JP2003230694A - Game machine and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a game program which enhance attractiveness of games as a whole by integrating performance displays with variable displays of special patterns for enhancing interests of players in performance displays. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a display means 3a which performs the variable display of figures necessary for games given specified game values according to stop patterns and displays of performances related to the games and a display control means for controlling the display of the display means 3a. The display control means makes the display means 3a perform variable displays in display areas 50L, 50C and 50R and the variable displays are stopped changing the display areas 50L, 50C and 50R. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine, which is provided with a display means for displaying symbols necessary for a game.
In addition to slot machines, including TV game machines) and game programs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a pachinko game machine, which is a kind of ball game machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display device for displaying the symbols in a variable manner is provided, and when the variable display is stopped in a predetermined symbol combination. The so-called "big hit", which is of a type that gives a player a special profit such that a large number of prize balls can be obtained, is widespread. In recent years, an electric display device such as a liquid crystal display device capable of various effects has been widely used as a display device for playing another game different from the normal ball game.

In addition to the variable display, various effects such as making a character appear on the screen are performed in order to enliven the variable display of the symbols. In particular, when the two stopped symbols are in a so-called "reach state" in which the same symbols are aligned, a "reach effect" different from the normal effect is displayed to increase the player's expectation for a big hit. There is.
In addition, during the fluctuation period from the start to the stop of the fluctuation of the symbols, a production with a storyline is displayed, and there are many variations in the development pattern of the story to increase the player's interest in the game. There is also.

[0004]

However, the player's interest is exclusively in the stop result of the symbols, and even if an effect with various tastes is displayed, attention may not be paid to the effect.

Further, in a gaming machine generally called "time saving machine", for example, there may be a gaming state in which the variation time from the start to the end of variation of the special symbol is relatively short, and such a gaming state. Then, the player tends to pay attention only to the stop result of the symbol, and the production with a story may feel rather annoying.

The object of the present invention is to increase the interest of the player in the effect display by making the effect display integrated with the variable display of the special symbol, and to increase the interest of the entire game and the game program. Is to provide.

[0007]

A gaming machine of the present invention is a display means for displaying a variable display of symbols necessary for a game to which a predetermined game value is given according to a stop mode and a display related to a game. A display control means for controlling display on the display means, the display control means performing variable display within a predetermined display area of the display means, and stopping the variable display while changing the display area. Characterize.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the display control means is
It is assumed that the effect is displayed on the display unit step by step according to the change of the display area.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the display control means stops the variable display while reducing the display area. As a specific mode, the variable display is stopped while the display area is reduced in the vertical direction. In another specific mode, the variable display is stopped while the display area is reduced in the horizontal direction. In yet another specific mode, the variable display is stopped while the display area is reduced from the upper side to the lower side or from the lower side to the upper side.

The game program of the present invention includes a step of causing a predetermined display means to display a variable display of symbols necessary for a game in which a predetermined game value is given according to a stop mode and a display of effects related to the game, A game program for causing a computer to perform variable display within a predetermined display area of a display means and stop the variable display while changing the display area.

[0011]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the variable display of the symbols is stopped while changing the display area, the stop operation of the variable display includes not only the movement of the symbols but also the entire display area. Therefore, the stop operation of the variable display is emphasized, and the stop operation can attract the player's attention.

Further, by changing the display area of the variable display, the display area for effects other than the variable display is enlarged or reduced, and a new effect is produced by utilizing this enlargement or reduction. When reducing the display area of the variable display, other display areas such as effects are enlarged according to the reduction, so for example, when the variable display is stopped, the effect related to the game result is shown stepwise. You can In this case, the player is given an expectation as to what kind of contents the effect is displayed step by step in response to the stop of the variable display, specifically, the effect having the advantageous contents for the player is displayed. You can hold me. That is, the player's sense of expectation can be increased step by step as the variable display is stopped.

It is also possible to perform a display operation for stopping the variable display while changing the display area in a specific game state (for example, a game state more advantageous than usual given to the player after a big hit such as a probability change or a shortened time). For example, the player's attention to the variable display during the specific game state is increased.
For example, during the time saving, because the variation time from the start of variation of the special symbol to the stop is relatively short, the player tends to pay attention only to the result of stopping the symbol, but gradually shows the production as the variation display stops. This makes it possible to draw attention to the effect without distracting the attention to the design. In this way, it is possible to draw attention to the effect even during the game state in which it is apt to pay attention only to the stop result of the symbol, so even if the so-called “hammer state” in which the big hit does not occur for a long time, the player can I don't feel it. In addition, a unity is created between the variable display of special symbols and the effect, which enhances the enjoyment of the game as a whole.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a front external view of a game board 1 of a pachinko gaming machine. The game board 1 forms a game area 10 in which a game using a game ball can be performed, and a substantially central position of the game area 10 is necessary for a game to be given a predetermined game value according to a stop mode. A liquid crystal display device 3 is arranged as display means for performing variable display of various symbols (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") and display of effects related to games. The special symbol is composed of a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display of the special symbol is expressed by the symbols appearing in front of the screen 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3 being exchanged one after another. For example, three rows of reels in a slot machine are displayed. It is expressed like a pattern change when rotating. When the variable display of this special symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode indicating a so-called "big hit", it shifts to a "special game state" which is advantageous to the player. The predetermined stop mode indicating "big hit" is a stop mode in which the same symbols are aligned (for example, a stop in which three special symbols are aligned in a horizontal row like "1-1-1" and "2-2-2"). This is referred to as a "big hit stop mode". The special gaming state is a gaming state in which the special winning opening 5 is converted into an advantageous state as described later.

