JP2003210747A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an enjoyable game machine capable of visually entertaining a player through the appearance of concealing symbols relating to the display of a variable display device, and keeping the player's expectation and excitement over a long period using the appearance of a ready-to-win condition. <P>SOLUTION: Even if the execution of the display game on the variable display game 310 results in a display condition which does not correspond to a special stopped result condition under control of display control means 100 and 300, a predetermined concealing symbol 1301 for concealing either of pieces of identification information forming the result of the execution is made to appear, after which a re-display game may be executed in which pieces of identification information are variably displayed in relation to the concealing symbol 1301. The display game may be started from the ready-to-win condition or may be continued and started from the ready-to-win condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and display control means for controlling display of the variable display device, and the variable display is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. After the variable display of the identification information on the device is stopped, the variable display is stopped to execute the display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed, and the display mode of the execution result of the display game is a combination of predetermined identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to a player when a stop result mode is entered.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine called a fever machine is generally known as a game machine of this type. In such a fever machine, when a ball launched into the game area formed on the game board wins the starting opening, identification information such as various symbols is variably displayed in the display area of the variable display device including a liquid crystal screen, and the predetermined time is reached. After the elapse of, the display game in which the variable display is stopped is executed.

When the execution display result of this display game is a special stop result mode consisting of a specific combination of identification information, a special game state (so-called fever) occurs,
The special winning opening is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times to form a state in which a player can be provided with a game value corresponding to a chance of winning a large number of prize balls.

In the execution process of the display game, when the possibility of becoming the special stop result mode occurs, by making a reach mode that can become the special stop result mode when one more predetermined identification information is prepared, , The player was made to have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a special game state, and to arouse the thrill and excitement of the player.

[0005] In such a gaming machine, in order to enhance the taste of the game, various ingenuities have been devised in the display contents of the display game. For example, in the gaming machines disclosed in JP-A-11-244477, JP-A-11-262564, and JP-A-11-47372, a hidden symbol appears in front of the symbol to hide the symbol from the player. It is designed to be invisible, move the pattern behind the concealed pattern to conceal it, or make the pattern visible from the concealed pattern. As a result, the player is given a fresh expectation of what kind of design will appear from behind the concealed design.

Furthermore, some conventional gaming machines are configured to variably display the identification information again when the reach mode ends up appearing in the display game but ends up coming off. There are also things. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-
In the case of the prior art disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 155991, when the reach mode is used in the display game, when the symbol finally stopped and displayed does not form the special stop result mode,
The last stopped design was scrolled again.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, a concealed design is made to appear, or a design is hidden behind the concealed design so as to give the player a fresh expectation. Although it was devised, because the concealed pattern appeared from the beginning and the appearance position of the concealed pattern did not change, it was lacking in freshness and unexpectedness.

Further, since the display game is generally a one-time game content, a reach mode which is a display mode having a possibility of becoming the special stop result mode appears in the execution process of the display game. If not played, there is no possibility that a predetermined game value will be generated even during the display game, and the expectation and excitement for the player's hit cannot be evoked long and sufficiently.

In the prior art disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-155991, expectation may be maintained by re-scroll display, but the variable display related to the so-called revival game may simply include identification information. The contents are only scrolled and changed, and the determination of whether or not the special stop result mode is apparently limited to the production of whether or not the same identification information is complete, and thus lacks novelty and fun on the display. There was a problem.

Further, the expectation and excitement of the player are greatly aroused by the display game, even after the reach mode has appeared, in the past, the display game in the variable display device is always operated every time it is started. Since it started from the initial state, it took a long time to arouse the player's expectations and excitement.

Further, even if the reach mode appears in the middle of the display game, if the final result does not become the special stop result mode, the excitement of the player evoked by the appearance of the reach mode cools down at once. , The player's expectations and excitement could not be sustained for a long time.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and regarding the display on the variable display device, the appearance of the concealed pattern in the process of determining whether or not a game value is generated. Through the use of a gaming machine that can visually entertain the player through the game, sustain the expectation and excitement of the player due to the appearance of the reach mode for a long time, and increase the thrill and excitement in the game. It is intended to be provided.

[0013]

The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object lies in the inventions of the following respective items. [1] A variable display device (310) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and a display control means (100, 300) for performing display control of the variable display device (310) are provided, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. After the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device (310), the display game is executed by stopping the variable display and stopping the plurality of pieces of identification information, and the display mode of the execution result of the display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player when a special stop result mode that is a combination of information is generated, the display control means (100, 300) is configured to display the display game. If there is a case where the display game is started from the reach mode, and the display game is continuously started from the reach mode, and the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode. A predetermined hiding symbols (130 for concealing one of identification information constituting the result of the execution
After the appearance of 1), a game machine characterized by executing a re-display game in which identification information is variably displayed again in association with the hidden pattern (1301).

[2] Display control means (100, 30
0), the game machine according to [1], wherein the re-display game is executed on condition that a reach mode has been passed in the execution process of the display game.

[3] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that even if the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode after passing through the reach mode, the redisplay game is selectively executed [2]. Amusement machine.

[4] The display control means (100, 30
0) compares the concealed pattern (1301) with the identification information that constitutes the reach mode, and displays the variable display device (31).
0) The game machine according to [2] or [3], which is displayed once and is then displayed so as to conceal the identification information that constitutes the reach mode with the concealment pattern (1301).

[5] The display control means (100, 30
0) is, instead of the identification information that constitutes the reach mode,
Alternatively, it is possible to perform display control of hiding identification information other than the identification information of the reach mode with the hiding pattern (1301) together with the identification information configuring the reach mode, [4]. .

[6] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a display mode in which the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode, and a predetermined notice symbol (1
331) is also displayed, the notice symbol (1331) is changed to a predetermined concealed symbol (1332),
The concealment pattern (1332) is used to conceal identification information other than the identification information that constitutes the reach mode, and then the concealment pattern (1332) is made to disappear, and the predetermined identification information is provided at the disappeared portion of the concealment pattern (1332). The game machine according to [2] or [3] is characterized in that display control is performed so as to appear.

[7] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a display location of the identification information that constitutes the reach mode when the identification information that appears in the disappeared portion of the hidden pattern (1332) is not the identification information that transitions the reach mode to the special stop result mode In the gaming machine according to [6], after the variable display of the identification information is started again, the display control is performed so that the variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed.

[8] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a display mode in which the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode, and a predetermined notice symbol (1
331) is also displayed, the notice symbol (1331) is changed to the concealed symbol (1332), and any of the identification information already stopped and displayed by the concealed symbol (1332) is concealed. The gaming machine according to [1], characterized in that display control is performed.

[9] The display control means (100, 30
0), when hiding any of the identification information in the hiding pattern (1332), newly starts the variable display of the identification information in an empty area on the variable display device (310), and then displays the variable display. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], characterized by stopping and displaying the identification information
The gaming machine described in [6], [7] or [8].

[10] The display control means (100, 30
0) moves the identification information stopped and displayed in the empty area to the back of the concealed pattern (1332) to conceal it, and then erases the concealed pattern (1332), thereby concealing the concealed pattern (13).
32) The game machine according to [9], characterized in that predetermined identification information is caused to appear in the disappeared portion.

[11] The display control means (100, 30
0) is the hidden pattern (1301, 1332, etc.) where the hidden pattern disappears from the empty area.
1, 1332, etc.) and the case of causing the same identification information as that moved to the back of the hidden pattern (1301, 1332, etc.) to appear behind the hidden area (1301, 1332, etc.) A gaming machine according to [10], characterized in that there is.

[12] The display control means (100, 30
By the display control of 0), the hidden pattern (1301, 13
32) hides at least two pieces of identification information among the pieces of identification information already stopped and displayed, and the variable display for newly deriving each piece of hidden identification information is executed separately. The gaming machine according to [9], [10] or [11].

[13] The display control means (100, 30
By the display control of 0), the hidden pattern (1301, 13
32) hides at least two pieces of identification information among the pieces of identification information that have already been stopped and displayed, and the variable display for newly deriving each of the hidden pieces of identification information is executed simultaneously. The gaming machine according to [9], [10] or [11].

[14] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that in the process of hiding any of the identification information already displayed by the hiding pattern (1301), display control for changing the type of the hiding pattern (1301) is performed [1]. , [2], [3], [4], [5],
[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [1
1], [12] or [13] the gaming machine described.

[15] The gaming machine according to [14], wherein a plurality of the hidden symbols (1301) appear in the execution process of the redisplay game, and at least one of them changes.

[16] The concealed pattern (1301) appears a plurality in the execution process of the redisplay game, and all types thereof change simultaneously or separately [14]
The game machine described.

[17] The concealment pattern (1301) is characterized in that, in the process of concealing any one of the identification information, it sequentially changes into different types over a plurality of stages [14],
The gaming machine according to [15] or [16].

[18] The display control means (100, 30
0) is the hiding pattern (1301) after the appearance, before hiding any of the identification information that is already displayed, or during the hiding, at least in the process of the hiding pattern ( 1301) are changed [14], [15], [16] or [17]
The game machine described.

[19] The display control means (100, 30
0) changes the transparency of the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) during the appearance of the hidden pattern (1301) [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
[11], [12], [13], [14], [15],
The gaming machine according to [16], [17] or [18].

[20] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a gaming machine according to [19], characterized in that the transparency of the concealed pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) is changed from an opaque state to a semitransparent or transparent state.

[21] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized by causing the concealed pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) having a transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) to appear in part [1], [2],
[3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8],
[9], [10], [11], [12], [13],
[14], [15], [16], [17] or [1
8] The gaming machine described in the above.

[22] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a game machine according to [21], characterized in that the display mode of the transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) can be changed during the appearance of the concealed pattern (1410, 1510, etc.).

[23] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a game machine according to [22], characterized in that the transparency of the transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) can be changed during the appearance of the concealed pattern (1410, 1510, etc.).

[24] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that the size or shape or both the size and the shape of the transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) can be changed during the appearance of the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) [ [22] or [23].

[25] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that the position of the transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) in the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) can be changed during the appearance of the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.). The gaming machine according to [22] or [23].

[26] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that the number of the transparent parts (1411, 1511, etc.) included in the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) can be changed during the appearance of the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.). [22], [23],
The gaming machine according to [24] or [25].

[27] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that the display mode of a part of the concealed symbols (1410, 1510, etc.) is changed according to whether the game state is set to be advantageous to the player [1], [2]. ], [3], [4], [5], [6],
[7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [1
2], [13], [14], [15], [16], [1
7], [18], [19], [20], [21], [2]
2], [23], [24], [25] or [26].

[28] The display control means (100, 30
0) is characterized in that the display mode of the part is changed during the appearance of the concealed symbols (1410, 1510, etc.) depending on whether the game state is set to be advantageous to the player [27]. ] The gaming machine described in.

[29] The display control means (100, 30
0) is a display mode of the part of the hidden pattern (141
(0, 1510, etc.) during the appearance, and the variation pattern is changed according to whether the game state is set to be advantageous to the player [2.
7] The gaming machine described in [7].

[30] The part is a transparent part (1411,
1911) and the display control means (100, 30).
0) changes the transparency of the transparent portions (1411, 1911, etc.), [27], [28] or [29].

[31] The part is a transparent part (1411,
1911) and the display control means (100, 30).
0) changes the size or shape or both the size and shape of the transparent portions (1411, 1911, etc.) [27], [28], [29] or [3].
0] The gaming machine described in [1].

[32] The part is a transparent part (1411,
1911) and the display control means (100, 30).
0) is characterized by changing the position of the transparent portion (1411, 1911, etc.) in the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) [27], [28], [29],
The gaming machine according to [30] or [31].

[33] The part is a transparent part (1411,
1911) and the display control means (100, 30).
0) is characterized by changing the number of the transparent portions (1411, 1911, etc.) included in the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) [27], [28], [2].
9], [30], [31] or [32].

[34] A game state determining means for determining whether or not the game state is advantageously controlled by the player is provided, and the display control means (100, 300) displays the game state by the game state determining means. It is characterized in that the progress pattern of the re-display game is made different depending on whether a decision is made to favorably control the player or a decision is made not to favorably control the player. [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6],
[7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [1
2], [13], [14], [15], [16], [1
7], [18], [19], [20], [21], [2]
2], [23], [24], [25], [26], [2]
7], [28], [29], [30], [31], [3
2] or the gaming machine described in [33].

The present invention described above operates as follows. The display control means (100, 300) is a variable display device (3) for displaying a game such as a symbol matching game, which is like a slot machine, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as a ball winning a starting opening.
10) If the result of the display game is a predetermined special stop result mode such as "777" executed on the above, the special winning opening is repeatedly opened and closed within a predetermined number of times. , A special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is formed.

The display control means (100, 300) displays the reach mode having the possibility of becoming the special stop result mode before displaying the special stop result mode in the execution process of such a display game. Even after the mode is displayed,
In some cases, the display may be disadvantageous to the player.

The display control means (100, 300) has a case of starting the display game from the reach mode and a case of continuing the display game from the reach mode. For example, in the normal state, the display game is started from the initial state in which the identification information is variably displayed at all display locations, and certain conditions such as the right to execute the display game (the so-called holding number) is accumulated for a predetermined number of times. If it is established, the display game is started from the reach mode.

In the case where the display game is continuously started from the reach mode, for example, the winning of the ball to the starting opening is successively performed, and the state in which the execution right of the display game is accumulated for a predetermined number of times continues. , There is a case where the display game is continuously started from the reach mode. Various conditions can be assumed as conditions for starting the display game from the reach mode, the number of times to continue the state of starting the display game from the reach mode, and continuation conditions, and they can be set appropriately.

In this way, since there is a case where the display game is started from the reach mode, the expectation and excitement of the player are
It becomes possible to call out immediately after the start of the display game. Also, when the state starting from the reach mode continues,
Even if the final result of the display game this time ends in disappointment, the expectation and excitement of the player evoked by the appearance of the reach mode will lead to the next display game and it will be possible to maintain a high state of playability for a long time. Become.

Moreover, the display control means (100, 300)
Even if the execution result of the display game as described above is a display mode that does not correspond to the special stop result mode, a predetermined concealing pattern (1301) for concealing any of the identification information forming the execution result. After appearing, the hiding pattern (13
There is a case where a re-display game in which the identification information is variably displayed again is executed in relation to 01).

