JP2003181028A - Game machine, computer program using the same and recording medium used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game machine in which the availability of function displaying an ordinary pattern can be increased. <P>SOLUTION: As shown in Fig. 5(E), the background image B1 of the ordinary pattern is displayed in a display area B and the picture pattern B2 under variation which indicates that the ordinary pattern is varying is moving in the right direction of a screen. A special pattern is being varied and displayed on the lower left part of the screen. When the fluctuation time of the ordinary pattern is up and the draw result of the ordinary pattern is a failure, an ordinary missed pattern B3 indicating rainy weather is confirmed and displayed as shown in Fig. 5(G), and when the draw result of the ordinary pattern is a hit, an ordinary hit pattern B4 indicating fine weather using the sun and a blue sky is confirmed and displayed. Thus, the interest of a player is concentrated into the ordinary pattern. <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 gaming machine equipped with a winning device for forming a special winning opening when a jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed by a symbol display device, a computer program for causing the gaming machine to function, and the same. The present invention relates to a recording medium on which a computer program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. 17, for example, is known as a game machine of this type. FIG. 17 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the pachinko machine viewed from the front. When the game ball shot by operating the operation handle 501 provided on the pachinko machine 500 passes through the normal symbol operation gate 502, the normal symbol display device 503 composed of three LEDs emitting red or green blinks. To start. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the blinking of these three LEDs is stopped, and the combination of the light emission colors (normal pattern) of the three LEDs at that time becomes a hit in the case of the predetermined combination, The electric accessory 504 has been operated for a predetermined time (for example, 0.
(2 seconds) Open both wings. Then, the game ball is an ordinary electric accessory 504 with both wings open, or a first-type starting opening 505.
When a prize is won, a plurality of symbols (for example, 0 to 9) are vertically displayed (scrolled) at three positions in the horizontal direction on the screen of the special symbol display device 506. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the variable display of the special symbols at two places is stopped, and when the same two special symbols are confirmed and displayed, the so-called reach occurs, and the variation speed of the remaining one special symbol becomes low, Whether or not to stop with the same special symbol as the two special symbols previously stopped, an effect that makes the player feel excited is performed. Then, the three special symbols confirmed and displayed in three places are jackpot symbols (for example, “111”, “2”).
22 "," 777 ", etc.), a big hit occurs, the door type opening / closing member 507 is opened, and the special winning opening 508 is opened.

When a game ball is won in the special winning opening 508, a predetermined number (for example, 15) is attached to each winning ball.
The individual prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 510. In addition, the number of winning balls that have won the special winning opening 508 is a predetermined number (for example,
(10 pieces), or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the special winning opening 508 is opened, or any one of the conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing member 507 is closed and the big winning opening is performed. 508 closes. Furthermore, the big prize hole 50
When a game ball that has won a prize of 8 passes through a specific area 509 provided inside the special winning opening 508, the right to continuously open the special winning opening 508 is generated. In this way, the big prize hole 5
It is possible to play a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 509 from the time when 08 is opened until it is closed. In addition, the jackpot design is a specific design (hereinafter,
If it is an odd number symbol, for example, if it is an odd number symbol, the game state in which the time from the start of variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the fixed display is shortened for a predetermined period after the game of the jackpot is finished ( Hereinafter, the right to change to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "time saving") and a high probability of a big hit (hereinafter referred to as "probable variation") occurs. In a game state that has changed suddenly, the probability of a big hit is high, so there is an opportunity to increase the number of won prize balls.

If the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 502 during the change of the normal symbol, a maximum of four symbols are stored as the normal symbol starting memory, and the number of the memory (hereinafter, referred to as the normal symbol starting memory number). ) Is normally displayed by the number of lights of the four LEDs constituting the symbol starting memory number display device 512. Then, when the variable display of the normal symbol that is currently being performed is finished and the normal symbol starting memory number is "1" or more, the variable display of the next normal symbol is performed based on the normal symbol starting memory. In addition, when the game ball is a normal electric accessory 504 with both wings open during the change of the special symbol, or if the first type starting opening 505 is won, up to four special symbol starting memories are stored, and the number of memories is stored. (Hereinafter, referred to as special symbol starting memory number) is displayed by the number of lighting of four LEDs constituting the special symbol starting memory number display device 511. Then, if the special symbol starting memory number is "1" or more when the variable display of the special symbol that is currently being performed ends, the variable display of the next special symbol is performed based on the special symbol starting memory.

[0005]

As described above, whether or not a player can obtain a large number of prize balls depends on whether or not a big hit occurs. Therefore, the player's greatest interest is The special symbol display device 506 concentrates on the special symbol fixedly displayed. However, since the normal symbol display device 503 has only a role of opening both wings of the normal electric accessory 504, the player is less interested in the normal symbol. That is, in the conventional pachinko machine 500, since the player's interest in the normal symbol is low, there is a problem that the usefulness of the function for displaying the normal symbol is reduced.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to realize a gaming machine capable of enhancing the usefulness of the function of displaying a normal symbol.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 to claim 12 is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first region. A normal symbol display function for displaying the result of the first lottery performed by using a normal symbol, and an electric accessory that opens a winning opening when a predetermined normal symbol is fixedly displayed by this normal symbol display function, and a game A special symbol display function for displaying the result of the second lottery performed based on the fact that the ball has won the prize hole of the second region or the electric accessory, using a special symbol,
In a gaming machine having a winning device that opens a special winning opening when a predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed by this special symbol display function, a part of the display area for displaying the result of the first lottery. The technical means of having a display device for displaying the special symbol is used.

The display device displays a special symbol in a part of the display area for displaying the result of the first lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first area. In other words, since the special symbol is displayed in a part of the display area for displaying the first lottery result, the display area occupies a large proportion in the player's field of view, so that the display area is displayed. It is possible to attract the interest of the player to the ordinary pattern. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the usefulness of the function of displaying a normal pattern.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display device uses a moving image having a narrative as a display for displaying a result of the first lottery. A technical means having a function of displaying in the display area is used.

In other words, since the display for displaying the result of the first lottery can be displayed in the display area by using a moving image having a narrative property, the player displays a normal pattern by the LED emission color. It is possible to play a game with a fresh taste that does not exist in the conventional gaming machines.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the display device selects a predetermined moving image from the plurality of moving images and displays it in the display area. Use means.

That is, since a predetermined moving picture can be selected from a plurality of moving pictures and displayed in the display area, the contents of the effect in the lottery of ordinary symbols become rich, so that the player is interested in the lottery of ordinary symbols. Can be further enhanced. In addition, it is possible to use different moving images for a normal game that has not become a certainty and a game that has become a certainty.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the game machine according to the second or third aspect, the display device is:
A technical means of displaying a different image for each result of the first lottery is used as the ending of the story displayed by the moving image.

That is, since a different image can be displayed for each outcome of the first lottery as the ending of the story displayed by the moving image, the player can know the result of the first lottery by looking at the image. be able to. Also, the player is
You can enjoy playing while imagining what kind of story will end.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the display device uses a technical means of selecting and displaying a predetermined image from the plurality of images.

That is, since a predetermined image can be selected and displayed from a plurality of images showing the ending of the story,
Since the production contents in the lottery for ordinary symbols are rich, it is possible to further raise the player's interest in the lottery for ordinary symbols. It is also possible to use different images for a normal game that has not become a certainty and a game that has become a certainty.

In the invention according to claim 6, in the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5, from the start of display of the moving image to the display of the image, from the start of fluctuation of the ordinary symbol to the fixed display. Use the technical means of responding.

In other words, from the start of displaying the moving image to the image displayed as the end of the story, since the user can see from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol to the final display, the player's interest in the normal symbol is long. Can be attracted.

In the invention according to claim 7, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, when the result of the first lottery is hit, the display device is,
A technical means is provided that has a function of continuously displaying the image displayed when the result is obtained while the electric accessory is opening the winning opening.