In the liquid crystal display device 3, various effect displays are performed during the variable display of the special symbols. This effect display is represented by various images, and in the present embodiment, the effect display is represented by a moving image (animation) of a character or the like. In the embodiment described later, the liquid crystal display device is a display in which the display area is gradually reduced in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol, and the display area of the effect display is gradually enlarged in response to this. 3 takes place. in this case,
An effect that enhances the player's expectation, in which the concrete contents of the effect display are gradually revealed according to the stop of the variable display, is realized.

Below the liquid crystal display device 3, a start winning opening 4 is provided.
Is provided, when the game ball enters here (referred to as "start prize"), the variable display of the special symbol is started on the liquid crystal display device 3. The starting winning opening 4 is a variable-type winning device ("normal electric auditors object", provided with a pair of movable wing pieces 7a, 7b that can be converted into an open state where it is easy to win a prize and a closed state where it is difficult to win It is composed of 7.
A predetermined number (for example, 5) when this start winning port 4 is won
Will be paid out. Even when the starting winning opening 4 is in the closed state, since there is a space in which about one game ball can be won, a prize for the game ball can occur.

Above the liquid crystal display device 3, a 7-segment LED display device 2 as a normal symbol display device is provided. The LED display device 2 starts variable display of the numbers "0 to 9" as the game balls pass through the passing ball gates 6a and 6b in the game area 10. When the variable display of the LED display device 2 is stopped at a predetermined specific number (for example, "7"), the start winning opening 4 is converted to the open state.

Four LED operation memory lamps 16 are provided around the LED display device 2. This LED working memory lamp 16 is turned on one by one each time the game ball passes through the passing ball gates 6a and 6b, so that the LED display device 2 at that time can change the number of times (up to four times). ) Is to inform the player. The fifth and subsequent passes are not counted and are invalid.

On the left and right sides above the liquid crystal display device 3, four start prize winning memory lamps 15 are provided. It is possible to display the variation of the liquid crystal display device 3 at that time by turning on one by one each time the winning prize 4 is won while the variation of the special symbol is being displayed on the liquid crystal display device 3. The number of times (up to 4 times) is notified to the player. Therefore, the winning to the starting winning port 4 in the state where all four of the lamps 15 are turned on is invalid as the variable display start condition.

Below the starting winning opening 4, a door 5 that can be opened and closed freely is provided.
A special winning opening (so-called attacker) 5 provided with a is provided. When the variable display of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 3 is stopped in a big hit stop mode, the special winning opening 5 is converted into an open state in which the door 5a is opened and is advantageous for the player. The example shown in FIG. 1 shows an open state in which the door 5a is opened. When a game ball is won in the special winning opening 5, more prize balls are paid out than in other winning openings, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out. In the special game state, the door 5a of the special winning opening 5 is opened and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 10 game balls are won or opened in the big winning opening 5 in the open state). It is a game state in which a big hit game that continues until 30 seconds have elapsed) can be played a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times [round]). However, after the jackpot game of the first round is completed, in order to perform the next round, it is generally necessary to establish a V continuation condition (hereinafter referred to as “V winning”) which is a specific condition during the special game. There is.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment,
It is set so that the V prize is established by winning a game ball in a specific winning area (here, the special winning opening 5) within a specific period when the big winning opening 5 is open. . The specific period during which the V prize can be established (hereinafter referred to as “V prize establishment possible period”) is 5 seconds from the time when the special winning opening 5 is in the open state, and the time when the special winning opening 5 is in the open state. It takes 5 seconds from 15 seconds to 20 seconds. Hereinafter, the special winning opening 5 during the “V winning establishment possible period” is referred to as a “V zone”.

Further, in the game area 10, windmills 12a, 1a
2b, general prize holes 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13 for paying out 15 prize balls to the player every time there is a prize ball
e, 13f, board side lamps 14a, 14b, etc. are provided.

FIG. 2 shows a display example on the screen 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3.