Even if the normal display game is missed in this way, when the concealed design (1301) appears, a special concealment is made to conceal any identification information for which the concealed design (1301) has already stopped. In association with the display, the re-display game in which the identification information is variably displayed again is executed, so that the progress of the display game is surprising and it is possible to give the player a fresh interest.

Even if the special stop result mode does not start from the beginning, depending on the result of the re-display game associated with the concealed symbol (1301) that follows, a state advantageous to the player may occur, The expectation that the player once gave up will be restored, and the expectation of the player can be evoked long and sufficiently.

Further, the display control means (100, 30
According to 0), the re-display game may be executed on condition that the reach mode has been passed in the execution process of the display game. In this case, since the concealment pattern (1301) appears on condition that the reach mode has appeared, even if the reach pattern comes off after the reach mode, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation in association with this reach mode. It is possible to entertain the player while giving the player a fresh surprise.

Further, the display control means (100, 30
By 0), even if the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode after the reach mode, the redisplay game may be selectively executed. That is, since the redisplay game is not always executed, it is possible to increase the excitement given to the player when the redisplay game is executed after the execution result of the display game is out.

Further, the display control means (100, 30
0), the hidden pattern (1301) is once displayed on the variable display device (310) in contrast with the identification information that constitutes the reach mode, and then the identification information that constitutes the reach mode with the hidden pattern (1301) is displayed. The display may be controlled so as to be hidden. As a result, even if the concealed pattern (1301) appears in the execution of the redisplay game, the identification information of the reach mode is not concealed suddenly, and the redisplay game can be started without giving any anxiety to the player. it can.

Here, by the display control means (100, 300), instead of the identification information of the reach mode or together with the identification information of the reach mode, the identification information other than the identification information of the reach mode is hidden by the hidden pattern (1301). If control is possible, variations will occur in which pattern the concealed pattern ((1301) will conceal, and it is possible to provide a variety of interesting games with a variety of game contents.

Specifically, for example, when the reach mode is "77", instead of hiding the identification information "7" that constitutes the reach mode, or together with the identification information "7", Concealing different identification information (130
Concealment by 1) is considered as a display mode.

Further, by the display control means (100, 300), as the execution result of the display game, it becomes disengaged after passing through the reach mode and further a predetermined notice symbol (133)
On condition that 1) is displayed, this notice pattern (133
1) is changed to a predetermined concealing pattern (1332), and concealing identification information other than the identification information that constitutes the previous reach mode with the concealing pattern (1332), and then concealing pattern (133)
2) may be erased, and display control may be performed so that predetermined identification information appears at the disappeared portion of the hidden pattern (1332).

As described above, as the execution result of the display game, when the notice pattern (1331) appears together with the reach mode, the notice pattern (1331) is the concealed pattern (1332).
In association with the display such as change to, the variable display is started again and the redisplay game is executed, so that the progress of the game is surprising and the player can be provided with fresh interest.

Further, in the re-display game, when the special stop result mode is not formed by the identification information appearing in the disappeared portion of the hidden pattern (1332), the display of the identification information which constitutes the reach mode The variable display of the identification information may be restarted at a location, and then the variable display may be stopped to stop the identification information.

In this way, when the concealed pattern (1332) disappears, even if it does not change to the special stop result mode, the player is given another chance to transit to the special stop result mode, so that the player's The expectation can be maintained for a long time, and more varied and unexpected game contents can be provided.

Further, by the display control means (100, 300), the execution result of the display game is a display mode which does not correspond to the special stop result mode, and a predetermined notice symbol (13)
On the condition that 31) is also displayed, the notice symbol (1331) is changed to a predetermined hidden symbol (1332), and any of the identification information already stopped and displayed by the hidden symbol (1332) is hidden. Display control may be performed.

Further, the display control means (100, 30
0), when hiding any of the identification information with the hiding pattern (1301, 1332, etc.), after newly starting the variable display of the identification information in the empty area on the variable display device (310),
The variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the empty area. With such a display, the game content is further varied, and the player can be provided with fresh interest.

Subsequently, display control means (100, 300)
Moves the identification information stopped and displayed in the previous empty area to the back of the hidden pattern (1301, 1332, etc.) and conceals it, and then erases this hidden pattern (1301, 1332, etc.) Make the identification information appear.

At this time, the hidden pattern (130
(1, 1332, etc.), the same identification information as that moved to the back of the hidden pattern (130, 1332, etc.) appears at a location after disappearance, and a hidden pattern (130) from the empty area.
1, 1332, etc.) and a case where identification information different from that moved behind is appeared. In this way, when the hidden pattern (1301, 1332, etc.) disappears, if the identification information that should have been hidden or the identification information different from this appears, the player's expectation is aroused. be able to.

Further, the concealed pattern (1301, 1332
Etc., so that at least two pieces of identification information among the pieces of identification information already stopped and displayed are concealed, and the variable display for newly deriving each concealed identification information is executed separately. You may Alternatively, variable display for newly deriving each identification information hidden by the hidden pattern (1301, 1332, etc.) may be simultaneously executed. In any case, since the more varied game contents are displayed in a developed manner, the interest of the game is further enhanced and the player's interest can be attracted.

The display control means (100, 30
0), it is interesting to perform display control for changing the type of the hidden pattern (1301) in the process of hiding any of the identification information already displayed by the hidden pattern (13101). Thereby, not only the concealed design (1301) appears, but also the type of the concealed design (1301) itself changes, so that the progress of the redisplay game is surprising and gives the player a fresh interest. be able to.

The concealed pattern (1301) may be made to appear in plurals in the execution process of the re-display game, and at least one kind of them may be changed, or all kinds of plural appearances may be changed simultaneously or separately. Even so, it is possible to enhance the interest of each display. Furthermore, it is also interesting to change the concealment pattern (1301) sequentially into different types over a plurality of stages in the process of concealing any identification information.

It is also interesting to change the transparency of the hidden pattern (1310, 1410, etc.) during the appearance of the hidden pattern (1310, 1410, etc.) by the display control means (100, 300). For example, the transparency may be changed from the semitransparent state to the transparent state, or the transparency may be changed from the opaque state to the semitransparent state or the transparent state.

In this way, the transparency of the concealed pattern (1310, 1410, etc.) for concealing the identification information is the concealed pattern (131
(0, 1410, etc.) fluctuates during appearance, so the identification information hidden behind the concealed pattern (1310, 1410, etc.) is likely to be visible or disappears at all, and the situation changes, It can give a fresh surprise and attract interest.

Further, by the display control means (100, 300), a hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) having a transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) in part is made to appear, and the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) Vary the size or shape or both size and shape of the transparent portion (1411, 1511, etc.) during appearance.

Furthermore, concealment patterns (1410, 1510
Etc.) transparent part (1411, 1511, etc.)
The transparency of the transparent part (141
1, 1511, etc.), or the transparent portion (14, 1510, etc.) included in one hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.)
11, 1511, etc.), or two or more of these elements (transparency, size, shape, position, number of elements) are changed at the same time.

In this way, the hidden pattern (1410, 1510
By providing a transparent part (1411, 1511, etc.) in a part of (), etc., and varying elements such as transparency, size, shape, position, number, etc. Since it disappears, it is possible to make the player imagine or predict what kind of identification information is hidden behind the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.), and effectively arouse the thrill and excitement of the player. it can.

The game state setting means (100) changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player or a state not advantageous to the player, and the display control means (10).
0, 300), the hidden pattern (1410, 151)
It is advisable to change a part of the display modes (0, etc.) depending on whether the game state is set to be advantageous to the player.

For example, depending on whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous to the player, a part of the display mode is changed during the appearance of the hidden symbols (1410, 1510, etc.). Alternatively, a part of the display modes may be hidden patterns (1410, 1510).
Etc.) during the appearance, and the variation pattern is changed according to whether the game state is set to be advantageous to the player.

In this way, depending on whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous to the player, the concealed pattern (141
(0, 1510, etc.), the display mode of a part is changed, so that the player is given a fresh surprise, and based on the display mode of the part, the player determines whether or not the game state is advantageously set. I can know.

More specifically, a part for changing the display mode is a transparent part (1411, 1911, etc.), and the display control means (100, 300) determines whether the game state is set to be advantageous to the player. Depending on the crab, this transparent part (1
411, 1911, etc.) The transparency is concealed (1410,
1510) and the transparency is changed during the appearance.

Further, depending on whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous to the player, the transparent portions (1411, 1)
911 size), or the shape, or both the size and the shape, the position of the transparent portion (1411, 1911, etc.) in the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.), the hidden pattern (1410, 1510, etc.) Transparent part (14
11, 1911, etc.) are changed during appearance or are changed during appearance.

In this way, the hidden pattern (1410, 151)
(0, etc.) is provided with a transparent part (1411, 1911, etc.), and elements such as transparency, size, shape, position, number, etc. can be changed depending on whether or not the gaming state is advantageously set. Since it fluctuates, the player, after knowing whether the gaming state is advantageous or unfavorable, imagines or predicts the identification information hidden behind the visible portion through the transparent portion (1411, 1911, etc.), It can effectively arouse the thrill and excitement of the player.

Further, display control means (100, 300)
The case where the game state determining means (100) determines that the game state is controlled advantageously for the player and the case where it is determined that the game state is not advantageously controlled for the player, Different display game progress patterns. As a result, not only the interest of the game content is further increased, but also a state advantageous to the player may occur depending on the progress pattern, so that it is possible to expect substantial game value addition.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments representing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 15 and 31 show a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine main body 1 for executing a game of launching a ball on a gaming board 2, and a card unit (CR ball lending machine) b provided for lending the ball by inserting a valuable card. Consists of.

First, an outline of the entire gaming machine body 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine body 1 and a card unit b. The gaming machine main body 1 includes a gaming machine status lamp 422 for notifying a special gaming state of the gaming machine by lighting, a glass frame 11 formed in a frame shape for fixing the front glass, and a glass frame 11 behind the glass frame 11. A glass frame opening detection switch 132 for detecting opening and a game board 2 on which parts for advancing a game by moving a ball shot by a player are attached detachably.

On the lower surface of the glass frame 11, the upper tray 3 for storing lending balls and payout balls, the lower tray 4 for storing the balls overflowing from the upper tray 3, and the balls stored in the upper tray 3 are provided. There are provided an upper receiving tray ball removing lever 7 for extracting, a lower receiving tray ball removing lever 8 for extracting the balls stored in the lower receiving tray 4, and a hitting ball operating handle 5 for a player to perform a hitting operation. Also, the hit ball operation handle 5
Includes a firing stop switch 65 for stopping the firing of the ball.
Two are provided. An ashtray 6 for smokers is also provided beside the lower tray 4.

Further, as a device for the player to operate the card unit b, a frequency display section 12 for displaying and confirming the remaining frequency of the valuable card, and a lending button 9 for issuing a ball lending instruction. A return button 10 for instructing the return of a valuable card is provided in the vicinity of the upper tray 3, and those output terminals are connected to the operation panel board a on the rear surface of the gaming machine, respectively.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine main body 1 and the card unit b. On the back surface of the gaming machine main body 1, a control board for each function and parts are included. Here, as a control board, a main board 100 that manages and controls the operation of the entire game,
The instruction information from the main board 100 is received by parallel communication, and the prize ball payout operation and the card unit connection board 90 are performed.
There is provided a payout control board 200 for controlling the ball lending operation by performing card unit communication with 0.

Further, as a control board, a firing control board 600 for controlling the firing of a sphere, a firing motor 653 controlled by the firing control board 600, a power supply board 700 for supplying a predetermined electric power to each board, and a main board 100. For inputting the prize ball information from the payout control board 200, and for inputting the ball lending information from the payout control board 200, and for outputting frame external information (prize ball signal, ball lending signal, ball out signal). A frame external terminal board 800 and a card unit connection board 900 for connecting to the card unit b are also provided.

In the protective cover 93, the display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, and the voice control board 50 are provided.
0 and the like are provided on the game board 2. Each control board is housed in its own case to protect it from dust from the outside, spilled balls from other equipment, static electricity, and electrical noise. Above all, the case of the main board 100 has a structure that can be opened and closed a predetermined number of times by using a dedicated screw.

Next, the flow path of the ball received from the pachinko ball supply device will be described. In FIG. 2, the balls replenished from a pachinko ball replenishing device (not shown) are stored in the tank unit 90 in the upper part of the gaming machine, and the ball is a shoot unit 91 every time the prize balls are paid out and the balls are lent. , Passes through the payout unit 92 and is delivered to the upper tray 3.

The tank unit 90 stores balls supplied from the pachinko ball supply device, and a prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 80 is provided on the bottom surface of the tank unit 90.
1 and a ball leveling 94 are provided. The prize ball tank sphere presence / absence switch 801 is a switch for detecting the presence / absence of spheres stored in the tank unit 90, and the switch is input according to the weight of the stored spheres, and the detection signal passes through the frame external terminal board 800. It is output to the outside.

The ball leveling 94 is for leveling the balls flowing in the lane of the shoot unit 91 so that they do not rise due to ball pressure. The bottom surface of the tank unit 90 is inclined, and the spheres are gathered at the portion that joins with the chute unit 91 and fall.

The chute unit 91 divides the balls flowing down from the tank unit 90 into two lanes and aligns them. On the way to the payout unit 95, the bulging by the ball pressure is suppressed by the sphere leveling 94, but the sphere leveling 95 is used to even out the sphere more effectively and send it to the payout unit 92. is there.

Further, a chute ball break switch 131 is provided on the ball passage of the chute unit 91.
The shoot ball out switch 131 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a ball up to the payout unit 92, and the detection signal is input to the main board 100 to monitor the presence or absence of a ball. This switch 131 is the award ball tank ball presence / absence switch 80.
1 is similar in usage, but is largely different in whether or not it is connected to the main board 100.

The payout unit 92 forms a ball passage to the upper tray 3 and also has a payout motor 222 for feeding the ball into the ball passage, and a payout stop solenoid 223 for suppressing the flow (fall) of the ball. A path switching solenoid 224 for switching the route between the lending ball and the paying ball, a prize ball detecting switch 130 for detecting the paying ball, a ball lending detecting switch 220 for detecting the lending ball, and the like are provided.

The payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223 are connected to and controlled by the payout control board 200. When the main board 100 issues a predetermined sphere payout request to the payout control board 200, the payout control board 200 operates the path switching solenoid 224 to set the path of the ball to the payout ball side, and the payout motor 222 and the payout stop. Solenoid 223
The balls are sent to the upper tray 3 by.

When a player's operation inputs a lending request signal of a predetermined ball to the payout control board 200 from the card unit b through the card unit connection board 900, the payout control board 200 switches the path. Solenoid 22
4 is operated to set the path of the ball to the lending ball side, and the payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223 send the ball to the upper tray 3.

Further, the reason why the ball path is made variable according to the contents of the request is that the prize ball detection switch 130 and the ball lending detection switch 220 separately count the predetermined number of balls and surely count them. Further, the prize ball detection switch 130 is connected to the main board 100 and counts a predetermined number of balls as in the payout control board 200, so that it can be confirmed that the payout has been made more accurately.

The overflow ball from the upper tray 3 is the lower tray 4
An overflow switch 133 is provided on the ball passage formed so as to flow downward. The lower saucer 4
When the spheres stored in 1 are filled and the spheres reach the installation position of the overflow switch 133, the switch is input by the sphere pressure of the stored spheres, and the detection signal is input to the main board 100. When the main board 100 detects the input of the overflow switch 133, the main board 100 outputs the instruction information to the payout control board 200 to stop the firing of the sphere.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 2. Game board 2
On the front of, a guide rail 16 for guiding the fired ball to the game area 17, a nail (not shown) and a windmill 15 for changing the flow of the game ball guided to the game area 17,
A variable display device 310 that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information according to each winning opening and a detection signal of the starting opening switch 121 caused by winning in the starting opening 21 which is one of the winning openings,
A normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126 is provided with a normal symbol display device 140 or the like that variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols in response to a detection signal from the gate switch 126.

Further, at the bottom of the game board 2, there is provided an outlet 29 for discharging a ball, which is dropped into the game area 17 without entering any of the winning openings in the game area 17, out of the gaming machine. ing. When a ball enters the outlet 29, the player is not given any privilege, and no prize ball is paid out.

Further, as a decorative lamp, the variable display device 3 is used.
Special symbol hold LED 420 for notifying the player of the number of reserves for activating 10 (the maximum number of balls winning the starting opening 21 is 4), the number of reserves for activating the normal symbol display device 140 ( Ordinary symbol display LED operating gate switch 126 is the maximum number of balls is 4) normal symbol hold LED421 for notifying the player, side case lamp 423, game frame status lamp 424, center LED 425, gate LED 426, Attacker LED
427, a side LED 428 and the like are provided.

The winning openings include a starting opening 21, a right sleeve winning opening 22a, a left sleeve winning opening 22b, a right falling winning opening 23a, a left falling winning opening 23b, and a big winning opening 24. When a game ball wins each prize hole, a switch attached to each prize hole detects the prize ball, and each time the prize ball is detected, a predetermined prize ball assigned to each prize hole is paid out.

Of these, the starting opening 21 is a winning opening for securing the execution right of the display game which is variably executed on the variable display device 310 as described above, and the large winning opening 24 is
This is to generate a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player. The variable display device 310 will be described in detail later.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the game board 2. Game board 2
Various control boards and their related parts are mounted on the back surface of the same as the one already shown in FIG. As the control board, a display control board 300 that controls the variable display device 310, a lamp control board 400 that controls the decoration lamp, a voice control board 500 that controls voice, and external information for a board connected to an external device. A board external terminal board 850 and the like for outputting (one big hit signal, two big hit signals, a symbol determination frequency signal) are provided.

As a switch for detecting the winning ball of each winning opening, a starting opening switch 121, a right sleeve winning opening switch 122a, a left sleeve winning opening switch 122b, a right falling winning opening switch 123a, a left falling winning opening switch 123b, etc. Are installed near each prize hole. In the vicinity of the special winning opening 24, the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and the count switch 125 are provided. The switch for each winning opening is provided in the vicinity of each winning opening, but it can also be arranged on the passage until the winning ball is discharged out of the gaming machine.

When a ball is won in each winning port, it is detected by each winning port switch, and each time it is detected, the next predetermined prize ball assigned to each winning port is paid out.
There are 5 starting holes 21, right sleeve winning opening 22a, left sleeve winning opening 2
2b, right drop winning hole 23a, left drop winning hole 23b 8
Departure, big winning opening 24 (for detection of winning balls by the accessory continuously operating device switch 124 and the count switch 125)
Has been assigned 15 shots. The number of prize balls is fixed for each winning opening, but it can be changed arbitrarily.

Also, as a switch for detecting the ball for operating the normal symbol display device 140, the right ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126a and the left ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126b are at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Are provided for detecting the passage of a ball moving in the game area 17, respectively. These left and right normal symbol display device operating gate switches 126a and 126b are provided as passage openings.

The related device for variably operating the accessory is a special winning opening solenoid 1 for opening and closing the door of the special winning opening 24.
34, a direction switching solenoid 135 for switching the flow direction of the ball that has won the special winning opening 24 to one of the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and the count switch 125, and an expansion / contraction operation of an ordinary electric accessory An ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 is provided for performing the operation.

Next, the main components on the game board 2 will be described in more detail. The starting port 21 is generally called a starting chucker, and is provided with condition changing means composed of a pair of movable pieces at the left and right ends of the winning opening, and is composed of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 (see FIG. 4). The source is designed to open and close each movable piece. Starting port 21
Is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes into a normal closed state in which a ball is hard to win and an open state in which a ball is easy to win by opening / closing each movable piece.

The winning of a ball in the starting opening 21 is set as a starting condition for the variable display device 310, which will be described later, to execute the display game in a variable manner. As shown in FIG.
The starting opening 21 is a starting opening switch 12 for detecting the winning of a ball.
1 is provided inside. The start opening switch 121 outputs a detection signal to the main board 100 when it detects a winning ball and turns it on. The starting port switch 121 may be composed of various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.

The variable display device 310 has a display area in which various symbols as identification information can be variably displayed on its screen, and is specifically composed of a color liquid crystal display. However, the variable display device 310 is
Not only the monochrome liquid crystal display but also a fluorescent display tube or a cathode ray tube (CRT) may be used.

In the variable display device 310, the starting port 21
Due to the winning of the ball to, the display game is executed like a slot machine as shown in FIGS.
In the image display area of the variable display device 310, a case where a display game resembling a slot machine is developed in the entire display area,
The display area may be divided into a first area 311 in the upper half and a second area 312 in the lower half for use.

As a result of the display game, the case where the three symbols finally stopped and displayed are aligned as, for example, "333" or "777" is defined as a special stop result mode.
When the result of the display game is finally decided in the special stop result mode, a special game state in which the special winning opening 24 described later is repeatedly opened and closed within a predetermined number of times is set.

Before the special stop result mode is determined, a state in which the symbols stopped on the other two display units excluding the last display unit correspond to each other corresponds to the "reach mode". In addition, when the result of the display game is not finally decided in the special stop result mode, it corresponds to the display mode of the off.

When a ball is won in the starting opening 21 during the variation of the display game or during the special game state described later, the right to display game is acquired but is put on hold and is currently in progress. After the display game and the like are finished, the rights that have been put on hold are sequentially digested. Here, the maximum number of display game holdings is set to four, and the number is notified by the special symbol holding LED 420.

Further, the display result of the display game is a predetermined probability variation pattern (for example, "3", among the special stop result modes).
If they are "5" and "7"), a so-called probability variation jackpot will occur. When this probability variation big hit occurs, the probability that the big hit occurs in the display game after the big hit ends is higher than in the normal state. In this way, the gaming state in which the probability of a big hit being generated is improved compared to the normal state is called a probability varying state.

Furthermore, the display game may be suddenly started from the reach mode, or the display game may be continuously started from the reach mode. In addition, when the execution result of the display game is in a dislocated display mode, a predetermined concealing pattern for concealing any of the identification information forming the execution result appears, and then again in relation to the concealing pattern. There is also a case where a re-display game in which the identification information is variably displayed is executed. However, the re-display game is not 100% executed when the result of the display game is out of the display mode. Details of the display game and the re-display game will be described later.

The special winning opening 24 is generally called an attacker, and it is difficult for the winning opening to hit a ball due to the operation of a drive source such as a solenoid (special winning opening solenoid 134, direction switching solenoid 135). It is configured so that it can be changed to a normal second state (closed state) and a first state (open state) where winning is easy.

The special winning opening solenoid 134 operates to open and close the door of the special winning opening 24 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when the special game state is established. The direction switching solenoid 135, in the state where the door of the special winning opening 24 is opened, the accessory continuous operation device switch 12
When the prize member is detected by the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the passage member is operated so as to guide the prize winning ball to the 4 side, and next, the prize ball is operated to be guided to the count switch 125 side.

That is, the special winning opening 24 is controlled to be opened and closed so as to produce a special game state when the result of the display game is the special stop result mode. Here, the special gaming state is a state in which the opening / closing operation of maintaining the first state for a predetermined time and then returning to the second state for a short time is repeatedly executed within a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times).

The predetermined number of balls (for example, 10) is the special winning opening 2
When the player wins 4 or a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) elapses, the door of the special winning opening 24 is closed. When the series of operations is finished a predetermined number of times, the special game state is finished.

The normal symbol display device 140 performs variable display by turning on the two left and right LED lights. This L
A method other than the ED2 lamp may use a 7-segment display. The LEDs divided into the left and right are respectively assigned "hit" and "off", and when the passage of the sphere is detected by the left and right normal symbol display device operating gate switches 126a and 126b, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 140 Acquire the right and play a normal pattern game.

The normal symbol game, the normal symbol display device 14
The variable display by alternately blinking the left and right LEDs of 0 is started, and when the variable display is performed for a predetermined time and stopped, one of the left and right display is turned on, and the player can visually confirm the determination result. When the result of the judgment is “win”,
Each movable piece of the starting port 21 temporarily operates from a normal second state (closed state) in which a ball is hard to win to a first state (opened state) in which a ball is easy to win.

Normally, during variable display of the symbol display device 140,
Left and right ordinary pattern display device operation gate switch 126a,
When the passing ball is detected by 126b, the right of the ordinary symbol game is acquired, but it is suspended, and after the ordinary symbol game currently in progress is exhausted, the suspended right is sequentially digested. The maximum number of ordinary pattern games held is 4,
This is notified by the normal symbol holding LED 421.

Next, various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine body 1 will be described. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are block diagrams showing various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 and constituent elements related thereto. 5 and 6, the main board 100 and the payout control board 20 are used as the control boards.
0, display control board 300, lamp control board 400, voice control board 500, firing control board 600, power supply board 70
0 is shown.

The main board 100 and the display control board 300 are
The display control means is configured as a whole. The display control means is
The display of the variable display device 310 is controlled,
When the display game is started from the reach mode, and when the display game is continuously started from the reach mode, and the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode, the After a predetermined concealed pattern 1301 for concealing any of the identification information forming the execution result appears, a re-display game is performed in which the identification information is variably displayed again in association with the concealed pattern 1301.

First, the main substrate 100 shown in FIG. 6 will be described. The main board 100 operates based on a clock generated by a clock circuit 108 inside the main board. In addition, the clock generated by the clock circuit 108 is supplied to the internal timer 10
The interrupt signal at a constant time interval obtained by dividing by 7 is sent to the CPU 1
02 by inputting to the CPU 10
At 2, the timer interrupt process is executed. CPU 102
A series of operations is performed by executing the divided processing for each interrupt so that the processing is completed in a time shorter than the timer setting time interval.

Starting port switch 121, right ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126a, left ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126b, right sleeve winning opening switch 122
The a, the left sleeve winning opening switch 122b, the right falling winning opening switch 123a, and the left falling winning opening switch 123b are switches for detecting the winning of a ball, and the input signals from these switches are sent to the gate circuit 110. Supplied.

The accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the count switch 125, the right prize ball detection switch 130a, the left prize ball detection switch 130b, and the shoot ball out switch 13
1, each input signal from the glass frame open detection switch 132 and the overflow switch 133 is supplied to the gate circuit 111.
Is supplied to.

The addresses of the gate circuits 110 and 111 are
It is set in the address space of the CPU 102 by the memory mapped I / O method. The address select circuit and the write / read control signal output by the CPU 102 are decoded by the address decode circuit 113 according to the system clock output by the CPU 102 to generate a chip select signal.

The gate circuit 1 receives the chip select signal.
When 10, 111 are selected, the starting port switch 12
The respective input signals from 1 and the like are output to the data bus through the gate circuit. Each input signal on the data bus is detected multiple times by the interrupt signal generated at regular intervals until the next interrupt processing is executed, chattering prevention processing is performed, and then specified for each input signal. RAM
It is stored in the area.

The input signal from the starting port switch 121 is 5
As an award ball signal for individual award balls, the right sleeve winning edge switch 12
The input signals from 2a, the left sleeve winning opening switch 122b, the right falling winning opening switch 123a, and the left falling winning opening switch 123b are respectively 8 winning balls signals, and further the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and the count switch 12 are provided.
The input signal from 5 is treated as a prize ball signal of 15 prize balls, and the winning number detected by each switch is stored in the designated RAM area. At the same time, the total number of prize balls is calculated by the CPU 102 and stored in a designated RAM area.

In addition, random number values are set for the input signals from the starting opening switch 121, the right ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126a, and the left ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126b, and these values are RAM.
It is stored in the area. Based on this data, the game state of the gaming machine body 1 is set and the data is output to each control board.

Output data to each control board is output to the latch circuits 112a to 112g through the buffer 114 provided in the middle of the data bus and further through the output data bus. By arranging the buffer 114 in the middle of the data bus connecting the output latch circuit and the CPU 102, the bus signal becomes a one-way flow, which serves as a countermeasure against fraud.

[0136] Five start opening switch prize balls RAM area, left and right sleeve winning entrance switches, left and right drop winning entrance switches, eight prize balls R
Since there is data in the AM area, the accessory continuous operation device switch, and the 15 count switch prize ball RAM area, C
The PU 102 sequentially outputs the 8-bit prize ball data set for each prize ball to the latch circuit 112a through the data bus and the output data bus. In synchronization with this, the control signal of the interrupt signal and the strobe signal to the payout control board 200 is output to the latch circuit 112e through the data bus and the output data bus.

