JP2003144674A - Game machine and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a game player to sufficiently appreciate amusement in a game by conducting a rendition to reliably enhance the expectation feeling of the game player. SOLUTION: When special pattern change display is temporarily stopped in a pattern display means (e.g. rotary reels) and also when a prescribed condition is established, the combination of ready-for-winning patterns which indicates high probability for a hit is generated in at least one line among a plurality of display lines. Special patterns for the ready-for-winning patterns are displayed with emphasis by turning-on a back lamp 17, and so on.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a computer program, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to a player as compared with a normal game, and a function of the gaming machine. The present invention relates to a computer program to be realized by a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine is known as a game machine of this type. A conventional pachinko machine displays a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner on a symbol display device when a hit ball wins a starting winning opening. Then, when a combination of special symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display device constitutes a predetermined prize mode, an advantageous special game is performed as compared with the normal game.

The special symbols displayed on the symbol display device are divided into, for example, three groups arranged side by side, and a plurality of numbers are variably displayed for each symbol group. And the left symbol group (first
Stop symbol), the right symbol group (second halt symbol), the middle symbol group (third halt symbol), the variable display of numbers is stopped in this order, and the combination of numbers that are halted in each group is "7""7"."7"
Special games can be played when the same combination is obtained, such as.

In such a pachinko machine, it is suggested that the possibility of shifting to a special game is high. Therefore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed so as to reach a so-called reach eye, and then a special game is performed. There has been a production in which the player's expectation is enhanced by changing the design again. Also, when the reach eyes are displayed, the player is made to recognize that the reach eyes have been displayed by turning on a decoration lamp arranged on the game board or by producing a sound from a speaker.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machine, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed so as to reach the reach, but the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Since the time from the start of re-fluctuation to the start of re-variation is extremely short, the player may overlook the reach.

In particular, when there are a plurality of effective display lines, it is possible to recognize on which display line the reach eye has occurred even if the appearance of the reach eye is notified by lighting of a decorative lamp or voice. However, even if an attempt was made to increase the player's expectation by displaying the reach eyes, the effect could not be fully exerted.

Further, when a reach eye occurs on a plurality of display lines, it seems that the possibility of shifting to the special game is increased, and the player's expectation can be increased accordingly. In this case, even if it is possible to recognize that a reach eye has occurred on one display line, it may be overlooked that a reach eye has occurred on another display line, and the expectation of the player. It was not possible to achieve the original purpose of increasing the level, and it was not possible to fully exert the effect of production.

[0008] Also, in the case of announcing the reliability of the possibility of shifting to the special game based on the difference in the number of display lines in which the reach eye is generated (when the reach eye is a part of the indication production), the game is played. In some cases, it was not possible to sufficiently convey the message of predictive production to the person.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and a game in which the enjoyment of the game can be fully enjoyed by performing an effect that can surely increase the expectation of the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a computer program for realizing the functions of the game machine and the game machine.

[0010]

A gaming machine and a computer program according to the present invention have the following characteristic points in order to achieve the above-mentioned object.

That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays a plurality of special symbols for each of a plurality of symbol groups when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the special symbol for each of the plurality of symbol groups. Along with the symbol display means for sequentially stopping display, a plurality of display lines are set in the symbol display means, and in the stop display process of the special symbol in the symbol display means, the variable display of the special symbol is displayed. After temporarily stopping, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted, and finally when the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed on the predetermined display line of the plurality of display lines is a winning combination. , A gaming machine capable of shifting to a special game advantageous to the player as compared with a normal game, and temporarily stopping the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, at least one line of the plurality of display lines generates a combination of reach eyes indicating that there is a high possibility that the hit occurs, and the combination of reach eyes is generated. It is characterized in that the special symbol is highlighted.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the combination of the reach stitches can be generated in at least two or more lines of the plurality of display lines.

Further, in the gaming machine, the plurality of display lines can be 5 lines or more.

Further, in the gaming machine, the symbol display means has a plurality of translucent rotating reels having the special symbols displayed on its surface, and a plurality of transparent reels for illuminating each rotating reel from the inside. It is possible to highlight the special symbol that is a combination of the reach stitches by the lighting mode of the plurality of back lamps.

