JP2003169901A - Game machine and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To sufficiently display the performance effect without spoiling the amusement of a game by performing the performance in such a manner that a sense of incongruity may not be applied to a game player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is equipped with a pattern-displaying means to variably display a plurality of special patterns for each of a plurality of pattern groups when a specified starting condition is established, and stop-display the special patterns for each of the plurality of pattern groups in order after a specified period of time has passed. In a process to stop-display the special patterns in order, the special patterns are temporarily stopped for each of the plurality of pattern groups. At the same time, the special patterns are slightly varied in the pattern groups during the temporary stop. The timing for the slight variation of the special patterns in the pattern groups during the temporary stop is synchronized with the timing of effect sounds for the performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine and a computer program, and more specifically, it is provided with a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of special symbols, and a stop display mode of the special symbols constitutes a predetermined prize mode. In this case, the present invention relates to a game machine that allows a player to perform a special game that is more advantageous than a normal game, and a computer program that causes a computer to realize the functions of the game machine.

[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 special symbol group. Then, the left symbol group (first stop symbol), the right symbol group (second halt symbol), the middle symbol group (third halt symbol) stop displaying numbers in order, and the numbers displayed in each group are stopped. The combination is "7""7"
A special game can be played when the combination is the same, such as "7".

In such a pachinko machine, special symbols that are variably displayed are stopped in sequence for each special symbol group, thereby increasing the sense of expectation that a prize mode is formed and the special game can be performed. Such a production is being performed.
In addition, in the process of sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbols, the special symbols may be temporarily stopped for each special symbol group, and then the variable display of the special symbols may be started again. In the temporary stop of this special symbol, if the variable display is completely stopped, it is not possible to know at which stage the variable display of the special symbol is completely finished, and the player may be confused. Therefore, when the special symbol is temporarily stopped, the special symbol is slightly changed, and control is performed so that it can be distinguished from the state in which the variable display of the special symbol is finished.

Further, in such a gaming machine, in addition to the variable display of the special symbols, the effect is produced by a sound effect and a lamp, and thereby the interestingness of the game is intended to be enhanced.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol during the temporary stop is synchronized with the rhythm and tempo of the sound effect, or the timing of lighting and blinking of the lamp. There was a risk that the player would feel uncomfortable. In particular, a player who has been playing a game for a long time is tired because he / she always feels uncomfortable, and cannot enjoy the production being carried out. For this reason, not only the effect of the effect that is being performed to increase the fun of the game cannot be sufficiently exerted, but also the game may be disturbed on the contrary.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and by performing an effect that does not give the player a feeling of strangeness, the effect of the effect can be sufficiently exerted without impairing the fun of the game. An object is to provide a possible gaming machine and a computer program for realizing the function of the gaming machine.

[0008]

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 symbols are sequentially arranged for each of the plurality of symbol groups. Symbol display means for stop display,
With effect sound generation means for generating effect sound for production, while temporarily stopping the special symbol for each of the plurality of symbol groups in the process of sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the symbol group in the temporary stop A small change in the special symbol, and when the variable display of the special symbol in all symbol groups finally ends, if a predetermined prize mode is configured, a special game that is advantageous to the player compared with the normal game In the gaming machine to be played, the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the symbol group during the temporary stop is synchronized with the timing of the effect sound for production.

In this case, before the variable display of the special symbols in all the symbol groups is finished, when the reach state in which the prize mode may be configured is reached, the special symbols in the temporarily stopped symbol groups are displayed. It is possible to synchronize the timing of the small fluctuation with the timing of the effect sound for effect in the reach state.

Furthermore, it is possible to synchronize the timing of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the symbol group in which the variable display of the special symbol ends at the end with the timing of the effect sound effect in the reach state.

Further, the gaming machine is provided with a production light emitting means for producing an effect by lighting or blinking, and the timing of lighting or blinking in the production light emitting means is synchronized with the timing of the production effect sound. It is possible to

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect sound for effect is muted in the effect process, and even after the effect sound for effect is muted, the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the temporarily stopped symbol group. Can be synchronized with the timing of the effect sound for effect.