That is, when the result of the first lottery is a win, the image displayed when the result is obtained can be continuously displayed while the electric accessory is opening the winning opening. The player can know what image was hit at any time while the electric accessory was opening the winning opening. In the past, it was not possible to know whether or not the electric accessory was opened without directly looking at the electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory). However, according to the invention of claim 7, the electric accessory is Since the image is continuously displayed while the winning opening is open, it is possible to know whether or not the winning opening of the electric accessory is open by looking at the image. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the winning port of the electric accessory is open without turning away from the display device.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the display device displays the second lot as a display of the result of the first lottery. The technical means of having a function of displaying a result related to the lottery result is used.

That is, as a display of the result of the first lottery,
Since the display related to the display of the result of the second lottery can be performed, the player does not feel uncomfortable from the display content of the entire screen.

In the invention according to claim 9, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the display device, the variation mode of the special symbol is a predetermined variation mode. In this case, a technical means is used that has a function of displaying the result of the first lottery as a display having a relation with the display of the result of the second lottery.

That is, when the variation mode of the special symbol becomes a predetermined variation mode, as a display of the result of the first lottery,
Since the display related to the display of the result of the second lottery can be performed, the player does not feel uncomfortable from the display content of the entire screen. In addition, when the variation mode of the special symbol becomes a predetermined variation mode, the display of the result of the first lottery changes to a display having a relationship with the display of the result of the second lottery, so the first lottery The display of the result of can be changed.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects,
The display device displays one display content on the other when the display for displaying the result of the first lottery and the display for displaying the result of the second lottery are performed in the overlapping period. The technical means of having the function of switching to the display content related to the content is used.

That is, when the display for displaying the result of the first lottery and the display for displaying the result of the second lottery are performed in the overlapping period, one display content is changed to the other display content. Since it is possible to switch to the related display contents,
The player does not feel uncomfortable as in the case of displaying unrelated contents in the same display area.

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the display device is a display for displaying a result of the first lottery and When one of the displays for displaying the result of the second lottery is being displayed and the other is being displayed, the display area of the one display is reduced and the display area of the other display is reduced. It uses the technical means of having the function of expanding.

That is, when one of the display for displaying the result of the first lottery and the display for displaying the result of the second lottery is being displayed, the other one is displayed. Since the display area of the display can be reduced and the display area of the other display can be enlarged, the player's interest can be focused on the other display area.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the display device displays a display for displaying a result of the first lottery. The technical means of having the function of displaying using the entire screen is used.

In other words, since the display for displaying the result of the first lottery can be performed using the entire screen, the player who is looking at any display area of the screen is usually interested in the symbol. Can be made.

In the invention according to claim 13, a normal symbol display function for displaying the result of the first lottery performed based on that the game ball has passed through the first area, and this ordinary symbol The electric winning object that opens the winning opening when a predetermined ordinary symbol is fixedly displayed by the display function, and the second based on the fact that the gaming ball wins the second area or the winning opening of the electric winning object. It is equipped with a special symbol display function for displaying the result of the lottery using a special symbol, and a winning device that opens a special winning opening when a predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed by this special symbol display function, 1. A computer program for causing a computer to function as a game machine having a display device for displaying the special symbol in a part of a display area for displaying the result of the lottery, the display device comprising: Lottery Results using the technical means of the computer program for displaying the special symbols in a portion of the display area for displaying the.

That is, since the gaming machine according to claim 1 functions by a CPU (computer) built in a pachinko machine (gaming machine), for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described below, A computer program is stored in a ROM (recording medium), and the CPU executes the stored computer program, so that the pachinko machine can function.

In the invention described in claim 14, a normal symbol display function for displaying the result of the first lottery performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first area, and this ordinary symbol The electric winning object that opens the winning opening when the predetermined ordinary symbol is fixedly displayed by the display function, and the second based on the fact that the game ball wins the second area or the winning opening of the electric winning object. It is equipped with a special symbol display function for displaying the result of the lottery using a special symbol, and a winning device that opens a special winning opening when a predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed by this special symbol display function. A recording medium in which a computer program for causing a computer to operate a gaming machine, comprising a display device for displaying the special symbol in a part of a display area for displaying the result of the lottery, is recorded. Dress But using technical means of recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon for displaying the special symbols in a portion of the display area for displaying the results of the first drawing.

That is, in a gaming machine in which a game is controlled by a computer, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the data is recorded in a ROM (recording medium) provided in a pachinko machine (gaming machine). Since the CPU (computer) executes the executed computer program to function, the game machine according to claim 1 can be realized by using a recording medium such as a ROM in which the computer program is recorded. The "for displaying the result of the first lottery" or "displaying the result of the first lottery" means the display in the process of displaying the result of the first lottery and the first It is meant to include both the display showing the result of the lottery.

[0035]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a pachinko machine of the first type will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. <First Embodiment> [Overall Main Configuration] First, the main configuration of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so that the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.
On the right side of the front frame 2, a keyhole 3 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted is provided. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a firing handle 15 for operating a launching device (not shown) for firing a game ball to the game board 5 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 2. It is rotatably attached.
Below the glass frame 4, prize balls to which prize balls and rental balls are supplied.
A ball rental supply port 6a is formed, and on the supply side of the prize ball / ball rental supply port 6a, a prize ball or a ball supplied from the ball / ball rental supply port 6a is stored. The upper tray 6 is attached. Below the upper tray 6 is the upper tray 6
The discharge port 7a is formed to discharge the prize balls that have flowed in excess of the number that can be accommodated and the game balls discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball removing lever 6b. Outlet 7
On the discharge side of a, a lower tray 7 for storing the game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a is provided. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.

[Main Structure of Game Board 5] Next, the main structure of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 2 is a front explanatory view showing the main configuration of the game board 5,
FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view of the center case attached to the game board shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a center case 30 is attached to the approximate center of the game board 5, and the center case 30 is provided with a symbol display 32a. The symbol display 32a displays an ordinary symbol, an image showing the start of variable display of the ordinary symbol, a hit ordinary symbol, a lost ordinary symbol, a special symbol, a background image, a reach effect image, an effect image during a big hit game, and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the background image B1 representing the sky, the sea, and the island is displayed in the display area B for displaying the lottery result of the ordinary symbols, and a part of the display area B ( In the lower left of the screen), a left display area G1, a middle display area G2 and a right display area G3 (parts indicated by three broken line frames in the drawing (actually, broken lines are not displayed)) for displaying special symbols are set. There is. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol “1” is fixedly displayed in the left display area G1, the special symbol “2” is displayed in the middle display area G2, and the special symbol “3” is fixedly displayed in the right display area G3. There is. In addition, the fixed display means that the finally fixed special symbol is displayed, and the form of the fixed display includes
It includes a state in which fluctuations are completely stopped, and a state in which vibration is vibrating vertically or horizontally without being completely stopped.

Further, on the upper part of the symbol display 32a, a special symbol starting memory number display device 33 having four LEDs for displaying the special symbol starting memory number is provided. On the left side of the special symbol starting memory number display device 33, a normal symbol starting memory number display device 35 having four LEDs for displaying the normal symbol starting memory number is provided. On the right side of the center case 30, a normal symbol actuation right gate 25 having a function of displaying an ordinary symbol on the symbol display 32a by passing a game ball.
Is provided, on the left side of the center case 30, a normal symbol actuation left gate 26 having a function of displaying a normal symbol on the symbol display 32a by the passage of the game ball is also provided. Below the center case 30, there is provided a first type starting opening 27 having a function of variably displaying a special symbol on the symbol display 32a due to winning of a game ball, and below the first type starting opening 27. Is an ordinary electric accessory 47 that opens both wings when the result of the lottery for ordinary symbols is a win.
Is provided. Normal electric accessory 47 with both wings open
Has a function of variably displaying a special symbol on the symbol display 32a like the first type starting opening 27. Ordinary electric accessory 4
Below 7, the variable winning device 40 is provided which is activated when the confirmed symbols in the three display areas of the symbol display 32a become the big hit symbols.

