JP2003071030A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide more amusement at displaying a decorating performance. SOLUTION: When a display control device displays a race ready-to-win condition pattern on a special pattern display device, during the time from starting the special pattern display device to change a pattern to finishing it, the pattern of a middle stage with a number 7 attached to a Yorkshire terrier, winning a race as the decorating performance when finished, as a component of a great hit pattern, is displayed in arrangement on an approximate line with the designs of upper and lower stages constituting the great hit pattern. A player can easily recognize which pattern of three race patterns firstly reaches a goal and gains great hit, when a race is displayed on the special pattern display device. Thus, the player has more expectation that the stopped pattern gains great hit in the race, providing more amusement.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
When it is established, the symbol display device starts changing the symbol,
If the stop symbol is removed after completion, the game will return to the normal game state.
If the stop symbol after the end of the change is a hit symbol, it is
The present invention relates to a gaming machine which is in an advantageous gaming state. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine equipped with a symbol display device.
As a starting condition, a game ball enters the starting port
Holds, the symbol of the symbol display device starts to change, and the
If the stop symbol is removed after the game ends, the normal game state will continue
If the stop symbol after the change ends is the big hit symbol, the player
It is known that a special game state that is advantageous to the game is obtained. this
In the special game state, a special winning opening called attacker is opened.
A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are placed in the special winning opening
When you enter, the special winning opening closes, but you entered the special winning opening
At least one of the game balls is in the V zone within the special winning opening
When you enter the area called, the special winning opening opens again and this operation
Is repeated a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 16 times)
You. In the case of a big hit design, for example,
Each of the middle and lower symbols fluctuates horizontally.
And two of them are the same pattern on the same line
To stop first and reach the so-called reach state,
The one-stage symbol display stops and all three on the same line
Are arranged in the same pattern, big hit like "7""7""7"
It becomes a design. In addition, when only numbers are used as symbols
In addition, when using some character as a design,
Combine that character with a number and use it as a design
And so on. [0004] By the way, in recent years, the production effect in the reach state
A wide variety of reach patterns have been adopted to enhance results
It is becoming. For example, independent of symbol fluctuation
Decorations that display competitions such as races and ball games
And reach. [0005] However, the decoration
Priority is given to decorative effects that display competitions such as races.
The two patterns that are aligned at the time of the reach of the pattern fluctuation are
There is no way to determine the stop symbol by the decoration effect
I have. Therefore, the player has a decorative effect displayed.
Sometimes which character wins a big hit
It is difficult to recognize whether or not
That is, it is said that the amusement machine is not very interesting
There was a problem. [0006] The gaming machine of the present invention is used for displaying a decorative effect.
To provide gaming machines that can enhance the interest of
Aim. Means for Solving the Problems and Their Functions and Effects
The gaming machine of the invention achieves at least some of the above-mentioned objects.
The following measures were taken to achieve this. If necessary,
The operation and the like will also be described. Means 1. When the predetermined starting condition is satisfied
The display device starts changing the symbol and stops after the change
If the symbol comes off, it will be in the normal game state,
If the stop symbol is a hit symbol, it will be in a game state that is advantageous to the player.
In a gaming machine, the symbol display device displays symbol fluctuations.
At least the symbol between the start and the end
A decorative effect that clearly shows success / failure using part of
Control means for displaying a display mode, wherein the control means
Means that the symbol display device starts changing symbols and then ends.
In the meantime, the decoration effect display mode is successful.
The stop symbol is one of the symbols constituting the stop symbol.
Displayed so that it is regularly aligned with other symbols that make up the stop symbol
Gaming machine to let. In this gaming machine, a symbol display is provided on the symbol display device.
From the start to the end of the movement, the decoration effect table
The symbols that succeeded in the illustrated mode constitute the stop symbol.
One is that it is regular with the other symbols that constitute the stop symbol.
Are displayed in a line. For this reason, the player is
If any symbol succeeds when is displayed,
It can be easily recognized whether it becomes a design. Also, the player is decorated
Both the pleasure of directing and the pleasure of matching patterns are the same.
Sometimes you can taste it. Therefore, according to this gaming machine, decoration
Game to stop symbol becoming hit symbol during production
The expectation of the person increases, and the sense of interest increases. [0010] In addition, "decorations that clearly show success / failure"
The “display mode” is represented by, for example, a bicycle race, a horse race, or the like.
Compete for competitions such as races, competitions for martial arts, etc.
Matching ball games and the like. Means 2. The gaming machine of the means 1, wherein
When displaying the decoration effect display mode, the control means
When the other symbols that make up the stop symbol are aligned with the same symbol
The position is determined by the success / failure in the decorative effect display mode.
A gaming machine that moves to a position where fruit is established. Like this
If the reach symbol (the other symbols that make up the stop symbol are the same
Impressed to the player)
Therefore, the player wins a symbol if it succeeds.
Can be more easily recognized, and the stop diagram during the decoration effect
Players' expectation that the pattern will be hit will increase further
Then, the player's sense of interest increases. Means 3. The gaming machine of the means 1 or 2,
The control means, when displaying the decorative effect display mode,
The other symbols that make up the stop symbol are aligned with the same symbol
A gaming machine that moves its position to the end of the symbol display device.
By doing so, the space for displaying the decoration display mode is increased.