Further, in the gaming machine, when the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, all of the plurality of back lamps are turned on, and the special symbol to be a combination of the reach stitches. It is possible to make the lighting color of the back lamp corresponding to the above different from that of other back lamps.

Further, in the gaming machine, when the variable display of the special symbol on the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the lighting mode of the back lamp is made different from that when the special symbol is variably displayed. Is possible.

Further, in the gaming machine, when the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the lighting mode of the back lamp in the special symbol which is the combination of the reach pattern is the symbol. It is possible to change it sequentially for each group.

Further, in the gaming machine, the special symbol is highlighted by a lighting mode of the back lamp, and at least one of lighting of a decorative lamp arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine and generation of a sound causes the reach. It is possible to notify that a combination of eyes has occurred.

The computer program according to the present invention uses a computer to variably display a plurality of special symbols for each of a plurality of symbol groups when a predetermined start condition is satisfied,
A function as a symbol display means for sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbols for each of the plurality of symbol groups after a lapse of a predetermined time is realized, and a plurality of display lines are set in the symbol display means, and the symbols are In the stop display process of the special symbol in the display means, after temporarily stopping the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted, and finally a predetermined display line of the plurality of display lines. When the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed above is a winning combination, it is a computer program capable of shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game, and in the symbol display means. When a predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display of the special symbols is temporarily stopped, it is placed in at least one of the plurality of display lines. , Together to generate a reach box combination suggesting that it is likely to be the per is characterized in that an additional function of highlighting the special symbol which was a combination of the reach box.

In the gaming machine and the computer program according to the present invention, the reach eye indicates that there is a high possibility of winning, but it is different from the so-called reach combination.

That is, the combination of reach means, for example, when there are three symbol groups, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same symbol, for example, "7" and "7". This reach is synonymous with tempai in mahjong, and if the third stop symbol is "7", a hit occurs and it is possible to shift to a special game.

On the other hand, the reach eye occurs when the special symbol of a specific combination defined as the reach eye is stopped and displayed, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol need not be the same special symbol. Absent. For example, as a special design,
When three types of "dragons" of red, green, and blue are included, the case where these three "dragons" are lined up side by side regardless of the display color is a reach eye. Specifically, "Red Dragon""RedDragon""GreenDragon","GreenDragon""BlueDragon""BlueDragon",
Reaching occurs when three "blue dragons", "red dragons", "green dragons", etc. are lined up side by side. When such a reach eye occurs, the player can recognize that there is a high possibility that a hit occurs and a special game is started.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko machine is described as an example of a typical game machine. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 used in a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is
It is provided with a game board 1 for playing a game ball by a launching device (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, the surface of the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game part 3 surrounded by a pair of guide rails 2. Inside the game part 3, a plurality of obstacle nails, windmills, etc. Disposing the obstacle member 4 of
Three rotating reels 5a to 5c for variably displaying a plurality of special symbols, a normal symbol display device 6 for variably displaying a plurality of ordinary symbols, a plurality of winning openings, and any winning opening It is provided with an outlet 7 for discharging the unplayed game balls from the inside of the game section 3.

<Winning hole> The above winning holes are divided into a plurality of types according to their functions, and a general winning hole 8 for discharging a predetermined number of winning balls on condition that a game ball has won.
And, on condition that the game ball has passed, the normal symbol starting port 9 for starting the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 6, a state in which it is easy to accept the game ball, and a state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball. There is a fluctuating member (hereinafter, referred to as an ordinary electric accessory 10) that can be switched between, and a start winning prize for starting the variable display of the special symbol on the rotating reels 5a to 5c on condition that the gaming ball has won the prize. Mouth 11
And, it is possible to switch between a state where it is easy to receive the game ball and a state where it is difficult to receive the game ball, and the rotating reel 5a.
When the stop display mode of the special symbols in to c constitutes a predetermined prize mode, etc., the special winning opening 12 can be switched to a state in which the game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

<Rotary reel> The above-mentioned rotary reels 5a to 5c
As shown in FIG. 1, the game part 3 is rotatably supported inside the pachinko machine so as to respectively face three display windows 13a to 13c provided side by side in the center thereof.
Each of the rotating reels 5a to 5c is rotated by driving the stepping motor 14 (see FIG. 2).

