JP2003164615A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase the amusement of a display performance. <P>SOLUTION: Character patterns which dramatize a ready-to-win state or the like are variably displayed, and a game state after the completion of a big jackpot is determined in response to the display configuration of the character patterns at the time when the variable display of display regions 3a, 3b and 3c is stopped. Therefore, the character patterns are made patterns to suggest a game state after the completion of the big jackpot, and even when the game state after the completion of the big jackpot is notified prior to the starting of the big jackpot, it can be made hard to recognize that the character patterns are the patterns to determine the game state after the completion of the big jackpot for the game player. Thus, the interest of the game player can be kept until the performance display of a drawing which is performed at the completion of the big jackpot while preventing the game player from discriminating the game state of a probability change or the game state of an ordinary change. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention
Related to gaming machines represented by lot machines, etc.
You. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a plurality of types of gaming machines have been used.
Table for displaying the symbols etc. in a predetermined arrangement
Pachinko machines and the like provided with a display device are known. This kind of
In gaming machines, the symbols displayed on the display device are stopped.
Special game state according to the stop mode (stop symbol) at the time of stop
(Big hit state) can be derived. [0003] In such a gaming machine, special
Appearance table of characters etc. in addition to the symbols that generate the game state
The pattern to be displayed is stopped
(So-called reach state or jackpot state) to the player
There is also a display effect that makes the user recognize in advance. [0004] However, the prior art
The display effects using characters etc. performed at the gaming machine of
Recognize the stop mode of the symbol to the player before the variable display stops
It is only one of the directing of the notice display to make
There is a problem that it is not interesting for players
Was. The present invention has been developed to solve the above-mentioned problems.
It was made to enhance the interest in display production.
The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can cut. [0006] To achieve this object,
For example, a gaming machine according to claim 1 has a table displaying identification information.
Display device and the display device to dynamically display identification information.
Control means for dynamically displaying the identification information in advance.
Characteristics that are advantageous to the player when the
The above-mentioned control means is for giving a separate game state.
A predetermined display target is displayed on the display device.
The predetermined display object is a game value after the end of the special game state.
A value is suggested. [0007] The predetermined display object is the special play object.
Determines or teaches the game value after the end of the skill state
There may be. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described.
Will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment
Is an example of a pachinko machine
Description will be made using a U-type machine, in particular, a first-class pachinko game machine.
In addition, the present invention is applied to a third-class pachinko game machine and other game machines.
It is, of course, possible. FIG. 1 shows a game board of a pachinko machine P of this embodiment.
FIG. Around the game board 1, balls will be won.
Multiple prizes in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out by
A mouth 2 is provided. In the center of the game board 1, there are multiple
A liquid crystal display that displays several types of patterns as identification information
A spray (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) 3 is provided
I have. The display screen of the LCD 3 is divided into three parts in the horizontal direction.
In each of the three divided display areas,
Scroll the pattern horizontally while scrolling to the left from left to right.
Be done. Below the LCD 3, a symbol operation port (first type)
(Starting port) 4 is provided, and the ball passes through this symbol operating port 4
As a result, the variable display of the LCD 3 is started.
You. Below the symbol operating port 4, there is a specific winning opening (large winning opening)
5 are provided. The specific winning opening 5 is
The display result after the change is a predetermined combination of symbols
If one matches, the ball wins and the ball wins
For a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse,
Or the winning opening that is opened until 10 balls are won)
It is. In the special winning opening 5, a V zone 5a is provided.
While the specific winning opening 5 is open, the ball
Passing through 5a, the continuation right is established and the special winning opening
After the closing of the special winning opening 5, the specific winning opening 5 is again set for a predetermined time (or
Is open until a predetermined number of balls have won in the special winning opening 5)
It is. The opening / closing operation of this specific winning opening 5 is maximum 16 times
(16 rounds) Repeatable, open / close operation
Can be performed, so-called given game value is given
It is a state (special game state). FIG. 2 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P.
It is the block diagram which showed. Main control board of pachinko machine P
In C, an MPU 11 as an arithmetic unit and its MPU 11
Various control programs and fixed values installed and executed on
ROM area 12 storing data and MPU 11
A memo for temporarily storing various data etc.
And a RAM area 13 which is a memory. Fig. 9
The program of the flowchart shown in FIG.
Stored in the ROM area 12 as part of the program
I have. The RAM area 13 has a transmission buffer 13a.
, Command counter 13b, and backup area 1
3c. The transmission buffer 13a is
Display control from the main control board C
For storing a control command transmitted to the control board D
It is a buffer. The control command consists of 2 bytes.
Therefore, the transmission buffer 13a is also composed of 2 bytes.
You. The system set (written) to the transmission buffer 13a
The control command is not one byte long due to timer interrupt processing.
Is transmitted to the display control board D. FIG. 3 shows the display screen of the LCD 3 as four displays.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state where the image is divided into regions. Variation of this embodiment
The display is divided into four display areas 3a, 3b, 3
c, 3d, three display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
Are performed while scrolling in the directions of the arrows.
You. Three display areas 3a and 3 of the four divided areas
b and 3c, as shown in FIG.
Three symbol numbers 42a of "Symbol 1 to Symbol 3"
Have been. Displayed in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
The symbol (first identification information) is fluctuated with a predetermined display result
(For example, three identical symbols appear),
Transition to the jackpot state. In the upper part of the right display area 3c,
In the upper right display area 3d, the game after the jackpot
The character pattern (predetermined display target) that determines the state is displayed.
Is shown. This character pattern is displayed in the display areas 3a, 3
f, fluctuates at the timing of fluctuating display performed in 3c,
Time when the variable display of the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c stops
Stop the fluctuation by ringing. In addition, about character design
Will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5C and 5D. The command counter 13b shown in FIG.
Stop symbol designating command 42 which is a kind of control command
(See FIG. 5) Display areas 3a to 3d of LCD 3 specified by
Is a counter for indicating the range of “1 to 5”.
It is updated by "1". When the value of the command counter 13b is
If it is within the range of “1 to 5”, the command
Symbol number 42a corresponding to the value of the counter 13b (see FIG. 5)
Display areas 3a to 3d are designated. In addition, command
If the value of the counter 13b is "5",
No indication area is specified. The backup area 13c is used for a power failure or the like.
If the power is turned off due to the occurrence, when the power is
The state of the dick machine P is returned to the state before the power was turned off.
Therefore, when the power is turned off (including when a power outage occurs, the same applies hereinafter)
Stores the values of tack pointers, registers, I / O, etc.
It is an area to keep. This backup area 1
3c is written by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 9).
Is executed when the power is turned off.
3c is restored at power-on (power failure
Including power on. Hereinafter, the same applies to the initialization process (S1).
2 (see FIG. 11)). The MPU 11 is input via a bus line 14.
Connected to output port 15. This input / output port 1
5 is in contact with the display control board D and other input / output devices 16.
Has been continued. The main control board C is connected via the input / output port 15
To the display control board D and other input / output devices 16
Command to control each of these devices. The main control
The connection between the substrate C and the display control substrate D is performed by input and output.
Are fixed two buffers (inverter gates) 17,
28, the main control board C and the display
Transmission and reception of control commands with the control board D
Only in one direction from main control board C to display control board D
The control frame is transferred from the display control board D to the main control board C.
Commands cannot be transmitted. The display control board D includes an MPU 21 and its
The ROM area 22 mounted on the MPU 21 and M
RAM area 23 mounted on PU 21 and video RA
M24, character ROM 25, and image controller
26, an input port 29, and an output port 27
I have. Inverter gate 28
Is connected, and the output of the input port 29 is MP
It is connected to a bus line connecting U21. Also,
Image controller 26 is connected to input of output port 27
The output of the output port 27 is connected to the LCD 3.
Have been. The MPU 21 of the display control board D controls the main control.
Based on the control command transmitted from the substrate C, LC
D3 (variation) display is controlled, and RO
The M area 22 has various functions executed by the MPU 21.
Various control programs and fixed value data are stored.
The program of the flowchart shown in FIGS.