A computer program according to the present invention is
Using a computer, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed for each of a plurality of symbol groups, and after a predetermined time has passed, a symbol display means for sequentially displaying the special symbols for each of the plurality of symbol groups. And a sound effect generating means for generating a sound effect for production, temporarily stop the special symbol for each of the plurality of symbol groups in the process of sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbol, and the symbol in the temporary stop In the group, the special symbol is slightly changed, and when the predetermined prize mode is configured at the stage when the variation display of the special symbol in all the symbol groups is completed, the special game advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game is performed. In the computer program for realizing the function of the gaming machine, a function for synchronizing the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the symbol group in the temporary stop with the timing of the effect sound for effect It is characterized in that the.

Explaining each of the means in detail, the symbol display means is composed of, for example, a plurality of rotating reels,
The sound effect generating means is composed of, for example, a speaker,
The staging light emitting means is composed of, for example, a decorative LED provided on the surface of the game board.

The small fluctuation of the special symbol means that the special symbol moves slightly in the vertical direction. The timing of the sound effect means the rhythm or tempo of the sound effect. And synchronizing the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol with the timing of the effect sound for effect means that the special symbol moves slightly in the vertical direction in accordance with the rhythm or tempo of the sound effect.

The reach state means, for example, that there are 3 symbol groups.
If there are two, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same symbol, for example, "7" and "7". This reach state is synonymous with the tempai in mahjong, and if the third stop symbol is "7", a hit occurs and it is possible to shift to a special game.

[0018]

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 translucent 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" (upper left symbol; 15a), "blue dragon" (left middle symbol; 15b), "1" (lower left symbol; 15)
c) is stopped and displayed, in the center rotating reel 5b, from the top, "red 7" (middle upper symbol; 15d), "green dragon" (middle and middle symbol; 15e), "blue 7" (middle and lower symbol; 15f) ) Is stopped and displayed on the right rotating reel 5c in order from the above, "3" (upper right symbol; 15g), "red dragon" (right middle symbol; 1)
5h), "2" (lower right symbol; 15i) is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, "dragon" among these special symbols
And "7" is a winning design, "1" ~
"6" is a lost design.

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, a total of 5 lines, 3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines intersecting these lines, become the effective line, and based on the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line, "a big hit. It is determined whether or not

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.

Further, instead of configuring the symbol display device by the above-described rotating reels 5a to 5c, the symbol display device is configured by displaying each rotating reel 5a to 5c as an image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device or the like. 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 the 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.

Further, on condition that the game ball has been won in the starting winning opening 11, the rotating reels 5a to 5c are rotated to start the variable display of the special symbol. 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, based on the control of the main board 51 and the main board 51 for performing the main control regarding the occurrence of a big hit, Symbol control board 52 for performing subordinate control such as variable display of special symbols on the symbol display device (revolving reels 5a to 5c)
It is composed by. 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 opening 11, a general winning ball sensor 57 for detecting a winning ball to the general winning opening 8, and a large winning ball sensor 57 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 a random number 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.

The main board 51 is connected to the ordinary electric prize 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 sound 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.

The 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 in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 69 to control the variable symbol 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 11 are flowcharts showing the procedure of game control in the pachinko machine.

<Main Control Processing on 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 is to first save each register (S2-1), and then hit 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 dealing with an 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 determined whether or not the lottery result using the random numbers permits the generation of the big hit (S3-3), and the generation 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 decided 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 variation 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.

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 for 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).

<Specific Example of Variation of Special Symbol and Synchronization of Sound Effect> Next, the variation of the special symbol and synchronization of the sound effect will be described by using a specific embodiment. 12 and 13 are timing charts showing the relationship between the variation of the special symbol and the sound effect, and FIG.
2 is a timing chart when the reach effect is performed, and FIG. 13 is a timing chart when the loss effect is performed. Further, FIG. 14 is a decorative L provided on the surface of the game board.
It is a layout explanatory view of ED.

The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of decorative LEDs on the surface of the game board, and these decorative LEDs are used to perform the effect.
These decorative LEDs are constituent elements of the decorative lamp display device 65 described above, and are classified into a plurality of groups based on their lighting and extinguishing timings. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper LED group 20 arranged above the rotating reels 5a to 5c and the rotating reels 5a and 5b.
horizontal LED groups 21 arranged on both sides of a to c,
It is classified into a winning hole LED group 22 arranged in the general winning hole 8 located below the rotating reels 5a to 5c.

<Reach production> First, the variation of the special symbol and the lighting and extinguishing timing of each decorative LED group when the reach effect is performed will be described. When performing the reach effect, as shown in FIG.
c temporarily stops in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. At this time, from the start of the variable display of all special symbols until just before the variable display of the left symbol is stopped, BGM for symbol variation is generated at a predetermined rhythm from the speaker.