An opening / closing member 43 that opens to open the special winning opening 41 when the big hit occurs is attached to the variable winning device 40 so as to be openable and closable. Also, the variable winning device 40
In the inside, a specific area having a function of continuously opening and closing the opening / closing member 43 by the passage of the game ball, and a specific area switch for detecting the game ball passing through the specific area (FIG. 6).
4b) and a specific area solenoid (shown by 41c in FIG. 6) for driving a member that changes the specific area. Corner ornaments 11 decorated with LEDs are provided on both upper corners of the game board 5, and side ornaments 20 decorated with LEDs are provided on both sides of the game board 5, respectively. The right side decoration 20 has a right sleeve winning opening 12 and a lower right winning opening 45.
The left side decoration 20 is provided with the left sleeve winning opening 13 and the lower left winning opening 44. Further, the game board 5 is provided with windmills 24, 24, a rail 16 for guiding the launched game balls to the game area, and an out port 14 for collecting the game balls which have not been won as out balls. . And, many nails 17 are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls shot on the game board 5 fall while disturbing between the nails 17, and the normal symbol operation gate 2
It passes through 5, 26, wins the first type starting opening 27 and each winning opening, or is collected from the out opening 14.

[Display Contents of Symbol Display 32a] Next, the display contents of the symbol display 32a will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing the manner in which the normal symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed.
5 (E) and (F) are explanatory views showing the continuation of FIG. 4, FIG. 5 (G) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a lost ordinary pattern is displayed, and FIG. 5 (H) is a hit. It is an explanatory view showing a state in which a normal symbol is displayed. (1) As shown in FIG. 4 (A), a background image B1 of the normal symbol is displayed in the display area B for displaying the lottery result of the normal symbol on the screen of the symbol display device 32a.
In the example shown in FIG. 4A, a background image B1 representing the sky, the sea, and the island is displayed, and a part of the background image B1 (lower left of the screen) is confirmed after the previous variable display. Displayed special symbols, that is, display areas G1 to G3 for displaying the last lottery result are set. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the special symbol “123” is definitely displayed in the display areas G1 to G3. (2) When the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), the variable display of the special symbol in each display area G1 to G3 Begins. The downward arrow in the figure indicates a state in which a special symbol row in which a plurality of special symbols (for example, 0 to 9) are arranged in the vertical direction in order is variably displayed (scroll display) from the top to the bottom of the screen. .

(3) And, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating right gate 25 or the normal symbol operating left gate 26, from the left end of the background image B1, the normal symbol B2 expressing that the regular symbol is changing. Appears. In the example shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the changing symbol B2 expressing the entrance cloud appears, and the changing symbol B2 is moving in the right direction of the screen. By the appearance of the changing symbol B2, the player can know that the normal symbol is being changed and displayed. The changing symbol B2 also has a function of indicating that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol has started. (4) Then, when the special symbol variation time is up, the special symbol that has been varying in each of the display areas G1 to G3 ends the variation, and the predetermined special symbol is fixedly displayed in each of the display areas G1 to G3. . In the example shown in FIG. 4D, the special symbol “753” is confirmed and displayed. (5) Subsequently, when the game ball wins the first type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, as shown in FIG. 5 (E), the variation of the special symbol in each of the display areas G1 to G3. The display starts.

(6) Then, when the special symbol variation time is up, the special symbol which has been varying in each display area G1 to G3 ends the variation, and each display area G1 to G3.
The predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 5 (F), the special symbol “398” is confirmed and displayed. (7) Then, when the variation time of the normal symbol is up, the symbol showing the lottery result of the normal symbol is fixedly displayed.
In the example shown in FIG. 5 (G), the lost ordinary pattern B3 expressing the state where the weather is raining is definitely displayed. By looking at the lost ordinary symbol B3, the player can know that the lottery result of the ordinary symbol has been lost. Also, FIG. 5 (H)
In the example shown in (1), the hit ordinary pattern B4 expressing the state where the weather is fine using the sun and the blue sky is definitely displayed. By looking at the hitting normal symbol B4, the player can see that the lottery result for the ordinary symbol was a hit. As described above, the symbol display device 32a displays the variation of the regular symbol by displaying a series of moving images that represent how the weather changes. Then, by displaying a video in which the weather changes from cloudy weather to rainy weather, it is displayed that the lottery for normal symbols has been lost, and by displaying a video in which the weather changes from cloudy weather to clear weather, a lottery for normal symbols Indicates that was a hit. It should be noted that a series of moving images from the appearance of the changing symbol B2 to the final display of the lost ordinary symbol B3 or the hitting ordinary symbol B4 corresponds to the variable display of the ordinary symbol.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1] Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 6, which shows it in blocks. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main board 100. The microprocessor 110 normally judges whether the symbol is hit or lost,
A main CPU 112 that executes main control of a game such as determination of a special symbol big hit or loss, control of a round in a big hit game, and a computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls are recorded. As a result of detection that the ROM 114 and the game ball have passed the normal symbol actuation right gate 25 or the normal symbol actuation left gate 26, the game ball has won the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric auditors product 47 with both wings open. A RAM 116 for temporarily storing various data generated during the game such as the detection result of, a computer program read from the ROM 114, and the like is mounted. The following components are electrically connected to the main board 100. The first type starting opening switch 27a for detecting that the game ball has won the first type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, the pattern control device 32, the lamp control device 300 for controlling the LEDs and lamps. , A power supply board 80, a payout control board 200 for controlling the payout of prize balls, a voice control device 79 for controlling sound effects during a game, a normal symbol operation gate of a game ball, a first-class start opening 27 , A game frame information terminal board 52, a board relay board 51, a game for transmitting various game board information generated during a game such as a big hit to a computer (not shown) provided in a management room of a pachinko hall, etc. The frame relay board 53.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 for receiving a control command transmitted from the main board 100.
Is a sub CPU 212 that controls the payout of prize balls, etc.
And a ROM storing various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls
214 and a RAM 216 that temporarily stores various programs such as a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs and various data such as the number of winnings and the number of prize balls generated during the game are mounted. .. Further, to the payout control board 200, a power supply board 80, a CR connection board 56, a firing motor drive board 15c for driving the firing motor 15e, a game frame information terminal board 52, and a payout relay board 55 are electrically connected. There is. A firing switch 15d for outputting a drive signal from the firing motor drive board 15c to the firing motor 15e is connected to the firing motor drive board 15c.

The game frame relay board 53 is electrically connected with a full detection switch 72, an award winning ball detection switch 73, and a sensor relay board 54. Sensor relay board 54
Is a prize-ball payout sensor 62 provided in the prize-ball unit 62.
a, 62b and the payout relay substrate 55 are electrically connected. On the payout relay board 55, the ball rental switch 6
1. The prize ball payout motor 62c and the ball rental unit 63 are electrically connected. The board relay board 51 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 47a for opening and closing both wings of the normal electric accessory 47, a right gate switch 25a for detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation right gate 25, and a normal symbol operation left gate 26. A left gate switch 26a for detecting a game ball that has passed through, a big winning opening switch 41a for detecting a gaming ball that has won a big winning opening, a right sleeve winning opening switch 12a for detecting a game ball that has won a right sleeve winning opening 12, Left sleeve winning opening switch 13a for detecting a game ball that has won the left sleeve winning opening 13,
A lower right winning opening switch 45a for detecting a game ball winning the lower right winning opening 45, a lower left winning opening switch 44a for detecting a gaming ball winning the left lower winning opening 44, and a big winning opening relay board 50. The special winning opening relay board 50 is electrically connected to a special area switch 41b, a specific area solenoid 41c, and a special winning opening solenoid 43a for opening and closing the opening / closing member 43. The power supply board 80 is the CR connection board 5.
6 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56,
It is electrically connected to a device outside game machine portion 71 including a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card, a device for reading the prepaid card, and the like. The power supply board 80 is supplied with power from the main power supply 70 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies necessary power to each board, the device, the firing switch 15 d, and the like.