Stored in the ROM area 22 as part of the control program
Have been. The RAM area 23 is provided by the MPU 21
Work data and flags used when executing
And a reception buffer 23a.
Command reception flag 23b and four stop symbols 1-4
There are provided the dies 23c to 23f. The reception buffer 23a is provided from the main control board C
In the buffer for receiving the transmitted control command
is there. Since the control command consists of 2 bytes,
The communication buffer 23a is also composed of 2 bytes. Frame
Command reception flag 23b indicates that a new control command has been received.
A flag that is turned on when stored in the buffer 23a
is there. When the command reception flag 23b is turned on,
The control command stored in the reception buffer 23a is read.
Issued and based on the read control command,
The variable display of the LCD 3 is controlled. Once turned on
The command reception flag 23b is transmitted from the reception buffer 23a.
It is turned off when a control command is read. The stopped symbols 1-4 memories 23c-23f are:
Stop symbol designation command 42 which is a kind of control command
The symbol code 42b of the stop symbol transmitted by
4) of the LCD 3
Corresponding to the display areas 3a to 3d (see FIG. 3).
One, a total of four stopped symbols 1-4 memories 23c-23f
Is provided. In addition, the stop symbol 1-4 memory 23c
To 23f will be described later. The video RAM 24 is displayed on the LCD 3
Is a memory in which display data is stored.
By rewriting the contents of AM24,
The display contents are changed. That is, each of the display areas 3a to 3d
The display of the change of the symbol is written by the contents of the video RAM 24.
It is performed by being replaced. Character ROM 25
Is character data such as symbols displayed on the LCD 3.
Is stored in the memory. Image controller 26
Of the MPU 21, the video RAM 24, and the output port 27
Adjust each timing to read / write data
Display that is interposed and stored in the video RAM 24
The data is referred to the character ROM 25 at a predetermined time.
This is displayed on the LCD 3 by a key. The power supply board 30 has a drive voltage for the pachinko machine P.
And the state of the pachinko machine P
Supply of backup voltage and reset signal
Signal, RAM clear signal, power failure signal, etc.
is there. The main control board C is supplied from the power supply board 30.
It is driven by a driving voltage of 5 volts. This power supply
When the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the board 30
Outputs a power failure signal to the NMI terminal of the MPU 11 on the board C
A power failure monitoring circuit 30a, which is a circuit for
You. The power failure monitoring circuit 30a includes a power supply board 30
DC stable 24 Volt which is the largest voltage output from
Monitor the voltage of the unit and this voltage is less than 24 volts
In this case, it is determined that a power failure (power interruption) has occurred and a power failure signal is output.
It is configured to force. The output of this power failure signal
Therefore, the main control board C recognizes the occurrence of the power failure and
(NMI interrupt processing, see FIG. 9). In addition, power supply
The substrate 30 has a DC stable voltage of 24 volts and a voltage of 22 volts.
When the power failure is sufficient to execute the process even after it becomes full
Time (waiting time for execution timing suitable for power failure processing)
), The output of 5 volts which is the drive voltage of the control system is positive.
The main control board is configured to maintain the normal value.
C can execute the power failure process normally. The clear switch 31 is connected to the R of the main control board C.
Clear data backed up in AM area 13
A switch to erase (erase)
It consists of switches. This clear switch 3
The pachinko machine P is turned on with 1 pressed
(Including power-on due to blackout), RAM clear signal
Is output to the main control board C, and the data in the RAM area 13
Is cleared. Next, with reference to FIG. 4 to FIG.
From the main control board C to the display control board D for controlling
The transmitted control command will be described. Control top
Commands mainly consist of a fluctuation pattern designation command 41 and a stop
The symbol designation command 42 and the symbol stop command 43
It is constituted. The control command is 2 bytes
The first byte and the second byte
Command code in the first byte to distinguish command codes.
In the mode, the most significant bit is set and the second byte
In the code, the most significant bit is reset. FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the variation pattern designation command 41.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a command code and the contents of the command.
You. The fluctuation pattern designation command 41 starts the fluctuation display
And a series of changes from the start to the end of the variable display.
This is a command for specifying a motion pattern. 1 byte
Eye command code indicates normal mode of variable display
“C0H” or “C1H” indicating the short mode
There are 28 types in each mode, for a total of 56 types
Kind of variation patterns are prepared. Note that the variation pattern designation command 41
Control of the fluctuation display specified by the
Line by the display control board D that has received the
The contents of the control program for the display control board D
Change pattern specification by changing
It is possible to change the contents of the variable display for command 41.
it can. That is, the control program of the main control board C is changed.
Without changing the control program of the display control board D
You can change the content of the floating display
It is. The normal variable display is left, center and right
In each of the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c,
Each symbol scrolls based on the arrangement of
Done by Here, three display areas 3a, 3b, 3
When all scrolling in c stops, the jackpot
If the display state shows three identical symbols on the line,
It becomes a jackpot state where a certain game value is added. others
Of the three display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
When the rule stops, two identical symbols appear on the jackpot line.
If they are complete, a display state suggesting a jackpot, a so-called
Is called a state. FIG. 5A shows a stop symbol designation command 42.
Command code and the command code
It is a figure showing the correspondence relationship with the symbol number 42a to be performed.
As described above, each symbol number 42a has the table shown in FIG.
The indication areas 3a to 3d are respectively associated with each other. Ma
FIG. 5B shows 14 kinds of symbol codes 42b and symbols.
It is a figure showing correspondence with name 42c. The stop symbol designation command 42 is a variable pattern
Table of the fluctuation pattern specified by the user specification command 41
At the end of the display, the display area 3a to 3d of the LCD 3
This is a command to specify the symbol to be stopped and displayed.
You. The stop symbol designation command 42 is a variation pattern designation command.
After the command 41 is transmitted and the variable display is started, LC
For each of the four display areas 3a to 3d of D3,
It is transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D. This stop symbol designating command 42 is
It is composed of 2 bytes like the turn designation command 41
I have. The first byte of the stop symbol designation command 42
Command code for designating display areas 3a to 3d of patterns 1-4
Is set. For example, as shown in FIG.
Command code of the first byte of the stop symbol designation command 42
Is "90H", the display area 3a of the symbol 1 is displayed as "A
0H ", the display area 3b1 of symbol 2 is specified
Is done. In the second byte of the stop symbol designation command 42,
Table of symbols 1 to 4 specified by the first byte command code
The symbol code 4 of the symbol stopped and displayed in the display areas 3a to 3d
2b is set. That is, as shown in FIG.
When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is “Thailand”, “10”
If “H” is “to”, “11H” is.
・ If “Gen (2)” is “1DH”,
The code of the second byte of the stop symbol designating command 42
Is set as The symbol code 42b is "1CH" and
"1DH" pattern ("Gen-san (1)" (see Fig. 5 (c))
And "Gen-san (2) (see Fig. 5 (d))")
Is displayed only in the upper right display area 3d. Paraphrase
If so, the symbol that appears in the upper right display area 3d is
Only "1CH" and "1DH" symbols, display area
The symbols displayed on 3a, 3b, 3c are symbol codes 42
Symbols whose b is in the range of “10H” to “1BH” are displayed
Because The display control board D is a command for designating a stop symbol.
Receive the code 42, the fluctuation pattern under execution is considered.
Above, the symbol code specified by the stop symbol specification command 42
So that the variable display ends with the symbol of the
Replace the design. This symbol replacement, the variable display
It is performed only when the speed is changing fast, so the player
Not noticed that the design was replaced
No. It should be noted that whether the variable display is a big hit
Is the symbol specified by the stop symbol specification command 42.
According to That is, if a big hit occurs, the main control board
Stop designator for the combination that constitutes the jackpot from C
Command 42 is transmitted. Therefore, display control
In the case of the substrate D, it is completely considered whether the hit is a jackpot or not.
Without being specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command 41
The change display of the pattern is designated by the stop symbol designation command 42.
The effect of the fluctuation display so that it ends with the specified stop symbol
Do it. FIG. 6 shows the time when the jackpot is determined (symbol stop).
At the timing when the stop command 43 is received)
Diagram that determines the gaming state after the end of the jackpot state depending on the state
12 patterns and character patterns shown in FIG.