A transparent reel tape is attached to the surface of each of the rotating reels 5a to 5c, and a plurality of special symbols are drawn on the reel tape. This special symbol is composed of, for example, “dragon” and the numbers “1” to “7”, and “dragon” and “7” have three types of red, green, and blue, respectively. In each of the display windows 13a to 13c, as shown in FIG. 4, three of these special symbols are vertically stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the left rotary reel 5a
In order from the top, "2" (15a), "Blue Dragon" (15
b), "1" (15c) is stopped and displayed, and "red 7" (15d), "green dragon" (15e), and "blue 7" (15f) are stopped and displayed in order from the top on the rotating reel 5b in the center. ,
In the rotating reel 5c on the right side, "3" (15
g), "Red Dragon" (15h), and "2" (15i) are stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, "dragon" and "7" are hit symbols among these special symbols,
"1" to "6" are lost symbols.

A display window 13a arranged on the left side of the game board 1
On the left side of ~ c, as shown in FIG. 1, four reserved ball memory display lamps 1 for displaying the reserved ball memory of the starting winning prize.
6a-d are provided. In each of the display windows 13a to 13c, three special symbols are vertically stopped and displayed, and when the three display windows 13a to 13c are combined, the special symbol is three.
It will be stopped and displayed in the third row. From the combination of these special symbols, one of the total 5 lines of the horizontal 3 lines and the diagonal 2 lines intersecting these display lines becomes the effective line, and the special symbol stopped and displayed on the effective line. Whether or not it is a "big hit" is determined based on the combination.

Further, inside each of the rotating reels 5a to 5c,
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, back lamps 17 for transmitting and illuminating the special symbol drawn on the reel tape are provided vertically and at three positions. Each back lamp 17 includes white, red, white, red, and white light emitting diodes (hereinafter,
The rotating reel internal lamps 18a to 18e are arranged side by side in this order.
By appropriately combining and turning on e, the back lamp 17 can emit light in three colors of red, white, and pink.

Each of the rotating reels 5a to 5c has a starting winning opening 11
Starting to rotate on the condition that the game ball wins, after a predetermined time, the first stop symbol (left symbol), the second stop symbol (right symbol), the third stop symbol (middle symbol) is rotated in order. When stopped, three special symbols are vertically displayed in the display windows 13a to 13c.

Here, the combination of special symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line is the same as "Red 7", "Red 7", "Red 7", "Red Dragon", "Red Dragon", "Red Dragon", etc. When the combination of symbols is a "big hit", it is possible to perform a special game which is advantageous to the player as compared with a general game. With this special game, for example, the special winning opening 12 is switched to a state in which it is easy to receive a game ball for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times,
By winning more game balls than general games,
It is a game that allows you to win many prize balls.

The rotating reels 5a to 5c are members functioning as a symbol display device, and as shown in FIG. 5, a back consisting of rotating reel internal lamps 18a to 18e for illuminating the rotating reels 5a to 5c from the inside. It is roughly classified into a lamp 17, and a symbol display section 19 including a rotating reel 5a to 5c and a stepping motor 14 for driving the rotating reels 5a to 5c.

It should be noted that the design display device is configured by displaying each of the rotary reels 5a to 5c as an image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device or the like, instead of configuring the design display device by the above-described rotary reels 5a to 5c. Good. In this case, lighting or blinking of the back lamp is displayed as an image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device or the like.

<Ordinary symbol display device> Ordinary symbol display device 6
Is a 7-segment display provided on the front of the starting winning opening 11, and as a normal symbol, for example, "0""1"
Numbers such as "2" ... "7""8""9" are variably displayed. When the number stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 6 becomes "3" or "7", the ordinary electric auditors product 10 is converted into a state in which the game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time.

<Game on Pachinko Machine> Next, the game on the pachinko machine will be described. In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, when a game ball launched into the game section 3 by a launching device (not shown) wins the general winning opening 8 or the like, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out.

Further, on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol starting port 9, the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 6 is started. Then, by a lottery using a random number, the normal symbol stop display mode in the normal symbol display device 6 is determined, and the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped based on this determination.

Here, when the normal symbol stop display mode in the normal symbol display device 6 is "hit", the normal electric auditors product 10 provided in the starting winning opening 11 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). Only switch to a state where it is easy to accept the game ball.