[Electrical Structure of Design Control Device 32] Next,
The main electrical configuration of the symbol control device 32 will be described with reference to FIG. 7, which shows it in blocks. Design control device 3
2 is a symbol display 32a, a liquid crystal inverter board 32b,
A liquid crystal analog board 32c and a pattern control board 32d are provided. Character RO mounted on the symbol control board 32d
In M32i, image data for displaying a moving image for displaying a normal symbol, a background image of a normal symbol, an effect image for producing a normal symbol and a special symbol on the symbol display 32a are recorded. . The sub CPU 32e mounted on the symbol control board 32d receives the image control command sent from the main board 100 through the line 100a, and the content of the received image control command is stored in the ROM 32f according to the computer program. To analyze. Then, the sub CPU 32e displays the analysis result in VDP (video display processor).
32g, VDP32g, character ROM3
Ordinary symbol corresponding to the above analysis result from 2i, special symbol,
Read background images. VDP32g is the character R
Addresses and display colors of dots forming a normal symbol, a special symbol, etc. read from the OM 32i are calculated based on the above analysis result, and the calculation result is built-in palette RAM 3
Stored temporarily in 2h. Subsequently, the VDP 32g sends out RGB signals to the liquid crystal analog substrate 32c based on the calculation result stored in the palette RAM 32h. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog board 32c performs color correction and brightness adjustment of the captured RGB signals, and sends the signals to the liquid crystal inverter board 32b. The liquid crystal inverter board 32b is
Acts as a backlight power supply, boosts the captured signal (for example, from 12V to 600V), and the symbol display 32
Send to a. Then, the symbol display 32a switches and displays the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the captured signal.
Thereby, the variable display of the normal symbol and the special symbol, the display of the fixed symbol, the background image and the like are performed. In this embodiment, the symbol display 32a is a TFT (Thin Film).
This is an active matrix liquid crystal display device using a transistor as a pixel driving element.

[Ordinary symbol lottery counter and jackpot lottery counter] Next, the ordinary symbol lottery counter and jackpot lottery counter recorded in the ROM 114 of the main board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 8
FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol lottery counter, and FIG.
(B) is an explanatory view of a jackpot lottery counter. Figure 8
The normal symbol lottery counter Ct1 shown in (A) shows what the normal symbol fixedly displayed by the symbol display 32a is,
In other words, it is a counter for determining the hitting loss of a normal symbol, and a plurality of numerical values, "0" to "9" in this embodiment.
The main CPU 112 counts a total of 10 numbers
The normal symbol lottery counter Ct1 acquires one count value when the timing for acquiring the count value comes, and determines whether or not the acquired count value is a winning value. The big hit lottery counter Ct2 shown in FIG. 8 (B) is a counter for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and a plurality of numerical values, "0" in this embodiment.
Counting a total of 300 numbers of "299", the main C
The PU 112 acquires one count value counted by the jackpot lottery counter Ct2 at the timing of acquiring the count value, and determines whether the acquired count value is the jackpot value.

[Main Flow of Game] Next, the main flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13. Figure 9
Is a gate SW (right gate SW 25a or left gate S
ON / OFF timing of W26a), variation start / variation stop timing of the normal symbol, ON / OFF timing of the first type starting opening SW (first type starting opening switch 27a), and variation start / variation stop of the special symbol It is a time chart which shows the relationship with timing. Figure 10 shows the main CPU
11 is a flowchart showing the flow of a first-type starting opening process executed by 112. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol variation processing executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal symbol operation gate process executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal symbol variation process executed by the main CPU 112.

(First-class starting opening processing) The game ball is a first-class starting opening 27 or an ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open (FIG. 2).
The first-class starting opening switch 27a (Fig. 6) is turned on.
Then (t1 in FIG. 9), the main CPU 112 determines that the first type starting opening switch 27a is turned on (step (hereinafter, abbreviated as S) 10: Yes in FIG. 10). Subsequently, the main CPU 112, the special symbol starting memory number U2 is "4"
It is determined whether it is less than (S12), when it is determined that it is less than "4" (S12: Yes), "1" is added to the special symbol starting memory number U2 (S14), and the jackpot lottery counter Ct2. One count value in FIG. 8B is acquired (S16), and the acquired count value is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (S18). The first-type starting opening process is executed according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 114.

(Special symbol variation process) Main CPU 112
Determines whether or not a special symbol control command is transmitted to the symbol control device 32, that is, whether or not the special symbol is changing (S30 in FIG. 11), and determines that it is not changing (S30: No), the special symbol starting memory number U2 is "1"
It is determined whether or not the above (S32). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol starting memory number U2 is "1" or more (S32: Yes), "1" is subtracted from the special symbol starting memory number U2 (S34). Then main CPU 11
2 is R in S18 (FIG. 10) of the first-type starting opening processing.
The count value temporarily stored in the AM 116 is read (S
36). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S38). here,
If the probability variation flag is set (S38: Ye
s) Refer to the big hit value table used when the big hit occurrence probability is high (S40). If the probability variation flag is not set (S38: No), refer to the big hit value table used when the big hit occurrence probability is low. (S42). For example, in the jackpot value table that is referred to when the probability is high,
"7", "17", "77", "177" and "27"
A total of 5 jackpot values of "7" are set, and one jackpot value "7" is set in the jackpot value table at the time of low probability. In other words, the probability that a big hit will occur at high probability is five times that at low probability.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on whether the same big hit value as the count value read in S36 is set in the big hit value table (S44), and determines that it is a big hit ( S44: Ye
s), the big hit flag which shows the occurrence of the big hit is set (S46). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines a big hit symbol (S48). The determination of the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol table configured by associating a plurality of numerical values (for example, "0" to "9") and a plurality of big hit symbols (for example, special symbols "0" to "9"). With reference, the special symbol associated with the randomly selected numerical value is determined as the big hit symbol. For example, if you select the number “7”,
It decides on the big hit symbol "777". Then main CPU
112 determines whether or not the determined jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (S50), and if it is a probability variation symbol (S50:
Yes), and the probability variation flag is set (S52). For example, when the odd number big hit symbol is set to the probability variation symbol and the big hit symbol determined in S48 is "777", the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation symbol means a jackpot symbol for which a right to change to a probability variation for a predetermined period is generated after the game of the current jackpot is finished.

Further, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is not a big hit, that is, a loss (S44: N).
o), the lost symbol is determined (S54). Lost symbols are determined by a plurality of numerical values (for example, "0" to "9") and a plurality of lost symbols (for example, special symbols "0" to "9").
By referring to the lost symbol table configured by associating with, the special symbol associated with the randomly selected numerical value is determined as the lost symbol. For example, when the numerical value “2” is selected, the lost symbol “2” is determined. In addition,
Loss symbols are determined for a total of three symbols including the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol. Then main CPU 11
2 determines whether or not the determined loss design is the same as the big hit design (S56), and if it is the same (S56:
Yes), and again, the lost symbol is determined (S54). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines a variation pattern consisting of the time from the start of variation of the special symbol to the fixed display (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation time) and the variation content (S5).
8). The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, for example, by referring to a variation pattern table configured by associating a plurality of numerical values with a plurality of variation patterns, and determining a variation pattern associated with a randomly selected numerical value. If the probability variation flag is set, the variation pattern table that associates a plurality of variation patterns with reduced special symbol variation time and a plurality of numerical values is referenced, and the variation pattern table is associated with a randomly selected numerical value. Determine the fluctuation pattern.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 starts measuring the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in S58 (S60), and a special symbol variation start command indicating a control command for instructing the variation start of the special symbol. It transmits to the symbol control device 32 (S62). The control commands include control commands for instructing the big hit symbol determined in S48, the lost symbol determined in S54, the variation pattern determined in S58, and the like. Then, the symbol control device 32 which has received the special symbol variation start command transmitted from the main CPU 112 starts the variable display of the special symbol based on the received special symbol variation start command (FIG. 4 (B), FIG. 9 t2). Then, the main CPU 112 determines that the special symbol variation time which started the measurement in S60 has timed up (S
64: Yes), a fluctuation stop command indicating a control command for stopping the variable display of the special symbol is transmitted to the symbol control device 32 (S66). Thereby, the symbol display 32a
Stops the variable display of the special symbol, and confirms and displays the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol indicated by the previously received special symbol variation start command (FIG. 4 (D), t in FIG. 9).
6). In the case of a big hit, a drive signal is transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the special winning opening solenoid 43a (FIG. 6), the special winning opening 41 (FIG. 2) is opened, and the first round is started. By the way, during the variable display of the special symbol, the game ball is a normal electric auditors object 47 with the first opening 27 or both wings opened.
When winning the prize (for example, the timings shown at t5 and t8 in FIG. 9), “1” is added to the special symbol starting memory number U2. In addition, the special symbol variation process, ROM114
It is executed according to the computer program recorded in.

