JP2003019280A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent players from feeling a sense of loss and improve amusement. SOLUTION: The whole screen of a special pattern display device 40 is divided into a first division screen area 40a and a second division screen area 40b. Three patterns are also varied and displayed in the second division screen area 40b when a prize is won in an actuating opening while three patterns are varied and displayed in the first division screen area 40a as the prize is won in the actuating opening. Since it is possible to speedily process the number of reserved balls as a result, it is possible to reduce the number of missed opportunities to vary and display the patterns when prizes are won in a larger number than a maximum value of the number of the reserved balls. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss and improve amusement. In addition, it is possible to improve amusement by displaying in the second division screen area 40b characters and information such as explanations of games, advertisements for apparatus makers and stores, etc., shown in the first division screen area 40a when the number of the reserved balls is less than a predetermined number.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine,
Change display means and start condition that can display the change of the symbol
Symbol change by the symbol change display means based on the establishment of
Fluctuation start instructing means for instructing the start of dynamic display and the fluctuation opening
When a symbol change start instruction is given by the start instruction
Judgment of making a hit or not with a probability of hit
And a game machine comprising: 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has been known as a game board.
On the condition that the ball enters the winning opening for start provided at the predetermined position of
Such as a color LCD display placed in the center of the game board
Pachinko that changes the symbol displayed on the symbol variation indicator
(For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-20209)
No. 5 publication). This pachinko machine uses a symbol variation display
To enter the starting winning opening while the symbols are displayed
When the ball is hit, a decision on the hit or a stop symbol is made
Determine a random number to use when determining the number of balls entered (for example,
4), random numbers are stored in order and symbols are changed.
Suspend the start of the display of the symbol change by the display, and
When the ball enters the starting winning opening beyond
To determine the random number used to
And the determined random number is advantageous to the stored random number.
Judge whether it is a good thing or not and store it if it is advantageous.
And store the determined random number in place of the random number
You. This allows a more favorable disturbance determined with the incoming ball
Prevents players from feeling lost when numbers are discarded
It is trying to stop and improve interest. [0003] However, in this case,
For pachinko machines, the symbol variation display using the symbol variation indicator
Will be suspended until the specified number has been reached.
When entering the ball, a random number that is more advantageous to the player
In that case, the random number is stored instead of the stored random number.
If the random number is more equal or disadvantageous,
Discard it. Discarding these random numbers will not
Deprive the opportunity of the change of the design, that is, with the change of the design
And take away the opportunity of expectation recalled by the player,
This gives the player a sense of loss. This is more exciting
The taste cannot be improved. The gaming machine of the present invention provides a player with a sense of loss.
With the aim of not giving
Target. [0005] Means for solving the problem and its operation and effect
The gaming machine of the invention achieves at least some of the above-mentioned objects.
The following measures were taken to achieve this. Means 1. The gaming machine of the present invention is a symbol variation table
Symbol variation display means capable of displaying
And starting the symbol variation display by the symbol variation display means.
Change instructing means for instructing
When the instruction to start the change of the symbol by
Means for determining whether or not a hit has occurred.
A gaming machine comprising:
The area is divided into multiple areas.
It is a means capable of displaying the change of the symbol, and said change start instruction
The means includes a symbol variation table in the plurality of divided screen areas.
Is a means of instructing the start of the display for each divided screen area.
Make a summary. [0007] In the gaming machine of the present invention, the change start instruction hand
From a row to multiple divided screen areas for symbol variation display means
The start of the variable display of the symbol in each divided screen area
Then, in response to this instruction, the screen change display means
Multiple figures with multiple split screen areas divided into multiple areas
The pattern can be displayed in a variable manner. That is, in the split screen area
Since it is possible to change the display of multiple symbols,
A variable display of a pattern that is multiple times that of a pattern that is displayed in a variable manner
Can be performed. Therefore, the symbol variation display means
Start winning prize mouth while the fluctuation display of the symbol is being performed
When the game ball wins, hold the display of the symbol change
In addition to starting the variable display of symbols in other split screen areas
can do. As a result, remembering
Give players more opportunities for expectations
And enhance the interest. Means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
The symbol variation display means divides the screen area into upper and lower parts.
Two symbols in the first and second two divided screen areas
A gaming machine that is a means capable of variable display. This way, up and down
Floating display of symbols in two divided screen areas
it can. Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
The symbol variation display means divides the screen area into two right and left parts.
Two symbols in the first and second two divided screen areas
A gaming machine that is a means capable of variable display. This way, left and right
Floating display of symbols in two divided screen areas
it can. Means 4. The gaming machine according to the means 2 or 3.
Thus, the change start instructing means is provided in the first divided screen area.
The starting condition is set to a predetermined number of times while the symbols are
When standing, the pattern change in the second divided screen area
A gaming machine that is a means for instructing the start of dynamic display. Like this
If the start condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times,
The variable display of symbols in the area can be started. Means 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein
The symbol variation displaying means is a symbol variation in the second divided screen area.