, And the decoration effect is displayed clearly for the player.
The sense of interest increases. Means 4. In any one of the means 1-3
And the control means displays the decoration display mode with the symbol
A gaming machine that displays in the approximate center of the display device. This way, games
Display of the decorative effects for the viewer
Increase. Means 5 In any one of the means 1-4
The design used for the decorative effect display mode is
Or a gaming machine that is part of it. This way, the fluctuation table
The patterns used in the display mode and the decorative effect display mode are almost the same
This makes it easier for the player to recognize the hit symbol.
This can enhance the sense of interest. Where the symbol
Is used when only numbers are used as symbols,
When using a character as a design,
May be used as a symbol by combining
You. Means 6. In any one of the means 1-5
And at least a part of the symbols used for fluctuation
An active design that can be moved is used,
The decoration effect is displayed by the movement of the active symbol in the illustrated manner.
A gaming machine showing. In this way, the interest can be further enhanced
it can. Here, as the “active design”, for example, an animal or
There are insects. Means 7 In any one of the means 1-5
And at least part of the symbols used for fluctuation
Is a passive design that cannot be moved.
When the passive symbol is moved in the appearance display mode,
A gaming machine that displays decorative effects. In this way, interest can be further enhanced
Can be Here, "passive design" is an example
For example, there are balls such as ball games. Means 8 In any one of means 1 to 7
So, let the symbol display device start changing symbols
Until the end
The symbol containing the
Make sure to line up roughly with the other symbols that make up the stop symbol
Gaming machines that may be displayed on the display. In this way, the decoration effect display state
The designs that succeeded in the same way as the other designs
As described above, they are arranged on a substantially straight line.
It is easy to disconnect and the interest is enhanced. Means 9 In any one of means 1 to 8
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Like this
The basic configuration example of the pachinko machine as the gaming machine of the present invention
Is equipped with a firing handle,
The game ball is fired to a predetermined game area in response to the
Winning the working port located at a predetermined position in the
As a necessary condition, the variable display of the symbol on the display means
Is started, and during the special game state,
The winning opening arranged at a predetermined position is opened in a predetermined manner.
Game balls that can be won, and
Value (not only prize balls, but also writing on magnetic cards, etc.)
(Including). Like this
Pachinko machines, at least a large number of game balls
The special game state (Daton
State) and a state that is disadvantageous to the player consuming the game ball.
The normal game state may exist. Means 10. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8
Wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.
The basics of such a slot machine as a gaming machine of the present invention
As an example of the configuration, “The game state is recognized according to the game state.
The symbol row consisting of multiple symbols to separate
Display means for confirming and displaying the symbols after the start-up operation
The fluctuation of the symbol due to the operation of the means (for example, the operation lever)
Is started and a stop operation means (for example, a stop button)
Due to the operation of or after the elapse of a predetermined time
The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific diagram
Special games that are advantageous to players as a condition of being a pattern
A game provided with 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. Means 11 Any of means 1 to 8
The gaming machine combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine
A gaming machine made to let. The gaming machine of the present invention has a
A gaming machine that combines a dick machine and a slot machine
As a basic configuration example, "the game state according to the game state
A symbol row consisting of multiple symbols to identify
Display means for confirming and displaying symbols after showing
Symbols caused by operation of the operator's hand
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
A special game state generating means for generating a game state,
Use game balls as game media and start changing symbols
Requires a certain number of game balls,
Many game balls are paid out when they occur.
Gaming machines ". Such games
Machine that can acquire at least a large number of game balls.
Special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the technician
And the normal play which is disadvantageous to the player consuming the game ball.
There may be a skill state. As described in the means 9 to 11, the present invention
Pachinko machines, slot machines, and pachinko machines
A gaming machine that combines a machine with a slot machine
Although it can be mentioned, it is applied to various other gaming machines.
You can also. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.
An embodiment embodied in a pachinko machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
This will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 20 according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 20.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the panel 30, and FIG.
Block illustrating electrical connection of pachinko machine 20 in form
FIG. The pachinko machine 20 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown, made of polycarbonate fitted to the front frame 22
The game board 30 covered with the transparent plate 30a and the game balls are stored.
The upper and lower trays 24 and 26 to play a game ball
A firing handle 28 for firing to the board 30 and a pachinko machine
Main controller 70 for controlling the entire machine 20 (see FIG. 3)
And The game board 30 is, 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 device operation gate 34 is displayed.
a, the number of passes through 34b is the number of pending balls up to 4 times
Shown. 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 includes an upper U
It is composed of three stages, a stage M and a lower stage L.
Display three symbols, symbol and right symbol, horizontal from right to left
Is displayed in a variable direction. The display control device 90 is a game ball.
When it is detected that the winning opening 42 is won, the upper row U, the middle row
A series of symbols is variably displayed on each of M and the lower row L.
A series of symbols combines a dog as a character and numbers
It consists of a main symbol and a sub-
The main symbol and the sub symbol change from right to left with periodicity
Is displayed. The display order of this series of symbols is the middle row M and
In the lower row L, the dog breed “Boston Terrier” has a number.