FIG. 2 (1) shows a state immediately after the start of variable display of special symbols. Variable display of special symbols, screen 3a
Display areas 50 arranged so as to cover almost the entire area of
In each of L, 50C, and 50R, plural kinds of special symbols (here, Chinese numerals such as 1, 2, 3, etc.) are shown by moving from the upper side to the lower side. As shown in FIG. 2 (1), the variable display of the special symbols in the three display areas 50L, 50C, and 50R is 3 in the slot machine.
It is expressed like a symbol variation when the reels in the row rotate, and this variation display is displayed so as to cover almost the entire area of the screen 3a.

In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped, the display area 50L in which the variable display is performed,
The sizes of 50C and 50R are changed. That is, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped while changing the sizes of the display areas 50L, 50C, 50R. Specific examples thereof are shown in FIGS. 2 (2) to (5).

FIG. 2 (2) shows the state at the first symbol stop (referred to as "first stop"). Here, as the first stop, the variable display in the left display area (hereinafter referred to as “left display area”) 50L is stopped, and one special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the first stop is referred to as a "first stop symbol".

At the time of the first stop, as shown in FIG. 2 (2), the left display area 50L displayed from the upper end to the lower end of the screen 3a is gradually reduced from below, and the area is The size is such that one special symbol can be displayed, and the special symbol is displayed on the upper left side of the screen 3a. Then, one special symbol is stopped and displayed in the reduced left display area 50L. Here, as the first stop symbol, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed in the left display area 50L.

Further, at the time of the first stop, the left display area 50L
By reducing the size of, the area of the effect display is enlarged. That is, as the size of the left display area 50L decreases, the effect display area gradually expands, and a new effect display area appears on the left side of the screen. As a result, the effect display, which was not visible during the variable display of the special symbol, becomes gradually apparent on the left side of the screen due to the first stop.
As an example of the effect display that becomes clear by the first stop,
In the example shown in FIG. 2 (2), a scene in which a part of the soccer goal 63 is displayed appears on the left side of the screen due to the first stop,
A situation in which the character 62 is dribbling the soccer ball 61 is displayed in that scene.

FIG. 2 (3) shows the state at the time of the second symbol stop (referred to as "second stop"). Here, as the second stop, the variable display in the right display area (hereinafter referred to as “right display area”) 50R is stopped, and one special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol stopped and displayed by the second stop is referred to as a "second stop symbol".

At the time of the second stop, as shown in FIG. 2C, the right display region 50R displayed from the upper end to the lower end of the screen 3a is gradually reduced from below, and the region is The size is such that one special symbol can be displayed, and the special symbol is displayed on the upper right side of the screen 3a. Then, one special symbol is stopped and displayed in the reduced right display area 50R. Here, as the second stop symbol, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed in the right display area 50R.

In the second stop, the right display area 50R
By reducing the size of, the area of the effect display is further expanded as compared with the case of the first stop. That is, as the size of the right display area 50R is reduced, the effect display area on the right side of the screen is gradually expanded, and a new effect display area appears on the right side of the screen. As a result, the effect display on the right side of the screen, which has not been seen at the time of the first stop, becomes gradually clear by the second stop. In the example shown in FIG. 2C, as an example of the effect display that becomes clear by the second stop, a new character 64 appears on the right side of the screen, and the soccer ball 61 passed from the character 62 on the left side of the screen is newly displayed. A state in which the naive character 64 is received is displayed. Note that FIG. 2C shows a so-called reach state in which left and right stop symbols are displayed with the same Chinese numeral "seven".

FIG. 2 (4) shows a state immediately before the third symbol stop (referred to as "third stop") is performed. Here, a state is shown in which the central display area (hereinafter referred to as “middle display area”) 50C that is the target of the third stop is gradually reduced from below. As shown in FIG. 2 (4), as the middle display area 50C is reduced, the effect display area in the center of the screen is gradually expanded, and a new effect display area appears in the center of the screen. It will be. As a result, the effect display in the center of the screen, which has not been seen at the time of the second stop, gradually becomes clear. Here, as an example of the effect display, the goalkeeper 65 appears as a new character in the center of the screen,
A state in which the character 64 on the right side of the screen shoots the soccer ball 61 toward the soccer goal 63 is displayed.

FIG. 2 (5) shows the state at the third stop. Here, as the third stop, the variable display in the middle display area 50C is stopped, and one special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol stopped and displayed by the third stop is referred to as a "third stop symbol".

At the time of the third stop, as shown in FIG. 2 (5), the right display area 50R is further reduced from the state shown in FIG. 2 (4), and the area is one special symbol. Is displayed on the upper end of the center of the screen 3a. Then, the reduced middle display area 5
One special symbol is stopped and displayed in 0C. Here, as the third stop symbol, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral “7” is stopped and displayed in the middle display area 50C. That is, in FIG. 2 (5), the "major hit stop mode" in which the left, middle, and right stop symbols are displayed with the same Chinese numeral "seven" is shown.