When the variable display is not displayed, predetermined information is displayed.
A gaming machine that is a means. In this case, the second divided screen area
When the symbol is not displayed, the specified information
Can be displayed. Means 6 The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein
The predetermined information is displayed in the first split screen area.
A gaming machine that is explanation information of a character. This way,
Since the player can understand the character's situation and content,
It is possible to improve the entertainment. Means 7. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein
The predetermined information is provided by the manufacturer or sales company of the gaming machine,
Gaming, which is advertising information for stores where gaming machines are installed
Machine. In this way, the gaming machine manufacturer
Information of stores and sales companies, stores where gaming machines are installed, etc.
Can be given. Means 8. Any one of the means 1 to 3
A machine, wherein the symbol variation display means includes
The pattern changes only in one of the split screen areas.
When a moving image is displayed, the variable display of the symbol is displayed on the screen.
A gaming machine that is a means of performing throughout the area. This way, one
The screen area is used to change the display of the symbol only in the divided screen area.
Since it is performed in the entire area, it is displayed with fluctuation using large symbols
be able to. As a result, interest can be improved
You. Means 9 Any one of the means 1 to 8
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.
The basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle.
The game ball is moved to a predetermined game area according to the operation of the steering wheel.
And the game ball is placed at a predetermined position in the game area.
Display means as a requirement to win
Display of symbols in the game starts, and special games
While the state is occurring, the entry placed at the predetermined position in the game area
The prize mouth is opened in a predetermined manner so that game balls can be won.
And the value of the winning number (if only a prize ball,
Not include writing on magnetic cards).
And the like. In addition, such pachinko machines have few
Advantageous condition for players who can acquire many game balls at least
Special game state (big hit state) and game ball consumption
There is a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player
It can also be. Means 10. Means 1 to 8
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.
Technical machine. Such a slot machine as a gaming machine of the present invention
The basic configuration of the game is,
A symbol row consisting of multiple symbols to identify
Display means for confirming and displaying symbols after showing
The operation of operating means (for example, operating lever)
Fluctuation is started, and the stop operation means (for example, the stop button
(E) due to the operation of
The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is
A special condition that is advantageous to the player as a prerequisite that it is a fixed pattern
Special game state generating means for generating a game state
Gaming machine ". In this case, the game media
Coins and medals are typical examples. These
In slot machines, at least a large number of game media
For example, a favorable condition for a player who can acquire coins, medals, etc.
Special game state (big hit state) and game media consumption
There is a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player
It can also be. Means 11. Means 1 to 8
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine and a slot machine.
A gaming machine that fuses with Shin. This pachinko machine and slot
The basic configuration of a gaming machine that combines a
"Multiple functions to identify the game state according to the game state
After variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a number of symbols, finalize the symbol
A display means for displaying is provided.
The movement of the symbol starts due to the operation of the lever, and stops.
Due to the operation of the operating means (eg stop button)
Or the change of the symbol stops after a predetermined time
It is required that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol.
Generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player as a necessary condition
A special game state generating means, and a game ball as a game medium.
At the start of symbol fluctuation
It requires a ball, and when a special game state occurs, many
Gaming machines that are configured to pay out gaming balls "
I can do it. These machines have at least many
This is a state that is advantageous for players who can acquire several game balls.
Different game state (big hit state) and player consuming game balls
There are two types of game states, a normal game state that is disadvantageous to
May be present. As described in the means 9 to 11, the present invention
Ming's gaming machines include pachinko machines, slot machines, and pachinko machines.
A game machine that combines a dick machine and a slot machine
But also suitable for various other types of gaming machines.
Can also be used. Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This will be described using an example. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view of the dick machine 20 as viewed from the front, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the stick machine 20.
FIG. 3 illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment.
FIG. The pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment is
As shown in FIG. 1, cover the glass fitted in the front frame 22.
Game board 30 and upper tray 24 for storing game balls.
And the lower tray 26 and the game balls 30
To control the firing knob 28 and the entire pachinko machine 20
A main controller 70 (see FIG. 3). The game board 30, as shown in FIG.
Ordinary symbol display device 32 arranged at the center upper portion of 30
And the passage of the game balls arranged on the left and right portions of the game board 30 respectively.
It has a normal symbol starting port switch 36a, 36b to detect
Normal symbol display device operation gates 34a, 34b,
Special symbol display device arranged below symbol display device 32
40 and a game ball arranged below the special symbol display device 40
Has a special symbol starter switch 44 for detecting winning
A starting port 42 and a switch attached to the starting port 42 and capable of being opened and closed;
Tulip ordinary electric accessory 46 and lower side of starting port 42
Winning opening 50 which can be opened and closed, and left of the game board 30
Ordinary prize openings 60a to 60d arranged at the bottom right
And collect game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings
Out port 69 is provided. The normal symbol display device 32 is provided at the back.