Main symbol with "1", sub symbol with heart, dog breed
The main design with the number "2" added to "Beagle", from the heart
The sub-design, the dog breed “Pomeranian” with the number “3”
The main symbol, the sub symbol consisting of a heart, and the dog breed "Pug"
Main symbol with “4”, sub symbol with heart, dog breed
"Cavalier" with the number "5" attached to the main design, heart
The sub-pattern consisting of numbers for the dog breed "Welsh Corgi"
Main symbol with “6”, sub symbol with heart, dog breed
The main design with the number "7" added to "Yorkshire Terrier",
The sub-pattern consisting of a heart, the dog breed "Sea Zoo"
Main symbol with "8", sub-pattern consisting of heart, dog breed
The main design with the number “9” added to “Papillon” and the dog breed “Papillon”
In the order of the main symbols with the number "4"
After that, the dog breed "Boston Terrier" is again numbered "1"
Return to the main symbol with. As a result, the dog breed
Only the main symbol with the number "4" added to "Pug" appears twice
You. On the other hand, a similar series of symbols is displayed in the upper row U.
However, the display order is not the ascending order but the descending order. Soshi
Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of upper U, lower L, and middle M.
, Vertical left column L1, vertical center column L2, vertical right column L3, diagonally upper right
The main design is in either line of row L4 or diagonally upper left row L5
When it is complete, a special game video is displayed as a big hit. The game board 30 has a normal symbol display device 32 and
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 upper U, middle M, and lower L by 0,
While displaying another game video, the game ball enters the starting port 42
Each time a prize is won, it will be lit one by one from the left, special figure
Variation table of upper stage U, middle stage M, and lower stage L by the pattern display device 40
Each time the display is started, it is turned off in the reverse order of the lighting.
During the fluctuation display or when displaying the special game video
Up to 4 balls won in the starting port 42 during the suspension
Shown as 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. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 70
Structured as a microcomputer centered on the CPU 72
A power supply circuit for supplying power to the CPU 72
ROM 74 for storing various processing programs in addition to 73
Or a RAM 76 for temporarily storing data,
Clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave, input / output processing circuit 8
0 are connected by a bus 82. Main control unit
70 is usually from the symbol starting port switch 36a, 36b
Passing signal or starting signal from the special symbol starting port switch 44
Signal, count signal from the 10 count switch 54, V
V signal from count switch 58, normal winning switch
Or other input device 88 such as a prize ball count switch.
When an input signal or the like is input through the input / output processing circuit 80,
I have. Also, from the main controller 70, a normal symbol display
Drive signal to the device 32 and drive to the special winning opening drive device 52
Signals, normal symbol change lamps 33a-33d and special symbols
Lighting signals to the pattern change pending lamps 41a to 41d,
Driving signal to moving object 46, sound connected to speaker 86
Control signal to voice control device 84, special symbol display device 40
Control signal to the display control device 90 for controlling the display
Other output devices 8 such as a prize ball control device for controlling the payout of a ball 8
9 is output via the input / output processing circuit 80.
Have been. In addition, the points to the indicators 68a to 68h
The light signal is output from another output device 89. Next, the pachinko machine 20 constructed as described above will be described.
The operation of will be described. FIG. 5 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.
(Step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 100), as shown in FIG.
Change start processing (S102), change stop illustrated in FIG.
Process (S104), counter update process illustrated in FIG.
(S106) is executed, and thereafter, the deviation illustrated in FIG.
The symbol counter updating process (S108) is repeated during the remaining time.
And execute. For ease of explanation, first update the counter
Process and the off symbol counter update process are explained, and then
The other processes will be described. [Counter Update Processing] In the counter update processing
Is the CPU 7 of the main control device 70 as shown in FIG.
2 is an internal random number counter C1 and a reach random number counter C
2, jackpot symbol counter C3, fluctuation pattern counter C
4 is executed to increment each counter.
(S240). As shown in FIG.
Data C1 is a cowl used for determining whether or not a big hit has occurred.
In the present embodiment, values from 0 to 599 are sequentially set to the value 1
Increments by one to reach the maximum value (ie 599)
After returning to 0. Reach random number power
Unta C2 decides whether or not to play reach game when off
This is a counter used when performing
Increment by 1 for each of up to 11 in order, and the maximum value
Loop counter that returns to 0 again after reaching (that is, 11)
It is. The jackpot symbol counter C3 is a special
Upper stage U, middle stage, which is variably displayed on another symbol display device 40
M, decide the symbol (big hit symbol) at the time of fluctuation stop of the lower row L
This is a counter used when
Increment the value up to 44 in order by 1
The loop counter returns to 0 again after reaching ball 44).
You. The fluctuation pattern counter C4 is a special symbol display device 4.
A pattern for variably displaying the upper U, middle M, and lower L of 0
This is a counter used when determining
Increments the value from 0 to 99 in order by 1
Loop cow returning to 0 again after reaching a high value (ie 99)
It is. When each counter is updated in this way, each cow
The counter for the counter set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Stored in the buffer (step S242), and the counter is updated.
The process ends. [Missing Symbol Counter Update Processing]
In the counter update process, as shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 72 of the device 70 is a top symbol counter
A process for incrementing the CU is executed (S25)
0). The off symbol upper counter CU is special when it comes off
Upper stage U, middle stage M, which are variably displayed on the symbol display device 40,
Of the symbols (out-of-designs) at the time of fluctuation stop of lower L, upper U
Cow used to determine left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
Increment by 1 in order from the number of symbols to the number obtained by subtracting 1
Loop cow that increments and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value
It is. FIG. 12 (a) shows the upper symbol counter C of the off symbol.