At the time of the third stop, the area of the effect display is wider than in the state shown in FIG. 2 (4), and the entire soccer goal 63 is visible here. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 2 (5), a state in which the soccer ball 61 shot by the character 64 on the right side of the screen reaches the soccer goal 63 is displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 2 above, as the size of the display area where the variable display of the special symbol is changed, the story displayed as the effect display develops in stages, and the third stop at the end. By, it is structured so that the end of the story can be understood. In addition, when the stop mode of the special symbol is disengaged without the big hit stop mode as shown in FIG. 2 (5), for example, as the effect display at the time of the third stop, the soccer ball shot by the character 64 on the right side of the screen is displayed. A state in which 61 is out of the soccer goal 63 is displayed.

As described above, the contents of the effect display are gradually revealed in accordance with the stop of the variable display of the special symbols, and the development of the story is gradually revealed by this, so that the player , The user comes to pay attention to the screen with anticipation according to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. In particular, in the reach state, the player expects the stop result of the special symbol, and also has a great expectation about the final result of the effect display which becomes apparent at the same time as the stop of the special symbol. Further, the sense of unity between the effect display and the variable display of the special symbol is increased.

FIG. 3 shows another display example on the screen 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. Here, as the effect display that becomes clear as the display area in which the variable display of the special symbol is changed changes, a state in which the character is playing basketball is displayed, for example, when the ball shot by the character enters the goal, It indicates that the jackpot will be stopped, and if it does not reach the goal, it will indicate a loss. FIG. 3 shows a case where the jackpot is stopped.

FIG. 3 (1) shows a state immediately after the variable display of the special symbol is started, and like the above-mentioned FIG. 2, three display areas 50 arranged so as to cover almost the entire area of the screen 3a.
The variable display of the special symbol is performed in each of L, 50C, and 50R.

FIG. 3 (2) shows a state at the first stop, and at the time of the first stop, the left display region 50L is gradually reduced from the lower side as in the case of FIG. 2 (2). Then, a predetermined size is displayed on the upper left side of the screen 3a.
Then, one special symbol is stopped and displayed in the left display area 50L, and here, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed as the first stop symbol. Here, as one effect display that appears on the left side of the screen when the size of the left display area 50L is reduced, here, one character 7
A state in which 2 dribbles basketball 71 is displayed.

FIG. 3 (3) shows a state at the time of the second stop, and at the time of the second stop, the right display region 50R is gradually reduced from the lower side as in the case of FIG. 2 (3). Then, it is displayed in a predetermined size on the upper right side of the screen 3a.
Then, in the right display area 50R, one special symbol is stopped and displayed, and here, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed as the second stop symbol. Here, a new character 73 is used as an effect display that appears on the right side of the screen when the size of the right display area 50R is reduced.
From the character 72 on the left side of the screen to the basketball 71
It will be displayed that you will receive the pass.

FIG. 3D shows the state immediately before the third stop, and here, the middle display area 50C which is the target of the third stop.
Shows a state in which the area gradually shrinks downward from above, and a new effect area gradually appears from above the center of the screen. As the effect display displayed at this time, here, the basket goal 74 is displayed above the center of the screen.
Is displayed, and a state in which the character 73 on the right side of the screen shoots the basketball 71 toward the basket goal 74 is displayed. Thereafter, the middle display area 50C shrinks downward as the basketball 71 descends.

FIG. 3 (5) shows a state at the time of the third stop. As shown in FIG. 3 (5), the middle display area 50C is
The size is further reduced from the state of FIG. 3 (4), and a predetermined size is displayed on the lower end of the center of the screen 3a. Then, one special symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle display area 50C. Here, as the third stop symbol, the middle display area 50
The special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed in C. That is, in FIG. 3 (5), the "big hit stop mode" is shown in which the stop symbols on the left, middle and right sides are displayed with the same Chinese numeral "7". Further, at the time of the third stop, a state in which the basketball 71 enters the basket goal 74 in the center of the screen is displayed as a new effect display that appears when the size of the middle display area 50C is reduced. In addition, when the stop mode of the variable display is deviated without the big hit stop mode as shown in FIG. 3 (5), for example, as the effect display at the time of the third stop, the basketball 71 does not enter the basket goal 74. It will be displayed as if it came off.

FIG. 4 shows another display example on the screen 3a of the liquid crystal display device 3. Here, three display areas 50L, 50C, as effect display that becomes clear as the display area in which the variable display of the special symbol is performed shrinks.
Three characters appear in each of the 50Rs. For example,
It is shown that a jackpot stop mode is set when a combination of predetermined characters is included in these three characters. Here, the combination of characters indicating that the big hit stop mode will be referred to as "best couple". On the other hand, 3
When the best couple is not included in the three characters appearing in each of the display areas 50L, 50C, and 50R, it is indicated that the character is out of alignment. FIG. 4 shows a case where the jackpot is stopped.