(Normal symbol operation gate processing) When the game ball passes the normal symbol operation right gate 25, the right gate switch 25a is turned on, and when the normal symbol operation left gate 26 is passed, the left gate switch 26a is turned on. When the main CPU 112 determines that the right gate switch 25a or the left gate switch 26a is turned on (S70: Yes in FIG. 12, t3 in FIG. 9), the normal symbol start memory number U
It is determined whether 1 is less than "4" (S72). Here, if it is determined that it is less than “4” (S72: Ye
s), "1" is added to the normal symbol starting memory number U1 (S
74). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 acquires one count value of the normal symbol lottery counter Ct1 (FIG. 8 (A)) (S76), and the acquired count value in the RAM 116.
(S78). The normal symbol operation gate process is executed according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 114.

(Normal symbol variation process) Main CPU 112
Is, based on whether or not the control command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the symbol control device 32, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed (S90 in FIG. 13), and it is determined that it is not being variably displayed. Then, (S90: No), the normal symbol start memory number U
It is determined whether 1 is 1 or more (S92). Here, if it is equal to or more than "1" (S92: Yes), "1" is subtracted from the normal symbol starting memory number U1 (S94),
RAM in S78 of the normal symbol operation gate process described above
The count value temporarily stored in 116 is read (S9
6), the read count value is a hit value (eg, “3”, “5”,
Based on whether or not the value is the same as any one of "7"), it is determined whether it is a hit or a loss (S98). Here, when it is determined to be a hit (S98: Yes), a normal symbol hit flag that indicates the occurrence of a hit of a normal symbol is set (S100), and a hit ordinary symbol display command for instructing the display of a hit ordinary symbol is read from the ROM 114. (S102).

Further, when the main CPU 112 determines that the hit is not hit, that is, the lose (S98: No), it reads a miss normal symbol display command for instructing the display of the miss ordinary symbol from the ROM 114 (S104). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state has changed to the probability variation is set (S106), and when the probability variation flag is set (S106: Yes), it is normal. Set the normal symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) shortened as the time from the variation start of the symbol to the stop (hereinafter referred to as the ordinary symbol variation time) (S108), and if the probability variation flag is not set (S106: No), the normal normal symbol variation time which is not shortened (for example, 30 seconds) is set (S11)
0). Then, the main CPU 112 uses S108 or S
The measurement of the normal symbol variation time set in 110 is started (S112), and a normal symbol variation start command for instructing the start of variation display of the normal symbol is transmitted to the symbol control device 32 (S114, t4 in FIG. 9). And the main CPU
The symbol control device 32 that has received the normal symbol variation start command transmitted from 112 displays the variation symbol B2 (FIG. 4 (C)).

Then, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the time for which the normal symbol variation time, which started the measurement in S112, has timed up (S116). The variable control command for instructing the stop is the symbol control device 32.
To the symbol control device 32 (S118), and the hit normal symbol display command read in S102, or the lost normal symbol display command read in S104 is transmitted to the symbol control device 32 (S120). Then, the symbol control device 32 which has received the fluctuation stop command transmitted from the main CPU 112 stops the variable display of the normal symbol and definitely displays the normal symbol indicated by the received normal symbol display command (FIG. 5 (G ), (H), t11) in FIG. In the case of a hit, a drive signal is transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 47a (FIG. 6), the ordinary electric accessory 47 (FIG. 2) is opened, and the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. By the way, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation right gate 25 or the normal symbol operation left gate 26 during the variation display of the normal symbol (for example, the timing shown at t9 in FIG. 9), the normal symbol starting memory number U1 is " 1 ”is added.
The normal symbol variation process is executed according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 114.

[Effects of the First Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is used, the symbol display 32a is a display area for displaying the lottery result of the ordinary symbols. Since the special symbols are variably displayed in a part of B, that is, the lottery result of the ordinary symbols can be mainly displayed, the interest of the player can be inevitably gathered in the ordinary symbols. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the usefulness of the function of displaying a normal pattern. In particular, since a series of moving images from the appearance of the changing symbol B2 to the fixed display of the lost ordinary symbol B3 or the hitting ordinary symbol B4 is displayed larger than the display regions G1 to G3 of the special symbol, the ordinary symbol is made conspicuous. Since it is possible, it is possible to increase the power of appealing the normal pattern to the player.

(2) In addition, since the display for displaying the result of the lottery for ordinary symbols, such as cloudy weather to rainy weather or clear weather, can be displayed by using a moving image having a narrative characteristic, the player can It is possible to play a game with a fresh taste which does not exist in the conventional pachinko machine which normally displays a design by the color of light emitted from the LED. (3) Furthermore, since a different image can be displayed for each result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol as the ending of the story displayed by the moving image, the player knows the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol by looking at the image. be able to. In addition, the player can enjoy playing the game while imagining what the ending of the story will be. In addition, since the content displayed as the ending of the story displayed by the moving image can be perceived by a person such that the ending is preferable or unfavorable, such as rainy weather or sunny weather, the LED display has a taste that cannot be achieved. The display can be done. (4) From the appearance of the changing symbol B2, the normal symbol B3 is missing
Or, since the winning ordinary symbol B4 corresponds to the start of variation of the ordinary symbol to the confirmation display, the player's interest in the ordinary symbol can be attracted for a long time. (5) Since the changing symbol B2 can be displayed and moved on the screen, the changing symbol B2 becomes a very conspicuous existence, so that the player's interest can be gathered in the normal symbol. (6) Since the display area B of the normal symbol is set on the entire screen, it is possible to make the player looking at any display area of the screen get an interest in the normal symbol. The images and symbols displayed on the symbol display 32a are
The sub CPU 32e provided in the symbol control device 32 receives the control command transmitted from the main CPU 112, and displays it by executing the computer program recorded in the ROM 32f. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is the claim 1, claim 2, claim 4,
It corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 6 and claim 12.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. The pachinko machine of this embodiment, as the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the normal symbol, it is possible to display the display content related to the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the special symbol. Characterize. 14
(A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a normal symbol and a special symbol are variably displayed. FIG. 15 (D) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a lost ordinary symbol is displayed.
(E) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a normal winning symbol is displayed. In addition, the pachinko machine of this embodiment, as the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the normal symbol, to display the display content related to the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the special symbol, Except for this, the configuration and function are the same as those of the first embodiment, and therefore the description of the same parts is omitted and the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations.

(1) As shown in FIG. 14 (A), in the display area B for displaying a normal symbol on the screen of the symbol display 32a, a changing symbol B2 expressing that the symbol is changing is displayed. It is displayed, and the background image B is displayed in the background.
1 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (A), a moving symbol B2 representing an entrance cloud is displayed, and a background image B1 representing the sky, the sea, and the island is displayed. Further, in the left display area G1 and the right display area G3 set in a part of the background image B1 (lower left of the screen), the special symbol “7” is fixedly displayed, and the special symbol changes in the middle display area. It is displayed and is in the so-called reach state. (2) Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the background image B
1 and the changing symbol B2 disappear from the screen, and instead of them, an effect image G5 that directs that the special symbol has reached reach, a varying symbol B5, and an effect image B6 that directs the normal symbol are displayed. To be done. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (B), the reach effect image G5 is an effect image expressing the underwater of a coral reef, the changing pattern B5 is a pattern expressing a fish, and the effect image B6 is a bait attached. It is an image expressing a fishing hook.