Fluctuates by switching the lighting of a lamp (not shown)
"O" and "X" symbols 32a and 32b to be displayed,
Above these "O" and "X" symbols 32a, 32b
Four arranged normal symbol change pending lamps 33a to 33
d. "O" and "X" symbols 32a, 32
b indicates that the game ball is a normal symbol display device operation gate 34a, 3
4b, the start of the fluctuation display is detected.
After the change for a predetermined period of time, the symbols "O" and "X"
32a, 32b is displayed with the variation display
finish. Ordinary symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d
"O" and "X" symbols by the normal symbol display device 32
The game ball is usually a symbol pattern during the fluctuation display of 32a and 32b.
Each time it passes through the indicating device operation gates 34a, 34b
Are turned on one by one in order from the
Of the symbols 32a and 32b of "○" and "X"
Is turned off in the reverse order of lighting each time
During the fluctuation display, the normal symbol display
Up to 4 times the number of passes of ports 34a and 34b
Shown as The tulip type provided at the starting port 42
The ordinary electric accessory 46 is changed by the ordinary symbol display device 32.
As a hit when the display stops at the symbol 32a of "O"
Open the tulip for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds)
It is configured as The special symbol display device 40 is a liquid crystal display.
It is configured as a display device such as
The display content is controlled by the indication control device 90. Special
As shown in FIG. 4, the separate symbol display device 40 has a
The body is divided into upper and lower parts, and the first divided screen area 40a
In one or both of the second divided screen area 40b and the
As shown in 5, consists of characters and numbers
The left, middle, and right symbols L, M, and R are displayed in a variable manner.
U. The fluctuation display of the symbols L, M, R is usually when the game ball is started
It is started when it is detected that the mouth 42 has won,
When the fluctuating time is over, the symbols L, R and M
Stop the variable display in order. And three symbols L, M,
Display special game video as big hit when R matches
You. FIG. 6 shows an example of the special game moving image. Note that the second division
The screen area 40b includes three figures in the first divided screen area 40a.
Displaying special game video while changing patterns L, M, R
While playing, the game ball wins the starting port 42 and the number of reserved balls
Until there are two, as illustrated in FIG.
Theory of characters and games displayed in the screen area 40a
Display pachinko machines and advertisements for pachinko machine manufacturers and stores.
Which information is displayed and when the number of pending balls reaches 2,
As in the case of the 1-split screen area 40a, three figures of left, middle, and right
Special game action at the time of change display of pattern L, M, R and big hit
Display the image. The game board 30 includes a normal symbol display device 32
4 special symbol change pending with special symbol display device 40
Lamps 41a to 41d are provided. This special design
The fluctuation holding lamps 41a to 41d are connected to the special symbol display device 4.
During the variable display of three symbols L, M, R by 0 and special
A game ball enters the starting port 42 while displaying a game video.
Each time you win, a special symbol will be lit one by one from the left.
The display of the variation of the three symbols L, M, and R on the display device 40
Each time it is started, it is turned off in the reverse order of lighting.
During the fluctuation display or while displaying the special game video
The number of balls won in the starting port 42 at the maximum and the number of pending balls up to four
Shown. The special winning opening 50 normally receives a game ball.
It is not in the closed state and is shown in FIG.
It is easy to accept game balls by the special winning opening drive device 52
Open state and normal closed state are repeated based on predetermined conditions.
Is driven. In the special winning opening 50, enter the game ball
10 count switch 54 for counting prizes (see FIG. 3)
) And the V zone 56 provided on the right side of the special winning opening 50
V count switch 58 for detecting that a game ball has won
(See FIG. 3). In addition to the game board 30 that has been fired,
The ball is guided to an arc on the rail 62 or the center of the game board 30.
Lamp windmills 64a, 64b arranged on the left and right shoulders,
Usually arranged near the symbol display device operation gates 34a, 34b.
Of the placed windmills 66a, 66b and the special symbol display device 40
A total of eight indicators 68a-6 mounted on both sides
8h is also attached. In addition, guide the game ball
There are several nails that can be
The illustration is omitted. The main control unit 70 has a CPU 72 as its center.
Is configured as a microcomputer having
In addition to the power supply circuit 73 for supplying power to the PU 72,
ROM 74 for storing programs and temporary data
RAM 76, which stores a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency.
Circuit 78 and an input / output processing circuit 80 through a bus 82
It is connected. The main controller 70 usually has a symbol
Passage signals and special symbols from the opening switches 36a and 36b
Starting signal from starting port switch 44, 10 count switch
Signal from switch 54, V count switch 58
Signal from the player, a normal prize switch or a prize ball count switch
Input and output from other input devices 88
It is input via the processing circuit 80. Also, the main system
A drive signal from the control device 70 to the normal symbol display device 32
Drive signal to the prize hole driving device 52 and the normal symbol fluctuation
Stay lamps 33a to 33d and special symbol change holding lamp 41
Lighting signal to a to 41d, drive signal to ordinary electric accessory 46
Signal to the audio control device 84 to which the speaker 86 is connected.