When the chip select signal obtained by decoding by the address decode circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O is sequentially output to the latch circuit 112a and the latch circuit 112e, 8-bit prize ball data is latched by the latch circuit 11.
The control signal of the interrupt signal and the strobe signal is latched by the latch circuit 112e at 2a, and the output signal composed of the 8-bit parallel prize ball output signal and the 2-bit control signal of the interrupt signal and the strobe signal is output to the payout control board. Is output as prize ball data.

The payout control board 200 shown in FIG. 7 controls the ball discharging mechanism to discharge the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball data. The discharged prize balls are detected by the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b,
The detection signal is output to the gate circuit 211. When the chip select signal is output from the address decoding circuit 213 to the gate circuit 211, the detection signals output from the right award ball detection switch 130a and the left award ball detection switch 130b are output onto the data bus and captured by the CPU 102.

Based on these detection signals, the CPU 102 arithmetically processes the total number of prize balls actually paid out, subtracts the value from the stored data in the RAM area, and updates the data of the total prize balls in real time. Further, an output signal is output to the latch circuit 112f for each set number of discharged prize balls, and is pulsed to the outside in synchronization with the chip select signal of the address decoding circuit 113.

A random number value is obtained for each of the input signals of the starting opening switch 121, the right ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126a, and the left ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126b, and based on this, the CPU 102 produces a type of game effect. (Control pattern) is determined, game state effect data is generated and stored in the RAM area.

Further, to the display control board 300, data relating to each stop symbol defining a stop symbol corresponding to the game state effect data is output in time series as display effect data. That is, when the CPU 102 sequentially outputs the 8-bit recognition code and the display state effect 8-bit data to the latch circuit 112b through the data bus, an interrupt signal to the display control board 300 in synchronization with these,
The 2-bit control signal of each strobe signal is the latch circuit 11
2e is output.

These signals are sequentially latched by the latch circuit and output in parallel at the timing based on the chip select signal decoded and output from the address decode circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O.
Left design data, middle design data, right design data in time series,
In addition, data relating to each stop symbol such as a concealed symbol, fluctuation stop data and the like are sequentially output to the display control board 300 as display effect data.

In synchronization with the display effect data, 8-bit parallel lamp display output data and control signals are output to the lamp control display board 400 through the latch circuit 112c. Further, in synchronization with the display effect data, the 8-bit parallel sound source output data and the control signal are output to the voice control board 500 through the latch circuit 112d. That is, a chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit in synchronism with the timing at which each data is output to the data bus, the data on the data bus is latched by the latch circuits 112c and 112d, and the lamp control display substrate 400 and the like are displayed. Is output.

When the game state is the special game state (big hit), the control data of the special winning opening solenoid 134 is output to the latch circuit 112g in synchronization with the game state effect data.
Moreover, the chip select signal from the address decode circuit 113 is input to the latch circuit 112g. Thereby, the control data of the special winning opening solenoid 134 is output from the latch circuit 112g, the special winning opening solenoid 134 is driven, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed, and the ball is placed in the big winning opening 24.
Can be guided to.

When the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 arranged in a specific area inside the special winning opening 24 detects a sphere, a sphere detection signal is output, and this signal is output to the data bus via the gate circuit 111 to the CPU 102. It is captured.
As a result of the detection processing based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the direction switching solenoid 13
The control data of No. 5 is output to the latch circuit 112g, and the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked. At the same time, based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, round continuation data indicating whether or not to continue the big hit state to the next round is stored in the RAM area.

When the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked, the balls are counted by the count switch 125 arranged in the special winning opening 24. When the total count of the data counted by the count switch 125 reaches a predetermined number, the output data of the latch circuit 112g is changed, the special winning opening solenoid 134 and the direction switching solenoid 135 are deactivated, and one big hit round. Ends. When the round continuation data indicates that the round is continued after a predetermined time, the jackpot state round is further continued by the control method described above.

Right ordinary symbol display device operation gate switch 1
26a, left ordinary symbol display device operation gate switch 126
A random number value is obtained for each input signal from b. Based on this random value, the normal symbol display device 140
The display control data of (ordinary symbol LED1, ordinary symbol LED2) is generated, and this is output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g through the data bus. Then, every time a chip select signal is output from the address decoding circuit 113, the normal symbol LED display is performed for a fixed time.

When the random number is obtained, the braking data of the normal electric accessory solenoid 136 for operating each movable piece of the starting port 21 is output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g and the address is decoded. In response to the chip select signal from the circuit 113, the latch circuit 112g outputs the electric current for a fixed time to control the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136. Thereby, in the game board 2, a state occurs in which the ball easily wins the starting opening 21.

When power is supplied to the main board 100, a reset signal is supplied from the power board 700 and each device of the main board 100 is reset. After that, the system reset signal becomes inactive and each device transits to the active state. When the system reset signal changes to the inactive state, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 101 becomes inactive after the elapse of a certain time due to the clock synchronization and the delay processing by the delay circuit 109. As a result, the one-chip microcomputer 101 is put into operation and the operation state of the main board 100 is maintained. After that, the one-chip microcomputer 101 is initialized.

When the power supply externally supplied to the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is sent from the power supply board 700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) of the one-chip microcomputer 101.
The data is supplied to the storage unit 105, and the one-chip microcomputer 101 saves each storage area.

Specifically, after detecting the prize ball detection data for a certain period of time, the data of the power failure process determination is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 104. That is, when the power supply voltage is lowered, RA
Backup power DC5VBB is supplied to M104,
The storage state of the RAM 104 is retained.

When the power is next supplied, if the one-chip microcomputer 101 recognizes that the power failure processing has been performed based on the presence or absence of the power failure processing determination data, the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs the power failure recovery processing. At the time of initialization, if the RAM initialization signal is in the active state, the CPU 102 detects the data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.

The signal for detecting the ball loss by the shoot ball out switch 131 and the signal for detecting the ball clogging of the prize ball on the lower plate of the game board by the overflow switch 133 are sent to the one-chip microcomputer 101 through the gate circuit 111 and the data bus. It is captured. After the data conversion, these signals are output from the latch circuit 112a to the payout control board 200 in the same configuration as the prize ball output data. The latch circuit 1
The outputs of 12a to 112g are unidirectional and have an irreversible output form.

The main board 100 operates based on the clock generated by the clock circuit 108 inside the main board. Further, the internal timer 107 generates an interrupt signal to the CPU 102 at constant time intervals by the frequency dividing operation. CPU 102
Various processes are performed every fixed time when the interrupt signal is input.

Next, the payout control board 200 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. The payout control board 200 performs one-way communication only for reception from the main board 100, and has 8-bit parallel prize ball data, prize ball data control signal 1, prize ball data control signal 2
The communication data composed of is received.

When the prize ball data control signal 1 is input to the counter circuit 202 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, an interrupt signal is output from the counter circuit 202 to the CPU 203. Thereby, the prize ball data control signal 1 is C
The acquisition of prize ball data is used as a trigger for the PU 203.

The CPU 203 uses the address decoding circuit 2
A chip select signal through a gate circuit 212,
Output to the gate circuit 211, and the gate circuits 212 and 211
The award ball data and various signals input to are fetched through the gate circuit and the data bus and stored in the RAM 205. Then, the payout operation is sequentially performed with the number of prize balls corresponding to the captured prize ball data.

The CPU 203 outputs the prize ball path switching signal to the latch circuit 215 through the data bus and, at the same time, causes the address decoding circuit 213 to output the chip select signal. As a result, the prize ball path switching signal is output to the solenoid 224, and the prize ball path for the payout operation is secured. After that, a stop release signal of the payout stop solenoid signal is output to the latch circuit 214, the payout motor control signals 1, 2, 3, 4 are sequentially output to the payout motor 222, and the motor rotation is controlled by the output timing of the chip select signal. While performing the prize ball payout operation.

Based on the clock of the clock circuit 209,
The internal timer 208 uses a CP to interrupt signals at regular time intervals.
U203 is generated, the detection signal of the prize ball payout ball is taken into the data bus at this interrupt timing, and when the predetermined number of prize balls is detected, the driving of the payout stop solenoid 223 and the payout motor 222 is stopped. In addition, the detection of the prize ball payout ball is performed by the right prize ball detection switch 130 installed in the ball lending path.
a, the left award ball detection switch 130b, and these detection signals are taken into the data bus by outputting a chip select signal to the gate circuit 211.

The ball lending operation is performed by transmitting and receiving a ball lending signal to and from the card unit (CR ball lending machine) b through the gate circuit 211 and the latch circuit 215.
During the ball lending operation, the CPU 203 outputs a ball lending path switching signal to the path switching solenoid 224 through the latch circuit 215 to secure the ball lending path, and detects the right lending ball detection switch 220a and the left lending ball detected on the ball lending path. Switch 2
In 20b, the lent ball is detected, and the payout operation is performed.

In the ball lending operation, information is output from the latch circuit 215 to the outside at regular intervals. Further, when the ball lending signal is normally transmitted and received, the latch circuit 215 outputs the firing permission signal to the firing control board 600 in the active state. When an abnormality occurs in the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal, the launch permission signal changes to the inactive state, and the ball cannot be launched. However, when the sending and receiving of the ball lending signal returns to the normal state, the ball lending signal can be fired.

In addition, in the payout operation, the main substrate 10
When the shoot ball out signal of the shoot ball out switch 131 and the overflow signal of the overflow switch 133 installed in the lower tray 4 of the gaming machine body 1 are transmitted from 0 to the prize ball data, the payout control board 200 performs the payout operation. To stop. Also, the payout operation is restarted by transmitting each cancellation signal to the prize ball data.

When power is supplied to the payout control board 200, a system reset signal is supplied from the power supply board 700, and each device of the payout control board 200 is reset. Then, the reset signal is in the inactive state, and each device transits to the active state.

Due to the delay processing of the clock synchronization / delay circuit 210, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 201 becomes inactive after a lapse of a fixed time after the original reset signal changed to the inactive state. In this way, after a certain time has passed since the original reset signal became inactive,
The one-chip microcomputer 201 is in the operating state, and the operating state of the payout control board 200 is maintained. After that, the one-chip microcomputer 201 is initialized.

When the power supply externally supplied to the gaming machine is unstable, the power supply board 700 sets the N of the one-chip microcomputer 201.
A power failure detection signal is supplied to MI (non-maskable interrupt) 206, and the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a save operation for each storage area. Specifically, after detecting the prize ball detection data for a certain period of time, the RAM is detected.
Data for power failure determination is stored in the area and the RAM 205 is protected.

When the power supply voltage drops, the power supply board 70
0 to RAM205 as backup power supply DC5V
BB is supplied and the storage state of the RAM 205 is maintained. When the power is supplied again, the one-chip microcomputer 201 recognizes the existence of the power failure processing determination data and performs the power failure recovery processing. At the time of initial setting, if the RAM initialization signal is in the active state, the CPU 203 determines that the I / O port 10
The data of 6 is detected, and the RAM area is initialized.

Next, the display control board 300 shown in FIG. 8 will be described. The display control board 300 mainly controls the variable display device 310 installed on the game board 2. The display control board 300 is a display control ROM that stores a predetermined image processing procedure (program) and image control data.
302, and a display unit control CPU 301 that reads and executes a predetermined image processing procedure.

The display control board 300 has a display control RAM 30 for storing information obtained by executing the image processing procedure by the display control CPU 301.
3, the input / output interface 306 for inputting / outputting the instruction information from the main board 100 and each control IC in the display control board, and the control instruction information by the display control CPU 301 via the input / output interface 306. And an image control IC 304 for generating a specific image.

Further, the display control board 300 is managed by the image control IC 304, and the image data ROM 305, which stores various kinds of images in the form of data, and the display control CPU 301 normally operate to display the images. It has a test firing test terminal 307 and the like for outputting a signal for confirming that.

Instruction information is input to the display control CPU 301 from the main board 100 by parallel communication via the input / output interface 306. Display control CP
The U 301 executes the content of the input instruction information in accordance with the image processing procedure stored in the display control ROM 302, sorts and stores the information in the display control RAM 303, and gives a specific instruction to the image control IC 304. I do.

The image control IC 304 is a display control CPU.
According to the instruction of 301, referring to the image data ROM 305, a specific video signal is generated and output to the variable display device 310. In the block diagram of FIG. 8, the image control IC 304
Although the VRAM, which is an area for temporarily storing the image data and the palette (color) information generated by the above, is not shown, it may be configured by a one-chip microcomputer in which the VRAM is built in the image control IC 304. .

The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the display control CPU 301 when the game machine main body 1 is powered on. Then, the display control CPU 301 follows the display control board 300 according to the image control procedure stored in the display control ROM 302.
Initialize each control circuit inside.

Next, the lamp control board 400 shown in FIG. 9 will be described. The lamp control board 400 is a gaming machine status lamp 4 installed on the front surface of the gaming machine body 1 or on the gaming board 2.
22, side case lamp 423, various LEDs 424-
Lighting control of 428, 420, 421, etc. is performed.

The lamp control board 400 includes a lamp control ROM 402 which stores a predetermined lamp control processing procedure (program) and control data, a lamp control CPU 401 which reads and executes a predetermined lamp control processing procedure, and a lamp control CPU 401. A lamp control RAM 40 that stores the information acquired by executing the lamp control processing procedure.
3 and instruction information from the main board 100 and the lamp control board 4
Input / output interface 404 for inputting / outputting with each control circuit in 00, and the lamp control board 40 via the input / output interface by the lamp control CPU 401.
It is composed of a driver circuit 405 and the like for driving a lighting signal of each lamp / LED connected to 0.

Instruction information is input to the lamp control CPU 401 from the main board 100 by parallel communication via the input / output interface 404. Lamp control CPU
401 is a lamp control RO that indicates the content of the input instruction information.
This is executed according to the lamp control processing procedure stored in M402, and while the information is organized and stored in the lamp control RAM 403, the driver circuit 405 is operated to turn on / off each connected lamp / LED.

The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the lamp control CPU 401 when the game machine main body 1 is powered on. Then, the lamp control CPU 401 initializes each control circuit in the lamp control board according to the control procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402.