Correspondence between U value and left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol of upper U
6 is a table showing an example of the above. Obvious from this table
As you can see, in the upper row U, they appear in descending order from left to right.
You. Next, the value of the off symbol upper counter CU becomes 0.
It is determined whether or not there is (S252), and the upper symbol counter C of the off symbol
When U has a value of 0, the off symbol lower counter CL is reset.
The value is incremented (S254). Departure pattern lower tier
When the CL is off, the special symbol display device 40 displays the fluctuation table.
The upper stage U, the middle stage M, and the lower stage L shown in the pattern when the fluctuation is stopped
The left, middle, and right symbols of the bottom row L
This is a counter used when making a decision, and is shown in FIG.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the same as the off symbol upper stage counter CU.
In the same way, from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols
Increments and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value.
It is a loop counter. FIG. 12 (b) shows the lower design
The value of the counter CL and the left, middle, and right symbols
It is a table showing an example of correspondence. This table
As is evident, in the lower row L, ascending order from left to right
Appears in Subsequently, the off symbol lower stage counter CL has a value of 0.
It is determined whether or not there is (S256), and the lower symbol lower counter C
When L is the value 0, the off symbol middle stage counter CM
The value is incremented (S258). Here, in the off pattern
When the stage counter CM comes off, the special symbol display device 40
Stop the fluctuation of the upper stage U, middle stage M, and lower stage L displayed by the
The left symbol, the middle symbol,
It is a counter used when determining the right symbol, and is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the upper symbol counter of the off symbol
0 to the number of symbols as in the case of the CU and lower symbol counter CL
Is incremented by 1 in order from the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from
The loop counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.
You. FIG. 12 (c) shows the value of the middle symbol CM in the off symbol.
An example of the correspondence between the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the middle row M
It is a table to represent. As is clear from this table
In the middle row M, as in the lower row L, the order is ascending from left to right.
Appears in The counters CU, CL, and CM for each stage of the off symbol are displayed.
Increment all or remove in S252
When it is determined that the value of the counter CU is not 0, or in S25
It is determined that the value of the departure lower counter CL is not 0 at 6
, The left vertical column L1, the vertical center column L2, and the vertical column L2 shown in FIG.
Any of right row L3, diagonally upper right row L4, diagonally upper left row L5
Whether the main symbols of the upper row U and the lower row L are aligned on the line
Is determined (S260). Upper line on any of the above lines
When the main symbols of U and lower L are not aligned,
The values of the pattern counters CU, CM, CL are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Is stored in the off symbol buffer set in the area (S26
2) End this routine. On the other hand,
When the upper U and lower L main symbols are aligned in
It is determined whether the main symbols of the middle row M are also aligned on the same line as
(S264). Here are the main symbols in the middle row M
When there is not, it becomes a so-called out-of-reach pattern, so each
The values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL are stored in the RAM 76.
Stored in the off-reach symbol buffer set in the predetermined area
(S266), and terminates this routine. On the other hand, middle stage M
When the main design is also complete, it is not a detached design
Deviate the value of each of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL
Book without storing it in the buffer
End the routine. This out-of-design symbol counter updating process is shown in FIG.
As can be understood from the flowchart of the main routine illustrated.
Until the main routine is executed every predetermined time.
It is repeated in the free time. Therefore, the internal random number
Other counters such as counter C1 and reach random number counter C2
Counts up each time the main routine is executed
On the other hand, the upper symbol counter CU is
Each time the routine is executed, and repeatedly during idle time
Count up every time. In this embodiment,
And the "missing design" is not
A stop symbol when stopping at a matching symbol.
`` Reach symbol '' means stopping after the reach condition
The stop symbol at the time of the
Either or both correspond to the "missing design" in the present invention. [Start Winning Process] In the start winning process, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
To determine whether or not the game ball has won the starting port 42
(S200). This judgment is made by the special symbol starting port switch 4
This can be done depending on whether or not 4 is turned on. Play
If it is determined that the ball has won the starting port 42, the number of reserved balls
It is checked whether N is less than 4 (S202). Mentioned earlier
As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of hold is four.
You. When the number of reserved balls N is less than 4, the number of reserved balls
N is incremented by 1 (S204), and the special symbol
One of the fluctuation holding lamps 41a to 41d is turned on in order from the left.
(S206), S242 of the counter update process in FIG.
RAM 7 in S262 of 10 out of design symbol counter update processing
6 internal random number counter stored in the counter buffer
Value, reach random counter value, big hit symbol counter value, outside
The symbol counter set value (temporarily stored in the off symbol buffer)
Of the values of each of the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL
) Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
The first of the free storage areas in the ball storage area
(S208). An example of the structure of the holding ball storage area
As shown in FIG. As shown, the reserved ball storage area is 1
Execution areas and four hold areas (hold 1st to 4th
Rear) and each area has an internal random number counter
Value, reach random counter value, big hit symbol counter value, outside
The symbol counter set value can be stored. Storing each counter value in the reserved ball storage area
After the processing is completed or in S200, the game ball is inserted into the starting port 42.