That is, the changing symbol B2 of the normal symbol is the changing symbol B representing the fish having a relation with the effect image G5 of the reach of the special symbol, from the symbol changing while expressing the entrance cloud.
Change to 5. Further, the display areas G1 to G3 of the special symbols are moved from the lower left of the screen to the center of the lower part of the screen, and the display area G1 is displayed.
And the area of G3 is reduced, and the area of the display region G2 is enlarged. Further, above the display areas G1 to G3, a special symbol row G4 in which a plurality of special symbols (“0” to “9” in this embodiment) are arranged in the horizontal direction moves from right to left on the screen. Is displayed. In the special symbol row G4, the special symbol approaching the position corresponding to the upper side of the middle display area G2 moves while being enlarged toward the middle display area G2, and may be confirmed and displayed in the middle display area G2. An expression that emphasizes that it is a special design that has 14
In the example shown in (B), the special symbol "6" is in the middle display area G2.
In the example shown in FIG. 14C, the special symbol “0” is enlarged and displayed in the middle display area G2.
Further, the fish represented as the changing pattern B5 swims in the direction of the effect image B6 representing the fishing hook with the bait.

(3) And, in the case where the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is lost, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), the fish (the symbol B5 during fluctuation) swims away by catching only the bait without hanging on the hook. The normal symbol B7 is displayed. By looking at the image, the player can understand that the lottery result of the ordinary symbol has been lost. In addition, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a hit, as shown in FIG.
Is hit on the fishing hook, and a normal pattern B8 is displayed. By looking at the image, the player can see that the lottery result of the normal symbol was a win. In addition, on the actual screen, an effect display in which the fish hooked on the fishing hook violates is displayed.

[Effects of the Second Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment is used, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the symbol display 3
2a, as the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the normal symbol, it is possible to display the display content having a relationship with the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the special symbol, the player can display the screen. It is possible to obtain an effect that the entire display content does not cause a feeling of strangeness. (2) Further, the symbol display 32a is related to the display content for producing the reach of the special symbol as the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol when the variation mode of the special symbol becomes the reach. Since it is possible to display content having nature, the player does not feel discomfort from the display content of the entire screen. In addition, when the variation mode of the special symbol becomes reach, the display content for displaying the result of the lottery of the normal symbol changes to the content related to the production content of the reach of the special symbol, the normal symbol The display for displaying the result of the lottery can be changed.

<Application Example> FIGS. 23A to 23C are explanatory views showing an application example of the second embodiment, and FIG.
(D) and (E) are explanatory drawings which show the continuation of FIG. As shown in the figure, the changing middle symbol B17, the losing ordinary symbol B18, and the hitting ordinary symbol B19 are also displayed, which represent a fish larger than the fish represented by the variation symbol B5, the loss ordinary symbol B7, and the hit ordinary symbol B8. You can also do it. In this way, a plurality of types of varying symbols, losing normal symbols and hitting ordinary symbols are prepared, and if one type is randomly selected from them, in addition to the effect of the second embodiment, the varying symbols, losing symbols It is possible to obtain an effect that the display contents of the normal symbol and the hit ordinary symbol can be enriched. Further, it is also possible to achieve the effect that the changing symbol, the lost normal symbol, and the hit ordinary symbol can be selectively used for the normal game that has not become a certainty and the game that has become a certainty. Each of the images and the symbols displayed on the symbol display device 32a is a computer program recorded in the ROM 32f when the sub CPU 32e included in the symbol control device 32 receives the control command transmitted from the main CPU 112. Displayed by executing. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment described above.
Corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 8 or claim 9 of this application.

<Third Embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that the display area of the special symbol can be reduced when the lottery for the ordinary symbol starts. Figure 1
6 (A) to 6 (D) are explanatory views showing the manner in which the normal symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed. Since the pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the first embodiment except that the display area of the special symbol can be reduced when the lottery of the ordinary symbol starts, the description of the same part is omitted. However, the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used for the same configurations.

(1) As shown in FIG. 16 (A), large display areas G1 to G3 for indicating the last lottery result are set in the center of the display area B of the symbol display 32a. In the display area, the special symbol (“123” in the example shown in FIG. 16A) is largely confirmed and displayed. (2) Then, when the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, FIG. 16 (B)
As shown in, the variable display is started. (3) And, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation right gate 25 or the normal symbol operation left gate 26, FIG.
As shown in (C), the display areas G1 to G3 that have been performing the variable display of the special symbols are reduced and moved to the lower left of the screen.
In addition, the symbol B during fluctuation indicating that the normal symbol is changing
2 (in the example shown in FIG. 16C, an image representing an entrance cloud) appears from the left end of the screen. (4) Then, when the special symbol variation time is up, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), the variable display of the special symbol ends, and the fixed symbols (FIG. 16) are displayed in the display areas G1 to G3.
In the example shown in (D), “753”) is displayed. Also,
The changing symbol B2 moves to the right of the screen. (5) And, when the normal symbol variation time is up and the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is lost, FIG. 5 (G)
As shown in, the lost ordinary pattern B3 expressing the state that the weather is raining is confirmed and displayed. By looking at the lost ordinary symbol B3, the player can know that the lottery result of the ordinary symbol has been lost. In addition, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win, as shown in FIG. 5 (H), the hit ordinary symbol B4 expressing the state where the weather is fine is fixedly displayed. By looking at the hitting normal symbol B4, the player can see that the lottery result for the ordinary symbol was a hit.

[Effects of the Third Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment is used, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, a normal symbol is displayed when a special symbol is displayed. When the lottery is started, the display area of the special symbol can be reduced, so that the player's interest can be changed from the special symbol to the normal symbol. The above-mentioned images and symbols displayed on the symbol display 32a are the sub CPU 32e provided in the symbol control device 32.
Is displayed by receiving the control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 and executing the computer program recorded in the ROM 32f. Further, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 11 of the present application.

<Fourth Embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized by being able to switch between a normal symbol effect screen and a special symbol effect screen. 18A to 18D are explanatory views showing the manner in which the normal symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed. In addition, the pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the first embodiment except that the effect screen of the normal symbol and the effect screen of the special symbol are switched, and therefore the description of the same part is omitted, The same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used for the same configurations.

(1) As shown in FIG. 18 (A), in the display area B of the symbol display 32a, a changing symbol B2 and a normal symbol effect image B9 are displayed, and in the background thereof. , The background image B1 is displayed. In addition, the display area B
In the lower left of, the variation mode in which the special symbol is reach is displayed. In the illustrated example, the special symbol "7" is definitely displayed in the left display region G1 and the right display region G3, and the middle symbol is changing. Further, the changing symbol B2 is moving to the right of the screen. (2) Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the background image B1 moves to the upper part of the screen, and the effect image G5 of the special symbol is displayed below the background image B1. In the illustrated example, the effect image G5 representing undersea is displayed. That is, most of the screen is switched to the special design effect screen.
At this time, the changing pattern B2 changes to a changing pattern B5 representing a fish swimming in the sea. In other words, the changing pattern B2 expressing the entrance cloud changes to the changing pattern B5 expressing a fish having a relationship with the effect image G5 expressing the undersea. Further, a normal design effect image B6 that represents the fishing line hung from the boat that is expressed as the normal design effect image B9 is displayed. Furthermore, in the lower part of the effect image G5 of the special symbol, a plurality of special symbols (in this embodiment, "0" to
The special symbol row G4 in which "9") are arranged in the horizontal direction is displayed so as to move from right to left on the screen.

(3) Then, when a predetermined time elapses, one special symbol from the special symbol row G4 moves toward the changing medium symbol, and the medium symbol is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 18C, the special symbol “0” is confirmed and displayed in the middle display area G2, indicating that the lottery result of the special symbol has been lost. At this time, the changing symbol B5 and the effect image B6 move upward, and the entire screen changes to the effect image of the special symbol. In addition, the changing symbol B5 of the normal symbol is
Swim in the direction of effect image B6. (4) When the result of the reach variation of the special symbol is lost as described above, most of the screen is switched from the reach effect screen to the normal effect screen, and the lottery result of the normal symbol is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 18 (D), the hit ordinary symbol B4 expressing fine weather is confirmed and displayed, and below that,
A normal pattern B8 representing a fish caught on a fishing hook is displayed. That is, the player can know that the lottery for the normal symbol was a win by looking at the moving image changed from cloudy to fine weather, or by viewing the hit ordinary symbol B8 representing the fish caught on the fishing hook.