On the condition that the game ball has won the starting winning opening 11, the rotating reels 5a to 5c are rotated to start the variable display of the special symbols. Then, the stop positions of the rotating reels 5a to 5c are determined by lottery using random numbers,
Based on this determination, the variable display of special symbols is stopped.

Here, when the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line is a "big hit", the special winning opening 12 is received for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. Open up to. Further, a continuous winning opening (not shown) is provided in the special winning opening 12, and when the game ball that has won in the large winning opening 12 also wins in the continuous winning opening, the above-described large winning opening 12 is opened. The operation is repeated until the predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is reached.

<Control Device> Each device constituting the pachinko machine described above is controlled by a control device 50 including a microcomputer and the like. A schematic configuration of the control device 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 50 for controlling each device constituting the pachinko machine controls the main board 51 and the main board 51 for mainly controlling the occurrence of a big hit. Based on the symbol display device (rotating reels 5a to 5c), the symbol control board 52 is used for performing subordinate control such as variable display of special symbols. Further, the main board 51 can communicate with the symbol control board 52 only in one direction.

<Main board> The main board 51 includes a ROM 53 storing a main control program and a CP for performing arithmetic processing.
A U54 and a RAM55, which is a temporary storage area, are provided, and C according to a control program stored in the ROM53.
When the PU 54 operates, game launch control, prize ball discharge control, voice control, and the like are performed. The CPU 54
Is based on the input of a reset signal that occurs periodically.
The process is executed from the beginning of the control program.

On the main board 51, a starting winning ball sensor 56 for detecting a winning ball to the starting winning port 11, a general winning ball sensor 57 for detecting a winning ball to the general winning port 8 and a large A special winning ball sensor 58 for detecting a winning ball to the winning hole 12, and a V winning ball sensor 5 for detecting a winning ball to a V winning hole (continuous winning hole) provided in the winning hole 12
9, the normal symbol starting sensor 60 for detecting the game ball passing through the normal symbol starting port 9 is connected, the ball detection signal from these sensors is input.

In the game of the pachinko machine, when the normal symbol starting sensor 60 detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol starting port 9, the CPU 54 performs a lottery using random numbers based on the detection signal, and based on the lottery result. The normal symbol stop display mode in the normal symbol display device 6 is determined. When the starting winning ball sensor 56 detects a winning ball, the CP
U54 performs a lottery using a random number based on the detection signal, and determines a stop display mode of the special symbol based on the lottery result.

Further, the main board 51 is connected to the ordinary electric accessory 10 provided at the starting winning opening 11 and the big winning device 61 which is a driving device for the big winning opening 12, and is provided at the starting winning opening 11. The opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory 10 and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 12 are controlled.

Further, a lamp control board 62, a voice control board 63, and a prize ball control board 64 are connected to the main board 51. The lamp control board 62 is used for the decoration lamp display device 6
By controlling 5, the effect using the decorative lamp is performed. Further, the voice control board 63 generates a sound effect by controlling the voice output device 66 including a speaker. Further, the prize ball control board 64 controls the payout device 67 and the ball launch device 68 to perform the prize ball discharging operation and the hit ball launching operation.

<Design control board> The design control board 52 is composed of a board different from the board constituting the main board 51, and rotates the rotary reels 5a to 5c based on a command received from the main board 51. While stopping and controlling the variable display of special symbols, lighting of the back lamp 17
Control the turning off.

This symbol control board 52 is a CPU 71 for interpreting the command received from the main board 51, a RAM 72 as a temporary storage area, and a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) for interrupting at predetermined intervals.
(cuit) 70, ROM 69 storing drive programs for the rotating reels 5a to 5c, and a lamp control interface 7 that is an interface with the back lamp 17.
4, a stepping motor control interface 75 which is an interface with the stepping motor 14 for rotationally driving the rotary reels 5a to 5c, and a CPU 71 when the symbol control program enters an abnormal processing routine.
And a reset IC 73 for generating a reset command for returning to the initial state.

In the symbol control board 52, the CPU 71 and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 69 to control the variable display of special symbols on the rotating reels 5a to 5c and the turning on / off operation of the back lamp 17.