When it is determined that no prize has been won, or in S202
If the number of reserved balls N is not determined to be less than 4 in
It is determined whether or not the number of staying balls N is greater than 0 (S
210), left, middle and right symbols on the special symbol display device 40
Whether L, M, and R are being displayed in a variable manner, or a big hit
It is determined whether it is in the middle (S212). Number of pending balls N
The value is not 0, and the special symbol display device 40
And the change permission flag F1
(Zero at the time of initial setting) is set to 1 (S214),
This routine is terminated, and the number of reserved balls N is 0,
The different symbol display device 40 is displaying the fluctuation,
, The variable permission flag F1 is not set to 1.
This routine ends. [Variation Start Processing] In the fluctuation start processing, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
Instead, it is determined whether or not the change permission flag F1 has a value of 1.
The process is executed (S220). The value of the fluctuation permission flag F1 is
If it is not 1, the number of reserved balls N is 0 or a special figure
The upper, middle and lower symbols U, M and L are displayed by the pattern display device 40.
In the case of either a floating display or a big hit
This routine is determined to be successful, and this routine ends. When the change permission flag F1 has the value 1, the special
The different symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d are sequentially set to 1 from the right side.
And turns off the light (S222), and sets the number of reserved balls N to 1
It is decremented (S224) and stored in the reserved ball storage area.
A process of shifting the stored data is performed (S226).
This data shift processing is performed on the first to the first hold illustrated in FIG.
The data stored in the fourth area is transferred to the execution area side.
This is the process of performing block shift. That is, the first hold
Area data to the execution area and the data in the reserved second area
In the first area, and the data in the third area
Data in the reserved fourth area is retained in the second area.
This is the process of moving to. Next, processing for determining a display command is performed.
(S227). The display command is a special symbol display device 40
The upper U, middle M, and lower L symbols are displayed in the horizontal direction.
Stop symbol set to set the symbol when the variable display is stopped after
Mand and upper stage U, middle stage by special symbol display device 40
M, a fluctuation pattern that sets the fluctuation pattern of the symbol in the lower row L
Command. And in S227
The determined display command is displayed via the input / output processing circuit 80.
Is transmitted to the display control device 90 (S228),
The value 0 is set to the flag F1 (S229), and this routine is executed.
finish. Display control device 90 that has received a display command
Follows the fluctuation pattern command of the display commands.
Of the upper stage U, middle stage M, and lower stage L of the special symbol display device 40
Display the pattern variably and receive the confirmation command described later
Special symbol display device according to stop symbol command when
Stop changing display of symbols in upper U, middle M and lower L of 40
Let it. Note that the display command determination process in S227 is described in FIG.
This is performed using the flowchart illustrated in FIG. [Display Command Determination Processing] Display Command Determination
In the fixed process, as shown in FIG.
The CPU 72 first enters the execution area of the reserved ball storage area.
Whether the stored value of the internal random number counter C1 is a big hit
Is determined based on the relationship between the internal random number counter value and the mode.
(S300). Specifically, the internal random number counter value
Is a numerical value from 0 to 599, of which 7 and 3
07 is the normal hourly value, and the remainder when divided by 60 is 7.
Numbers (7, 67, 127, ...) are determined as high probability hourly hit values
Have been. For this reason, the jackpot determination is normally
Whether the partial random number counter value is either 7 or 307
Is determined by determining the
Whether the counter value is one of 7, 67, 127, ...
This is performed by determining whether In addition, with high probability
Is a big hit with a predetermined probability variation symbol
And the jackpot probability has increased as a value added
(Referred to as “probable change”).
When not in a strange state. If it is determined that a big hit has occurred, the holding ball is stored.
Jackpot symbol count stored in the execution area of the area
A table (not shown) showing the symbol corresponding to the value of
Table that shows the correspondence between symbol counter values and symbols)
And set the symbol to the stop symbol command.
(S310). Specifically, the big hit symbol counter value is
It is any numerical value from 0 to 44, and the big hit symbol is 5
Any of the nine main symbols in any of the lines L1 to L5
Are available, and there are 45 patterns for each counter value.
One of the big hit symbols corresponds to each. This
Therefore, the stop symbol command has 45 big hit symbols
Either is set. In addition, these jackpot patterns
If it is completed with a predetermined specific design, then it will change
State, but if there is a non-specific design, it will change
Does not transition to Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit illustrated in FIG.
Perform turn command decision processing and change pattern command
Is set (S312), and this routine ends. Jackpot
In the time-varying pattern command determination process, the RAM 76
Variation pattern count stored in the counter buffer
The value of the data C4 is checked (S340), and the fluctuation pattern counter
When C4 is less than 10, pattern B is changed to variable pattern code.
Command (S342) and the variation pattern counter C
When 4 is 10 or more and less than 50, the pattern C is changed
(S344), and the variation pattern
When the number C4 is 50 or more and less than 95, the pattern D is changed.
Is set in the dynamic pattern command (S346), and the
Pattern E fluctuates when the counter C4 is 95 or more
A pattern command is set (S348). Each fluctuation pattern
Will be described later. On the other hand, it is determined in S300 that the hit is not a big hit.
Is stored in the execution area of the pending ball storage area.
To determine whether the value of the reach random number counter C2 is reachable.