[Effects of the Fourth Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment is used, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the result of the lottery for ordinary symbols can be displayed. When the display and the display for displaying the result of the lottery of special symbols are performed in the overlapping period, it is possible to switch the display content of one to the display content related to the display content of the other, so it is related to the same display area. It is possible to achieve an effect that the player does not feel uncomfortable as in the case of displaying content having no nature. The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 10 of the present application.

<Fifth Embodiment> Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that a plurality of types of variation contents and fixed symbols of a normal symbol are provided. 19 (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing the manner in which the normal symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed, and FIG. 20 (E) to
(G) is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 19. Figure 21
(A) ~ (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the manner in which the normal symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed, and Figs. 22 (E) to (G).
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 21. Since the pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the first embodiment except that a plurality of types of variation contents and fixed symbols of ordinary symbols are provided, the description of the same parts will be omitted and the same. The same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used for the configuration.

(Details of Variation 1) (1) As shown in FIG. 19A, the background image B1 is displayed in the display area B of the symbol display 32a, and the display areas G1 to G3 are located in the lower left of the background image B1. , The special symbol showing the lottery result of the previous special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the illustrated example, the special symbol “123” is confirmed and displayed. (2) Then, when the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, FIG. 19 (B)
As shown in, the variable display of the special symbol starts in each of the display areas G1 to G3. (3) And, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation right gate 25 or the normal symbol operation left gate 26, FIG.
As shown in (C), the changing pattern B2 appears from the left end of the background image B1. In the example shown in the figure, a changing symbol B2 expressing an entrance cloud appears, and the changing symbol B2 is moving to the right of the screen. By the appearance of the changing symbol B2, the player can know that the normal symbol is being changed and displayed. The changing symbol B2 also has a function of indicating that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol has started.

(4) Then, when the special symbol variation time is up, the special symbol that has been varying in each display area G1 to G3 ends the variation, and each display area G1 to G3.
The predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the illustrated example, the special symbol “753” is confirmed and displayed. (5) The entering cloud represented as the changing pattern B2 is
It grows and grows as it moves to the right of the screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 20 (E), a changing symbol B10 representing a developed influx cloud is displayed. Also, the game ball is a type 1 starting opening 27 or an ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open.
When winning the prize, the variable display of the special symbols is started in each of the display areas G1 to G3. (6) Then, the changing pattern B10 is, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the changing pattern B expressing a cloud spread over the entire sky.
11, and the background image B1 changes to cloudy weather. Also,
When the special symbol variation time is up, the special symbol ends the variation, and a predetermined special symbol is fixedly displayed in each of the display areas G1 to G3. In the illustrated example, the special symbol “398” is confirmed and displayed. (7) Then, the changing pattern B11 is changed to a lost ordinary pattern B12 expressing a state of light rain, and the background image B1 is changed to rainy weather, as shown in FIG. 20 (G).
When the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, each display area G1 to G3.
At, the variable display of special symbols is started. The player is
Since the content represented by the loss ordinary symbol B12 expresses a state of light rain, it is determined that the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is lost. In addition, FIG.
As shown in (D), a normal pattern B that represents fine weather
When 4 is displayed, the lottery result of the normal symbol is judged to be a win.

(Variation Content 2) (1) As shown in FIG. 21A, the background image B1 is displayed in the display area B of the symbol display 32a, and the lower left display areas G1 to G3 are displayed. , The special symbol showing the lottery result of the previous special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the illustrated example, the special symbol “123” is confirmed and displayed. (2) Then, when the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open, FIG.
As shown in, the variable display of the special symbol starts in each of the display areas G1 to G3. (3) And, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation right gate 25 or the normal symbol operation left gate 26, FIG.
As shown in (C), the changing symbol B13 appears from the left end of the background image B1. In the illustrated example, a changing symbol B13 expressing a thundercloud appears, and the changing symbol B13 is moving to the right of the screen. By the appearance of the changing symbol B13, the player can know that the normal symbol is being changed and displayed. The changing symbol B13 also has a function of indicating that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol has started.

(4) Then, when the special symbol variation time is up, the special symbol which has been varying in each display area G1 to G3 ends the variation, and each display area G1 to G3.
The predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 21D, the special symbol “753” is confirmed and displayed. (5) The thundercloud represented as the changing pattern B13 is
It grows and grows as it moves to the right of the screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 22 (E), a changing symbol B14 representing a developed thundercloud is displayed. Also, the game ball is the first
When the seed starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 having both wings open is won, the variable display of the special symbol is started in each of the display areas G1 to G3. (6) Then, the changing pattern B14 changes to a changing pattern B15 representing a thundercloud spread over the entire sky as shown in FIG. 22 (F), and the background image B1 is a thundercloud covering the entire sky. Changes to an image that expresses the occurrence of. Also,
When the special symbol variation time is up, the special symbol ends the variation, and a predetermined special symbol is fixedly displayed in each of the display areas G1 to G3. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (F), the special symbol “398” is confirmed and displayed. (7) Then, the changing pattern B15 changes to a lost normal pattern B16 expressing a storm, and the background image B1 changes to an image expressing a raging sea, as shown in FIG. 22 (G). In addition, when the game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric auditors object 47 with both wings open, each display area G1
The variable display of special symbols is started in G3. The player judges that the lottery result of the normal symbol is a loss because the content expressed by the loss ordinary symbol B16 is an expression of a storm. Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (D), when the winning normal symbol B4 expressing fine weather is displayed, it is determined that the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is winning.

[Effects of the Fifth Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the fifth embodiment is used, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, there are a plurality of types of variation contents and fixed symbols of ordinary symbols. Since it is possible to randomly select and display variable contents and fixed symbols from among them, the contents of the effect in the lottery of ordinary symbols will be abundant, further increasing the player's interest in the lottery of ordinary symbols. It is possible to achieve the effect of being able to. It should be noted that, in the normal game that has not become a certainty and the game that has become a certainty, it is possible to use the variation content of the normal symbol and the fixed symbol properly. Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the fifth embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 3 or 5 of this application.

<Application Example> In the fifth embodiment described above, the appearance of an incoming cloud changes to cloudy weather and finally the weather changes to light rain, and the appearance of a thundercloud changes to a weather covered with a thundercloud. The two types of display contents when changing to heavy rain have been explained, but the display contents can be set to 3 by setting many patterns for changing the weather, for example, drizzle to shishito and rain, shishito and rain to storm. It is also possible to set more than one type and randomly select one pattern or a plurality of patterns from among them. According to this configuration, since the effect contents in the lottery for the ordinary symbols are further abundant, it is possible to prevent the monotony of the game in the lottery for the ordinary symbols.

<Other Embodiments> (1) When the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is a hit, the image displayed when the result comes out, the ordinary electric accessory 47 opens both wings to enter the winning opening. While opening, the symbol display 32
It is also possible to continue displaying a. In this way, the player can know what image was hit when the normal electric auditors object 47 had the winning opening opened. In the past, it was not possible to know whether or not the ordinary electric accessory was opened without directly looking at the ordinary electric accessory, but with the above configuration, the ordinary electric accessory opens the winning opening. Since the image is continuously displayed for a while, it is possible to know whether or not the winning port of the ordinary electric accessory is open by looking at the image. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the winning port of the ordinary electric accessory is open without turning away from the symbol display. The pachinko machine having the above configuration corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 7. (2) While both wings of the ordinary electric accessory 47 are open, a video is displayed that suggests the time during which both wings are open (for example, the length of open time) and the specified number of prizes (for example, the number of specified prizes). You can continue. In this way, the display contents of the symbol display 32a and the normal electric accessory 47 are related to each other, so that the interest of the player in the normal electric accessory 47 operated by the lottery of the normal symbol can be gathered. (3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the symbol display 32a displays both the special symbol and the normal symbol is overlapped, but the variable display of the special symbol ends, and all the display areas are displayed. It is also possible to start the variable display of the normal symbol after the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in. In this case, the fixed display of the special symbol can be erased from the screen and then the variable display of the normal symbol can be started. According to this, since the entire screen becomes the display content of the normal symbol, it is possible to strengthen the player's interest in the normal symbol.