Control signal, display for controlling display of special symbol display device 40
Signal to control device 90 for use, prize for paying out prize balls
Drive signals to other output devices 89 such as a ball control device
It is output via the input / output processing circuit 80. Note that
The lighting signals to the indicators 68a to 68h are output to other output devices.
89. Next, the pachinko machine 20 constructed as described above will be described.
The operation of will be described. FIG. 7 shows the main control device 70.
Showing an example of the main routine executed by the
It is a chart. This routine is executed at predetermined time intervals (for example,
(Every 2 msec). When the main routine is executed, the main control
The CPU 72 of the control device 70 performs a start winning prize process illustrated in FIG.
Change (step S100), the change start process illustrated in FIG.
(Step S102), fluctuation stop processing exemplified in FIG.
(Step S104), counter update exemplified in FIG.
The process (step S106) is executed, and thereafter,
Loss symbol counter updating process (step S10)
Repeat step 8). For ease of explanation,
The counter update process and the lost symbol counter update process are explained.
After that, other processes will be described. In the counter updating process, as shown in FIG.
In addition, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
Counter C1, reach random number counter C2, jackpot symbol counter
Data counter C3 and the variation pattern counter C4
Execute the process of incrementing (step S25)
0). The internal random number counter C1 determines whether it is a big hit or not.
This is a loop counter used when
629 are sequentially incremented by one. Lee
H random number counter C2 determines whether or not to perform a reach game.
This is a loop counter used when setting
Increments the value from 0 to 11 in order by one. Big
The hit symbol counter C3 displays a special symbol when a big hit occurs
Three symbols, left, middle, and right, which are variably displayed on the device 40
Determine the symbol (big hit symbol) when the fluctuation of L, M, R is stopped
This is a loop counter used when
To 11 are sequentially incremented by one. Fluctuating
The turn counter C4 is located on the left of the special symbol display device 40,
Putter that displays three symbols L, M, R on the middle and right
Loop counter used to determine the
In the embodiment, the value from 0 to 99 is sequentially incremented by one.
You. When each counter is updated in this manner, each counter is updated to R
In the counter buffer set in the predetermined area of AM76
Is stored (step S251), and the counter update process ends.
Complete. In the lost symbol counter updating process, the process shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
Process of incrementing the lost symbol left counter Cl.
The processing is executed (step S252). Lost pattern left cow
Is changed by the special symbol display device 40 at the time of loss.
Change of the three symbols L, M, R on the left, middle, and right displayed dynamically
The left symbol L is determined from the symbols at the time of motion stop (losing symbol).
This is a loop counter used when performing
0 to 1 minus the number of symbols
Increment. Next, the lost symbol left counter Cl
It is determined whether the value is 0 (step S253), and the loss diagram
When the pattern left counter Cl has a value of 0, the lost symbol right
The counter Cr is incremented (step S25)
4). Loss symbol right counter Cr
Left, middle, and right 3 that are variably displayed on the separate symbol display device 40
Symbols when the fluctuation of L, M, R is stopped (Loss symbol)
Loop cow used to determine the right symbol R out of
In the embodiment, the same as the losing symbol left counter Cl.
In the same way, from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols
Increment by one. Similarly, the losing symbol right counter
It is determined whether Cr is 0 (step S256).
When the shift symbol right counter Cr has a value of 0, the shift
The symbol counter Cm is incremented (step S
258). Here, the counter Cm in the losing symbol is a losing symbol.
In the case of レ, it is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40
Left, middle, right three symbols L, M, R when the fluctuation stop
Used to determine the symbol M in the (losing symbol)
This is a loop counter that is lost.
0 figure as well as Unta Cl and loss design right counter Cr
Increment by 1 in order from the number of patterns to the number obtained by subtracting 1
Ment. Each of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cr, Cm
Increment or lose pattern at step S253
When it is determined that the left counter Cl is not 0,
Loss symbol right counter Cr is not 0 in step S256
Is determined, the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost
It is determined whether the pattern right counter Cr matches (step
Step S260). Loss symbol left counter Cl and loss diagram
When the pattern right counter Cr does not match,
The pattern counters Cl, Cm, and Cr are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Store it in the set losing symbol buffer (step S
262), this routine ends. On the other hand, losing design left
The counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr match.
Sometimes, it is determined whether the counter Cm in the losing symbol matches.
(Step S264). Missing design left counter C
l and the lost symbol right counter Cr match, but the lost symbol
When the middle counter Cm is different,
The parameters Cl, Cm, and Cr are set in predetermined areas of the RAM 76.
Is stored in the lost release symbol buffer (step S2).
66), this routine ends. Each losing symbol counter
When all of Cl, Cm and Cr match, the loss pattern
It is not, so each of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr
The rating for the losing symbol buffer or losing reach buffer
This routine ends without performing the payment. This lost symbol counter updating process is performed according to FIG.