It is a correspondence table 44 with the design of a sushi chef (Gen). As shown in the correspondence table 44 of FIG.
In the variable display in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c,
If the jackpot is confirmed in the pattern of (i) (Symbol stop command
At the timing when the password 43 is received) in the display area 3d.
Character pattern (sushi chef) displayed is "1D
H (Mr. Gen (2), see FIG. 5 (d)) "
, The gaming state after the jackpot becomes a probability fluctuation state. one
If the jackpot is confirmed with the "Thailand" symbol, it is displayed
The display of the character pattern displayed in the area 3d is "1".
CH (Mr. Gen (1), see FIG. 5 (c)) "
Means that the gaming state after the jackpot is in a normal fluctuation state. FIG. 7 schematically shows the structure of the virtual symbol reel 50.
FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the left, center, and right sides of the LCD 3.
Virtual symbols displayed fluctuating in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
The configuration of the reel 50 is schematically illustrated. As shown in FIG.
As shown, the virtual symbol reel 50 has 12 types of symbols.
"Thailand", "bird", "kappa", ..., "crab"
It is arranged in order, and after the pattern of the last "crab",
Return to the top symbol, "Thailand", "Tori", "Kappa",
Are arranged. The virtual symbol reel 50 is
Each display area 3a, 3
The display is fluctuated by b and 3c. FIG. 8 shows a command of the symbol stop command 43.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing codes and command contents thereof. Pattern
The stop command 43 is a display area of the designated symbol number 42a.
The symbols that are variably displayed in the areas 3a to 3d are stopped and displayed.
Command). Display control board D
When the symbol stop command 43 is received, the symbol stop frame
To the display areas 3a to 3d specified by the command 43
Stop already specified by the symbol specification command 42
The symbols are stopped and displayed, and the symbols in the display areas 3a to 3d are displayed.
Determine. That is, the table specified by the symbol stop command 43
The variable display of the display areas 3a to 3d ends. Symbol stop frame
Command 43, all four display areas 3a to 3d
When the pattern is determined, the variation pattern designation command 41
Display of a series of fluctuation patterns started by
You. The display control board D is provided with a variation pattern designating command.
Consider the contents of command 41 and stop symbol designation command 42
At the end of the variable display
Display area 3 to which the symbol specified by the
a to 3d, during the high-speed fluctuation of the fluctuation display
The symbols have been replaced in advance. Moreover, the main control board
C is the fluctuation table specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command 41
When the timing of the indicated fluctuation pattern ends,
A symbol stop command 43 is transmitted to the display control board D.
Control. Therefore, the symbol stop command 43
The stop display (fixed) of a symbol that gives a sense of incongruity to the player
It is done smoothly without any. The symbol stop command from the main control board C
As a result, the transmission timing of the
Before the end of the fluctuation pattern specified by the specification command 41
Despite the display control board D is a symbol stop command
43, the display control board D displays the variable pattern.
Stop designating command even before the end of the turn
The display area 3a corresponding to the stop symbol specified by 42
3d is stopped and displayed at the center of the display areas 3a to 3d.
Confirm the design. Next, the pachinko machine constructed as described above.
The processes executed in P are described in the flowcharts of FIGS.
The description will be made with reference to the chart. FIG. 9 is due to a power outage or the like.
Executed by the main control board C when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned off.
It is a flow chart of NMI interruption processing. This NMI discount
The main control unit when the power is turned off due to a power failure, etc.
The state of the plate C is stored in the backup area 13c. The power of the pachinko machine P is changed due to a power failure or the like.
When the power is cut off, the power outage signal is sent from the power outage monitoring circuit 30a to the main control.
NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) of MPU 11 on substrate C
t) Output to terminal. Then, the MPU 11 is executing
Is interrupted, and the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 9 is started.
For a predetermined time after the power failure signal is output, the processing of the main control board C is performed.
Power is not supplied from the power supply board 30 so that
The NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.
You. In the NMI interrupt processing, first, the stack pointer
The value of the counter is written to the backup area 13c (S
1) Further, the values of each register and I / O are backed up.
To the backup area 13c (S2) to generate a power failure, etc.
The state when the power is turned off is stored. After that, other power outages
After executing the processing (S3), the power is completely cut off and the processing is performed.
The process is looped until it cannot be executed. FIG. 10 shows the main control board C of the pachinko machine P.
Is a flowchart of a main process executed in the first embodiment.
The main control of the pachinko machine P is executed by this main processing.
Is performed. In the main processing, first, after prohibiting interrupts
(S11), the initialization processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed (S1).
2). FIG. 11 shows the main control when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on.
Initialization processing executed in the main processing of the control board C (S
It is a flowchart of 12). In this process, the back
If the backup is valid, write it in the backup area 13c.
Restores the stored data to its original state and powers the game control
Continue from the state before was cut off. Meanwhile, backup
Is not valid or backup is valid
Even if the clear switch 31 is pressed when the power is turned on
, A RAM clearing and initialization process is executed. In addition,
This initialization processing (S12) is described in the form of a subroutine.
But executed before setting the stack pointer.
Is actually not a subroutine call
Then, the processing is sequentially performed after the processing of S11. First, the stack is stacked on the original stack area.
A temporary stack pointer to keep the data
Is set (S41). Clear switch 31 is turned on
Is checked (S42), and if it is turned on,
(S42: Yes), the process proceeds to S44. on the other hand,
If the clear switch 31 is not turned on (S42:
No), check whether the backup is valid
(S43). This confirmation is made by a predetermined error in the RAM area 13.
Keywords written in the rear are correctly remembered
It is determined by whether or not. Keywords are correctly remembered
Backup is effective if it exists,
If not, backup data is destroyed
And the backup is not valid. Backup is
If valid (S43: Yes), the process proceeds to S46
Then, each state of the main control board C is returned to the state before the power was turned off.
Let On the other hand, if the backup is not valid (S43:
No), the process proceeds to S44. In the processing from S44, the regular stack
After setting the interface and adjusting the contents of the stack (S4
4), execute RAM clear and initialization processing (S4)
5) Initialize each value of RAM area 13 and I / O etc.
Then, the initialization process ends. End of the processing of S45
After completion, the process of S13 in FIG. 10 is executed. In the return process from S46, the backup
Data of each register, I / O, etc. saved to area 13c
From the backup area 13c, and
Write each data to the original register, I / O, etc. (S4
6). Further, the stack area is deleted from the backup area 13c.
Read the value of the interface and write it to the stack pointer.
State before power interruption (before power failure), that is, NMI interrupt generation
Return to the state before birth (S47). After that, before the interruption
(S48) before returning to the state (before NMI interrupt occurrence).
Executes an interrupt return and executes the process before the power is turned off.
And control is continued from the state before the power was turned off. In the process of S13 in FIG.
Is determined (S13). The timer interrupt set here is
Command for controlling the variable display of the LCD 3
Generates a strobe signal for transmission to the display control board D
There is a timer interrupt to be generated. After setting the timer interrupt
Puts each interrupt into a permitted state (S14). After permission to interrupt
Is a special symbol variation process (S25) and a display data creation process.
(S27), lamp information processing (S28), etc.
Output data updated in the previous process to each port at once
A port output process for outputting is executed (S15). Further, a random number cow for determining the jackpot
The random number updating process (S16) for updating the value of the counter by "+1"
Then, the storage timer is decremented (S17). Record
In the storage timer subtraction process, the number of reserved balls for jackpot determination is
On the LCD 3 and the symbol is being displayed on the LCD 3
Is used to reduce the time required to display the symbols
You. The switch reading process (S18) is performed for each switch.
Of the ball hit into the game area 1
Winning to prize mouth 2 or grand prize mouth 5 (including V zone 5a),
To detect the passing of the symbol operating port 4 and furthermore, the prize ball and the ball lending
It is processing of. The count abnormality monitoring process (S19)
Switch read by switch read processing of No. 18
This is a process to monitor the data for abnormalities.
You. For example, the special winning opening 5 is opened, and the V zone 5a of the ball is opened.