FIG. 4 (1) shows a state immediately after the start of variable display of the special symbols, and like FIG. 2 described above, three display areas 50 arranged so as to cover almost the entire area of the screen 3a.
The variable display of the special symbol is performed in each of L, 50C, and 50R.

FIG. 4 (2) shows the state at the first stop, and at the time of the first stop, the left display area 50L is gradually reduced from the lower side as in the case of FIG. 2 (2). Then, a predetermined size is displayed on the upper left side of the screen 3a.
Then, one special symbol is stopped and displayed in the left display area 50L, and here, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed as the first stop symbol. Here, one male character 81 is displayed as an effect display that appears on the left side of the screen when the left display area 50L is reduced.

FIG. 4C shows the state at the time of the second stop, and at the time of the second stop, the right display region 50R is gradually reduced from the lower side as in the case of FIG. 2C above. Then, it is displayed in a predetermined size on the upper right side of the screen 3a.
Then, in the right display area 50R, one special symbol is stopped and displayed, and here, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral "7" is stopped and displayed as the second stop symbol. As the effect display that appears on the right side of the screen by reducing the right display region 50R, here, one male character 82 different from the character 81 on the left side of the screen is displayed.

FIG. 4 (4) shows a state immediately before the third stop, and here, the middle display area 50C which is the target of the third stop is shown.
Shows a state in which a new effect display gradually appears from the lower part of the center of the screen as it gradually shrinks from the lower part to the upper part. As the effect display displayed at this time, a character 83 different from the left and right characters 81 and 82 is displayed here. In the state shown in FIG. 4 (4), only the legs of the character 83 can be seen, and the entire appearance of the character is unknown.

FIG. 4 (5) shows a state in which the middle display area 50C is gradually reduced further upward from the state of FIG. 4 (4). Here, the parts other than the face of the character 83 are visible, and although it is not clear what the character is all about, it is possible to recognize that the character is a female character. For example, if the best couple is a combination of male and female characters, when the state of FIG. 4 (5) is displayed, the player has a female character in the center and a male or female couple in the left or right. I expect to be a character that becomes.

In FIG. 4 (6), the middle display area 50C is further shrunk upward from the state of FIG. 4 (5) to a predetermined size, and one special area is formed in this display area 50C. The state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is shown at the time of the third stop. Here, as the third stop symbol, the special symbol indicated by the Chinese numeral “7” is stopped and displayed in the middle display area 50C.
That is, FIG. 4 (6) shows a "big hit stop mode" in which the left, middle and right stop symbols are displayed with the same Chinese numeral "seven". Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (6), the face of the character 83 is clear at the time of the third stop. Here, in the case where the male character 82 displayed on the right side and the female character 83 displayed in the center are the best couple, this is an effect showing a "big hit stop mode". When the stop mode of the special symbol is out of alignment, the best couple is not included in these three characters.

FIG. 5 shows a display example in which the best couple is not included in the three characters displayed as the effect display, and the stop mode of the special symbol is out.

FIG. 5 (1) shows a display state at the time of the second stop. In this case, the left and right stop symbols are not aligned and the reach is not reached.

FIG. 5B shows a state immediately before the third stop, and here, the middle display area 50C which is the target of the third stop.
Shows a state in which the display gradually shrinks from the upper side to the lower side, and a new effect display gradually appears from the upper side of the center of the screen. As the effect display displayed at this time, a character 84 different from the left and right characters 81 and 82 is displayed here. In the state shown in FIG. 5 (2), unlike the display example of FIG. 4, the face of the character 84 can be seen first, so whether the character 84 constitutes the best couple with the left and right characters 81, 82. It will become clear early on. In this case, the character 84 at the center is a character that does not form a best couple with the left and right characters 81 and 82 because the character is out of alignment.

In this way, when the disengagement is confirmed at the time of the second stop, as shown in FIG. 4, an effect of gradually showing the character in the center displayed last from the feet is performed. Instead, by showing the face first, the effect of the effect is shown early. When the disengagement is confirmed in the stop mode at the time of the second stop, it is clear that the center character displayed last is a character that does not form a best couple with the left and right characters, and it is like in the reach state. This is because there is no need to increase the expectation whether the central character is the character that constitutes the best couple.

In the displays as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the jackpot reliability and the reach development rate can be shown by the type of the character that gradually appears when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped. . In this case, there is an effect that the jackpot reliability and the reach development rate become gradually clear according to the stop of the variable display of the special symbols, which is a highly entertaining effect that raises the player's expectation.