(S302). In this embodiment, the reach random number cow
Counter C2 is any of 0 to 11 and the value with reach
Is set to 7. Therefore, the probability of reaching
Is 1/12. If it is determined that there is reach, RAM
76 outliers stored in outreach symbol buffer
Upper pattern counter CU, off pattern middle counter CM, off
Set each value of symbol lower counter CL to stop symbol command
(S320), and then at the off-reach time illustrated in FIG.
Perform the fluctuation pattern command
The command is set (S322), and this routine ends.
In the out-of-reach variation pattern command determination process, the RA
The fluctuation pattern stored in the M76 counter buffer
Check the value of the pattern counter C4 (S350), and
When the counter C4 is less than 50, the pattern B fluctuates.
Set as a pattern command (S352) and change pattern
When the counter C4 is 50 or more and less than 85, the pattern C
Is set as the variation pattern command (S354), and the variation pattern
When the turn counter C4 is between 85 and 95,
Is set to the fluctuation pattern command (S356),
When the fluctuation pattern counter C4 is 95 or more,
Is set to the variation pattern command (S358).
If it is determined that there is no reach in S302, the execution area
Stop the off symbol counter set value stored in a
Command (S330), and change the pattern A
(S332), and terminates this routine.
Complete. In this embodiment, each variation pattern is as follows.
Is set to "Pattern A" displays a missing pattern
And the upper row of the special symbol display device 40
After starting the variable display of the symbols of U, middle M and lower L, 7
The pattern change of the upper row U is stopped after 2 seconds, and the figure of the lower row L is changed after 8 seconds.
Stop the pattern change (any of lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 4)
Even in this case, the main symbols of the upper row U and the lower row L are not aligned
9) After 9 seconds, the pattern to stop the pattern change in the middle M
Is set. "Pattern B" is a so-called no
It is a pattern of marleach and is displayed on the special symbol display device 40.
Display of the upper U, middle M and lower L symbols
7 seconds later, the upper U stops changing the pattern, and 8 seconds later
Stop the pattern change of the row (in any of the lines L1 to L5)
The upper U and the lower L have the same main pattern.)
It is possible to change the middle M pattern at low speed without any special change.
It is set as a pattern that changes and displays for a second and stops
I have. "Pattern C" is a so-called super reach
It is a turn, and the stop timing of the symbol in the middle M of the pattern B
Without stopping the variable display of the symbol in this middle row M
Pattern that stops after changing display at high speed for another 5 seconds
Is set as "Pattern D" is a so-called
This is the pattern of the special reach, the middle row of the pattern C
At the stop timing of the symbol M
Displayed for 10 seconds at low speed without stopping
The pattern that stops at the hit symbol or at the symbol before or after the hit symbol
Set as a turn. In addition, super reach and
In special reach, simply upper U, middle M, lower L
In addition to displaying each symbol fluctuating, predetermined reach games and
An animation for reach is displayed. In this embodiment
Is a big hit as described with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG.
Loss reach time variation
Pattern D is set as compared to moving pattern command determination processing
It is easy to be changed, and conversely
In the hit command decision process
Pattern B is easier to set than in the determination process
You. In other words, if you reach a special reach,
"Pattern E" is a big hit in race reach
FIGS. 17 to 19 show patterns of this pattern.
It is explanatory drawing which shows an example. In this pattern, first special
Upper U, middle M, lower L symbols by the symbol display device 40
7 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the upper U
8 seconds later, stop the lower L symbol change (line
Main design of upper U and lower L in any of L1 to L5
Are available). FIG. 17A shows an example at this time.
In line L2, the upper U and lower L main patterns are aligned.
It is a so-called reach state. After that, FIG.
The background of the symbol change display of the special symbol display device 40 as shown in FIG.
Changes, and the pattern of the middle row M changes as it is,
Only the stop symbols of U and lower L are on the left of the special symbol display device 40
Moving parallel to the end, the main symbol of the fluctuation display is
Stop at the goal position of the race that is the decorative effect used
You. After that, as shown in FIG.
The background of the pattern change display changes from the background for the race display to the background for the race display.
And the symbol change in the middle row M disappears and stops at the upper row U and the lower row L.
Three main symbols including the same main symbol as the stopped main symbol appear
The special symbol display device 40 is arranged vertically in a line near the line L2.
Is displayed and the start of the race starts.
Round. Thereafter, as shown in FIG.
The three types of main symbols lined up from right to left on the special symbol display device 40
Move toward. In addition, the three main symbols are figures
18 (b), the special symbol display device 4 as shown in FIG.
Avoid obstacles that move from the left edge of 0 to the right.
Move around. As shown in FIG. 19A, in the upper stage U and the lower stage L
The same main symbol as the stopped main symbol finishes first and wins
(That is, success), the winning symbol is
Abbreviated as the main symbol of the upper row U and the lower row L constituting the big hit symbol
Line up on a straight line. Further, as shown in FIG.
Of the special symbol display device toward the right end of the special symbol display device 40
And disappears from the display of the special symbol display device 40,
After that, as shown in FIG.
The scenery changes from the background for racing to the background for displaying the pattern change.
And arranged in a substantially straight line on the left end of the special symbol display device 40
Only the big hit symbol remains. Finally, as shown in FIG.
The big hit symbol on the left end of the special symbol display device 40 is special
Move to the line L2 of the symbol display device 40, the special symbol table
The display device 40 directly leads to the big hit symbol from the symbol change display.