It can be understood from the flowchart of the main routine illustrated in
Thus, the main routine is executed every time a predetermined time elapses.
It is repeated in the free time in. So inside
Others such as the random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2
The counter counts each time the main routine is executed.
In contrast, the lost symbol left counter Cl
Each time the routine is executed, plus additional free time
Counts up each time it is executed. In the start winning process, as shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 72 of the in-control device 70 starts the game ball.
It is determined whether or not the mouth 42 has been won (step S20).
0). This judgment is made when the special symbol starting port switch 44 is turned on.
Can be done depending on whether Game ball
If it is determined that the winning opening 42 has been won, the number of reserved balls N is 4
It is checked whether it is less than (Step S202). Above
As described above, in the embodiment, the number of reserved balls is up to four.
It is. When the number of reserved balls N is less than 4, the number of reserved balls
N is incremented by 1 (step S2).
04), the special symbol change pending lamps 41a-41d
One light is turned on in order (step S206). And figure
Step S242 of the counter update process of FIG.
RA in step S262 of the lost symbol counter updating process
The contents stored in the buffer set in the predetermined area of M76
Part random number counter value, reach random number counter value, big hit symbol
The counter value and the lost symbol counter value are also stored in the RAM 76.
Of the reserved ball storage area set in the specified area of
Is stored in the first area of the rear (step S20)
8). FIG. 13 shows an example of the structure of the reserved ball storage area.
As shown in the figure, the reserved ball storage area
Data value, reach random counter value, jackpot symbol counter value,
One execution that can store the lost symbol counter value one by one
It consists of an area and four reserved areas. Storing each counter value in the reserved ball storage area
After the processing is completed or the game ball is started in step S200.
If it is determined that the mouth 42 has not been awarded,
In step S202, the number of reserved balls N is not determined to be less than 4.
Is determined if the number of reserved balls N is greater than 0
(Step S210), and the special symbol display device 4
0 first divided screen area 40a, three symbols of left, middle and right
Whether L, M, R are being displayed in a variable manner, or
It is determined whether the device is in the process of being executed (step S211). Holding
Number of staying balls N is not 0 and fluctuates in first divided screen area 40a
When it is neither displaying nor hitting the jackpot, the first fluctuation
The value 1 is set to the permission flag F1 (Step S21)
2). The value 1 is set to the first variation permission flag F1.
Or, in step S210, it is determined that the number of reserved balls N is 0.
Whether the first divided screen area 40 has been set in step S211.
a, three symbols L, M, R are displayed in variable display or big hit
, The number N of reserved balls is larger than the value 2.
It is determined whether or not it is acceptable (step S214).
Left in the second divided screen area 40b of the separate symbol display device 40,
Whether or not the three symbols L, M, and R on the middle and right are being displayed in a variable manner
Or whether it is a big hit or not (step
Step S216). If the number of reserved balls N is larger than the value 2,
In the split screen area 40b, not only during the fluctuation display but also during the big hit
If not, set the value 1 to the second fluctuation permission flag F2
Then (step S216), this routine ends. What
When the number of reserved balls N is 2 or less, or when the second divided screen area 4
When 0b is displaying a variable display or a big hit,
This routine is performed without setting the second fluctuation permission flag F2.
End In the fluctuation start processing, as shown in FIG.
The CPU 72 of the in-control device 70 first sets the first change permission
A process for determining whether or not the flag F1 has the value 1 is executed.
(Step S220). The first change permission flag F1 has a value
When the number is 1, the number of reserved balls N is 1 or more and special
Left, middle, and left in the first divided screen area 40a of the symbol display device 40
Variation display of the right three symbols L, M, R has been done
Judge that it is not even a big hit
Lamps 41a to 41d are turned off one by one from the right side.
(Step S221), the number N of the reserved balls is decremented by the value 1
(Step S222) and store in the reserved ball storage area
(Step S2)
23). This data shift processing is performed by the security shown in FIG.
Data stored in the four holding areas of the sphere storage area
Data is shifted to the execution area by one block.
is there. That is, the data in the hold area A is stored in the execution area.
Data in the reservation area B to the reservation area A,
Hold data in the hold area B and hold data in the hold area D
This is a process of moving to the area C. Next, the left, middle, and right are displayed in the first divided screen area 40a.
Floating display after variably displaying the three symbols L, M, R
Stop symbol command to set the symbol at the time of stop and the first divided image
Three symbols L, M, R of left, middle and right by the surface area 40a
Of display command consisting of variable pattern command
Processing is performed (step S224), and the determined display frame
Command to the display controller 90 via the input / output processing circuit 80.
(Step S225), and the first change permission flag F
The value 0 is set to 1 (step S226). Display frame
The display control device 90 that has received the command
The first split screen area according to the variation pattern command
The three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of 40a are displayed in a variable manner.