The ball was detected by the V count switch that detects the passage of
Despite this, a prize in the big winning opening 5 other than the V zone 5a
1 ball can be detected with 10 count switch
If not, do not remove the 10-count switch.
Somehow abnormalities occur in the 10 count switch
ing. Also drives the payout motor to pay out prize balls
Even if one ball is not paid out even though
In the prize ball payout device, some abnormality has occurred. This
In the count abnormality monitoring process (S19) as shown in FIG.
The switch data read by the switch reading process (S18)
Is monitored for abnormalities as described above.
You. In the symbol counter updating process (S20), L
Symbols that are stopped and displayed as a result of variable display performed on CD3
Is performed to determine the counter value. Ma
In the symbol check process (S21), the symbol counter is updated.
Based on the value of the counter updated in the new process (S20)
, Jackpot used in the special symbol variation process (S25)
The design, the missing design, and the reach design are determined.
You. In the processing from S16 to S21,
If no error has occurred (S22: normal), a normal pattern
7 segment LED (fig.
(Not shown) and display the results.
As a result, if a hit occurs, an ordinary
Is executed for a predetermined time. That
Thereafter, the status flag is checked (S24), and
If the symbol starts to change or the change is being displayed (S2
4: During symbol change), the special symbol change process (S25)
At the timing when the ball passes through the symbol operation port 4.
Determine whether a jackpot is based on the value of the random number counter
Is performed, and the symbol variation processing is performed on the LCD 3.
Execute. On the other hand, as a result of checking the status flag,
If it is in the middle (S24: during the big hit), open the special winning opening 5
A big hit process (S26) such as release is executed. Change
As a result of checking the status flag,
If you are not in the jackpot (S24: other), S25 and
Steps S26 and S26 are skipped, and the display data
Move to the processing. In the process of S22, an error
If an error is confirmed (S22: error), S23-
The processing of S26 is skipped, and the display data creation of S27 is skipped.
Move to the processing. In the display data creation processing (S27), the symbol
Demo data displayed on the LCD 3 in addition to the variable display of
7-segment LED display data is created,
In the step information processing (S28), the lamp data
First, various lamp data are created. Sound effect processing
In (S29), sound effect data according to the game situation is created.
Is done. These display data and sound effect data
The port output process (S15) and the timer interrupt process
The data is output to each device according to the processing. After the end of the sound effect processing (S29), the next S
Remaining time until the execution timing of the 15th process arrives
, The symbol counter updating process which is the same process as S20
(S30) is repeatedly executed. Each process of S15 to S29
Processing needs to be executed periodically, so the processing in S31
In this case, check the elapsed time since the previous execution of the processing in S15.
(S31). As a result of the check, the previous S15
If a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the process (S31: Y
es) The process proceeds to S15, while a predetermined time has elapsed.
If not (S31: No), the process proceeds to S30.
And the execution of the symbol counter updating process (S30) is repeated.
You. Here, the execution time of each processing of S15 to S29 is
Since it changes according to the state of the technique, the processing in the next S15 is executed.
The remaining time until the line timing arrives is a fixed time
is not. Therefore, using the remaining time,
By repeatedly executing the data update process (S30).
The stop symbol can be changed at random. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the main processing in FIG.
Command setting executed in separate symbol variation processing (S25)
It is a flowchart showing a process. This command setting
The processing is a control command for controlling the variable display on the LCD 3.
Change pattern designation command 41 and stop symbol designation
The command 42 and the symbol stop command 43 are
In order to transmit from the board C to the display control board D,
Write to the transmission buffer 13a (set
). In the command setting process, first, the variable display
The status is checked by the status flag (S51). H
As a result of the check, if the change display is started (S51: Change
Start), send the fluctuation pattern specification command 41 to the transmission buffer
13a (S52), the command counter 13b
Is set to "1" (S53), and this process ends.
The variation pattern designation command written in the transmission buffer 13a
The command 41 is a timer interrupt processing set in the processing of S13.
Is sent to the display control board D byte by byte.
You. In the process of S51, the status flag is checked.
As a result of the check, if the symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner (S51:
Dynamic display), the value of the command counter 13b is "4" or less
It is checked whether or not (S54). Command counter 1
If the value of 3b is “4” or less (S54: Yes),
Of stop symbols corresponding to the value of the command counter 13b
The first byte of the command 42 is placed in the upper part of the transmission buffer 13a
Write to the byte (S55). Correspondence shown in FIG.
Based on the relationship, for example, the value of the command counter 13b is
If it is “1”, “90H” is stored in the command counter 13b.
If the value of “2” is “91H”, the command
If the value of the counter 13b is "4", "93H" is
Respectively written to the upper byte of the transmission buffer 13a.
You. Further, corresponding to the value of the command counter 13b
The symbol code 42b of the symbol to be stopped is transmitted to the transmission buffer 13a.
(S56). For example, the command
If the value of the counter 13b is "1", symbol 1 (display area
Symbol code 4 of the symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of 3a)
2b is the value of the command counter 13b is “2”
Diagram stopped and displayed in the display area of symbol 2 (display area 3b)
..., Command counter 1
If the value of 3b is "4", a table of symbol 4 (display area 3d)
The symbol code 42b of the symbol stopped and displayed in the display area is
Based on the correspondence shown in FIG.
The data is written to the lower byte of the file 13a. Stop here
When the design of "Thailand" is designated as the design, "10"
The symbol code 42b of "H" is designated as the symbol of "bird".
, The symbol code 42b of "11H" is ...
If the design of "Mr. Gen (2)" is specified, "1D
The symbol code 42b of "H" is designated. By the processing of S55 and S56, 2 bytes
Send stop symbol designating command 42 to transmission buffer 13a
After writing to, the value of the command counter 13b is
"1" is added (S57), and this process ends. What
The stop symbol designating code written in the transmission buffer 13a
The command 42 is the same as that of the variation pattern designation command 41.
Similarly, according to the timer interrupt processing set in the processing of S13.
Thus, the data is transmitted to the display control board D one byte at a time. On the other hand, when the value of the command counter 13b is
If “5” or more (S54: No), display all four
Send stop symbol designation command 42 for areas 3a to 3d
That is, I believed. Therefore, in such a case, S
Steps 55 to S57 are skipped, and this processing is terminated.
Complete. In the process of S51, the status flag is checked.
As a result, if it is the end timing of the fluctuation display
(S51: end of variable display), four display areas 3a to 3d
Stop frame that stops and displays (fixes) all the symbols at once
Command 43 (80H, 0AH) to the transmission buffer 13a.
(S58), and this process ends. Transmit buffer
The symbol stop command 43 written in 13a is
Processing of S13 as in the case of the turn designation command 41
Displayed one byte at a time by the timer interrupt processing set in
To the control board D for use. This symbol stop command 43
Is transmitted to the display control board D, so that the fluctuation pattern
A series of variation tables started by the region designation command 41
Is completed. FIG. 13 shows the reception interrupt processing of the display control board D.
Is a flowchart of a command reception process executed by
You. This command reception processing is performed from the main control board C for display.
Executed when a control command is sent to the control board D
You. First, the display control board D transmitted from the main control board C
Writes the control command received in the reception buffer 23a.
(S61), and further turns off the command reception flag 23b.
(S62), a new control command is received
This processing is terminated by indicating that the
Complete. FIG. 14 shows the main processing of the display control board D.
5 is a flowchart of a variable display process executed in
You. In the variable display process, the control received from the main control board C
The variable display is controlled based on the use command. First, the command reception flag 23b is turned on.
It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (S71). Command reception
If the lug 23b is turned on (S71: Yes), what
Command has been received.
After the reception flag 23b is turned off (S72), the reception
Data stored in the upper byte of the buffer 23a.
The type of the control command is confirmed (S73). The control code stored in the reception buffer 23a
The upper byte of the command is “C0H” or “C1H”.
If so, the control command is the fluctuation pattern specification command
41. Therefore, in such a case, (S73: fluctuation
Turn designation command), all stop symbols 1-4 memory 2
After the contents of 3c to 23f have been cleared to 0 (S74), it changes.