(4) Also, the variable display of the normal symbol is ended, and the variable display of the special symbol can be started after the normal symbol is fixedly displayed. In this case, it is also possible to start the variable display of the special symbol after deleting the fixedly displayed ordinary symbol from the screen. (5) The special symbol can be variably displayed in a part of the changing symbol. That is, as long as the display or effect of the normal symbol is the main character on the screen of the symbol display device 32a and the display of the special symbol is the supporting character, any display content may be used. In the second embodiment, when the special symbol becomes the reach, the case where the display content of the normal symbol is changed to the image related to the effect image of the reach has been described. You can also make the above changes when you reach. (6) When an image for announcing the special symbol lottery result (for example, a big hit) is displayed, the display content of the ordinary symbol can be changed to an image that is related to the above-noted image.

(7) When an image for announcing a variation pattern of a special symbol (for example, reach, or a specific reach among a plurality of types of reach) is displayed, an image for announcing the display contents of the ordinary symbol is given as an image. You can also change to a related image. (8) When displaying a normal symbol during a big hit game, the display content of the normal symbol can be changed to an image that is related to the content displayed on the screen during the big hit game. (9) The display contents of the normal design and the special design (type, size, form of image and design, etc.) are not limited to those described in each of the above embodiments, but can be changed to other display contents. You can

[Correspondence between each claim and embodiment] Normal symbol operation right gate 25 and normal symbol operation left gate 26
However, the first lottery corresponds to the first area described in claim 1, and the lottery for hitting or losing the normal symbol corresponds to the first lottery. A series of moving images from the appearance of the changing symbol to the loss normal symbol or the hit normal symbol being fixedly displayed correspond to the normal symbol.
The hit ordinary symbol corresponds to a predetermined ordinary symbol, and the normal electric accessory 47 corresponds to the electric accessory. The first type starting opening 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open corresponds to the second area, and the lottery of the special symbol big hit or the loss corresponds to the second lottery. The big hit symbol corresponds to a predetermined special symbol, and the variable winning device 40 corresponds to the winning device. Symbol display 32a
Corresponds to the display device. The sub CPU 32e is claim 1.
3 or the computer according to claim 14, a computer program for displaying an image on the symbol display 32a by the sub CPU 32e corresponds to the computer program according to claim 13, and the ROM 32f in which the computer program is recorded is It corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 14.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
It is a front explanatory view showing the main configuration of.

3 is a front explanatory view of a center case attached to the game board shown in FIG. 2. FIG.

FIG. 4 (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing a state in which a normal symbol and a special symbol are variably displayed.

5 (E) and (F) are explanatory diagrams showing the continuation of FIG. 4, and FIG. 5 (G) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a lost ordinary symbol is displayed, and FIG. H) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a normal hit symbol is displayed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing main electrical configurations of the pachinko machine 1 in blocks.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing main electrical configurations of the symbol control device 32 in blocks.

FIG. 8 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol lottery counter, and FIG. 8 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot lottery counter.

FIG. 9: ON / OFF timing of a gate SW (right gate SW25a or left gate SW26a), variation start / variation stop timing of a normal symbol, and first-class start opening SW
It is a time chart showing the relationship between the ON / OFF timing of the (first type starting port switch 27a) and the variation start / variation stop timing of the special symbol.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first type starting opening process executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol variation processing executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a normal symbol operation gate process executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of normal symbol variation processing executed by the main CPU 112.

14 (A) to (C) are explanatory views showing a manner in which a normal symbol and a special symbol are variably displayed in the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 (D) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a lost ordinary symbol is displayed, and FIG. 15 (E) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a hit ordinary symbol is displayed.

16 (A) to 16 (D) are explanatory views showing a manner in which a normal symbol and a special symbol are variably displayed in the third embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a schematic explanatory view of a conventional pachinko machine seen from the front.

18A to 18D are explanatory views showing a state in which a normal symbol and a special symbol are variably displayed in the fourth embodiment.

19 (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing a manner in which a normal symbol and a special symbol are variably displayed in the fifth embodiment.

20 (E) to (G) are explanatory views showing a continuation of FIG. 19.

21 (A) to 21 (D) are explanatory views showing the manner in which normal symbols and special symbols are variably displayed.

22 (E) to (G) are explanatory views showing a continuation of FIG. 21.

23A to 23C are explanatory views showing an application example of the second embodiment.

24 (D) and (E) are explanatory views showing a continuation of FIG. 23.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 25 Normal symbol operation right gate (first area) 26 Normal symbol operation left gate (first area) 27 Type 1 starting port (second area) 32a Symbol display (display device) 40 variable prize winning device (winning device) 41 Big Prize Winner 47 Ordinary electric role (electric role) B1 background image B2 changing pattern

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A normal symbol display function for displaying the result of the first lottery performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first area, and a normal symbol display function by this normal symbol display function. The electric symbol which opens the prize hole when is confirmed, and the special symbol which is the result of the second lottery performed based on the fact that the game ball has won the second region or the prize hole of the electric symbol. In a gaming machine provided with a special symbol display function to be displayed using, and a winning device that opens a special winning opening when a predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed by this special symbol display function, the result of the first lottery A gaming machine comprising a display device for displaying the special symbol in a part of a display area for displaying. 2. The display device has a function of displaying a display for displaying a result of the first lottery in the display area by using a moving image having a narrative property. The gaming machine described in 1. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display device selects a predetermined moving image from the plurality of moving images and displays the selected moving image in the display area. 4. The display device displays a different image for each result of the first lottery as the ending of the story displayed by the moving image.
Gaming machine described in. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display device selects and displays a predetermined image from a plurality of the images. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display start of the moving image to the display of the image corresponds to the change start of the normal symbol to the confirmed display. 7. The display device, when the result of the first lottery is a hit, displays an image displayed when the result is obtained, while the electric accessory is opening the winning opening, 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function of continuously displaying. 8. The display device has a function of performing, as a display of the result of the first lottery, a display related to the display of the result of the second lottery. A gaming machine according to claim 7. 9. The display device, when the variation mode of the special symbol becomes a predetermined variation mode, as a display of the result of the first lottery, is associated with a display of the result of the second lottery. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function of displaying. 10. The display device, when performing the display for displaying the result of the first lottery and the display for displaying the result of the second lottery in the overlapping period, one display. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function of switching a display content to a display content related to the other display content. 11. The display device displays one of a display for displaying a result of the first lottery and a display for displaying a result of the second lottery, while displaying the other. 11. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a function of reducing the display area of the one display and enlarging the display area of the other display when performing the above. Amusement machine. 12. The display device is provided with a function of displaying a display for displaying a result of the first lottery using the entire screen.
The gaming machine described in any one of 1. 13. A normal symbol display function for displaying the result of the first lottery based on the game ball having passed through the first area using a normal symbol, and a predetermined normal symbol by this normal symbol display function. The special symbol is the result of the second lottery to be performed based on the fact that the winning combination is opened and the electric prize is opened in the second area or the prize hole of the electric prize. It is equipped with a special symbol display function that is displayed using, and a winning device that opens a special winning opening when a predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed by this special symbol display function, and displays the result of the first lottery. A computer program for causing a computer to function on a gaming machine having a display device for displaying the special symbol in a part of a display area for, wherein the display device displays a result of the first lottery. Table for Computer program for displaying the special symbols in a partial area. 14. A normal symbol display function for displaying the result of the first lottery performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first area, and a normal symbol display function by this normal symbol display function. The special symbol is the result of the second lottery performed based on the fact that the winning combination is opened and the game ball opens in the second area or the winning hole of the electric winning combination. It is equipped with a special symbol display function to be displayed using, and a winning device that opens a special winning opening when a predetermined special symbol is confirmed and displayed by this special symbol display function, and displays the result of the first lottery. A recording medium in which a computer program for causing a computer to operate a gaming machine having a display device for displaying the special symbol in a part of a display area for recording is recorded, wherein the display device is the first Results of lottery Recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon for displaying the special symbols in a portion of the display area for displaying the.