Then, the stop sound is generated from the speaker in accordance with the variation stop of the left symbol and the right symbol. Further, in synchronization with the generation of the stop sound, the upper LED group 20 is turned on, and the horizontal L is synchronized with the rhythm of the pattern changing BGM.
The ED group 21 and the winning hole LED group 22 are repeatedly turned on and off. Here, BGM for symbol variation is O
When it is N, the upper LED group 20 is turned on, the winning opening LED group 22 is turned off, and when the symbol variation BGM is turned off, the upper LE is turned on.
While the D group 20 is turned off, the winning hole LED group 22 is turned on. In this way, the decorative LED is controlled to repeat lighting and extinguishing in synchronization with the rhythm of the pattern changing BGM for each group.

When each special symbol is temporarily stopped, the rotary reels 5a to 5c are slightly reciprocally moved to slightly change each special symbol in the vertical direction to express that each special symbol is temporarily stopped. Here, the timing of the reciprocating slight movements of the respective rotary reels 5a to 5c, that is, the timing of the small fluctuation of each special symbol, is synchronized with the rhythm of the symbol fluctuation BGM that has already been muted.

Since the example shown in FIG. 12 is for a reach effect, both the special symbols are the same and the reach state occurs in the state where the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped. For this reason, after the middle symbol is temporarily stopped, the frame feed reach is performed as the reach effect, and the reach BGM is generated from the speaker. It should be noted that the frame advance reach is such that the variation of the special symbol is performed for each frame (one symbol). In this frame feed reach, the timing of small fluctuations of the left symbol and the right symbol and the timing of frame feed of the middle symbol are synchronized with the rhythm of the reach BGM.

When the reach production is being performed,
The horizontal LED group 21 and the winning hole LED group 22 are repeatedly turned on and off in synchronization with the rhythm of the reach BGM. Here, when the reach BGM is ON, the upper LED group 20 lights up, and
When the winning hole LED group 22 is turned off and the reach BGM is turned off, the upper LED group 20 is turned off and the winning hole LED group 22 is turned on. In this way, the decoration LEDs are controlled to repeat lighting and extinction in synchronization with the rhythm of the reach BGM for each group.

When the frame feed reach is completed, each special symbol slightly fluctuates in synchronism with the rhythm of the symbol variation BGM that was muted first. After that, although not shown, small fluctuations of all special symbols are stopped, and a big hit or loss is confirmed.

In this way, the rhythm of the symbol variation BGM, the stop sound and the reach BGM, the timing of the small variation or frame advance of each special symbol, and the timing of turning on and off the decoration LED are respectively synchronized. This allows the player to enjoy the production without feeling uncomfortable.

<Loose effect> Next, the variation of the special symbol and the lighting and extinguishing timing of each decorative LED group in the case of performing the miss effect will be described. When performing a loss effect, as shown in FIG. 13, the rotary reels 5a to 5c
However, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. At this time, from the start of the variable display of all special symbols until just before the variable display of the left symbol is stopped, BGM for symbol variation is generated at a predetermined rhythm from the speaker.

Then, a stop sound is generated from the speaker in accordance with the variation stop of each special symbol. Further, in synchronization with the generation of the stop sound, the upper LED group 20 is turned on, and in synchronization with the rhythm of the BGM for symbol variation, the horizontal LE
The D group 21 and the winning hole LED group 22 are repeatedly turned on and off. Here, BGM for symbol variation is ON
If the upper LED group 20 is turned on, the winning opening LED group 22 is turned off, and the symbol variation BGM is turned off, the upper LED is turned on.
The group 20 is turned off and the winning opening LED group 22 is turned on. In this way, the decorative LED is controlled to repeat lighting and extinguishing in synchronization with the rhythm of the pattern changing BGM for each group.

When each special symbol is temporarily stopped, each rotating reel 5a to 5c is slightly reciprocally moved, so that each special symbol is slightly fluctuated in the vertical direction, and each special symbol is represented as being temporarily stopped. Here, the timing of the reciprocating slight movements of the respective rotary reels 5a to 5c, that is, the timing of the small fluctuation of each special symbol, is synchronized with the rhythm of the symbol fluctuation BGM that has already been muted. After that, although not shown, the small fluctuations of all the special symbols are stopped, and the loss is confirmed.