Starts variable display specified by pattern specification command 41
(S75). In the process of S73, the reception buffer 23
The upper byte of the control command stored in “a” is “90H
~ 93H ", the control command is the stop symbol finger
Command 42. Therefore, in such a case, (S7
3: Stop symbol designating command), the stop symbol designating command
Symbol code 42b, which is the command of the second byte of command 42
Is written to the corresponding stopped symbols 1-4 memories 23c-23f
(S77). As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b)
For example, the stop symbol stored in the reception buffer 23a
If the designated command 42 is “90H, 14H”, “9
"0H" is stored in the stop symbol 1 memory 23c.
(Pudding symbol) "is written.
You. Also, the stop symbol finger stored in the reception buffer 23a.
If the fixed command 42 is “93H, 1CH”, “1C
H "in the stop symbol 4 memory 23f corresponding to" 1CH ".
(Mr. Gen (1) design) "is written.
Be included. Thereafter, the speed is changed on the LCD 3 at a high speed.
The changing symbol in the changing pattern specification command 41
Fluctuation pattern specified by the user and the progress of the fluctuation pattern
Considering the situation, stop symbols 1-4 memories 23c-23
The variable display ends with the symbol of the symbol code 42b stored in f.
The changing symbols are replaced so as to complete the process (S7).
8). For example, "14H" is displayed in the stop symbol 1 memory 23c.
If stored, the fluctuation of the display area 3a of the symbol 1
"Prin" whose display is the symbol code 42b of "14H"
The symbols are replaced so as to end with the symbol of.
Also, "1CH" is stored in the stop symbol 4 memory 23f.
Is displayed, the variable display of the display area 3d of the symbol 4 is displayed.
"Gen", which is the symbol code 42b of "1CH"
(1) "
Be done. In the process of S73, the reception buffer 23
The upper byte of the control command stored in “a” is “80”.
If "H", the control command is the symbol stop command
43. Therefore, in such a case (S73: design stop)
Stop command), the symbols in the display areas 3a to 3d are determined (S
79) Stop the design corresponding to the display areas 3a to 3d
indicate. Before the end timing of the variable display
Even when the symbol stop command 43 is received,
Is the display area designated by the symbol stop command 43.
The fluctuation display in the areas 3a to 3d is immediately stopped (confirmed). Yo
Therefore, at the timing of receiving the symbol stop command 43,
The variable display can be actually ended. In the process of S71, the command reception flag
23b is off (S71: No), S7
After the execution of each of the steps S5, S78 and S79, the state of the variable display
Each process is executed according to the situation (S80), and the variable display process is performed.
End the process. Next, refer to the timing chart of FIG.
The timing of the variable display based on the above description
To stop display (fix) all four symbols at once
The timing in this case will be described. Table from main control board C
The fluctuation pattern designation command 41 is transmitted to the display control board D.
Then, symbols 1 (display area 3a) to symbol 4 (display area
For all the symbols in 3d), the above-described change start processing (S7)
The variable display of the pattern determined in 5) is started. This
Following the fluctuation pattern designation command 41
During the stop, the stop symbol designation command 42 is displayed in the four display areas 3
The data is sequentially transmitted to a to 3d. Stop designating command
Is received by the display control board D,
To the stop symbol specified by the stop symbol specification command 42
At the same time, symbols are replaced during the high-speed fluctuation. Thereafter, the change pattern designation command 41
With the designated fluctuation pattern, by the display control board D
The variable display is continued, and the main display is
From the control board C to the display control board D, all four symbols
The symbol stop command 43 (8
0H and 0AH (see FIG. 7) are transmitted. This symbol stop
Stop command 43 is received by the display control board D.
Started by the fluctuation pattern designation command 41
A series of variable display ends. After the end of the fluctuation display,
As time elapses, the display is stopped and displayed in each of the display areas 3a to 3d.
Stop symbol specified by the specified stop symbol specification command 42
Is switched to another display. Note that the end timing of the variable display comes.
Before the display control board D receives the symbol stop command 43,
If received, specify with fluctuation pattern specification command 41
The end timing of the displayed fluctuation has not arrived
The stop diagram specified by the stop symbol designation command 42
Immediately stop the design in the designated display areas 3a to 3d
indicate. With this control, the symbol stop command 43
The fluctuation display is terminated according to the transmission (reception) timing.
It can be done. Next, referring to FIG. 16 and FIG.
4 is a symbol display control process executed in each process (S80).
Of the principles, the characteristic portions of the present invention will be described. FIG.
Is the character pattern displayed in the upper right display area 3d.
Depending on the display mode, the play after the end of the jackpot
FIG. 11 is a diagram for informing that a technique state is probability fluctuation. Conventionally, the image is displayed in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c.
Game state after the end of the jackpot state with the symbol
A place not to notify the game state or the game state of normal fluctuation)
In this case, the symbols displayed in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
In addition, statically fluctuating statically fluctuating to one of the display areas of LCD3
Display the stop pattern (predetermined display target) and
Depending on the display state, the game state after the end of the jackpot
Notify the player whether the game state or normal fluctuation game state
You. Game state of probability fluctuation and game of normal fluctuation
When notifying the player of the status, during the jackpot
The player who informs the player at the end (or before or after the end) is more interesting to the player
Can maintain and enhance the interest of the game
You. Therefore, just before the jackpot ends, after the jackpot ends
The lottery effect of the game state is performed. But the probability fluctuation
To the player of the game state of the game and the game state of the normal fluctuation
Must inform in some way when the jackpot is determined
Change table of the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
When the display stops, the static symbol is displayed
To inform the player of the game state after the end of the jackpot state
I know. The stationary symbols are displayed in the display areas 3a and 3a.
Variable display not related to variable display performed in b and 3c
(For example, as a change in the color of a static design, or as a static design
Blinking lamp). Therefore, the display area 3
a, 3b, 3c Dynamic display not related to dynamic display
Notify the game state after the jackpot state with dynamic display
And the fluctuation pattern of the static symbol because of the unrelated fluctuation display
The player pays close attention to the sign, and as a result,
It is a symbol that determines the game state after completion
Was easily recognized by players. Therefore, play
At the start of the jackpot, the technician changes the game state after the jackpot ends.
It was easy to get acquainted, and spoiled the interest of the game. Accordingly, a character giving a reach effect notice etc.
Change the display of the lacquer pattern, and display the display result and display area.
According to the combination of the symbols displayed in the areas 3a, 3b, 3c
By determining the game state after the end of the jackpot,
Notify the game state after the end of the big hit before the start of the hit
Even if the player has
It can be hard to understand. Therefore, the probability fluctuation
Without distinguishing between the game state of normal or the game state of normal fluctuation,
Until the end of the jackpot until the display of the lottery effect
It is possible to continue the interest. FIG. 16A shows a pattern stopped in the display area 3a.
Stops, and the virtual symbol reel 50 in the display area 3c stops.
It is a figure showing a screen just before. In the display area 3a,
The "Thailand" symbol is stopped and displayed. Also display
Although the symbol has not stopped in the area 3c, the virtual symbol
The scroll movement is slow because the rule 50 is just before stopping.
And it is in a state that is sufficiently visible. Yo
Thus, when viewed from the player's side, "Tie" is displayed in the display area 3c.
Can be expected to stop. The display at the center
The scroll of the virtual symbol reel 50 in the area 3b is fluctuating.
is there. At this time, the character pattern in the display area 3d
Is a sushi chef moving his left finger to hold sushi
State. The sushi chef who is this character design
Respond to situations where a jackpot can be expected if
Fluctuate. Therefore, character pattern changes
Depending on the moving state, you can expect a big hit to the player
This is to be announced (notified). FIG. 16B shows the state of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen immediately after the symbols in the display area 3c have stopped.
Yes, "Thai" symbol in the display area 3a and the display area 3c
Is displayed, a display state where you can expect a jackpot, Iwayu
5 shows a screen in which a reach state has occurred. In addition,
The scroll of the virtual symbol reel 50 in the central display area 3b is
It is changing. Note that, in FIG.