Next, the voice control board 500 shown in FIG. 10 will be described. The voice control board 500 is the gaming machine body 1
When the game is in the game state, the sound effect, the sound and the like due to the game effect are controlled. Further, when it is not in the gaming state, a warning sound or the like for notifying an abnormal state of the gaming machine body 1 is controlled.

The voice control board 500 has a voice control ROM 502 which stores a predetermined voice processing procedure (program) and control data, a voice control CPU 501 which reads and executes a predetermined voice control procedure, and a voice processing by the voice control CPU 501. A voice control RAM 503 for storing information obtained by executing the procedure, an input / output interface 506 for inputting and outputting instruction information from the main board 100 and each control IC in the voice control board 500, and a voice control CPU 5
A voice control IC 504 that acquires control instruction information via 01 and an input interface to generate a specific voice.
And a voice data ROM 505 which is managed by the voice control IC 504 and stores a variety of voices as data, and an amplifier circuit 507 which amplifies a voice signal generated from the voice control IC 501.

The voice control CPU 501 receives instruction information from the main board 100 through parallel communication via the input / output interface 506. Voice control CPU 501
Displays the content of the input instruction information in the voice control ROM 502.
The audio control procedure is executed in accordance with the audio control procedure stored in FIG. 3, and specific instructions are given to the audio control IC 504 while organizing and storing the information in the audio control RAM 503.

The voice control IC 504 is the voice control CPU 5
01, referring to the voice data ROM 505,
A specific audio signal is generated and output to the amplifier circuit 507. The reset signal from the power board is sent from the power board 700 when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine.
Voice control CPU 501 inputs voice control R.
According to the voice control procedure stored in the OM 503, each control circuit in the voice control board is initialized.

Next, the firing control board 600 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The firing control board 600 includes the firing motor 6
A signal from the oscillation circuit 601, which is a circuit that generates a pulse for making the rotation speed of the pulse motor used in 53 a predetermined rotation speed, the frequency dividing circuit 602, and the touch sensor 651 in the handle portion 650. , Stop switch 65
2, a reset signal from the power supply board 700, and a firing permission signal from the payout control board 200, and a motor drive signal control circuit 603 for generating a firing motor drive signal, and a pulse motor (firing motor 653). It is composed of a driver circuit 604 and the like for exciting each coil.

The handle portion 650 is a touch sensor 65 for detecting whether or not the player is touching the handle 5.
1. A stop switch 652 that allows the player to arbitrarily stop the firing of the ball, a pulse motor 653 (firing motor) for firing the ball, and the like.

The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the motor drive signal control circuit 603 when the game machine main body 1 is powered on, and initializes each circuit of the launch control board 600.

A touch sensor 651 in the handle portion 650.
Outputs a signal that allows the player to shoot if the player is touching the handle 5, and a signal that does not allow the player to shoot if the player is not touching the handle 5. Are output to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, respectively.

The stop switch 652 is a switch provided so that the player can arbitrarily stop the firing of the ball, and when the player operates the stop switch 652, the motor drive signal control circuit 603. A ball firing stop signal is output to, and a ball firing signal is output when the stop switch 652 is not input.

The stop switch 652 outputs the same signal as the state input from the stop switch 652 when the player does not operate the stop switch 652 at all and the handle 5 is not rotated. To do. That is, due to the internal structure of the handle 5, the signal from the stop switch 652 is input when the handle 5 is not rotating. That is, after the power of the gaming machine main body 1 is turned on, the reset signal is input to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and each circuit is initialized, the player touches the handle 5 to rotate it. Only then will the ball be fired.

Next, the power supply board 700 shown in FIG. 12 will be described. AC24V supplied from the outside is full-wave rectified by a diode bridge rectifier, and DC power supply DC24
V is generated. A diode is passed through a 24V DC power supply and smoothing is performed with a capacitor to generate a 32V DC power supply.
DC24V and DC32V are unstable power sources.

Supplying 24V DC to the power supply circuit 701,
Stable power supplies DC18V, DC12V, DC5V constant voltage power supplies are generated, and the main board 100 and the payout control board 2 are generated.
00, the lamp control board 400, the voice control board 5
00, the display control board 300, the firing control board 6
00 is supplied.

The generated constant voltage power source of DC5V is connected to the capacitor of the backup circuit 702 through the diode to generate the backup power source of DC5VBB, and DC5VBB is the main substrate 100 and the payout control substrate 2
00 is supplied. The AC 24V is supplied to the card unit connection board 900, and is used as a power supply for communication between the payout control board 200 and the card unit b and a power supply for the operation panel board a.

The voltage level of the 24V DC power supply is detected by the voltage detection circuit 708 and output to the delay circuit 707. The delay circuit 707 has a delay time of 500 millisecond internal time constant, and the continuous output time of the voltage detection circuit 708 is the delay circuit 70.
If it is not larger than the time constant of 7, the delay circuit 707 does not output the output signal. Therefore, the voltage fluctuation and the power stoppage during the time when the voltage level of the DC24V power supply is smaller than the time constant of the delay circuit 707 are ignored and the power failure detection signal is not output from the power supply board to the outside.

When the delay circuit 707 has an input signal larger than the time constant, the delay circuit 707 sends a power failure detection signal to the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the shift register 7.
It is output to the serial input terminal 04. The 8-bit shift register 704 is constantly input with a clock having a cycle of 20 milliseconds from the clock circuit 706.

Here, the 8-bit data input terminal is fixed to zero. Therefore, when the power failure detection signal is input to the 8-bit shift register 704, a reset signal is sent from the 8-bit shift register 704 after 8 clocks (about 160 msec) to the main board 100, the payout control board 200,
The firing control board 600, the display control board 300,
It is output to the lamp control board 400 and the voice control board 500.

After the power is turned on and after the power failure is restored, the time constant of the delay circuit 707, the power failure detection signal and the reset signal are output in the active state after the peripheral circuit power is turned on. After the time of the time constant of the delay circuit 707, the power failure detection signal becomes inactive, and the reset signal is output inactive after 8 clocks of the 8-bit shift register 704.
The RAM initialization signal is output to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200 in an active state by manually pressing the RAM initialization switch 705.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. When a player operates the handle 5 in FIG. 1, one pachinko ball is driven into the game area 17 formed on the game board 2 one by one. When the ball wins the starting opening 21, the pachinko ball is detected by the starting opening switch 121, and
A detection signal is output to the main board 100 shown in FIG. Main board 1
The CPU 102 of 00 checks whether or not the maximum number of display game rights to be held at the present time is four, and if it is already the maximum value, the display game based on the winning of the present starting opening 21 Do not secure execution rights.

On the other hand, when the number of held display games is not the maximum value, a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a special game state occurs as a result of the display game on the variable display device 310 is executed, and the result is obtained. R in first-in first-out format
Stored in memory such as AM104, and hold number +
One lamp of the special symbol reservation LED 420 is turned on as 1.

FIG. 31 shows the flow of processing when the display game is executed in the variable display device 310 based on the execution right that is suspended. First, it is checked whether the number of holdings is 1 or more and the starting condition is satisfied, and when it is 1 or more (step S101; Y), it is checked whether the current number of holdings is the maximum value (( Step S102). If it is not the maximum value (step S102; N), the number of reservations is-
1 and read one of the lottery results stored in the first-in first-out format, and according to the lottery result, the variable display device 3
Display game is started from the initial state on 10 (step S
103).

On the other hand, when the current number of holdings is the maximum value (step S102; Y), the number of holdings is decremented by one and one lottery result stored in the first-in first-out format is read out, and according to the lottery result. The display game is started from the reach mode on the variable display device 310 (step S10).
4). Therefore, if the winning of the balls into the starting opening 21 continues, and the state in which the number of holdings is the maximum value continues, during that time, the operation of starting the display game from the reach mode continues.

In the display game, when the out-of-range display mode is displayed, including the case of starting from the above-mentioned reach mode, (step S105; Y), the out-of-reach display mode is the reach out through the reach mode. Execution of the re-display game is selectively determined on the condition that when it is determined here (step S106; Y), the concealed pattern 1301 described next.
The redisplay game is executed in relation to (step S10)
8).

On the other hand, in the display game, when the special stop result mode is confirmed through the reach mode or (step S
105; N, step S107), in the case of changing to the special stop result mode through the redisplay game (step S1)
09; Y), and each generate a special game state (step S110). If the reach is not missed in the display game (step S106; N), the re-display game is not executed and the re-display game is not executed.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the flow of a display game or a re-display game developed on the variable display device 310. When the display game starts from the initial state, FIG. 13 (a)
As shown in FIG. 3, three display units appear on the variable display device 310, and the identification information varies in each display unit. After a while, one identification information is stopped and displayed in order from any of the display units. In the same figure (b), right and left 2 out of 3
After the identification information of "7" is stopped and displayed on one display section to form the reach mode, the identification information other than "7" is stopped and displayed on the central display section to be in the off display mode. There is.

After the reach mode has appeared in this way, when the execution result of the display game eventually becomes the off display mode,
As shown in FIG. 13C, the display area of the variable display device 310 is divided into a first area 311 and a second area 312, and the identification information forming the reach mode is moved to the second area 312 and displayed. In the first area 311, the concealed pattern 130 is compared with the identification information displayed in the second area 312.
1 is displayed. As described above, the display game may be started from the reach mode.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), the concealed pattern 1301 moves downward, etc., and the player moves into the second area 31.
The identification information displayed in 2 is hidden so that it cannot be seen. Further, three new display units 1310 appear in the first area 311, and variable display of identification information starts on the new display unit 1310. That is, the redisplay game is executed.

After the variable display is performed for a while, the variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed at any one of the new display portions 1310 (the left display portion in the example of FIG. 13E). To be done. Then, the stop-displayed identification information moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301a directly below ((e) in the same figure). Then, now, the hidden pattern 1301a in which the identification information is hidden behind disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((f) in the same figure).

Subsequently, any one of the remaining portions in the new display portion 1310 (the central display portion in the example of FIG. 13 (g))
The variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed. Then, the stop-displayed identification information moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301b directly below ((g) in the same figure).
And now, the hidden pattern 1301 in which the identification information is hidden behind
b disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((h) in the figure).

Similar effect display is performed for the remaining one place, and as shown in FIG. 13 (j), finally "77" is displayed.
When "7" appears, a blessing message such as "Atari" is displayed in the first area 311. Then, since the hit is made with "7", the display that the opening and closing of the special winning opening 24 is repeated up to 15 times is displayed as the special game state ((k) in the same figure). Then, the next display game is started ((l) in the same figure).

As described above, even if the execution result of the display game does not become the special stop result mode from the beginning, depending on the result of the re-display game related to the concealed pattern 1301 that follows,
Since it is possible that a situation advantageous to the player may occur, the expectation that the player once gave up is restored, and the player's expectation can be evoked long and sufficiently.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the flow of the re-display game when the game ends up coming off. The flow of the redisplay game is basically the same as that shown in FIG. In the case of FIG. 14, finally, the identification information of “421” appears on the three display parts of the second area 312, and ends in a failure, as shown in FIG. A “miss” message is displayed. In this case, since the special winning opening 24 is not opened and closed, the next display game is started after displaying the message of loss ((k) in the same figure).

As described above, the concealment pattern appears on condition that the reach mode appears, but the identification information that constitutes the reach mode is not hidden by the concealment pattern suddenly, but both are once compared. Since it is displayed and then hidden, the player can accurately and easily recognize that the identification information forming the reach mode is hidden by the hidden pattern. As a result, even if the concealed symbol appears before the start of the redisplay game, the game can be expanded without causing the player to feel uneasy.

FIG. 15 shows that when the hidden pattern 1301 disappears, the identification information different from the identification information moved from the new display portion 1310 displayed in the first area 311 to the back of the hidden pattern 1301 therebelow. It shows an example of the case that appears in. As shown in FIG. 15A, three display sections appear on the variable display device 310, and after the identification information on each display section fluctuates for a while, the variable display is sequentially stopped.

As shown in FIG. 15 (b), after the reach mode is once formed, when the pattern eventually stops as "727" and the display mode becomes the disengagement display mode, the identification information of the reach mode that has already stopped is As shown in FIG. 15C, the second area 312 is moved and displayed, and the first area 311 includes the second area 31.
The concealed pattern 1301 is displayed so as to be compared with the identification information displayed in 2. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7D, the hidden pattern 1301 moves downward to hide each piece of identification information, and three new display parts 1310 appear in the first area 311. The redisplay game is started.

After the variable display is performed for a while, FIG.
As shown in (e), the identification information is stopped and displayed on the left display,
The stop-displayed identification information moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301a directly below (FIG. 15 (e)). And now, the hidden pattern 1301a in which the identification information is hidden behind
Disappears and one piece of identification information appears at that location (FIG. 15).
(F)).

In the example of FIGS. 13 and 14, the new display unit 1
Although the same identification information as the identification information moved from 310 appears in the disappearance trace of the hidden pattern 1301, the identification information different from the identification information moved from the new display unit 1310 disappears in the hidden pattern 1301 in the example of FIG. It appears in the trace.
That is, although "7" is hidden, the identification information of "3" appears.

Similarly, "6" is hidden and "3" appears at the center, and "8" is hidden and "3" appears at the right. And finally, the hit appears together with "333". In this way, when the hidden pattern 1301 disappears, a case where the same value as the identification information hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301 appears and a case where the identification information with a different value appears in the disappearance mark are provided. It can arouse the thrill and excitement of the player.

In the first embodiment described above, in addition to the identification information forming the reach form (the identification information of “7” in “727”), the identification information other than the identification information forming the reach form (“ (2) identification information) is also hidden by the hidden pattern, but only the identification information that constitutes the reach mode or only the identification information other than the reach mode identification information is hidden by the hidden pattern. The display may be controlled to.

16 and 17 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the same types of parts as those in the first embodiment, and the duplicated description will be omitted.

FIG. 16 shows the first half of the flow of the display game or the re-display game developed on the variable display device 310. First, when the display game starts, as shown in FIG. 16A, the variable display device 310 has three display portions 1321.
Appears, the identification information changes on each display,
After a while, one piece of identification information is stopped and displayed in order from any of the display units.

In FIG. 16 (b), after the identification information of "7" is stopped and displayed on the two left and right display portions of the three to form the reach mode, the identification information other than "7" is displayed on the central display portion. The information is stopped and displayed, and the information is in the off display mode. As described above, the display game may be started from the reach mode.

