols 70A are displayed on the display unit 20a.
７０70I are fixedly stopped and displayed.

The stop mode at this time is different in size according to the display area as in the case of the normal fluctuation, and the upper symbols 70A to 70I are displayed larger. For about 1 second), the mode is as shown in FIG. 5B. That is, each symbol row 21-2
3 is temporarily planar, and the size of each of the symbols 70A to 70H is equal to each other regardless of the display area (regardless of whether it is the upper part or the lower part). Thereby, the player can visually recognize each symbol evenly, and can more easily and surely identify the stopped symbol.

At this time, instead of being simply made planar, each stop symbol is displayed as if it is slightly tilted. Thus, while the sizes of the symbols 70A to 70I are secured to a certain extent (with a relatively large symbol size), the display area can be reduced by the amount of the tilt, thereby ensuring the display of all the symbols 70A to 70I. Is available.

In the case of the above-mentioned normal fluctuation, a symbol 70 is displayed for each of the symbol rows 21 to 23 in accordance with the position where the fluctuation is displayed.
The size of A-701 is gradually changed. In other words, the positions where the symbols 70A to 70I are displayed move during the fluctuation, and at the time of this movement, the sizes of the symbols 70A to 70I are changed so as to gradually decrease. As a result, a sense of depth at the time of normal fluctuation, in which only planar display has been performed, is brought out. Therefore, the player can enjoy a normal variation mode that has never been seen before,
I remember it interesting.

Here, when the command output to the display control board 110 to change the symbol includes information indicating that a “countdown notice” is to be performed, the processing performed on the display control board 110 side. The contents will be described in detail.

In this case, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 starts changing the symbols 70A to 70I of the symbol rows 21 to 23 as shown in FIG. At this time, the variation mode is almost the same as the normal variation mode. However, as shown in FIG.
Switches the tuft FS of the garment MT possessed by the user from the band-like thing displayed up to that time to the hair-like thing, or makes the display as if the said tuft FS is blowing in the wind. For example, a display as if blinking may be given, and the countdown notice to be performed may be given in advance.

Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation, the symbol fluctuation speed of the left symbol row 21 is made slower than the fluctuation speed up to that time, and then stopped at the predetermined symbols 70A to 70I (FIG. In b), the symbol 70C of "three" is stopped and displayed in the upper row, the symbol 70I which is out of suspension, and the symbol 70D of "four" in the lower row. Next, the right symbol row 22
Is slowed down. And left symbol row 2
10 is stopped at predetermined symbols 70A to 70I in the same manner as in FIG. 1 (in FIG. 10 (b), a symbol 70D of “four” is displayed in the upper row, a symbol 70I is displayed in the lower row, and a symbol 70C of “three” is displayed in the lower row. ing). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the countdown notice is performed, the reach state is generated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10B, the same display as the normal reach is displayed for a predetermined time after the occurrence of the reach state (corresponding to the first display mode). In other words, the background and the like are hardly changed from before, and the symbols 70A to 70I of the middle symbol row 22 are simply changed.
Only the variable is displayed. In addition, since the reach state has occurred, as shown in the figure, the character GC performs a swinging motion while turning the grouped MT, and the incidental (as if wishing to stop at the big hit symbol). (Mild) directing may be performed. Of course, it goes without saying that such an effect may be performed during a so-called normal (when the countdown notice is not performed) normal reach.

Subsequently, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 63
The following control is performed to execute the countdown notice. That is, as shown in FIG. 10C, the rotation of the MT that the character GC has been swinging up to that time is stopped, and a predetermined number, for example, 3 seconds of switching in the present embodiment, is displayed on the upper sign portion HS. A number (identification mark) of “3” indicating that it is the front is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), an operation display in which the character GC swings the group MT in the same manner as described above with the character GC facing in the opposite direction (while raising the opposite leg). I do.

Subsequently, after one second has elapsed from the display of the number "3", as shown in FIG.
The rotation of the MT that C has swung is stopped again, and the number “2” (identification mark) is displayed on the upper mark portion HS. This indicates that it is two seconds before the switching.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), a motion display in which the character GC is swung around in the same manner as described above with the character GC facing in the opposite direction to the previous one is performed. continue,
After a lapse of one second from the display of the number “2”, FIG.
As shown in (c), the rotation of the MT while the character GC is swinging is stopped again, and a number (identification mark) of “1” is displayed on the upper mark HS. This indicates that it is one second before the switching. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), a motion display in which the character GC swings the MT while the character GC faces in the opposite direction to the above is performed in the same manner as described above. At this point, the player's sense of excitement will be enhanced, and what effect will be performed next (the player who knows that the switching will be performed, will switch what display mode It is necessary to look closely at the MT (marker portion HS) while being excitedly excited.