The game state has become advantageous to the player
Sushi chef who is a character design
Is displayed. This key
Variations that can be expected for jackpots
In the case of display, various effects are performed, and within the effect
Inform the player of the expected value of the jackpot in the fluctuation display
It is to know (notice). FIG. 16 (c) shows the state of FIG. 16 (b).
Character pattern displayed in the display area 3d is a fluctuation table
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the illustrated state. The display area in the center
The scroll of the virtual symbol reel 50 in the area 3b is changing.
You. Also, in FIG. 16C, the character design
Is displayed as a sushi chef holding sushi with both hands
Have been. Note that this key is pressed during the reach condition.
The sushi chef who is a sushi character moves the finger of his left hand to move the sushi
The state of holding is displayed. FIG. 16D shows the state of FIG.
The scrolling of the central display area 3b stops, and the display area
The "Thailand" symbol is displayed on 3b and the jackpot is confirmed
State (a state in which the symbol stop command 43 has been received).
FIG. Character design displayed in display area 3d
Is a state where a sushi chef is holding sushi.
Looking at it, the finger of the left hand of the sushi chef is slightly from the sushi material
The display is shifted. Therefore, the symbol code 42b is
It can be seen that the symbol is “1DH” (see FIG. 5D).
See). Therefore, referring to the correspondence table 44 shown in FIG.
The display pattern of the character symbol with the hit symbol "Thailand"
Is "Gen-san (2)", so after the jackpot
Formally determine that the gaming state is a probability-varying gaming state
This means that the technician is notified. FIG. 16E and FIG. 16F show FIG.
The big hit condition occurs from the state of (d) and the big hit
Shows the screen of the lottery effect performed when the state ends
FIG. In this lottery production, after the jackpot state
Lottery to determine whether the gaming state is the probability fluctuation state or the normal fluctuation state
However, these productions are performed formally. Yo
Therefore, the same lottery result as the result shown in FIG.
It is what is done. FIG. 17 is a view similar to FIG.
According to the display mode of the character pattern displayed in the area 3d,
When the jackpot is confirmed, the game state after the jackpot ends normally fluctuates
FIG. Note that FIG.
(A), FIG. 17 (b) and FIG. 17 (c) show FIG.
(A), equivalent to FIGS. 16 (b) and 16 (c)
Therefore, the description is omitted. FIG. 17D shows the state of FIG.
The scrolling of the central display area 3b stops, and the display area
The "Thailand" symbol is displayed on 3b and the jackpot is confirmed
State (a state in which the symbol stop command 43 has been received).
FIG. Character design displayed in display area 3d
Is a state where a sushi chef is holding sushi.
When you look at it, the finger of the left hand of the sushi chef covers the sushi material
Display. Therefore, the symbol code 42b is
It can be seen that the symbol is "1CH" (see FIG. 5 (c)).
See). Therefore, referring to the correspondence table 44 shown in FIG.
The display pattern of the character symbol with the hit symbol "Thailand"
Is "Gen-san (1)", so after the jackpot is over
Formally playing that the game state is a normally fluctuating game state
This means that the technician is notified. FIGS. 17 (e) and 17 (f) correspond to FIG.
The big hit condition occurs from the state of (d) and the big hit
Shows the screen of the lottery effect performed when the state ends
FIG. In this lottery production, after the jackpot state
Lottery to determine whether the gaming state is the probability fluctuation state or the normal fluctuation state
However, these productions are performed formally. Yo
Therefore, the same lottery result as the result shown in FIG.
It is what is done. As described above, the pachinko machine of this embodiment
According to the machine P, the character design directing reach etc.
Are displayed in a variable manner, and a change table of the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c is displayed.
Display mode of the character design at the timing when the display is stopped
And the figure stopped and displayed in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
The game state after the end of the jackpot according to the combination with the pattern
Notify the player. Therefore, the character design
By designating the game state after the game has ended
Game state before the jackpot starts and after the jackpot ends
Even if the player is notified, the game letter after the end of the jackpot
It can make it difficult to recognize the state. Therefore, the player
The game state of rate fluctuation or the game state of normal fluctuation
Instead, play until the display of the lottery effect at the end of the jackpot
The technician's interest can be maintained. Next, referring to FIG. 18, a second embodiment will be described.
Will be described. In the first embodiment, the display area in the upper right
Large depending on the display style of the character design displayed in area 3d
Determine the game state after the end of the hit, this character figure
Due to the different display style of the pattern (the position of the sushi chef's left hand
), The player can easily be notified of the game state after the jackpot
Was not recognized. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the jackpot
Fluctuation display of regular character design (predetermined display target)
The game state after the end of the jackpot is
Is the same in the normal playing state,
According to the character pattern displayed at the timing
The game state after the end of the jackpot is determined. FIG.
8 (a) to FIG. 18 (d) are displayed in the upper right display area 3d.
This is a diagram showing that the character pattern
You. This character design is, in order from FIG.
The figure shows a hand lifting from the bottom up. Here, the processing is performed in the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c.
In the variable display, the display areas 3a, 3b, 3c
The same symbol is displayed on each and the variable display stops
In the case, the jackpot is determined. At this time,
The character symbol displayed in the area 3d is shown in FIG.
In the case of, the lottery performed at the end of the jackpot game
In the performance of the selection, a performance that transitions to the gaming state with probability fluctuation is performed
Be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot is determined,
FIG. 18 shows the character pattern displayed in the display area 3d.
In the case of (c), it is performed when the jackpot game ends.
In a lottery effect, non-stochastic fluctuations in the game state,
An effect of transitioning to the game state is performed. As described above, the variation display of the character pattern is performed.
Equivalent to the orbit, and the upper right at the timing of jackpot determination
Of the variation display of the character pattern performed in the display area 3d of
Depending on the display mode, determine the game state after the end of the jackpot
As a result, the jackpot ends before the jackpot starts
Even if the player informs the player of a later game state,
It can be difficult to recognize. Therefore, the player was hit
The jackpot state ends without determining the game state after the end.
It is possible to continue the interest of the player until the production of the lottery after completion
it can. The present invention has been described based on the embodiments.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.
Various modifications and alterations may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
It is easy to guess that is possible. For example, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot is determined
, Two types of character designs and display areas 3a, 3b,
Big hit condition in combination with the symbol displayed in 3c
The game state after the end was determined, but the character pattern
The types may be three or more. Character pattern seeds
By increasing the number of classes, the player
Make it difficult to recognize the notification of the game state after the end of the jackpot state
be able to. The present invention is applied to a different type of
It may be carried out on a dick machine or the like. For example, hit once
Then, including that, multiple hits (for example, two or three times)
The jackpot expectation will be increased until the condition occurs
Unpachinko machines (commonly referred to as "rights twice, rights three times"
). Also, the jackpot design is displayed
Need to place ball in given area after indicated
As a condition, it is implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special game state
May be. Furthermore, in addition to pachinko machines,
Ball, so-called pachinko machine and slot machine fused
It may be implemented as various gaming machines such as gaming machines
No. Note that, for example, the slot machine
Operation lever in the state where it is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined
The pattern is changed by operating the, stop button
The symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating
belongs to. Therefore, as a basic concept of a slot machine,
"After displaying a symbol row composed of multiple
Variable display means for confirming and displaying the symbols
The fluctuation of the symbol due to the operation of the step (for example, the operation lever)
Start and stop operation means (eg stop button)
Due to operation or after a predetermined time
Change of the pattern is stopped, and the fixed pattern at the time of the stop is
A special condition that is advantageous to the player
Special game state generating means for generating another game state
Slot machine, and in this case,
And medals are typical examples. It should be noted that the pachinko machine and the slot machine are compatible.
Figure consisting of multiple symbols as a specific example of a combined gaming machine
Variable display hand that confirms and displays the pattern after displaying the pattern row
It has a step and does not have a handle for launching the ball
Is included. In this case, a predetermined operation (button operation)
After a predetermined amount of balls is thrown based on
The pattern starts to change due to the work, for example, the stop button
Due to the operation of the button or after a predetermined time has elapsed
Stops the fluctuation of the symbol, and the final symbol at the time of the stop
Must be a so-called jackpot design
A jackpot condition that is advantageous to the player is generated, and the player
Is a method in which a large amount of balls are paid out to a lower saucer. Hereinafter, modified examples of the present invention will be described. Claim 1
In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the control means is configured to control the predetermined display
Associating an object with a dynamic display of the identification information
Gaming machine 1. Conventionally, just before the special game state ends
(Or after the end), the game state after the end of the special game state
A dynamic display (for example, a lottery effect) to be determined is performed.