<Game Control in Pachinko Machine> Next, game control of the pachinko machine by the above-mentioned control device will be described. 6 to 12 are flowcharts showing the procedure of game control in the pachinko machine.

<Main Control Processing in Main Board> Main Board 5
In 1, the main game control process (S1-
1 to S1-3) are repeatedly performed, and the interrupt processing (S2-1 to S) shown in FIG. 7 is periodically (for example, every 3 ms) provided that the interrupt permission flag is set.
Perform 2-11).

<Main Game Control Process> In the main game control process, as shown in FIG. 6, when the power is turned on, CP
The operation of U is reset and the initial setting process of the main board 51 (S
Perform 1-1). Subsequently, the interrupt permission flag is set (S1-2), the rotation of the rotating reels 5a to 5c is controlled, and a special symbol variation process for variably displaying the special symbol (S)
Enter the loop for 1-3).

<Interrupt Processing> As shown in FIG. 7, the regular interrupt processing performed when the interrupt permission flag is set, first saves each register (S2-1), and hits the jackpot. A random number update process (S2-2) used for determination and stop control of the rotating reels 5a to 5c is performed, and a timer update process (S2-3) for updating the timer is performed.

Next, the general winning ball sensor 57, the starting winning ball sensor 56, the big winning ball sensor 58, and the V winning ball sensor 5
9 and various input signal processing (S2-4) for detecting the presence or absence of an input signal from the normal symbol starting sensor 60 or the like is performed.

Subsequently, a normal symbol process (S2-5) relating to the variation of the normal symbol is performed, a decoration control process (S2-6) for controlling the decoration lamp display device 65 is performed, and a general winning opening 8 and a start winning prize are performed. A prize ball payout process (S2-7) when a game ball is won in the mouth 11 and the special winning opening 12 is performed.

Subsequently, an error process (S2-8) for responding to the error is performed, and a command transmission process (S2-9) for transmitting a command to the symbol control board 52 is performed.

Then, each register is restored (S2-1
0), permitting an interrupt (S2-11), and returning from the interrupt processing.

<Special symbol control process> In the above-mentioned special symbol variation process (S1-3), as shown in FIG. 8, whether or not the game ball is won in the starting winning opening 11 and is detected by the starting winning ball sensor 56. It is judged (S3-1), and the start winning hole 1
If there is no winning ball for 1, the demo control process (S3-2) for displaying the demo screen is performed.

On the other hand, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 11, it is judged whether or not the lottery result using the random numbers permits the occurrence of the big hit (S3-3), and the occurrence of the big hit is permitted. If it is, the jackpot design is determined (S3-4) and the winning effect is determined (S3-).
5).

When the lottery result using the random numbers does not permit the occurrence of the big hit, it is determined whether or not the determined effect is the reach effect (S3-6). If the result of this determination is reach production, a reach stop pattern with reach is selected and determined (S3-7),
The reach effect is determined (S3-8), and when it is not the reach effect, the reach stop pattern without reach is selected (S3-9) and the lose effect is determined (S3-1).
0).

Subsequently, a variable command corresponding to the determined symbol is generated and stored in the RAM 55 (S3-11), and it is determined whether or not the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line is actually a big hit. Judge (S3-12),
If the big hit has occurred, after performing the special game process (S3-13) for performing the special game, the special symbol variation process end process (S3-14) for ending the variation process of the special symbol ) Is performed and the processing is returned.

In the step (S3-12) of determining whether or not a big hit, in addition to determining whether or not the combination of special symbols is a big hit as described above, the display mode of the back lamp 17 is a big hit. It also judges whether or not it has become.

On the other hand, when the big hit has not occurred, the special symbol variation process end process (S3-14) is performed without performing the special game process (S3-13), and the process is returned.

<Main Control Processing in Design Control Board> In the design control board 52, under the control of the main board 51, rotation / stop control of the rotating reels 5a to 5c and the back lamp 17 are performed.
Controls turning on and off.

<Main Control Processing> In the main control processing,
As shown in FIG. 9, when the power is turned on, an initial setting process (S4-1) for clearing the RAM and the like is performed, and a process loop in the symbol control board 52 is entered. In the processing loop, a received command analysis process for analyzing a received command from the main board 51 (S4-2), the rotating reel 5a.
Performance management processing for managing performance using (1) to (c) (S4)
-3) is performed to update the random number used for production and the like (S4-
4).