After one second elapses from the display of the number "1", the rotation of the MT that the character GC has swung is stopped again as shown in one of FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d). At the same time, a predetermined identification marker set in advance is displayed on the upper marker portion HS.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of (four) identification marks are prepared in advance. That is, when the number “0” is displayed on the sign HS as shown in FIG. 12A, the symbols 70A to 70I of the middle symbol row 22 are displayed.
Will be stopped and displayed with predetermined symbols 70A to 70I (in this case, it may be stopped at the outreach reach symbol, or may be stopped at the outreach reach symbol or the big hit symbol). ).

Further, as shown in FIG.
When the letter “Go” is displayed on S, the middle symbol row 2
The fluctuation of the symbols 70A to 70I of FIG. 2 is continued, and then an effect by a predetermined advanced super reach is executed (switched to the second display mode). Therefore, the player who has recognized such a suggestion (notice) or the player who has recognized the switching has a higher expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state than before.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the character "x" is displayed on the sign HS, the middle symbol row 2
The fluctuation of the symbols 70A to 70I of No. 2 is continued, but the effect display in the normal reach is continued without switching the display mode.

In addition, when the symbol "question mark" is displayed on the sign HS as shown in FIG. 12D, the symbols 70A to 70I in the middle symbol row 22 continue to fluctuate. The display mode is switched as before. However, at this time, it is not possible to grasp what kind of game state will be next, and then the display mode is switched to a predetermined display mode. Here, the display mode to be switched may be any of a plurality of types of super reach patterns, or may be any of a super reach pattern or a special reach pattern having a higher degree of expectation, It may be a stop display at the jackpot symbol, may be a stop display of the off-reach symbol, may be a continuous display of the normal reach, or any of these arbitrary combinations Is also good. Therefore, the player who has recognized such a suggestion (preliminary notice) waits for switching of the display mode at the next moment in a state where anxiety and expectations are mixed in what display mode the display mode will be.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the display mode is switched from the display mode based on the normal reach pattern (first display mode) to the second display mode in the reach state, the switching is performed. , That is, a countdown notice via the character MT possessed by the character GC is performed in an area other than the variable display areas of the symbols 70A to 70I in the display unit 20a. For this reason, in accordance with the countdown notice, the player can grasp the timing at which the display mode is switched from the normal reach to another display pattern, and carefully watch the sign portion HS of the mat MT during the countdown period. Becomes In particular,
Since the countdown notice is performed in an area other than the display areas of the symbols 70A to 70I, the player's interest extends to the areas of the changing symbols 70A to 70I.
As a result, it is possible to achieve an unprecedented improvement in interest, and it is possible to effectively utilize the display unit 20a.

Further, by the countdown notice, it is possible to know in advance that the switching will be performed, and to know the switching timing from a predetermined time (3 seconds before) the switching. For this reason, compared with a case where the switching from the normal reach to the advanced reach is suddenly performed, the player can feel a sense of excitement from the stage before the switching, and the effect of the switching can be further enhanced. . Particularly, in the present embodiment, since the display mode may be switched from the normal reach to the display mode corresponding to the advanced super reach, the expectation that a big hit state occurs when the switching is performed is increased. Therefore, the player looks forward to the fact that the above-mentioned switching is performed and of course that the countdown notice is performed, and when the notice is actually performed, the sense of expectation and the excitement are further enhanced. Become. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the production by the countdown notice, and to further improve the interest. Here, the super reach pattern may be one previously determined super reach pattern or a super reach pattern selected from a plurality of types of super reach patterns.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of (four) display patterns are provided as the last display pattern of the countdown notice, and the display pattern employed is different depending on the case. In addition, the second display mode adopted according to the occasion is different. For this reason, the player plays the game while fluttering as to what display pattern and what display mode can be switched. As a result, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest can be further improved.

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

(A) In the above embodiment, the display mode cannot be switched even when the countdown notice is given, but the display form is always set when the notice is given. May be switched.

(B) In the above embodiment, the last display pattern of the countdown notice is prepared in a plurality of ways, and the display pattern adopted is different depending on the occasion. When a notice is given, the display mode corresponding to the super reach pattern may always be switched. In this case, the development timing of the super reach can be grasped in advance, and the expectation for the player is surely enhanced.

(C) In the above embodiment, the suggestion is made by the countdown method, but it is not always necessary to adopt such a method. For example, it may only indicate that a predetermined time before the switching (for example, three seconds before). With such suggestions,
For example, the player can recognize that the switching is performed after three seconds, and thus can improve the interest.

(D) The countdown is performed periodically (every second) as time elapses, but is performed in accordance with the variable display of each of the symbols 70A to 70I. It may be a thing. In this case, it is easy to foresee the types of the symbols 70A to 70I when the display mode is switched, and the point becomes more interesting.