However, after the end of the special game state,
Knowledge, the dynamic display of identification information reveals a predetermined display result
If you do, you must inform in some way,
Dynamic display when the dynamic display produces a predetermined display result
The identification information other than the identification information used in the
The game state after the end of the special game state is reported formally.
You. In addition, identification information other than identification information for dynamic display is
Dynamic indications that are not relevant to the indication (for example,
Indicates stop fluctuations such as blinking of a lamp. Therefore,
If the dynamic display produces a predetermined display result,
Special game state with dynamic display of identification information unrelated to display
When the game state after the end is notified, an unrelated dynamic table
The player dynamically displays the irrelevant identification information
Watch, and as a result, irrelevant identification information
It is the identification information that determines the game state after the end of the skill state
Is easily recognized by the player. For this reason,
The player is required to play the game
You can easily know the state of the game, spoiling the interest of the game
Was. Therefore, the game state after the end of the special game state is suggested.
Dynamic display of identification information for a predetermined display target to be specified or taught)
By associating with the player, the special game state ends
It is difficult to recognize a predetermined display target that indicates a later game state.
Therefore, before starting the special game state,
Even when the skill state is notified, it becomes difficult to recognize the notification.
Therefore, it is possible to maintain the interest of the player during the dynamic display.
Wear. The relationship between the predetermined display target and the dynamic display is as follows.
For example, a predetermined display that can be suggested from a dynamic display
Indicate from the target or the game content performed with dynamic display
For example, a predetermined display target that can be used is exemplified. Also,
The fixed display object is, for example, an identification that indicates a special game state.
Information and identification displayed during dynamic display
Information and the like are exemplified. The gaming machine or the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
The game state after the end of the special game state is a normal game state.
A first gaming state, which is a state, and a game from the first gaming state.
A second game state that is advantageous to the player.
The control means is provided when the predetermined display object satisfies predetermined conditions.
In this case, a transition is made to the second game state.
Gaming machine 2. 1st game state and 2nd game state to the player
When informing, just before the end of the special game state (or
(After the end) will keep the interest of the player
Yes, it can enhance the interest of the game. For this reason,
Next time, immediately before (or after) the special game state ends
A dynamic display for determining the first game state or the second game state
(For example, a lottery effect). However, the first game
The notification to the player of the state and the second game state is the identification information
What happens when the dynamic display of
Because it must be notified in the form of
Identification used for dynamic display when a specified display result is presented
Whether the player is in the first gaming state by identification information other than the information
The second game state is notified formally. Also, dynamic tables
Identification information other than the identification information of the
Dynamic display (for example, the color of identification information or blinking of a lamp, etc.)
Stop fluctuation). Therefore, dynamic display is predetermined.
When the displayed result is displayed, it is not relevant to the dynamic display.
Game state after the end of special game state with dynamic display of identification information
Alerts you that the link is
The player pays close attention to the dynamic display of non-
As a result, the irrelevant identification information is stored in the first gaming state and the second gaming state.
The player is the identification information that determines the gaming state
Will be easily recognized. For this reason, the player
Before the game state starts, the game state after the end of the specific game state is the first
You can easily know whether the game state or the second game state,
Interesting. So, associated with dynamic display
The game state after the end of the special game state
Special game state by suggesting (deciding or teaching)
Notify the first game state or the second game state before starting
Player recognizes the dynamic display of a given display object
Can be difficult. Therefore, the first game letter is given to the player.
Special game state without discriminating the state or the second game state.
Dynamic display just before (or after) the end (lottery effect)
Until then, the interest of the player can be maintained. In addition,
The normal game state is, for example, a state in which a transition to the special game state is made.
A gaming state in which the rate is more disadvantageous for the player than the second gaming state
Etc. are exemplified. A gaming machine or a gaming machine according to claim 1
Or 2, the predetermined display object is the dynamic display
If the special game state can be expected,
Gaming machine 3 characterized in that it changes over time. Subordinate
Notify the player of the game state after the end of the special game state
, The dynamic display of identification information reveals a predetermined display result
Should be notified in some way if
Display when dynamic display shows a predetermined display result
The identification information other than the identification information used in
It informs formally whether it is a game state after the end of another game state.
You. In addition, identification information other than identification information for dynamic display is
Dynamic indications that are not relevant to the indication (for example,
Indicates stop fluctuations such as blinking of a lamp. Therefore,
If the dynamic display produces a predetermined display result,
Special game state with dynamic display of identification information unrelated to display
When the game state after the end is notified, an unrelated dynamic table
The player dynamically displays the irrelevant identification information
Gazing at the game, and as a result, irrelevant identification information
If it is identification information for determining a skill state and a second game state
This is easily recognized by the player. others
Therefore, the player ends the specific game state before starting the specific game state.
It is easy to determine whether the later gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state
I knew that the interest of the game was spoiled. So special
Display state where game state can be expected (for example, reach state)
Sometimes, depending on the predetermined display object that changes according to its expectations
The game state after the end of the special game state is notified. Therefore,
A player can expect a special display state for a predetermined display target.
A special game letter that is judged to be identification information suggesting the display state, etc.
That the game status is reported after the game ends.
It can be difficult. Therefore, a special game state is given to the player.
The special game state ends without making the judgment of the game state after the end
Dynamic display (lottery effect) just before (or after)
With this, the interest of the player can be maintained. From the gaming machine or the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
3. In any of the above 3, the game after the end of the special game state
The state is determined before the dynamic display is stopped.
It is determined by the display mode of the predetermined display object.
A gaming machine 4 characterized in that: [0107] From the gaming machine or gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
3 is performed before the special game state starts.
The determination of the game state after the end of the special game state
When the display is stopped, the
Before the dynamic display is stopped and displayed.
Determined in combination with the display mode of the specified display target
A gaming machine 5 characterized by being played. Special games
The game state after the state ends,
The combination of the different information and the display mode of the predetermined display target
The game letter after the end of the special game state
The notification of the state can be complicated. Therefore, special games
Before the state starts, the game state after the end of the special game state is given to the player.
Even if the alert is issued, it may be difficult for the player to recognize the alert.
You can change the player's interest during the special game state
(Or after the end) dynamic display (lottery effect) is maintained
Can be made. [0108] From the gaming machine or gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
5, the predetermined display object is a series of
It is characterized by dynamic display with flow
Gaming machine 6. The specified display target is a dynamic table with a series of flows.
Display (eg, a dynamic display that suggests before and after an action)
Is configured so that a predetermined display pair is displayed to the player.
The elephant is judged as identification information according to the appearance of the dynamic display, and special
This is identification information that determines the game state after the end of the game state.
Can be hardly recognized. Therefore, the player
Special game without discriminating between 1 game state and 2nd game state
Dynamic display (extraction) just before (or after) the skill state ends
Until the stage of selection), the interest of the player can be maintained. In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6,
The predetermined display object is a game state after the end of the special game state.
The first identification information for transitioning to the first gaming state;
The game state after the end of the special game state is changed to the second game state.
And the second identification information for making a transition.
Trajectories of dynamic display of different information and second identification information are almost the same
In the first identification information and the second identification information,
That the display position when the dynamic display is stopped is different
Gaming machine 7 characterized by the following. Of the first identification information and the second identification information
When the trajectory of dynamic display is made almost the same and dynamic display stops
(Timing) dynamic of the first identification information and the second identification information
The display position displayed on the display track is made different.
For example, the trajectory between the first identification information and the second identification information is “up”
→ When displaying "Medium" → "Bottom" dynamically,
On the trajectory of the first identification information at the timing when the indication stops
Is on the “up” position, and on the orbit of the second identification information.
The position is the “middle” position. Therefore, the dynamic display stops
Is displayed on the display device when the
The first identification information or the second identification information depends on the position of the display target on the orbit.