<Internal Timer Interrupt Process> An internal timer interrupt process is performed with respect to the main control process at predetermined time intervals.
In this internal timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 10, a data output process for outputting various data (S5-
1), an input port reading process for reading a command from the input port (S5-2), a special symbol control process for controlling rotation / stop of the rotating reels 5a to 5c (S5-)
3), the lamp control process (S5-4) for controlling the turning on / off of the back lamp 17 is sequentially performed.

<Main Board STB Input Processing> In the control processing in the symbol control board 52, as main board STB input processing, command data is received from the main board 51 as shown in FIG. 11 (S6-1), The received command data is stored in the RAM 72 (S6-2).

<Production management processing> In addition, the design control board 52
Then, as the reach effect, effect management processing for performing effect control using the rotating reels 5a to 5c and the back lamp 17 is performed.

The reach-eye effect is an effect performed when a special combination defined as a reach eye is stopped and displayed, and specifically, "Red Dragon", "Red Dragon", "Green Dragon", "Green Dragon""BlueDragon""BlueDragon","BlueDragon""RedDragon"
A case where three "green dragons" and the like are lined up on the activated line becomes a reach eye, and when this reach eye occurs, reach eye production is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 4, "blue dragon" is displayed on the center horizontal line.
(15b), "Green Dragon" (15e), "Red Dragon" (15h)
Is displayed as a stop and a reach eye is generated.

In this effect management process, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be performed (S7-1), and when the reach effect is not performed, there is no reach eye effect according to the command. The back lamp effect and the reel effect are set (S7-2), and when the reach effect is performed, the back lamp effect and the reel effect having the reach eye effect corresponding to the command are set (S7-3).

<Specific Example of Reach Eye Effect> A specific example of the reach eye effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
Is an explanatory diagram of the reach eye effect when the reach line display is 1 line, FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the reach eye effect when the reach line display is 2 lines, and FIG. 15 is a case where the reach line display is 3 lines FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of reach eye production of FIG.
Is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot stop line display, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a line display during jackpot.

13 to 17, each rotating reel 5
In a to c, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in 3 rows and 3 columns. Then, the back lamp 17 is turned off in the special pattern corresponding to the frame in which nothing is displayed, and the back lamp 17 is lit in white in the special pattern corresponding to the frame painted in a light color, and is painted in a dark color. In the special design corresponding to the frame, the back lamp 17 is lit in red.

<1 line reach eye effect> When the reach line display is 1 line, that is, when only the center horizontal line is an effective reach line, the center horizontal line is displayed as shown in FIG. Arranged back lamp 17
Lights up sequentially in red.

That is, from the state where the back lamps 17 are turned off on all the display lines (FIG. 13A), the back lamps 17 on the upper horizontal line and the lower horizontal line are illuminated in white by fading in (FIG. 13A). 13 (b)). From this state, the back lamps are sequentially turned on and off in red in the central horizontal line which is the reach line (see FIG. 13).
(C) to (j), highlighting that the horizontal center line is the reach line. Then, the back lamp 17 fades out and turns off in all display lines (see FIG.
3 (k)), the reach eye effect is finished.

<Reach eye effect of 2 lines> When the reach line display is 2 lines, that is, when the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right and the upper horizontal line are effective reach lines, As shown in FIG. 14, the back lamps 17 arranged on the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right and the upper horizontal line are sequentially lit in red.

That is, from the state in which the back lamp 17 is turned off on all the display lines (FIG. 14A), the display excluding the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right and the upper horizontal line after fading in The back lamp 17 of the line lights up in white (FIG. 14B). From this state, the back lamps are sequentially turned on and off in red in the diagonal line which is the reach line (Fig. 14 (c)-
(G)) Highlight that the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right is the reach line.

Then, in the upper horizontal line which is the reach line, the back lamp is sequentially turned on and off in red (FIGS. 14 (h) to (l)) to emphasize that the upper horizontal line is the reach line. indicate. Then, the back lamp 17 fades out and goes out on all the display lines (FIG. 14 (m)), and the reach eye effect is finished.