[0218] After the reach mode appears, if the execution result of the display game eventually becomes the off display mode,
As shown in (c), the display area of the variable display device 310 is divided into a first area 311 and a second area 312, and the reach mode identification information appearing in FIG.
The display 12 is moved to 12, and a predetermined notice symbol 1331 appears in the first area 311.

However, even if the display mode is changed after the reach mode, the case where the notice symbol does not appear is set. This notice pattern 1331 is a notice or the like that the redisplay game is subsequently executed. Further, the notice pattern 1331 is displayed so as to be compared with the identification information “2” that does not form the reach mode displayed in the second area 312.

The progress of the game thereafter is divided into the case where the notice symbol 1331 is changed to the concealed symbol 1332 and the case where it is not, as shown in FIG. 16 (d). When it is determined that the game state is controlled advantageously for the player, the process proceeds to the side of FIG. 7D, and the decision is made that the game state is advantageously controlled for the player. If not, there is a case of advancing to the side of FIG. The hidden pattern 1332 is opaque and is a pattern for preventing the player from seeing the identification information behind it.

FIG. 17 shows the continuation of the redisplay game shown in FIG. The notice pattern 1331 is the concealment pattern 1332.
Even after the change to, the progression pattern of the game further branches, and the case where the concealed pattern 1332 changed from the notice pattern 1331 that appeared in the first area 311 moves downward,
If not, it will be divided. When the hidden pattern 1332 is moved downward, the hidden pattern 1332 identifies information other than the reach mode identification information (off symbol “2”).
Cover up. Also, in the first area 311, the hidden pattern 133
A new display unit 1341 is displayed in the empty area where the mark 2 has moved.
Appears, and variable display of the identification information is started on the new display unit 1341 (FIG. 17A).

After the variable display is performed for a while, the variable display on the new display unit 1341 is stopped and the identification information 1342 is displayed.
Is stopped and displayed (FIG. 17 (b)). Then, the stop-displayed identification information 1342 moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1332 directly below (FIG. 17C). After that, the hidden pattern 1332 disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location (FIG. 17 (d)).

Finally, in the second area 312, "77
When the special stop result mode “7” appears, the first area 311
A blessing message such as "Atari" is displayed on the screen (Fig. 17).
(D)). Then, since a hit is made with "7", a display that the opening and closing of the special winning opening 24 is repeated up to 15 times as a special game state is displayed (FIG. 17 (e)). After that,
The next display game is started (FIG. 17 (f)).

On the other hand, when the hidden pattern 1332 disappears,
As shown in FIG. 17 (g), when an out-of-stop mode such as “727” is displayed, the identification information forming the reach mode starts variable display again ((h) in the same figure), and after a while, The variable display is sequentially stopped ((i) and (j) in the same figure), the identification information is stopped and displayed in these places, and the final redisplay game result is confirmed and displayed ((j) in the same figure). . Then, after displaying the message "Loss" in the first area 311 ((k) in the same figure), the next display game is started ((f) in the same figure).

When proceeding from FIG. 16 (c) to the arrow B, and the notice symbol 1331 appearing in the first area 311
When the concealed pattern 1332 changed from the above does not move downward, the display content changes to FIG. 17 (h). After that, the redisplay game proceeds in the order of (i), (j), (k), etc. in the same figure.

As described above, since various game progress patterns are prepared depending on whether or not the game state is controlled advantageously for the player, it is possible to provide the player with game contents that are rich in variety and have a high degree of interest. As a result, it is possible to improve the customer attractability, the operation rate, etc. without making the player tired.

In the second embodiment described above, when the notice symbol appears, the player cannot predict in what kind of progress pattern the redisplay game will proceed, but for example,
The player may be notified of whether or not a decision is made to control the game state in a favorable manner for the player through changes such as the color of the notice pattern, the degree of shaking, blinking, and enlargement / reduction. Of course, the reliability of this notification need not be 100%.

18 and 19 show a third embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the above-described various embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

FIG. 18 shows an example of the flow of a display game or a re-display game developed on the variable display device 310. When the display game is started, as shown in FIG. 18A, three display sections 1321 appear on the variable display device 310, the identification information changes in each display section, and after a while, from any display section. The identification information is stopped and displayed one by one in order.

In FIG. 18B, the left and right two out of three
The identification information of "7" is stopped and displayed on one display portion to form a reach mode. Note that the identification information of "2" displayed on the central display unit slightly fluctuates vertically and horizontally, and is finally in a state where it is not stopped and displayed yet. As described above, the display game may be started from the reach mode.

After the reach mode is formed in this way, the same "7" is displayed on the central display portion as shown in FIG.
When the identification information of No. is stopped and displayed and the special stop result mode of "777" is confirmed, a blessing message such as "Atari" is also displayed on the variable display device 310. And
As a special game state, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 24 is repeated up to 15 times.

On the other hand, although illustration is omitted, after the reach mode is formed, if the finally stopped and displayed identification information is not the same identification information, the stop mode becomes a detachment mode, and the reach mode is changed in the first half stage of the display game. If it is not formed, it becomes a detached stop mode without waiting for the stop display of the last identification information.

In this way, when a disengaged stop mode, which is a display mode not corresponding to the special stop result mode, is formed,
In addition to the case where the disengagement stop mode is displayed and confirmed as it is, a case where a predetermined notice symbol is displayed together with the disengagement stop mode is also set. This notice pattern 1331 is
For example, it is foretold that the disengagement stop mode is likely to change to the special stop result mode through the redisplay game.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, the display area of the variable display device 310 is the first area 311.
And the second area 312 are divided into upper and lower parts, and the identification information that appears earlier and constitutes the dislocation display mode is moved to the second area 312 and displayed, and in addition to this, a predetermined notice pattern 1331 is displayed in the first area 311. Appears.

The progress of the subsequent redisplay game is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the notice pattern 1331 changes to the hidden pattern 1332. Here, the hidden pattern 1332 is the second area 312.
It is interesting to display it so as to compare it with any of the identification information that constitutes the off-screen display mode displayed in. The hidden pattern 1332 is opaque and is a pattern for preventing the player from seeing the identification information behind it.

FIG. 19 shows a continuation of the redisplay game shown in FIG. The notice pattern 1331 is the concealment pattern 1332.
Even after the change to, the game progression pattern further branches. That is, as shown in FIG. 19A, after the concealed pattern 1332 that originally changed to a pair is separated leftward and rightward, it is moved downward so as to separately cover the identification information of the two left and right display portions below. And (h) and (i) in the figure
As shown in Figure 3, the hidden pattern 133 that originally changed to a pair
After 2 is integrated at the center, it is moved downward so as to simultaneously cover the identification information of the two left and center display sections below.

Here, for example, when it is determined that the game state is controlled advantageously for the player, the process is advanced to the side of FIG. 11H and the game state is controlled advantageously for the player. If the decision to do so has not been made, the progress pattern of the re-display game after displaying the notice symbol 1331 in accordance with the random number lottery, such as proceeding to the side of FIG. You should let me.

As a result, not only the interest of the game content is further enhanced, but also depending on the progress pattern, there is a possibility that a state advantageous to the player may occur with high probability or inevitably. It is possible to produce a scene that can be expected in advance.

First, in the case of the progress pattern of the re-display game following FIG. 19 (a), the left and right display parts are newly added to the empty area where the left and right hidden patterns 1332 have moved in the first area 311. 1341 appears, and these new display units 1
In 341, variable display of identification information is separately executed.

After the variable display is performed for a while, first, the variable display on the left display portion 1341 is stopped and the identification information 13 is displayed.
42 is stopped and displayed ((b) of the same figure). Then, the stop-displayed identification information 1342 is moved downward and once hidden behind the concealing pattern 1332 directly below, and then the concealing pattern 13
32 disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((c) in the same figure).

Subsequently, the variable display on the right display portion 1341 is stopped and the identification information 1342 is stopped and displayed ((d) in the same figure). Then, the stop-displayed identification information 1342 is moved downward and once hidden behind the concealed pattern 1332 directly below, the concealed pattern 1332 disappears, and one identification information appears at the location ((Fig. e)).

Finally, as shown in FIG.
When a special stop result mode such as "333" appears in the area 312, a blessing message such as "Atari" is displayed in the first area 311 and a winning symbol as a special game state together with a winning symbol that constitutes the special stop result mode. A display indicating that the opening and closing of 24 is repeated up to 15 times is displayed ((f) in the same figure). Then, the next display game is started ((g) in the same figure).

On the other hand, in the case of the progress pattern of the re-display game following FIG. 19 (h), a pair of new display is displayed in the empty area where the hidden pattern 1332 in which the two are merged has moved in the first area 311. A part 1341 appears, and variable display of identification information is simultaneously executed on these new display parts 1341.

After the two pieces of identical identification information 1342 are sequentially displayed on the pair of display portions 1341 for a while (FIG. 11 (j)).
(K)), the variable display on the pair of display portions 1341 is stopped at the same time, and the two pieces of identical identification information 1342 are stopped and displayed ((l) in the same figure). Then, the two identical identification information 1342 that are stopped and displayed move downward and the concealed pattern 1 immediately below.
After hiding once behind 332, the hidden pattern 1332 disappears, and two identical identification information appear at that location (FIG. (M)).

Finally, as shown in (m) of FIG.
When a special stop result mode such as "222" appears in the area 312, a blessing message such as "Atari" is displayed in the first area 311 and a special winning state as a special winning state together with a winning symbol that constitutes the special stop result mode. A display indicating that opening and closing of 24 is repeated up to 15 times is displayed ((n) in the same figure). Then, the next display game is started ((o) in the figure).

As described above, even if the execution result of the display game is in the off display mode, the notice symbol 1331 is hidden on the condition that the notice symbol 1331 is also displayed.
2, the display control is performed to hide any of the identification information already stopped and displayed by the hidden pattern 1332.

In the above-described embodiment, when the notice symbol appears, the player cannot predict what kind of progress pattern the game will proceed, but, for example, the color or sway of the notice symbol, blinking, The player may be notified of whether or not a decision has been made to control the game state in an advantageous manner for the player through changes such as scaling. Of course, the reliability of this notification need not be 100%.

20 to 24 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the above-described various embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the flow of a display game or a re-display game developed on the variable display device 310. When the display game is started, as shown in FIG. 20A, three display sections appear on the variable display device 310, the identification information changes in each display section, and after a while, from any display section. The identification information is stopped and displayed one by one in order. In the same figure (b), after the identification information of "7" is stopped and displayed on the two left and right display portions of the three to form the reach mode, the identification information other than "7" is stopped on the central display portion. It is displayed and is in a disengagement display mode. As described above, the display game may be started from the reach mode.

[0250] After the reach mode appears in this way, if the execution result of the display game eventually becomes the off display mode,
As shown in FIG. 20C, the display area of the variable display device 310 is divided into a first area 311 and a second area 312, and the reach mode identification information that appears in FIG. 20B is moved to the second area 312. The hidden pattern 1301 is displayed in the first area 311 so as to be compared with the identification information displayed in the second area 312.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13D, the concealed pattern 1301 moves downward, and the player moves to the second area 312.
Hide the identification information displayed on the screen so that it cannot be seen. Further, three new display units 1310 appear in the first area 311, the identification information is variably displayed on the new display unit 1310, and the redisplay game is started.

After the variable display is performed for a while, the variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed at any one of the new display portions 1310 (the left display portion in the example of FIG. 20E). To be done. Then, the stop-displayed identification information moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301 directly below (FIG. 20 (e)). Then, now, the hidden pattern 1301 in which the identification information is hidden behind disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((f) in the same figure).

Subsequently, any one of the remaining portions of the new display portion 1310 (the central display portion in the example of FIG. 20 (g))
The variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed. Then, the stop-displayed identification information moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301 directly below (FIG. 20 (g)).
And now, the hidden pattern 1301 in which the identification information is hidden behind
Disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((h) in the figure).

The variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed at the remaining one place (the right display portion in the example of FIG. 20 (g)), but during this period, the concealed pattern 130 located immediately below it is hidden.
1 is another type of hidden pattern 13 as shown in FIG.
It changes to 02. Then, the identification information stopped and displayed on the right display unit moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1302 that has changed to another type ((i) in the same figure). continue,
The hidden pattern 1302 in which the identification information is hidden behind disappears in the same manner as the previous hidden pattern 1301 and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((j) in the same figure).

Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (j), "7
When "77" appears, a blessing message such as "Atari" is displayed in the first area 311. Then, since the hit is made with "7", the display that the opening and closing of the special winning opening 24 is repeated up to 15 times is displayed as the special game state ((k) in the same figure). After that, the next display game will be started again based on the establishment of the start condition ((l) in the same figure).

FIG. 21 shows an example of the flow of the re-display game when the game ends up coming off. In the case of FIG. 21 as well,
The basic flow of the re-display game is the same as that shown in FIG. 20, and in the execution process, as shown in FIG. 21 (h), a new display unit 1310 that has appeared in the first area 311. Of the last one, the variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed on the right display part, which is the last one, but the concealed pattern 1301 located immediately below the identification information is further shown in FIG. Concealment pattern 1303 of a different type from that shown
Changes to. Then, the identification information stopped and displayed on the right display unit moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1303 that has changed to another type ((i) in the same figure).

However, in the end, the second area 312
The identification information of “421” is confirmed on the three display portions of “No” and the display mode ends, and the first area 311 is displayed in FIG.
As shown in, the message “Loss” is displayed. In this case, since the special winning opening 24 is not opened and closed, the next display game will be started again based on the satisfaction of the start condition after displaying the message of loss ((k) in the same figure). ).

Thus, in the process of executing the re-display game, the hidden pattern 1301 is separately displayed in addition to the identification information.
Appearing on the screen, the hidden pattern 1301 is changed to another type of hidden patterns 1302 and 1303 in the process of hiding any of the identification information already displayed. As a result, not only the concealed symbol appears but also the type of the concealed symbol itself changes in the middle, so that the progress of the re-display game can be surprising and the player can be given a fresh interest.