(E) In the above embodiment, the suggestion is made by displaying identification signs such as numbers, characters, symbols, etc., but it corresponds to the switching timing (it is displayed at the time of switching). It is also possible to display a sign such as a picture indicating the type of the symbols 70A to 70I.

(F) The suggestion may also be made in an external device other than the variable display device 20. For example, when the external device is a sound generating unit such as the speaker 9, the speaker may generate a shouting voice such as "3", "2", or "1". further,
When the external device is a light emitting unit such as a lamp, the lamp may be flashed in accordance with the stop display of the sign HS.

(G) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, after the display mode is switched, an effect based on the second display mode may be performed on the display section 20a. For example, when the character reaches the super reach by switching, it may be possible to display an effect such as the character GC making a guts pose, or when the character GC is not switched, or stops at the off-reach pattern. In such a case, the effect display may be performed such that the character GC has a disappointed expression. With this configuration, the fact that the display mode has been switched to the second display mode can be easily understood by the player, and the emotion based on the switching can be encouraged. At this point, the game content can be made even thicker.

(H) In the above embodiment, the suggestion is made during the reach effect, but all the symbol rows 21 to 2 are displayed.
The suggestion may be made while the symbols 70A to 70I of 3 are changing.

(I) In the above embodiment, the symbols 70A to 70I are displayed as if they fluctuated in the depth direction and in the vertical direction intersecting the depth direction during normal fluctuation. The display need not be performed.
Therefore, the scroll may be changed simply in the left-right direction, or the scroll may be changed simply in the vertical direction.

(J) It is not necessary to use the five-line type as in the above embodiment. For example, a so-called two-line type (for example, one having upper and lower horizontal jackpot lines) or a three-line type (for example, one having upper, middle, and lower horizontal jackpot lines) may be used.
Further, it may be a one-line type (for example, one having one jackpot line).

(K) As the special symbol display device 13, in addition to the above-described liquid crystal display, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL),
A fluorescent display tube or the like may be used.

(1) The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines and the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various game machines such as a game ball, a slot machine, and a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is fluctuated by operating an operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button. Things. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

Further, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming and displaying the symbols is provided. Not equipped with a handle. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, a symbol change is started due to operation of an operation lever, for example, due to operation of a stop button or predetermined time. With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated as a necessary condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of game balls are paid out.

(M) In the above embodiment, the left, middle, and right three symbol rows 21, 22, and 23 are used as the symbol rows. However, two or less symbol rows or four or more symbol rows are used. You may. Further, the stop order is not limited to the above embodiment.

(N) In the above embodiment, the symbols 70A to 70A
Although the marker portion HS is set at a portion outside the variable display region of 70I, there may be a portion that overlaps with the variable display region of the symbols 70A to 70I as a suggested display region.

(O) In the above embodiment, the suggestion is made by the countdown method. In other words, a change in time until the switching timing is notified stepwise. On the other hand, the suggestion may be made by a method of continuously notifying a change in time until the switching timing. The “method of continuously informing of a change in time” includes, for example, using an animation or a photographed image to display a state in which a meter remaining amount, an analog timer, and the like are gradually decreasing, and a switching timing. Displaying a state where the remaining length of the dynamite squib that explodes in the gradual decrease gradually. In this case, a meter, an analog timer, a dynamite squib, and the like correspond to the identification mark (the display mode changes continuously).

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine mainly showing a game board.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a display control board and the like.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a VDP or the like.

5A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a symbol at the time of normal fluctuation on a display unit, and FIGS. 5B and 5C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a display mode of a symbol when a big hit state occurs; FIG. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for introducing an example of a symbol displayed on a display unit.

7A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a symbol in a reach state on a display unit, and FIGS.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a state of a display unit when a tangible reach state occurs.

8A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of the display unit when a lantern reach state occurs in the display unit, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of the display unit when a typhoon reach state occurs in the display unit. is there.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the direction of change of a symbol displayed on the display unit, and is a virtual conceptual diagram showing the direction of change when the display unit is virtually visually recognized from the lateral direction.

FIGS. 10 (a), (b), (c), and (d) are views showing a display unit for explaining an operation when a countdown notice is performed.

FIGS. 11 (a), (b), (c) and (d) are views showing a display unit for explaining an operation when a countdown notice is performed.

FIGS. 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D are diagrams illustrating a display unit for explaining an example of a display pattern when a countdown notice is performed.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 8 ... Game board, 11 ... Operation port, 12 ... Big winning opening, 20 ... Special symbol display device as a variable display device, 20a ... Display part, 21 ... Left symbol column, 22 ... Medium symbol column, 23: right symbol row, 50: main board, 63: CPU of display control board, 70A to 70I: symbol as identification information,
110: display control board, B: game ball, GC: character, HS: marker.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, wherein the first information is displayed during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the display mode is switched from the display mode to the second display mode, a suggestion that can be a cause or trigger of the switching is made.