In the above embodiment, the display areas 50L, 50
The case where the area is reduced in the vertical direction has been described as the change of C and 50R, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display areas 50L, 50C, 50R may be enlarged in the vertical direction. In addition, the display areas 50L, 50C, 50R
May be reduced or enlarged in the horizontal direction.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit section in the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment.

The main operation of this pachinko gaming machine is controlled by the main control circuit 30 as the main control means. The main control circuit 30 includes a ROM 30b that is a read-only storage unit that stores a control program, a RAM 30c that is a readable / writable storage unit, and a ROM 30b.
It includes an MPU 30a as an arithmetic processing unit that executes a control operation according to the control program stored in, and these are arranged on one board. Here, in order to distinguish the MPU, ROM, and RAM on the main control circuit 30 from the MPU and the like on the display control circuit 31, which will be described later, the main MPU 30a, the main ROM 30b, and the main RAM will be described below.
30c. The main MPU 30a receives the reset signal that is periodically generated, so that the main ROM 30
The processing from the beginning of the control program stored in b is executed.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the relay board 34 connected to the main control circuit 30, as a detecting means for the game ball, a passing ball sensor 20 for detecting the passage of the game ball at the passing ball gates 6a, 6b. , A starting winning ball sensor 22 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening 4, a large winning ball sensor 25 for detecting a winning of a gaming ball to the special winning opening 5, and a general winning opening 13a, 1
3b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f winning ball sensor 21 for detecting the winning of the game ball, the launch ball sensor 23 for detecting the game ball launched from the launching device 42, and after reaching the game board A return ball sensor 24 for detecting the returning game ball is connected. Further, the LED display device 2, the lamp display device 41, the ordinary electric accessory 7, and the special winning opening 5 are connected to the relay board 34 as actuators.

When each sensor detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main MPU 30a on the main control circuit 30, and the main MPU 30a drives and controls various actuators according to the received detection signal. Control commands are also transmitted to the display control circuit 31, the sound control circuit 32, and the prize ball control circuit 33.

During the game, when the passing ball sensor 20 outputs a detection signal by the passing ball gates at the passing ball gates 6a and 6b, the main MPU 30a responds to this detection signal by L
The stop symbol on the ED display device 2 is determined by random number lottery. Then, based on the determination result, the LED display device 2
Control the display of.

When the start winning ball sensor 22 outputs a detection signal by the game ball winning at the starting winning opening 4, the main MP
Based on this detection signal, the U30a uses the liquid crystal display device 3
Make various decisions about playing games in. For example, the variable display mode of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol when the variable display is stopped, the content of the effect display, etc. are determined. The main MPU 30a generates a predetermined display control command (display control command) and sends it to the display control circuit 31 so that the display based on the determination here is executed by the liquid crystal display device 3.
Further, when the "big hit" is determined by the above determination, the door 5a of the special winning opening 5 is opened and converted into an open state in which the game balls are easy to win.

The display control circuit 31 functions as a display control means for generating image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 3 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 30 and executing display control of the image data. . The display control circuit 31 is configured by arranging various control devices on a substrate different from the substrate forming the main control circuit 30. The various control devices include a sub MPU 31a for interpreting a control command received from the main control circuit 30 and setting parameters of a VDP 31d described later, a program ROM 31b for storing a control program executed by the sub MPU 31a, and a control program for executing the control program. Work RAM 31c as a temporary storage means for the image, image ROM 31e for storing dot data for forming an image, sub MPU 31a
VDP (Video Display Processor) 31d, VD that reads the dot data in the image ROM 31e and generates the image data to be displayed according to the parameters set in
A D / A converter 31g for converting the image data generated in P31d into an RGB signal, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 31f for interrupting at predetermined intervals, and when a control program enters an abnormal processing routine. Sub MP
It includes a reset IC 31h that generates a reset command for returning the U31a and the VDP 31d to the initial state.

The sound control circuit 32 generates sound data to be output based on the control command received from the main control circuit 30, and causes the speaker 40 to output a predetermined sound based on the sound data. The sounds output from the speaker 40 are various effect sounds including the BGM and warning sounds.

Hereinafter, the main control circuit 30 and the display control circuit 3
The control process performed in 1 will be described.

The main MPU 30a of the main control circuit 30 is
After the power is turned on, the "main game control process" shown in FIG. 7 is repeated, and the "interrupt process" shown in FIG. 8 is periodically (for example, every 3 ms) provided that "interrupt permission" is set. .

Referring to FIG. 7, in the "main game control process", first, the main MPU 30a performs a "CPU reset start-up process" (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). Next, the main MPU 30a sets "interruption enabled" (ST2). Here, by setting the "interruption permitted", the "interruption process" shown in FIG. 8 described later is started. Then, "error notification process" is performed (ST
3), "special symbol game control process" is performed (ST4).
This "special symbol game control process" will be described later with reference to FIG.
Will be described with reference to.