Lines L1 and L3 have sub-designs in line L2
Is set as a display pattern to be a big hit symbol
Have been. "Pattern F" is out of race reach.
FIG. 20 shows an example of this pattern.
It is explanatory drawing which shows an example. In this pattern, first the special figure
The upper display U, the middle display M, and the lower display L by the pattern display device 40
After starting the fluctuation display, the pattern fluctuation of the upper U is stopped after 7 seconds.
8 seconds later, stops the lower symbol change (line L1
The main pattern of the upper row U and the lower row L is aligned in any of L5
), And changes to the race mode.
The description is omitted because it is the same as “E”. FIG.
As shown in (a), the main symbol that comes off is the winning condition of the race.
When the condition is satisfied, the race is won as shown in FIG.
Two unsuccessful patterns that do not meet the conditions are special symbols
Jump to the right end of the display device 40 and display a special symbol
The display disappears from the display of the device 40, and thereafter, as shown in FIG.
Is the background of the special symbol display device 40 for racing?
Changes to the background for the symbol variation display, and the special symbol display
Only the off-reach symbols lined up on the left end of
Will remain. Finally, a special symbol display device as shown in FIG.
40 is a special symbol display device at the left end
Moving to the line L2 of the place 40, and the special symbol display device 40
Line from the symbol change display to the stop symbol
Lines L1 and L3 have sub-designs and line L2 is a stop design.
Is set as such a display pattern. [Variation Stop Processing] In the fluctuation stop processing, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
First, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (S230). This
Here, during the big hit, the special symbol display device 4
During the special game indicated by 0 and at the end of the special game
Including mid-hour. Predetermined time after the end of special game
Is necessary to prepare each state of the pachinko machine 20, for example.
It is set as time. Determined not to be a big hit
The fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern ends
It is determined whether or not (S232). This process starts changing
As described in the processing, each variation pattern varies for each pattern.
Time has been set, and it is determined whether the time has elapsed.
This is performed by making a determination. When the fluctuating time is over
When the fluctuations are stopped and the stop set for confirmation
The symbol is transmitted to the display control device 90 as a confirmation command.
(S234). Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or not (S
236) For big hit, display big hit execution command
By sending it to the control device 90, the special winning opening drive device 52, etc.
(S238), this routine ends. Jackpot execution frame
The display control device 90 that has received the command
Later, the special game video is displayed on the special symbol display device 40.
You. In addition, the special winning opening drive device 52 opens the special winning opening 50.
Perform closing drive. Here, the jackpot determination in S236 is
Display command determination processing in S227 in the motion start processing
(Fig. 14)
And may be assigned to the execution area of the pending ball storage area.
Judge using the value of the stored internal random number counter C1
It may be something. It is determined that a big hit is being made in S230.
It is determined that the fluctuation time has not ended when
When it is set, or the big hit is determined in S236
If it is determined that this is not the case, this routine ends after the determination.
Complete. According to the embodiment described in detail above, the special figure
The pattern display device 40 starts and stops the change of the pattern.
By the end of the race
The main symbol is one of the big hit symbols
Regularly aligned with the main symbols of the upper row U and the lower row L that constitute the symbol
Is displayed as follows. For this reason, the player has
Race when the race is displayed on the device 40
Which of the three main symbols is the most important if you score first
It can be easily recognized whether it becomes a hit symbol. Therefore,
Play to make the stop symbol become a big hit symbol
The expectation of the engineer increases, and the sense of interest increases. Especially in the race
The winning main symbol is almost in line with other main symbols.
The more interesting it is. Also, the upper stage U and the lower stage L are the same on the same line.
The position (see FIG. 17 (a)) when the main symbols are aligned is shifted.
Move to the goal position of the race (see FIG. 17 (b)).
Therefore, the reach design can impress the player,
The player will win a jackpot if any of the main symbols are scored first.
Can be more easily recognized and the stop diagram during the race
Players' expectation that the pattern will become a big hit pattern will further increase
Then, the player's sense of interest increases. Further, as shown in FIG.
While the symbol is being displayed on the display device 40, a jackpot
Related to the main patterns (dog breed and numbers) that can be produced and the occurrence of jackpots
There are mixed sub-designs (hearts) without symbols, but special designs
During the race display on the display device 40, there is no sub-design.
Since only the main symbols are used, interest in this aspect also increases. Further, as shown in the pattern F, the middle M
The symbol for the big hit does not win in the race
Players may not be able to
Want to win the symbol to become the big hit symbol
I expect strongly. For this reason, the interest of the player is increased. Further, as shown in FIG.
When L is aligned with the same main symbol on the same line (Fig.
17 (a) moves to the end, and the special symbol display device 4
The goal position (see Fig. 17 (b)) of the leftmost race
The race on the special symbol display device 40
Shows more space and the race is a special symbol
It is displayed substantially at the center of the display device 40. In this regard,
Interestingness increases. The embodiment of the present invention is the same as the above embodiment.
The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to
It goes without saying that various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to
No. For example, in the present embodiment, a dog (that is, a dog)
Active design) and the main design consisting of numbers
As a decorative effect display mode that clearly shows success,
The main design consisting of horses and numbers was adopted.
Horse racing may be used as the decorative effect display mode.