<Reach eye effect of 3 lines> When the reach line display is 3 lines, that is, the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right, the diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right, and the horizontal center line are effective reach. In the case of a line, as shown in FIG. 15, the back lamps 17 arranged on the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right, the diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right, and the center horizontal line are red. Turn on sequentially.

That is, from the state where the back lamp 17 is turned off on all the display lines (FIG. 15 (a)), a fade-in is performed from the upper left to the lower right, a diagonal line, and from the lower left to the upper right. The back lamps 17 on the diagonal line and the center horizontal line are lit in white (FIG. 15).
(B)). From this state, the back lamps are sequentially turned on and off in red in the diagonal line which is the reach line (FIGS. 15C to 15G), and the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right is the reach line. Highlight what is there.

Then, the back lamps are sequentially turned on and off in red in the central horizontal line which is the reach line (FIGS. 15 (h) to (l)), and the central horizontal line is the reach line. indicate.

Subsequently, the back lamps are sequentially turned on and off in red in the diagonal line which becomes the reach line (FIGS. 15 (m) to (r)), and the diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right is the reach line. Is highlighted. Then, in all the display lines, the back lamp 17 fades out and goes out (FIG. 15 (s)), and the reach effect is finished.

<Big hit stop line display> When a "big hit" actually occurs after each reach eye effect described above, an effect for highlighting the big hit stop line is performed. In this jackpot stop line display, as shown in FIG. 16, the back lamp 17 is displayed on all the display lines.
From the state where is turned off (Fig. 16 (a)), the back lamp lights up in red or white in the center horizontal line.
The lights are repeatedly turned off (FIGS. 16B to 16G), and the fact that a big hit has occurred in the central horizontal line is highlighted.

<Display of line during big hit> When a big hit occurs and shifts to the special game, an effect for notifying that the special game is being performed is performed. In the line display during the big hit, as shown in FIG. 17, from the state where the back lamp 17 is turned off on all the display lines (FIG. 17A), fade-in is performed on the upper horizontal line and the lower horizontal line. Turn on the back lamp in white (Fig. 1
7 (b)), and further, by returning to the state where the back lamp 17 is turned off in all the display lines (FIG. 17 (c)), it is announced that the special game is being performed.

The back lamp 1 in each performance process
The lighting and extinguishing modes of 7 are not limited to the above-described ones, but can be appropriately changed and implemented. For example, the back lamp 17 is turned off on the entire display line, and the back lamp 17 is displayed on the display line where the reach is generated.
Alternatively, the back lamp 17 may be turned on in the entire display line and the back lamp 17 may be turned off in the display line in which the reach is generated.

<Computer Program> A computer program for realizing the functions of the gaming machine according to the present invention can be stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, or a telecommunication line such as the Internet or a satellite communication line. It can be used and distributed.

<Other Embodiments> The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be applied to other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball gaming machine.

[0087]

Since the gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-mentioned structure, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display of the special symbol on the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, at least one of the plurality of display lines is hit. A combination of reach eyes that suggests that there is a high possibility of being generated is generated, and the special symbol that has become the combination of reach eyes is highlighted.

Therefore, the player can understand at a glance that the reach eye has occurred and in which display line the reach eye has occurred, which increases the player's expectation and makes the game interesting. You can fully enjoy. In particular, even when the number of display lines in which the reach eye is generated is increased, the occurrence of the reach eye can be surely notified.

Further, by highlighting the special pattern which is a combination of reach eyes depending on the lighting mode of a plurality of back lamps, the reach eyes can be visually recognized and the visual effect through sight can be enhanced. You can In this case, the reach eyes are recognized more reliably by changing the lighting color of the back lamp in the reach eyes and the other special symbols, or by changing the lighting mode when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In addition to being able to perform, it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

Further, when the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the lighting mode of the back lamp in the special symbol which is a combination of reach patterns is sequentially changed for each symbol group, thereby producing an effect. Can be further increased.

Further, in addition to the highlighting by the back lamp, by notifying the occurrence of the reach eye due to the lighting of the decoration lamp or the generation of the sound, the occurrence of the reach eye can be more surely recognized. The staging effect can be further enhanced.