And stop when a confirmation command described later is received
According to the symbol command, the left of the first split screen area 40a,
The variable display of the three symbols L, M, and R on the middle and right sides is stopped.
Note that the display command determination process in step S224 is described in FIG.
14 is performed using the flowchart illustrated in FIG. FIG. 14 shows a display command determination process.
First, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
Internal random number stored in the execution area of the ball storage area
It is determined whether or not the value of the counter C1 is a big hit (step S
300). This big hit determination is based on the internal random number counter C1.
If the value is a big hit, for example, either "7" or "322"
This is performed by determining whether or not. Example
Then, the internal random number counter C1 sequentially counts from 0 to 629.
The chance of a big hit is 1/315
It becomes. If a big hit is determined, the actual
The value of the big hit symbol counter C3 stored in the row area
Is set to the stop symbol command (step S310),
Big hit variation pattern command determination processing exemplified in FIG.
(Step S312), and this routine ends.
You. In the jackpot variation pattern command determination process, the RA
M76 is stored in the buffer set in the predetermined area.
The value of the variation pattern counter C4 is checked (step S3
40), when the variation pattern counter C4 is less than 20
Sets pattern B as the variation pattern command (step
Step S342), the fluctuation pattern counter C4 is 20 or more and 6
When the value is less than 0, the pattern C is used as the variation pattern command.
Is set (step S344), and the variation pattern counter C
When the number 4 is 60 or more, the pattern D
(Step S346). For each pattern
Will be described later. On the other hand, it is not a big hit in step S300.
Is stored in the execution area of the pending ball storage area
Whether the value of the reach random number counter C2
It is determined whether or not it is (step S302). Per reach
The judgment is that the value of the reach random number counter C2 is
Value, e.g., "7"
Be done. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is 0 to
Count up to 11
The probability is 1/12. When it is determined that the vehicle has reached the reach, R
Loss reach symbol set in the predetermined area of AM76
Loss symbol counters Cl, Cm,
The value of Cr is set in the stop symbol command (step S32)
0), the variation pattern at the time of the loss reach illustrated in FIG.
The command is determined (step S322), and the
Exit the routine. Loss reach time fluctuation pattern command
In the decision process, the same as in the case of the big hit variation pattern
Is stored in a buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Check the value of the fluctuation pattern counter C4 (step
Step S350), the fluctuation pattern counter C4 is less than 50
Set pattern B to the variation pattern command
(Step S352), the fluctuation pattern counter C4 is 5
When the value is 0 or more and less than 90, the pattern C is changed
Command (step S354), and
When the counter C4 is 90 or more, the pattern D
(Step S356). In addition,
If it is determined in step S302 that the vehicle is not reaching a reach,
Loss stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area
Stop the value of the symbol counter Cl, Cm, Cr Symbol symbol command
(Step S330), and the pattern A is changed
To the main command (step S332).
Quit Chin. In the embodiment, each variation pattern is set as follows.
Is defined. Pattern A is a special symbol display device 40
The first split screen area 40a and the second split screen area 40b
Start changing display of left, middle and right three symbols L, M and R
After 7 seconds, the left symbol L stops after 7 seconds, and 8 seconds later, the right symbol R
As a pattern to stop the middle symbol M after 9 seconds
Is set. Pattern B is a special symbol display device 40
In the first divided screen area 40a and the second divided screen area 40b
The left, middle, and right symbols L, M, and R are displayed.
7 seconds after starting, stop the left symbol L, 8 seconds after the right symbol
When the left symbol L matches the right symbol R when R stops
To display the middle symbol M at low speed for 7 seconds and stop
Set as a so-called normal reach pattern
You. Pattern C is the stop timing of pattern M in pattern B
At high speed without stopping the fluctuation display of the middle symbol M
The so-called super that stops after displaying the fluctuation for another 5 seconds
It is set as a reach pattern. Pattern D
Is the timing for stopping the middle symbol M of the pattern C
Change at low speed for another 10 seconds without stopping
The big hit symbol or the figure before and after the big hit symbol after moving display
So-called special reach pattern that stops at the handle
Is set. In addition, super reach and special
In the reach, simply three patterns L, M, R left, middle, right
In addition to displaying fluctuations, predetermined reach games are performed
You. In the embodiment, referring to FIG. 15 and FIG.
As described above, the process of determining the pattern command during a big hit
In comparison with the process of determining the variation pattern command during loss release
Pattern D is easy to be set,
At the time of big hit in the variation pattern command decision processing at the time of release
Pattern B is set as compared to the variation pattern command determination processing.
It is easy to be specified. That is, the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit
Special reach is easily set in command decision processing
In the process of determining the fluctuation pattern command during the loss reach,
Normal reach is easier to set. like this
By setting to "
It is. Returning to the fluctuation start processing of FIG. 9, the special symbol table
Of three figures in the first divided screen area 40a of the display device 40
Variation start processing of patterns L, M, R (steps S220 to S2
26), that is, the first variation in step S220
Step S221 to Step S221
After the process of step S226 is completed, or in step S220, the first change is performed.