FIG. 22 shows identification information different from the identification information moved from the new display portion 1310 displayed in the first area 311 to the back of the hidden pattern 1301 below the hidden area 1301 when the hidden pattern 1301 disappears. It shows an example of the case that appears in. As shown in FIG. 22A, three display sections appear on the variable display device 310, and after the identification information on each display section fluctuates for a while, the variable display is sequentially stopped, and as shown in FIG. The reach mode of "727" (however, 2 is displaced to the top, bottom, left, and right, and is not yet stopped) appears.

When the reach mode is formed in this way, the identification information that has become dislocated after the previously-appearing reach mode is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2 (c), it is moved to the second area 312 and displayed, and in the first area 311, a hidden pattern 1301 is displayed so as to be compared with the identification information displayed in the second area 312. After that, as shown in FIG. 2D, the hidden pattern 1
301 moves downward to conceal each piece of identification information, and three new display units 1310 are displayed in the first area 311.
Appears, and the variable display of the identification information is restarted here.

After the variable display is performed for a while, FIG.
As shown in (e), the identification information is stopped and displayed on the left display,
The stop-displayed identification information moves downward and is hidden behind the hidden pattern 1301 directly below (FIG. 22 (e)). Then, now, the hidden pattern 1301 in which the identification information is hidden behind disappears, and one piece of identification information appears at that location ((f) in the same figure). In the example of FIGS. 20 and 21, the new display unit 13
Although the identification information having the same value as the identification information moved from 10 appeared in the disappearance trace of the hidden pattern 1301, in the example of FIG. 22,
Identification information different from the identification information moved from the new display unit 1310 appears in the disappearance trace of the hidden pattern 1301. That is, although "7" is hidden, the identification information of "3" appears.

Similarly, "6" is hidden and "3" appears at the center. In the further right part, "8" is hidden and "3" appears, but the concealed pattern 1301 corresponding to this right display part is further different until the identification information is finally stopped and displayed. The type has been changed to a hidden pattern 1304 (FIG. 21 (h)).

Finally, the winning is decided together with "333". In this way, the hidden patterns 1301 and 130
When 4 disappears, the above-mentioned hidden patterns 1301 to 130
In addition to the case where the same value as the identification information hidden behind 3 appears, the case where different identification information appears in the disappearance trace as shown in FIG. 22 is provided to arouse the thrill and excitement of the player. You can

Further, when it is determined that the game state is controlled advantageously for the player, FIG. 20 and FIG.
While the redisplay game is executed in the progression pattern as shown in FIG. 2, when the decision to control the game state in an advantageous manner for the player is not made, the redisplay game is shown in the progression pattern as shown in FIG. It is advisable to change the progress pattern of the re-display game depending on the random number lottery, such as executing.

As a result, not only the interest of the game contents is further enhanced, but also depending on the progress pattern, a state advantageous to the player may occur with a high probability or inevitably. Therefore, a substantial game value is added. It is possible to produce a scene that can be expected in advance.

Further, the player may be informed as to whether or not a decision is made to control the game state in the player's favor in accordance with the type of the hidden pattern changing.
Of course, the reliability of this notification need not be 100%. For example, a smile mark (see FIG. 22) is advantageous, and a no-entry traffic sign (see FIG. 21) is not advantageous.

In the fourth embodiment described above, in addition to the identification information forming the reach form (the identification information of “7” in “727”), the identification information other than the identification information forming the reach form (“ (2) identification information) is also hidden by the hidden pattern, but only the identification information that constitutes the reach mode or only the identification information other than the reach mode identification information is hidden by the hidden pattern instead of the reach mode identification information. The display may be controlled to.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, three of the above-mentioned concealed symbols appear corresponding to the identification information, and only one type corresponding to the identification information stopped and displayed at the end changes, but three types All the hidden patterns may be changed to different types simultaneously or separately, and in such a case, the interest of the display can be further enhanced. Of course, the number of hidden patterns is not limited to three in accordance with the number of identification information, and it may be set so that only one or two appear from the beginning.

In addition, in the change of the type of the above-mentioned concealed symbols, as shown in FIG. 23, the first concealed symbol is changed only once to any one of the concealed symbols, but it is different. As an example, as shown in FIG. 24, the hiding pattern is
In the process of hiding any of the identification information, it may be set so as to sequentially change into different types over a plurality of stages.

After the appearance of the concealed pattern, before concealing any of the identification information that has already been displayed, during the concealment, or the identification information stopped and displayed in the empty area is displayed in the concealed pattern. The type of the concealed pattern may be changed in at least one of the steps of moving the back and concealing and then disappearing.

Furthermore, regarding the change of the type of the above-mentioned concealed pattern, the shape may be changed as described above, but in addition, the form may be changed from rocks to pebbles to sand or the like, It is also interesting to imitate the face and then change the expression so that the face is pleased or discouraged.

25 to 30 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the above-described various embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

FIG. 25 shows an example of the flow of a display game or a redisplay game which is developed on the variable display device 310. When the display game is started, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), three display units appear on the variable display device 310, the identification information changes on each display unit, and after a while, from any display unit. The identification information is stopped and displayed one by one in order. The figure (b) shows a state in which the reach information is formed by the stop display of the identification information “7” on the two left and right display parts of the three, and the figure (c) shows the central display part. This is a state in which the identification information of "2" is stopped and displayed, and the display mode is in the detached display mode.

[0274] After the reach mode appears in this way, when the execution result of the display game eventually becomes the off display mode,
As shown in FIG. 25D, the concealed pattern 1310 appears so as to cover the central display unit. This hidden pattern 1310
Appears in an opaque state with no visible background information. As described above, the display game may be started from the reach mode.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 25 (e) to (k), the transparency of the concealing pattern 1310 is increased / decreased and fluctuates, and finally becomes completely transparent (FIG. 25 (k)). Note that, here, while the transparency of the concealed pattern 1310 is changing, the identification information behind it is also slowly changed and the redisplay game is executed.

Finally, the hidden pattern 1310 itself disappears, and the identification information 1304 behind appears. As shown in FIG. 25 (l), when the special stop result mode of "777" finally appears, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 24 is repeated up to 15 times as a special game state.

In this way, since the transparency of the concealed pattern 1310 for concealing the identification information changes during the appearance of the concealed pattern,
The situation changes when the identification information hidden behind the concealed pattern 1310 becomes visible or disappears at all, and the player can be given a fresh surprise and attract the interest.

FIG. 26 shows another example of the flow of the display game or the re-display game developed on the variable display device 310. In the example shown in FIG. 26, only a part of the hidden pattern 1410 is a transparent portion 1411 whose transparency changes. The process from the start of the display game to the end in the disengagement display mode (FIGS. 26A to 26C) is shown in FIG.
It is similar to that shown in (c), and the description thereof is omitted.

When the execution result of the display game ends up in the disabling display mode, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the concealed pattern 1410 appears so as to cover the central display portion. In the concealing pattern 1410, only a part thereof is a transparent portion 1411 in which the transparency can change, and the other portions remain opaque and the transparency does not change.

The transparent portion 1411 of the hidden pattern 1410 is
Initially, it is so opaque that you can hardly see the identification information behind it. After that, FIG.
As shown in (k), the transparency of the transparent portion 1411 fluctuates and fluctuates, and finally the transparency increases and becomes almost transparent ((k) in the same figure).

Also, while the transparency of the transparent portion 1411 is changing, the identification information behind the hidden pattern 1410 is also slowly changing and the redisplay game is being executed. And
After the transparent portion 1411 becomes almost transparent, the hidden pattern 14
10 itself disappears, as shown in FIG. 26 (l), the identification information 1404 behind completely appears, and the execution result of the display game is confirmed and displayed.

In this way, only a part of the concealing pattern for concealing the identification information is the transparent part 1411, and the transparency of the transparent part 1411 changes during the appearance of the concealing pattern, so that it is hidden behind the concealing pattern. The situation changes as some of the identifying information that is being viewed becomes almost invisible or disappears at all. As a result, it is possible to make the player imagine what kind of identification information is hidden behind the concealed pattern, and to provide a game full of thrill and excitement.

FIG. 27 shows another example of the flow of the display game or the re-display game developed on the variable display device 310. In the example shown in FIG. 27, only a part of the concealing pattern 1510 forms a transparent portion 1511 of which transparency is changed, and each element of the size and shape of the transparent portion 1511, the transparency, and the position of the concealing pattern 1510 is present during the appearance of the concealing pattern 1510. It is fluctuating.

[0284] Specifically, when the display game is in the off display mode, as shown in Fig. 27 (d), the concealed pattern 1510 appears so as to cover the central display portion. Concealment pattern 15
10 has a transparent portion 1511 in which only a part thereof can change the transparency and the like, and the other parts remain opaque and the transparency does not change.

The transparent portion 1511 is initially a concealment pattern 151.
It appears as a circle with a relatively small size and near opaqueness in the center of 0. After that, FIG.
As shown in (k), the transparency of the transparent portion 1511 increases or decreases, the shape or size of the transparent portion 1511 changes to a vertically or horizontally elliptical shape, and the appearance position of the transparent portion 1511 itself moves vertically or horizontally. fluctuate.

Then, the transparency and size gradually increase in the substantially central portion of the hidden pattern 1510, and the identification information behind is almost visible (FIG. 27 (k)), and finally the hidden pattern 1510 itself disappears. ((L) of the same figure).
Also, while the transparency, position, size, and shape of the transparent portion 1511 are changing, the identification information is slowly changed behind the concealed pattern 1510 and the redisplay game is executed.

As described above, in the execution of the redisplay game, the transparency, size / shape, and position of the transparent portion 1511 forming a part of the hidden pattern fluctuates during the appearance of the hidden pattern 1510. The sex can be further enhanced. Elements such as transparency, size / shape, and position of the transparent portion may continuously change or may change stepwise.

FIG. 28 shows another example of the flow of the display game developed on the variable display device 310. In the example shown in FIG. 28, only a part of the hidden pattern 1610 is the transparent part 1
611 and each element of the shape, size, and position of the transparent portion 1611 is changed during the appearance of the hidden pattern 1610. Since the transparency does not change while remaining completely transparent, the transparent portion 1611 can be a hole.

In FIG. 29, a concealing pattern 1710 imitating a blind as a shade covering the window appears, and the angle of the slats (feathers) 1712 changes, so that the transparent portion 1711.
Are formed or the size of the transparent portion 1711 is increased or decreased. Specifically, when the reach mode is formed, as shown in FIG. 29D, a hidden pattern 1710 imitating a blind appears so as to cover the central display portion.

The concealment pattern 1710 is initially slatted so that the identification information behind it cannot be seen at all.
Appearing with the angle 712 set to be approximately vertical. After that, as shown in FIGS. 29E to 29K, the angle of the slats (blades) 1712 changes and the transparent portion 171 changes.
The size of 1 increases or decreases. And slats 171
The angle of 2 becomes nearly horizontal, and it becomes in a state where the identification information almost behind can be visually recognized ((k) in the same figure), and finally the concealed pattern 1
710 itself disappears ((l) in the same figure), and the final display result of the redisplay game is confirmed and displayed.

In the concealing pattern 1810 shown in FIG. 30, the number of holes that are transparent portions changes during the appearance of the concealing pattern 1810. Specifically, when the display game comes out of the display mode, as shown in FIG. 30D, the concealed pattern 1810 appears so as to cover the central display portion. Initially, the hidden pattern 1810 does not have a transparent portion, and the identification information behind it cannot be seen at all.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 30 (e) to 30 (k), the holes 1811 forming the transparent portion appear, and the number of the holes 1811 increases / decreases. Further, as the number of holes increases or decreases, the position, size, and shape of the appearance of the holes also change. At the end of the fluctuation period, the number of holes 1811 increases, a state in which the identification information behind the holes is easily seen is formed ((k) in the same figure), and finally the concealed pattern 1810 itself disappears ((l) in the same figure), The final display result of the redisplay game is confirmed and displayed.

In addition, the variation pattern of how to vary each element such as the transparency, the size, the number, and the position of the transparent portion during the appearance of the concealed pattern is set so that the game state is advantageous for the player. It may be changed depending on whether or not there is. For example, in the advantageous state, the transparency of the transparent portion is frequently increased or decreased at short time intervals.

Furthermore, depending on whether or not it is in an advantageous state,
It changes whether or not the state of the hidden pattern at the time of initial appearance is a state in which it is easy to see the identification information behind it, and depending on whether it is an advantageous state, changes the state just before the hidden pattern disappears, etc. . Specifically, initially, it is set to an advantageous state when the concealed pattern appears in a state where the identification information behind is well visible, and is advantageous when the concealed pattern appears in a state where the identification information behind is not well visible. It is not set to a proper state.

In this way, the degree of concealment of the identification information behind the hidden pattern is changed according to whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous for the player. The player can infer whether or not it is set, and when it is set in an advantageous state, the player can be given an expectation from an early stage.

In the fifth embodiment described above, the degree of change in transparency of the concealed pattern itself or the transparent portion of the concealed pattern does not necessarily change in the entire range from opaque to transparent as shown in the embodiment. You don't have to. For example, it may change only between semitransparent and opaque, or may change only between semitransparent and transparent. The transparency may be colorless and transparent or colored and transparent.

Further, the state of each variable element such as the transparency and size of the concealed pattern is such that the identification information behind is difficult to see at the beginning of the appearance (that is, the size of the transparent portion is close to opaque). Small) is preferable, but the initial state is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured such that the identification information in the background first appears in a state where it is easy to see, and each element such as transparency, size, and number starts to change from such a state.

Furthermore, in the display game in each of the above-mentioned various embodiments, there is a case where it is started from the reach mode, so that the expectation and excitement of the player can be evoked immediately after the start of the display game. become. Also, if the state starting from the reach mode continues, even if the final result of the display game or the re-display game this time ends in failure, the expectation and excitement of the player evoked by the appearance of the reach mode will be It leads to a display game, and it is possible to maintain a state with high game playability for a long time.

In the above-described embodiment, the display game is started from the reach mode on the condition that the number of holding of the display game right is the maximum value, but the start condition from the reach mode is set to this. It is not limited. In addition, when it is a condition that the display game starts from the reach mode that the number of holdings is the maximum value, there is an effect of preventing so-called hitting. That is, conventionally, even if a ball wins at the starting opening in a state where the number of holdings has already reached the maximum value, it is not possible to further secure the execution right of the display game, and further, other benefits cannot be given. For this reason, the player may suspend the firing of the ball to such an extent that the number of holdings does not become "0".