In this way, the rhythm of the symbol variation BGM and the stop sound, the timing of the small variation of each special symbol, and the lighting and extinguishing timing of the decorative LED are synchronized with each other, whereby the player feels uncomfortable. You can enjoy the production without feeling.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the pattern changing BGM and the reach BGM have different tempos, but the tempos of both BGMs may be the same. Also, each B
The GMs progress at the same tempo, but the tempo may change during the progress. Furthermore, B
The special LED may be slightly changed and the decorative LED may be blinked in synchronization with the strength and weakness of the sound in the GM and the pitch level.

<Other Embodiments> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
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.

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Since the gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-mentioned structure, the following effects can be obtained. That is, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the symbol group that is temporarily stopped,
By synchronizing with the timing of the effect sound for effect, the effect sound for appealing to the hearing of the player and the small fluctuation of the special symbol appealing to the sight of the player can be united to give the player comfort. it can. Therefore, without feeling tired even when playing a game for a long time,
You can fully enjoy the fun of the game.

In addition, by synchronizing the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the temporarily stopped symbol group with the timing of the effect sound for effect in the reach state, in the small fluctuation of the special symbol which is the core of the reach effect, The player can be more effectively provided with comfort.

In addition, in addition to the special symbol in the temporary stop, by synchronizing the timing of the variation of the special symbol in the symbol group in which the variation display of the special symbol ends at the end with the timing of the effect sound for effect in the reach state. As a result, even the changing special symbol is synchronized with the effect sound for effect, and the sense of unity of effect can be further increased.

Also, by synchronizing the timing of lighting or blinking in the effect light emitting means with the timing of the effect sound effects, in addition to the special symbols which are temporarily stopped, the effect light effect is generated even by the effect light emitting means. It is possible to further increase the sense of unity of production by synchronizing with.

Even after the effect sound for production is muted, the effect sound for effect is produced by synchronizing the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the temporarily stopped symbol group with the timing of the effect sound for effect. Even after the sound is muted, it is possible to give the player comfort without impairing the sense of unity in the production.

Further, the computer program for realizing the functions of the game 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 timing chart (reach effect) showing the relationship between special symbol variations and sound effects.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing a relationship between a variation of a special symbol and a sound effect (missing effect).

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of the arrangement of decorative LEDs provided on the surface of the game board.

[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 20 Upper LED group 21 Horizontal LED group 22 Winner LED group 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 (6)

[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 means for sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbols for each of the plurality of symbol groups after a lapse of a predetermined time. And a sound effect generating means for generating a sound effect for production, temporarily stop the special symbol for each of the plurality of symbol groups in the process of sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbol, and the symbol in the temporary stop In the group, the special symbols are slightly changed, and when the variable display of the special symbols in all the symbol groups is finally finished, if a predetermined prize mode is configured, a special advantage that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game. In a gaming machine for playing a game, the timing of a small fluctuation of a special symbol in the symbol group in the temporary stop is synchronized with the timing of the effect sound for effect. 2. Before the variable display of the special symbols in all the symbol groups is finished, when the reach state in which the prize mode may be configured is reached, the special symbols in the temporarily stopped symbol group are small. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the timing of fluctuation is synchronized with the timing of the effect sound for effect in the reach state. 3. Finally, the timing of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the symbol group in which the variable display of the special symbol ends is synchronized with the timing of the effect sound effect in the reach state. Amusement machine. 4. A production light emitting means for producing an effect by lighting or blinking is provided, and the timing of lighting or blinking in the production light emitting means is synchronized with the timing of the production effect sound. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The effect sound for effect is muted in the effect process, and even after the effect sound for effect is muted, the timing of the small fluctuation of the special symbol in the temporarily stopped symbol group is set for the effect. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game machine is synchronized with a timing of a sound effect. 6. Using a computer, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of special symbols are variably displayed for each of a plurality of symbol groups, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, special symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed for each of the plurality of symbol groups. A symbol display means for and a sound effect generation means for generating a sound effect for production, and temporarily stop the special symbol for each of the plurality of symbol groups in the process of sequentially stopping and displaying the special symbol, and In the symbol group during temporary stop, the special symbol is slightly changed, and if a predetermined prize mode is configured at the stage when the variable display of the special symbol in all symbol groups is completed, it is advantageous for the player as compared with the normal game. In a computer program for realizing the function of a gaming machine for performing a special game, a timing of a small fluctuation of a special symbol in the symbol group that is temporarily stopped is synchronized with a timing of the effect sound for effect. Computer program, characterized in that an additional function to.