Further, the computer program for realizing the functions of the gaming machine according to the present invention may be stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM or distributed by using a telecommunication line such as the Internet or a satellite communication line. Due to
A game similar to the game machine of the present invention can be played in a home game machine or the like.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board used in a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a rotating reel.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of back lamps.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a stop display example of special symbols.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control device for controlling a pachinko machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a pachinko machine (main board: main game control processing)

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control procedure of the pachinko machine (main board: interrupt processing).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a pachinko machine (main board: special symbol variation processing).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a pachinko machine (design control board: main control processing).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a pachinko machine (design control board: internal timer interrupt processing).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a pachinko machine (design control board: main board STB input processing).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a pachinko machine (design control board: effect management processing).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of reach eye effects when the reach line display is one line.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of reach eye effects when the reach line display is two lines.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of reach eye effects when the reach line display is 3 lines.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot stop line display.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of line display during jackpot.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game board 2 Guide rail 3 game department 4 Obstacles 5 spin reel 6 Ordinary symbol display device 7 Out mouth 8 general prize holes 9 Normal design starting port 10 ordinary electric accessories 11 Starting prize hole 12 big prize holes 13 Display window 14 Stepping motor 15 special designs 16 Reserved ball memory display lamp 17 back lamp 18 rotation reel lamp 19 Design display 50 controller 51 Main board 52 symbol control board 53 ROM (main board) 54 CPU (main board) 55 RAM (main board) 56 Start prize ball sensor 57 General prize ball sensor 58 Big Prize Ball Sensor 59 V winning ball sensor 60 Normal pattern start sensor 61 Big Prize Winner 62 lamp control board 63 Voice control board 64 prize ball control board 65 Decorative lamp display device 66 audio output device 67 Dispensing device 68 ball launcher 69 ROM (design control board) 70 CTC 71 CPU (design control board) 72 RAM (design control board) 73 Reset IC 74 Lamp control interface 75 Stepping motor control interface

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed for each of a plurality of symbol groups, and a symbol display for sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbols for each of the plurality of symbol groups after a lapse of a predetermined time. With the means, a plurality of display lines are set in the symbol display means, in the stop display process of the special symbol in the symbol display means, after temporarily stopping the variable display of the special symbol, the special symbol When the variable display of the symbols is restarted and the combination of the special symbols finally stopped and displayed on the predetermined display line of the plurality of display lines is a winning combination, the game is compared with the normal game. It is a gaming machine that can shift to a special game advantageous for a person, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, In at least one line of the plurality of display lines, while generating a combination of reach eyes suggesting that there is a high possibility of winning, and highlighting the special symbol which has become the combination of reach eyes A gaming machine characterized by. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination of the reach stitches is generated in at least two lines of the plurality of display lines. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of display lines are 5 lines or more. 4. The symbol display means comprises a plurality of translucent rotating reels having the plurality of special symbols displayed on the surface thereof, and a plurality of back lamps for transmitting and illuminating each rotating reel from the inside. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special symbol which is a combination of the reach stitches is highlighted by a lighting mode of the plurality of back lamps. 5. When the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, all of the plurality of back lamps are turned on, and a back lamp corresponding to the special symbol which is a combination of the reach stitches. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the lighting color of is different from that of the other back lamps. 6. When the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the lighting mode of the back lamp is made different from that when the special symbol is variably displayed. The gaming machine according to item 4. 7. When the variable display of the special symbol in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the lighting mode of the back lamp in the special symbol that has become a combination of the reach patterns is sequentially changed for each symbol group. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is operated. 8. The combination of the reach stitches is generated by highlighting the special symbol according to a lighting mode of the back lamp and at least one of lighting a decoration lamp arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine and generating a sound. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine notifies the player of the fact. 9. When a predetermined start condition is satisfied using a computer, a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed for each of a plurality of symbol groups, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed for each of the plurality of symbol groups. While realizing the function as a symbol display means for doing, a plurality of display lines are set in the symbol display means, in the stop display process of the special symbol in the symbol display means, the variable display of the special symbol After temporarily stopping, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted, and finally the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed on the predetermined display line of the plurality of display lines is a winning combination. In the computer program that can be transferred to a special game that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game, the special symbol in the symbol display means. When a predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display is temporarily stopped, at least one line of the plurality of display lines causes a combination of reach eyes indicating that there is a high possibility of winning, and A computer program having a function of highlighting the special symbol which is a combination of the reach patterns.