Ishi, the main pattern consisting of the bicycle and the number on which the bicycle racer rode
, Adopting a bicycle race as a decorative effect display mode
Or a boat consisting of boats and numbers
Using a pattern and adopting a boat race as a decorative effect display mode
May be used. In this case, a bicycle on which a horse or a bicycle racer rides
And any boat on which a boat racer rides can move on their own
Active symbol. In such a decoration effect display mode
Even if the symbols used are only dogs and horses among the main symbols
Or just a number. [0060] Also, a decorative performance in which success / failure can be clearly understood.
The appearance mode is ball games such as basketball and billiards.
May be used, and the design used for the decoration
It is not only related to possible main symbols but also to
You may use a different sub-design. FIG.
This is an example, and the main symbols are on the left and right sides of the lower part of the special display device 40.
(A pattern consisting of basketball and numbers)
So-called reach state is displayed, and a special symbol display
A basketball ring is displayed at approximately the center of the device 40.
And the top of the special symbol display device 40 is the same as the reach symbol.
3 types of symbols including a main symbol and a sub symbol (heart)
Is displayed in. Then, with time, FIG.
As described above, the three types of symbols are located substantially at the center of the special symbol display device 40.
Move toward the basketball ring shown on the
Start out. Next, as shown in FIG.
One of the above three designs enters the ring
It moves toward the center of the lower part of the pattern display device 40. last
As shown in FIG. 21 (d), the first of the three types of patterns
The design in the basketball ring is a big hit design
The left and right sides of the lower part of the special symbol display device 40
Lined up substantially straight with the main symbol on the side. In this way, various
It is possible to set decorative effects with lacquer, and to enhance the amusement of gaming machines.
The layers can be raised. In this case, basketball
It corresponds to a passive design that cannot move by itself. Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called “first
Although the model belonging to the "seed" was described, the present invention
Models (also referred to as "rights") belonging to
It is equally applicable. In addition, other than pachinko machines
Gaming machines, such as slot machines and fusion machines (using pachinko balls)
Model that plays slot games)
It is.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a game board of the pachinko machine; FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying upper, middle, and lower symbols composed of a character and a numeral in the special symbol display device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a main routine. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a start winning process. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a change start process. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a fluctuation stop process. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a counter update process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a missing symbol counter updating process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a counter buffer and various counters. FIG. 12 is a table showing an example of a correspondence relationship between a value of each off symbol counter and a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol of each row. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a reserved ball storage area. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a display command determination process. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a jackpot variation pattern command determination process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of an off-reach variation pattern command determination process. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example from display of pattern fluctuation of pattern E to decoration effect. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative effect display mode of a pattern E. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example from the decoration effect display mode of the pattern E to the display of the big hit symbol. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of displaying a pattern deviating from the decorative effect display mode of the pattern F; FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative effect display mode using balls such as ball games. [Description of Signs] 20: Pachinko machine, 30: Game board, 30a: Transparent plate, 3
2 ... Normal symbol display device, 33a ... Normal symbol variation holding lamp, 34a ... Normal symbol display device operation gate, 36a ... Normal symbol start switch, 40 ... Special symbol display device, 41 ...
Reserved ball number display section, 42: starting port, 44: special symbol starting switch, 46: ordinary electric accessory, 50: large winning opening, 52:
Large winning opening drive device, 54 ... 10 count switch, 56
... V zone, 58 ... V count switch, 70 ... main control device, 90 ... display control device.

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[Procedure for Amendment] [Date of Submission] August 20, 2002 (2002.8.2
0) [Procedure amendment 1] [Document name to be amended] Description [Item name to be amended] Claims [Amendment method] Change [Contents of amendment] [Claims 1] When it is established, the symbol display device starts changing the symbol, and if the stopped symbol after the change is released, the symbol is in a normal game state, and if the stopped symbol after the change is a hit symbol, the game is in a game state advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine, the symbol display device displays a decoration effect display mode in which success / failure can be clearly understood by using at least a part of the symbol between the start and the end of the change of the symbol. A control means, wherein the control means comprises a symbol that has succeeded in the decoration effect display mode between the time when the symbol display device starts changing the symbol and the time when the symbol change ends, the one comprising the stop symbol. As said stop The decorative effect is displayed so as to be regularly arranged with other symbols constituting the symbol.
Is displayed, the other symbols that make up the stop symbol are the same.
The position when aligned with the same pattern is displayed in the decorative effect display mode.
Move to the position where the result of success / failure
Game machine to.

Continuation of front page    (72) Inventor Ryota Minami             655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto City, Ishikawa Prefecture             Software Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Koji Osaka, inventor             655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto City, Ishikawa Prefecture             Software Engineering Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 2C088 AA17 AA34 AA42 BA09 BC15                       BC25 EB15 EB28 EB48 EB58

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. When a predetermined starting condition is satisfied, a symbol display device starts changing symbols, and if a stopped symbol is released after the change is completed, the symbol is in a normal game state. If the stop symbol is a hit symbol, in a gaming machine that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player, the symbol display device uses at least a part of the symbol between the start and the end of the change of the symbol. Control means for displaying a decoration effect display mode in which success / failure is clearly understood. The control means displays the decoration effect display during a period from when the symbol display device starts changing the symbol until the symbol is changed. A gaming machine in which a symbol that has succeeded in the aspect is one of the symbols constituting the stop symbol, and is displayed so as to be regularly aligned with other symbols constituting the symbol.