Referring to FIG. 8, in the "interrupt processing", the main MPU 30a first saves each register (S
(T11), subsequently, a random number update process is performed to update the random number stored in the main RAM 30c each time (ST1).
2). The random number updated by this random number update process is referred to when determining a big hit, determining whether or not reach is reached, determining a stop symbol, and determining effect contents, which will be described later. The random numbers that are referenced when making a jackpot update are updated within the range of "0 to 331," and the random numbers that are referenced when determining whether or not reach is reached and when determining a stop symbol are in a range of "0 to 9". The random number that is updated within the range and referred to when determining the effect contents is updated within the range of “0 to 1023”.

Next, the main MPU 30a performs "timer update processing" for performing update processing of timers required for game processing such as timers for managing animation display time (S).
T13). Subsequently, the main MPU 30a executes processing according to input signals from various sensors such as the passing ball sensor 20, the winning ball sensor 21, the starting winning ball sensor 22, and the like (S).
T14). In this processing of ST14, the passing ball sensor 20
If there is an input signal from the main MPU 30a,
A control command is output to execute a "normal symbol process" described below, and when there is an input signal from the winning ball sensor 21, the main MPU 30a outputs a control command to execute a "payout process" described below. When there is an input signal from the starting winning ball sensor 22, the main MPU 30a updates various payout numbers in ST11 as a process of adding the number of starting winnings stored as a game starting condition in the liquid crystal display device 3 together with the "payout process". And transfers the value to a predetermined address in the main RAM 30c.

Next, the main MPU 30a carries out a process relating to display on the LED display device 2 (this is a "normal symbol process").
Is executed (ST15). In this "ordinary symbol processing", the main MPU 30a determines a stop symbol on the LED display device 2 by random number lottery, and controls the display of the LED display device 2 based on the determination result.

Next, the main MPU 30a executes "prize ball payout processing" for paying out winning balls according to the payout request issued in the processing of ST14 (ST16). Next, the main MPU 30a performs "error processing" for processing error signals generated from various devices (ST17). Next, the main MPU 30a outputs a transmission data such as a command generated in ST47 (FIG. 9), which will be described later, to a circuit corresponding to each data, "transmission data output process".
Is performed (ST18). Then, the main MPU 30a
Each register saved in ST11 is restored (S
T19) and interrupt enable (ST20).

Next, the "special symbol game control process" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not there is a start winning prize memory, that is, whether or not the number of starting prize winning memories that is stored with the upper limit of four times as a starting prize is 0 or more (ST31). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST33, and if “NO”, the “demo control process” is performed (ST32). In the "demo control process", the "demo display switching timer" that manages the switching timing between the demo display on the liquid crystal display device 3 and the game with variable display of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "normal game") reaches a predetermined time. It is determined whether or not a switching instruction to the demo display is output, and when the switching instruction is output, the display of the screen 3a is switched to the demo display.

In ST33, the main MPU 30a sets the "probability change flag" set in ST40, which will be described later, to the main R.
It is determined whether the AM 30c is set. If "YES" here, that is, if the "probability change flag" is set, the big hit determination table for the high probability state is selected from the main ROM 30b, the table is stored in the main RAM 30c (ST34), and in ST33. When "NO", that is, when the "probability variation flag" is not set, the main MPU 30a determines that the main ROM
The jackpot determination table for the normal state is selected from 30b and stored in the main RAM 30b (ST35). Here, the high-probability state jackpot table is a table referred to in the jackpot determination (ST36) when the "probability variation flag" is set, and is specifically shown in FIG. On the other hand, the jackpot determination table for the normal state is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination (ST36) when the “probability change flag” is not set, and is specifically shown in FIG.

Next, the main MPU 30a refers to the jackpot determination table set in the main RAM 30c in ST34 or ST35, reads the random number for jackpot determination updated in the processing of ST12, and determines whether or not to generate a jackpot. A determination is made (ST36). Here, when the "probability variation flag" is set, it is determined whether or not the big hit is generated based on the big probability determination table for the high probability state shown in FIG. 12, and when the "probability variation flag" is not set. Is determined based on the normal state jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Figure 1 later
As will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 12, in the big hit determination table for the high probability state, the probability of the big hit determination is set higher than that in the big hit determination table for the normal state.

When “YES” is determined in ST36, that is, when the occurrence of “big hit” is determined, subsequently, the main MPU 30a uses the random number for stop symbol determination updated in the process of ST12 for big hit symbol determination. It is read as a random number, and the special symbol that constitutes the jackpot stop mode is determined (ST37). In the process of ST37, a special symbol that constitutes the big hit stop mode is determined based on a "stop symbol determination table" described later with reference to FIG. In the "stop symbol determination table", a plurality of predetermined special symbols and random numbers corresponding to each are set, and the read random numbers for jackpot symbol determination are set in the stop symbol determination table. By matching with the random number that exists,
The special symbols that constitute the jackpot stop mode are determined.