On the other hand, when the privilege is given to start the display game from the reach mode when the number of holdings is the maximum value, the player tries to secure the state where the number of holdings is the maximum value. , It is possible to prevent stop action. Further, if the display game is started from the reach mode, the time required for one display game is shortened by that much, so that the holding number can be exhausted quickly and continuous firing of the balls can be promoted.

Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and changes and additions can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Even if it exists, it is included in the present invention.

For example, in the above-mentioned various embodiments, the reach mode is formed by the identification information of the left and right ends.
The reach mode may be formed by left and center identification information or right and center identification information. Furthermore, although the identification information is variably displayed at three places, it may be displayed at four places or five places.

Although the present invention has been described with respect to a pachinko game machine, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game machine such as a program-controlled smart ball game machine or arrange ball game machine. In each of such cases, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[0304]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the display game may be started from the reach mode, it is possible to evoke the expectation and excitement of the player immediately after the start of the display game. Become. Furthermore, since there is a case where the display game is continued and started from the reach mode, even if the final result of the display game this time ends in failure, the expectation and excitement of the player evoked by the appearance of the reach mode It is possible to connect to the next display game, and it is possible to maintain a high gaming state for a long time.

Moreover, even if the execution result of the display game on the variable display device is a display mode which does not correspond to the special stop result mode by the control of the display control means, any one of the identification information forming the execution result is displayed. After the appearance of a predetermined concealing pattern for concealment, there is a case where a re-display game in which identification information is variably displayed again in relation to the concealing pattern is executed, so that the progress of the display game is surprising, and the game is played. If it is possible to give a person a fresh interest, and even if it does not become a special stop result mode from the beginning, depending on the result of the re-display game related to the concealed pattern that follows, if a favorable state for the player occurs Therefore, the expectation that the player once gave up will be restored, and the expectation of the player can be evoked long and sufficiently.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the internal structure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a game board of the game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged rear view showing the back surface side of the game board of the game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an overall circuit configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a main board of the game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a payout control board included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a display control board included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a lamp control board included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a voice control board included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a launch control board included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a power supply board included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game when a hit finally appears in the redisplay game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of a game in the case where the redisplay game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention finally ends in a loss.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a re-display game when identification information different from the identification information that should have been hidden by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention appears when the hidden symbol disappears. Is.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the first half of the display game or the re-display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the latter half of the re-display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the flow of a re-display game developed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the flow of a re-display game developed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow when a hit finally appears in the redisplay game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of a game in the case where the redisplay game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention finally ends in a loss.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a re-display game when identification information different from the identification information that should have been hidden by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention appears when the hidden symbol disappears. Is.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changes in the types of concealed symbols in a redisplay game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of changes in the types of concealed symbols in a redisplay game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a display game developed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, showing the flow of the game in the case where the transparency of the entire concealed symbol changes during the appearance of the concealed symbol. FIG.

FIG. 26 is a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in the case where the transparency of the transparent portion forming a part of the concealed symbol changes during the appearance of the concealed symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in.

FIG. 27 is a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the transparency, size, shape, and position of the transparent portion forming a part of the hidden pattern are hidden patterns. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in case it fluctuates during appearance.

FIG. 28 is a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the size, shape, and position of the transparent portion forming a part of the concealed pattern appear as the concealed pattern. It is an explanatory view showing the flow of the game when it fluctuates in.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game when a concealed pattern simulating a blind appears in a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the number, size, and position of the transparent portions forming a part of the concealed symbol appear as the concealed symbol. It is an explanatory view showing the flow of the game when it fluctuates in.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a process when the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention executes a display game or a redisplay game.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 ... Game machine body 2 ... Game board 3 ... Upper saucer 4 ... Lower saucer 5 ... Handle 6 ... Ashtray 7 ... Upper saucer ball removing lever 8 ... Lower saucer ball removing lever 9… Lending button 10 ... Return button 11 ... Glass frame 12 ... Frequency display 15 ... Windmill 16 ... Guide rail 21 ... Starting port 22a ... Right sleeve winning opening 22b ... Left sleeve winning opening 23a ... Drop rightward 23b ... Leftward winning slot 24 ... Big prize hole 29 ... Out mouth 100 ... Main board (game state determination means, display control means) 101 ... One-chip microcomputer 102 ... CPU 103 ... ROM 104 ... RAM 105 ... NMI 106 ... I / O port 107 ... Internal timer 108 ... Clock circuit 109 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 110, 111 ... Gate circuit 112a to 112g ... Latch circuit 113 ... Address decoding circuit 114 ... buffer 115 ... Reset 116 ... Test firing test signal terminal 121 ... Starter switch 122a ... Right sleeve winning edge switch 122b ... Left sleeve winning opening switch 123a ... Rightward winning prize switch 123b ... leftward winning prize switch 124 ... Switch for continuously operating accessory 125 ... Count switch 126 ... Ordinary symbol display device operating gate switch 126a ... right ordinary pattern display device operating gate switch 126b ... Left ordinary pattern display device operation gate switch 130 ... Award ball detection switch 130a ... Right prize ball detection switch 130b ... Left prize ball detection switch 131 ... Shoot ball out switch 132 ... Glass frame open detection switch 133 ... Overflow switch 134 ... Large winning prize solenoid 135 ... Direction switching solenoid 136 ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140 ... Ordinary symbol display device 200 ... Dispensing control board 201 ... One-chip microcomputer 202 ... Counter circuit 203 ... CPU 204 ... ROM 205 ... RAM 206 ... NMI 207 ... I / O port 208 ... Internal timer 209 ... Clock circuit 210 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 211, 212 ... Gate circuit 213 ... Address decoding circuit 214, 215 ... Latch circuit 216 ... Reset 220 ... Ball lending detection switch 220a ... Right ball lending detection switch 220b ... Left ball lending detection switch 222 ... Dispensing motor 223 ... Dispensing stop solenoid 224 ... Path switching solenoid 300 ... Display control board (display control means) 301 ... Display control CPU 302 ... Display control ROM 303 ... Display control RAM 304 ... Image control IC 305 ... Image data ROM 306 ... Input / output interface 307 ... Test firing test signal terminal 310 ... Variable display device 311 ... First area 312 ... second area 400 ... Lamp control board 401 ... Lamp control CPU 402 ... Lamp control ROM 403 ... Lamp control RAM 404 ... Input / output interface 405 ... Driver circuit 420 ... Special design hold LED 421 ... Normal design hold LED 422 ... Game machine status lamp 423 ... Side case lamp 424 ... Game frame status lamp 425 ... Center LED 426 ... Gate LED 427 ... Attacker LED 428 ... Side LED 500 ... Voice control board 501 ... Voice control CPU 502 ... Voice control ROM 503 ... Voice control RAM 504 ... Voice control IC 505 ... Voice data ROM 506 ... Input / output interface 507 ... Amplifier circuit 510 ... speaker 600 ... Launch control board 601 ... Oscillation circuit 602 ... Divider circuit 603 ... Motor drive signal control circuit 604 ... Driver circuit 650 ... Handle part 651 ... Touch sensor 652 ... Fire stop switch 653 ... Launch motor 700 ... Power board 701 ... Constant voltage power supply device 702 ... Backup power supply 703 ... Voltage detection circuit 704 ... Shift register 705 ... RAM initialization switch 706 ... Clock circuit 707 ... Delay circuit 708 ... Voltage detection circuit 709 ... Power failure detection circuit 800 ... External terminal board for frame 801 ... Award ball tank ball presence / absence switch 850 ... External terminal board for board 900 ... Card unit connection board 1301 ... Concealed design 1310 ... new display 1321 ... Display unit 1331 ... Notice pattern 1332 ... Concealment pattern 1341 ... New display 1010, 1310, 1410 ... Concealed design 1510, 1610, 1710, 1810 ... Concealed design 1411, 1511, 1611, 1711 ... Transparent part 1712 ... slats (feathers) 1811 ... hole (transparent part) a ... Operation panel substrate b ... Card unit c ... 24V AC power supply

Claims (34)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and a display control means for controlling display of the variable display device, wherein the identification information is displayed on the variable display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied. After the variable display, the variable display is stopped and a display game is executed in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed, and the display mode of the execution result of the display game is a special stop result mode that is a combination of predetermined identification information. In this case, in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to the player, the display control means can start the display game from a reach mode, and can reach the display game continuously. If there is a case of starting from a mode, and the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode, a predetermined value for hiding any of the identification information forming the execution result. A game machine characterized by executing a re-display game in which identification information is variably displayed again in association with the concealed pattern after the concealed symbol of appears. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means executes the re-display game on condition that a reach mode has been passed in the execution process of the display game. 3. The display control means selectively executes the re-display game even when the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode after passing through the reach mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2. 4. The display control means temporarily displays the concealed pattern on the variable display device in comparison with the identification information that constitutes the reach mode, and then identifies information that constitutes the reach mode with the concealed pattern. The game machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein display control is performed so as to conceal. 5. The display control means conceals the identification information other than the identification information of the reach mode with the concealment pattern instead of the identification information of the reach mode or together with the identification information of the reach mode. The display machine according to claim 4, wherein display control is possible. 6. The display control means is a display mode in which the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode, and on the condition that a predetermined notice pattern is also displayed, the notice pattern. Is changed to a predetermined hiding pattern, hiding identification information other than the identification information that constitutes the reach mode with the hiding pattern, then hiding the hiding pattern, and predetermined identification information at the disappearing position of the hiding pattern 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein display control is performed so that a appears. 7. The display control means, when the identification information appearing at the disappearing portion of the concealed pattern is not the identification information for transitioning the reach mode to the special stop result mode, the identification that constitutes the reach mode. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein after the variable display of the identification information is restarted at the display location of the information, the variable display is stopped and the identification information is stopped and displayed. 8. The display control means is a display mode in which the execution result of the display game does not correspond to the special stop result mode, and on the condition that a predetermined notice pattern is also displayed, the notice pattern. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control is performed by changing the display pattern to the concealed pattern, and concealing any of the identification information that is already stopped and displayed by the concealed pattern. 9. The display control means, when hiding any of the identification information with the hiding pattern, newly starts the variable display of the identification information in an empty area on the variable display device, and then displays the variable display. 9. The game machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein the identification information is stopped and displayed. 10. The display control means moves the identification information stopped and displayed in the vacant area to the back of the concealed pattern to conceal it, and then erases the concealed pattern, and a predetermined portion is set to a location where the concealed symbol disappears. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the identification information of the game machine is caused to appear. 11. The display control means, in the place where the hidden pattern disappears, when the same identification information as the one moved to the back of the hidden pattern from the empty area appears, and the hidden pattern from the empty area. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the identification information different from the one moved to the back of the game may appear. 12. The display control of the display control means hides at least two pieces of identification information among the pieces of identification information which have already been stopped and displayed in the concealed pattern, and newly derives each of the concealed pieces of identification information. 11. The variable display of is performed separately, respectively.
The gaming machine described in 1. 13. The display control of the display control means hides at least two pieces of identification information among the pieces of identification information that are already stopped and displayed in the concealed pattern, and derives each of the concealed identification information newly. 11. The variable display of each is simultaneously executed, respectively.
The gaming machine described in 1. 14. The display control means, in the process of hiding any of the identification information already displayed by the hiding pattern, performing display control for changing the type of the hiding pattern. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
The game machine described in 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13. 15. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein a plurality of the concealed symbols appear in the execution process of the redisplay game, and at least one of them changes. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the concealed pattern appears a plurality of times in the execution process of the redisplay game, and all types thereof change simultaneously or separately. 17. The gaming machine according to claim 14, 15 or 16, wherein the concealed pattern sequentially changes into different types over a plurality of stages in the process of concealing any identification information. 18. The display control means, at least in any process after the appearance of the concealed pattern, before concealing any of the identification information already displayed, or during the concealment. 18. The gaming machine according to claim 14, 15, 16 or 17, wherein the type of the hidden pattern is changed. 19. The display control means changes the transparency of the concealed pattern during the appearance of the concealed symbol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 , 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, or 18
The game machine described. 20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the display control means varies the transparency of the concealed pattern from an opaque state to a semitransparent or transparent state. 21. The display control means causes the concealed pattern having a transparent portion to appear, in part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. , 9,
The gaming machine according to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, or 18. 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the display control means is capable of changing a display mode of the transparent portion while the hidden pattern appears. 23. The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the display control means is capable of changing the transparency of the transparent portion during the appearance of the hidden pattern. 24. The display control means is capable of changing the size or shape or both the size and shape of the transparent portion during the appearance of the hidden pattern. The game machine described. 25. The display control means is capable of changing the position of the transparent portion in the hidden pattern during the appearance of the hidden pattern.
Gaming machine described in. 26. The display control means is capable of changing the number of the transparent portions included in the hidden pattern during the appearance of the hidden pattern.
The gaming machine described in 3, 24 or 25. 27. The display control means changes a display mode of a part of the concealed pattern according to whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous to the player. , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
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A gaming machine described in 0, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 or 26. 28. The display control means changes the display mode of the part during the appearance of the concealed symbol depending on whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous to the player. Item 27. A game machine. 29. The display control means varies the display mode of the part during the appearance of the concealed symbol, and the variation pattern is determined according to whether or not the game state is set to be advantageous to the player. The gaming machine according to claim 27, which is changed. 30. The gaming machine according to claim 27, 28 or 29, wherein the part is a transparent part, and the display control means changes the transparency of the transparent part. 31. The part is a transparent part, and the display control means changes the size or shape or both the size and the shape of the transparent part.
A gaming machine described in 7, 28, 29 or 30. 32. The part is a transparent part, and the display control means changes a position of the transparent part in the concealed pattern.
Or the gaming machine described in 31. 33. The part is a transparent part, and the display control means changes the number of the transparent parts included in the concealed pattern.
A game machine described in 30, 31, or 32. 34. A game state determining means for determining whether or not to control the game state advantageously for the player, wherein the display control means controls the game state advantageously for the player by the game state determining means. The progress pattern of the re-display game is made different depending on whether the decision is made to make it or the decision not to make a control advantageous to the player is made.
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The gaming machine described in 9, 30, 31, 32 or 33.