It can be distinguished from identification information. Therefore, the player
Indicates that the dynamic display of the first identification information and the second identification information is substantially the same.
The orbit of
It becomes difficult to recognize the decision of the game state after the end of another game state
So, immediately before (or after) the special game state ends
The interest of the player can be maintained until the dynamic display. From the gaming machine or the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
7, the predetermined display object is the
It must always be displayed in the dynamic display of other information.
A gaming machine 8 characterized by the following. Conventionally, dynamic display of identification information and
After the end of the special game state with the unrelated identification information
Not associated when indicating a gaming state
The identification information is always displayed during the dynamic display.
That the player has access to
I felt uncomfortable. But the dynamic of the identity
Always display the specified display object associated with the display
Even if the player feels uncomfortable with the dynamic display of the predetermined display target
I do not feel. Therefore, depending on the predetermined game target
Even if the player suggests a special gaming state,
Provide smooth games without giving a sense of incongruity
Can be. [0111] From the gaming machine or gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
8, the predetermined display object is the
Dynamic display in synchronization with dynamic display of other information
A gaming machine 9 characterized by the following. Conventionally, dynamic display of identification information and
After the end of the special game state with the unrelated identification information
When indicating a gaming state, the player is
I felt uncomfortable with the identification information that was not. Only
Dynamic display of identification information and dynamic display of predetermined display objects
Synchronize with each other to give the player a sense of incongruity
It can provide a smooth production without any. The game machine or the game machine 1 according to claim 1
9, the control means may include the identification information
Start instruction to start dynamic display of
Stop instruction to stop the dynamic display performed by
The dynamic display of the predetermined display object is performed by the start instruction.
And stopped by the stop instruction.
A gaming machine 10 characterized by the following. Identification information
Start instruction to start dynamic display or dynamic table of identification information
The stop instruction to stop the
Playing games on the display device by controlling the display
Can be performed smoothly. In the gaming machine 10, the control means is
Display of the predetermined display target stopped by the stop instruction
And the identification information of the identification information stopped by the stop instruction.
The special game state ends according to the combination with the display result
A game state to be determined later.
Technical machine 11. Instruction to stop the game state after the end of the special game state
And the stop information is displayed by the stop information.
In combination with the displayed form of the specified display target
The game letter after the end of the special game state
The notification of the state can be complicated. Therefore, special games
Before the state starts, the game state after the end of the special game state is given to the player.
Even if the alert is issued, it may be difficult for the player to recognize the alert.
You can change the player's interest during the special game state
Maintain the dynamic display (after the end) until the dynamic display (after the lottery)
Can be done. In the gaming machine 10 or 11, the control
Means for receiving the identification information and a predetermined table by the stop instruction;
The special game state ends after stopping the dynamic display of the display target
A lottery effect is performed after notifying the later gaming state,
The predetermined display object is displayed before the lottery effect is performed.
The game state after the end of the special game state is notified.
A gaming machine 12 characterized by the following. Conventionally, special game state end
Notification of the game state after the completion of the
Must be done when the target display stops. But knowledge
Identification information that is not associated with the dynamic display of other information
The player notices the notification
Finally, to provide the player with an interest in the subsequent lottery production
Can not be done. Therefore, dynamic display of identification information
According to the display mode of the predetermined display object associated with
When the dynamic display is stopped by a stop instruction.
Also makes it difficult for players to recognize the notification
So, it is possible to let the player enjoy the production of the lottery production
Wear. The game machine or the game machine 1 according to claim 1
12. In any one of the above items 12, the predetermined display object is
A gaming machine 13 characterized by being constituted by lactators.
Note that a character is, for example, a game
Person, animal, symbol or knowledge with its image
It is different information. The game machine or the game machine 1 according to claim 1
13, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine
A gaming machine 14 characterized by the following. Among them, pachinko
The basic configuration of a gaming machine is provided with an operation handle,
Launch a ball into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle
The ball moves to the operating port located at a predetermined position in the game area.
As a prerequisite for winning (or passing through the operating port),
When the identification information that is variably displayed on the display device is a predetermined time
One that will be fixed and stopped soon after. In addition, special play
When a skill state occurs, it is placed at a predetermined position in the game area.
Variable winning device (specified winning opening) is opened in a predetermined manner.
Ball to win a prize, and the value according to the winning number
(Data written to magnetic cards as well as prize balls
And the like). The game machine or the game machine 1 according to claim 1
13, the gaming machine is a slot machine
A gaming machine 15 characterized by the following. Among them, slots
The basic configuration of the machine is as follows.
Identify information is displayed after the identification information string is changed and displayed
A variable display means is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) is provided.
ー) Due to the operation or after a predetermined time elapses
Stops the change of the identification information, and confirms the stop
Provided that the identification information is specific identification information,
A special game state that generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player
Gaming machine with generating means ". In this case, the game medium
Representative examples of the body include coins and medals. From the gaming machine or the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1
13, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine
And a slot machine.
Gaming machine 16. Above all, the basic structure of integrated gaming machines
As an example, `` change the identification information sequence consisting of multiple identification information
Variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after moving display
To start the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever).
As a result, the change of the identification information is started, and the operation means for stopping (for example,
For example, due to the operation of the stop button)
As time elapses, the change in identification information stops,
Confirm that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information.
As a prerequisite, a special game state that is advantageous to the player is generated.
Special game state generating means for causing
And at the start of the change of the identification information
It requires a certain number of balls, and when a special game state occurs
A gaming machine configured to pay out many balls "
It becomes. According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the predetermined
The display target indicates the game value after the end of the special game state.
Is what you do. Therefore, the effect of the predetermined display target
Players can play abundantly.
This has the effect of increasing the interest in the technique.
You.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state where a display screen of a liquid crystal display is divided into four display areas. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a command code of a variation pattern designation command and the contents of the command. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a command code of a stop symbol designating command and a symbol number designated by the command. (B) is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between 14 types of symbol codes and symbol names.
(C) and (d) are the figures which showed typically the pattern fluctuated and displayed in the upper right display area. FIG. 6 is a correspondence table between twelve types of symbols that determine the game state after the end of the jackpot state and symbols of a sushi chef who is a character symbol according to the display state at the time when the jackpot is determined. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a virtual symbol reel that is variably displayed in the left, center, and right display areas. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a command code of a symbol stop command and the contents of the command. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an NMI interrupt process executed by the main control board when the power of the pachinko machine is cut off due to a power failure or the like. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a main process executed by a main control board. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an initialization process executed in the main process of the main control board when the pachinko machine is powered on. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a command setting process executed in the main process of the main control board. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a command reception process executed by a reception interrupt of the display control board. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a variable display process executed in the main process of the display control board. FIG. 15 is a timing chart of a variable display for fixing all symbols at once. FIG. 16 is a diagram informing that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot is a probability variation when the jackpot is determined by the character symbol displayed in the upper right display area. FIG. 17 is a diagram informing by a character symbol displayed in the upper right display area that the game state after the end of the jackpot is non-stochastic fluctuation when the jackpot is determined. FIG. 18 is a diagram informing by a character pattern displayed in a display area on the upper right of the second embodiment that a game state after the end of a jackpot is a probability variation or a non-probability variation when a jackpot is determined. [Description of Signs] 3 Liquid crystal displays (display devices) 3a to 3c Right, center and left display areas 3d Upper right display area C Main control board (part of control means) D Display control board (part of control means) ) P Pachinko machine (game machine)

[Procedure for Amendment] [Date of Submission] January 16, 2003 (2003.1.1
6) [Amendment 1] range of the correction target document name] specification [corrected item name] claims [correction method] change [Correction contents] [of Claims] [Claim 1] of a predetermined display object Direction variations
Amusement of the game by enriching the game
A gaming machine, characterized in that:

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Claims (1)

1. A display device for displaying identification information, and control means for causing the display device to dynamically display the identification information, wherein the dynamic display of the identification information is predetermined. In a gaming machine that gives a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result appears, the control unit displays a predetermined display target on the display device, and the predetermined display target is: A gaming machine for indicating a game value after the end of the special gaming state.