When the movement permission flag F1 is determined to have the value 0, the second fluctuation
Step of determining whether or not permission flag F2 has a value of 1
Second division of the special symbol display device 40 in S230 to S236
Variation opening of three symbols L, M, R in the screen area 40b
Perform initial processing. In the second divided screen area 40b,
The change start processing of the three symbols L, M, R
Start of fluctuation of three symbols L, M, R in surface area 40a
This is the same processing as the processing (steps S220 to S226).
You. To avoid duplication, a detailed description is provided.
Omitted. As described above, the second change permission flag F
2 is set to 1 when the number of reserved balls N is greater than 2
When the number of reserved balls N is larger than 2, the second division
Variation table of three symbols L, M, R in screen area 40b
Will be started. In the fluctuation stop processing, as shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 executes a special symbol table.
Big hit in first split screen area 40a of display device 40
It is determined whether or not (Step S240). Where
During the big hit, it is displayed in the first split screen area 40a
During the display of special game video and the end of display of special game video
During a predetermined period of time. Display of special game video
For a predetermined time after the completion, for example, each state of the pachinko machine 20
It is set as the time required for preparation. During the big hit
If it is determined that the first divided screen area 40a is not
The fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern set
It is determined whether or not there is (step S241). This place
The reason is that each variation pattern is
Since the fluctuation time is set for each pattern,
Is determined by determining whether or not has elapsed. When fluctuating
When it is determined that the interval has ended, stop and confirm the fluctuation display
The stop symbol set for the first divided screen area 4
0a to the display control device 90 as a fixed command.
It is transmitted (step S242). And whether it ’s a big hit
Is determined (step S243).
A jackpot execution command for one divided screen area 40a is displayed.
To the display control device 90, the special winning opening drive device 52, or the like.
(Step S244). Here, in step S243,
The jackpot determination is made in step S22 in the fluctuation start process.
4 is performed in the display command determination process (FIG. 14).
From the judgment result,
Internal random number counter stored in the execution area of the storage area
The determination may be made using the value of the counter C1. The first of steps S240 to S244
The three symbols L, M, and R in one divided screen area 40a
When the fluctuation stop processing ends, that is, in step S243,
It is determined that a big hit has occurred and the first split screen area 40a has a large hit.
After transmitting the hit execution command to the display control device 90
Or, in step S243, it is determined that the
When it is set, the fluctuation time ends in step S241.
When it is determined that there is no big hit in step S240
Is determined in the second divided screen area 40b.
Stop processing of the three symbols L, M, R (step S2
45 to S249), and terminates this routine.
In the second divided screen area 40b, three symbols L,
The M and R fluctuation stop processing is performed in the first divided screen area 40a.
This is the same as the variation stop processing of the three symbols L, M, R.
To avoid duplicate explanations,
Omitted. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment described above,
Is the second half of the screen of the special symbol display device
Differences between the first split screen area 40a and the second split screen area 40b
The three symbols L,
Since M and R are displayed in a variable manner, all of the special symbol display device 40 is displayed.
The three symbols L, M, and R are displayed in order using the screen.
To process the number of reserved balls N more quickly than
Can be. Therefore, the number of reserved balls N exceeds the maximum number of four.
To reduce the number of winnings in the starting port 42 which is invalidated when
Not to give the player a sense of loss
And three symbols L for the player
Opportunities for fluctuation of M, R, ie, fluctuation of three symbols L, M, R
More opportunities for expectations to be recalled
Can be. As a result, interest can be improved
You. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the starting port 42
Although the maximum number of pending balls N for winning a prize was four,
The maximum number can be any value. Also, the embodiment
In the pachinko machine 20, when the number of reserved balls N is more than two
The second divided screen area 40b by the special symbol display device 40
Starts the variable display of three symbols L, M, R
However, when the number of reserved balls N is 1 or more,
As a start of the variable display of three symbols L, M, R
Or three symbols in the first divided screen area 40a.
Start of variable display of L, M, R and second divided screen area 40b
Start of the variation display of three symbols L, M, R in
May be performed. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, a special symbol table
1st divided screen area where the entire screen of the display device 40 is divided into upper and lower parts
Opening 4 different between area 40a and second split screen area 40b
3 symbols L, M, R change independently for winning 2
Although it was assumed to be displayed, the full screen of the special symbol display device 40
Is divided vertically into three or more parts, and is different in each divided screen area
Three symbols L, M, independently for winning in the starting opening 42
R may be changed and displayed, or a special symbol display device may be used.
Divide the entire screen of the device 40 into two or three
In each split screen area,
And three symbols L, M, and R are displayed independently.
You may. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the second divided image
The three symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed in the surface area 40b.
When there is no first divided screen in the second divided screen area 40b
Explanation of characters in the area 40a, explanation of games, pachinko
Information such as machine manufacturer and store advertisements shall be displayed.
However, nothing may be displayed. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the number of retained balls N
Is less than two, the first divided screen area 40b
Explanation of characters and games in the split screen area 40a,
Display information such as pachinko machine maker and store advertisements
However, the entire screen of the special symbol display device 40
Three symbols L, M, and R are special as the split screen area 40a.
Even if the display is changed on the entire screen of the symbol display device 40,
Good. In the embodiment, the entire screen of the special symbol display device is displayed.
Divided into multiple, different
The invention of the present invention in which symbols are displayed independently of the formation
A pachinko machine was described as an example of one of the forms of Ming.
However, gaming machines to which the present invention can be applied are limited to pachinko machines.
Instead of making a determination as to whether or not a game ball has been won,
All gaming machines, such as slot machines and pachinko machines
It can also be applied to gaming machines, etc.
Of course, you can. The basics of this slot machine
The configuration is as follows: "The game status is identified according to the game status.
The symbol row consisting of multiple symbols to display
Display means for confirming and displaying the symbol later is provided.
The fluctuation of the symbol due to the operation of the step (for example, the operation lever)
Start and stop operation means (eg stop button)
As a result of the operation or after a predetermined time elapses
The fluctuation of the pattern is stopped, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is the specific symbol
A special game letter that is advantageous to the player as a requirement
Game having special game state generating means for generating a state
Machine ". In this case, the game media is
And medals are typical examples. These slots
At least a large number of game media
In a state advantageous to players who can obtain coins, medals, etc.
Consuming a certain special game state (big hit state) and game media
There is a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player
It can also be. In addition, pachinko machines and slot machines
The basic configuration of a gaming machine that combines Shin and
Multiple symbols to identify the game state according to the state
After confirming the change of the symbol column consisting of
Equipped with display means, starting operation hand throw (for example, operation lever)
The symbol change starts due to the operation of
Due to operation of the step (eg stop button) or
The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the lapse of the predetermined time,
The required condition is that the fixed symbol at the time of stopping is a specific symbol.
Special game that generates a special game state advantageous to the player
State generating means, and a game ball is used as a game medium.
In addition, a certain number of game balls must be
In short, when a special game state occurs, many game balls
Giving gaming machines configured to be paid out
it can. At least a large number of gaming machines
A special game state that is advantageous for players who can get the ball
(Big hit state) and disadvantageous to the player consuming the game ball
It is assumed that there is a normal gaming state
Wear. The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
It is not specified and does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.
Of course, it can be implemented in various forms.
You.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display diagram displayed on a special symbol display device 40. FIG. FIG. 5 shows a first divided screen area 40a and a second divided screen area 4
It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display figure displayed on 0b. FIG. 6 shows a first divided screen area 40a and a second divided screen area 4
It is an explanatory view showing an example of a special game animation displayed on 0b. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a main routine executed by the main control device 70. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a start winning process by the main control device 70. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a change start process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a fluctuation stop process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a counter update process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a lost symbol counter update process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a reserved ball storage area. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display command determination process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a jackpot variation pattern command determination process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a loss-reach variation pattern command determination process executed by the main control device 70; [Description of Signs] 20 Pachinko machine, 22 Front frame, 24 Upper tray, 2
6 lower tray, 28 firing knob, 30 game board, 32
Ordinary symbol display device, 32a, 32b Symbols of "O" and "x", 33a to 33d Ordinary symbol change holding lamp, 34a, 34b Ordinary symbol display device operation gate, 3
6a, 36b Ordinary symbol start switch, 40 special symbol display device, 40a first divided screen area, 40b second divided screen area, 41a to 41d special symbol change holding lamp, 42 starting port, 44 special symbol start switch, 46
Ordinary electric accessory, 50 big winning opening, 52 big winning opening drive, 54 10 count switch, 56 V zone,
58 V count switch, 60a-60d Normal winning opening, 62 rails, 64a, 64b Lamp windmill, 66
a, 66b windmill, 68 68a-68h indicator, 69 outlet, 70 main controller, 72C
PU, 73 power supply circuit, 74 ROM, 76 RAM,
78 clock circuit, 80 input / output processing circuit, 82 bus, 84 audio control device, 86 speaker, 88 other input device, 89 other output device, 90 display control device.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A symbol variation display device capable of symbol variation display, and a variation start instructing device for instructing a start of symbol variation display by the symbol variation display device based on establishment of a starting condition. A game machine comprising: a change start instructing unit that determines whether or not a hit has occurred with a predetermined hit probability when instructing the start of a symbol change by the change start instructing unit. A plurality of symbols that can be variably displayed in a plurality of divided screen regions obtained by dividing the screen region into a plurality of segments, wherein the variance start instructing unit starts the variably displayed symbols in the plurality of divided screen regions. A gaming machine that is a means for instructing each divided screen area.