Next, the main MPU 30a reads out the random number for effect determination updated in the processing of ST12,
Based on a "production determination table" in which a combination of special symbol variation patterns, predictive productions, reach productions, etc. is determined in advance, the jackpot productions to be displayed on the screen 3a are determined (S).
T38).

Next, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot stop symbol determined in the process of ST37 is a specific special symbol (specific symbol) indicating a transition to a high probability state as a specific game state (ST39). . "YES" here
If so, the main MPU 30a sets the “probability change flag” in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c (ST40),
When "NO", the "probability variation flag" is not set, and when the "probability variation flag" is set, the flag is unset.

If "NO" in ST36, that is, if it is determined to be "disengaged", the main MPU 30a determines whether or not to reach the reach state (ST42). The determination as to whether or not to reach the reach state is made based on a “reach determination table” which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 by reading a random number for reach determination stored in the main RAM 30b in the process of ST14. "YE" in ST42
When S ", that is, when it is determined that the reach state is reached, the process proceeds to ST43, and when" NO ", that is, when the reach state is not determined, the process proceeds to ST45.

In the process of ST43, referring to the "stop symbol determination table" shown in FIG. 13, a stop mode in which the reach state is disengaged (a special pattern on the left and right is the same and a special pattern inside is different from the left and right) In "Stopping mode with reach"
Say. ) Is determined. In the process of ST43, the main MPU 30a first reads a random number for stop symbol determination and collates the random number with the "stop symbol determination table" to determine the left stop symbol. Here, this ST43 is a process performed in the case of "with reach", so the main MPU 30a determines the right stop symbol to be the same symbol as the left stop symbol. Then, the main MPU 30a reads out a random number for stop symbol determination, and collates the random number with a "stop symbol determination table" to determine a medium stop symbol. here,
Since this ST43 is a process performed in the case of "out", if the selected middle stop symbol is the same as the left and right stop symbols, the symbol shifted by one frame is set as the middle stop symbol.

After determining the reach / disengagement stop mode in the process of ST43, the main MPU 30a continues to ST
In the process of 14, the random number for effect determination stored in the main RAM 30b is read out, and based on the "effect determination table", the effect for reach / disappearance displayed on the screen 3a (variation pattern of special symbol, predictive effect, reach effect) etc)
Is determined (ST44).

In the process of ST45, referring to the "stop symbol determination table" shown in FIG. 13, a detachment stop mode that does not reach is reached (a detachment stop mode in which left and right special symbols are different is referred to as "reach no detachment stop mode"). decide. This ST
In the process of 45, unlike the process of ST43, the main MPU 30a first reads a random number for stop symbol determination, collates the random number with the "stop symbol determination table" to determine the left stop symbol, and similarly. , Determine the middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol. Here, if the determined right stop symbol is the same as the left stop symbol, the symbol shifted by one frame is determined as the right stop symbol.

After determining the release mode without reach in the process of ST45, the main MPU 30a continues to ST
The random number for effect determination that is updated in the process of 12 is read, and the effect for reach-less disengagement (variation pattern of special symbol, predictive effect, etc.) displayed on the screen 3a is determined based on the "effect determination table" ( ST46).

Next, the main MPU 30a generates a "display control command" designating the contents to be displayed on the screen 3a based on the decided effect and the stop design, and stores this command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c ( ST4
7). Here, the display control command stored in the main RAM 30c is transmitted to the display control circuit 31 by the transmission data output process of ST18 described above. Display control circuit 3
In No. 1, processing is executed based on the information designated by the received display control command, whereby a predetermined image (including animation and characters) corresponding to the display control command is displayed on the screen 3a.

Next, the main MPU 30a has the above-mentioned ST3.
It is determined whether or not the determination result in 6 is "big hit" (ST4
8) If "YES", move to ST49 process and "N"
When it is "O", the "special symbol game control process" ends.
In the process of ST49, the main MPU 30a performs a "big hit game process" that executes a process related to a special game state that occurs in a big hit. The "big hit game process" will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the "big hit game process".

First, the main MPU 30a performs "big hit fanfare processing" (ST51). In this big hit fanfare processing, "big hit fanfare sound command" and "big hit fanfare display command" are stored in the main RAM 30c. These commands stored in the main RAM 30c are transmitted to the display control circuit 31 and the voice control circuit 32 by the processing of ST18 described above.

Next, the main MPU 30a performs "round switching time check processing" (ST52). In this process, after the special winning opening 5 is closed, the next big winning opening 5
It manages the time until it is opened. Specifically, the winning a prize opening / closing process (ST54), which will be described later, causes the winning a prize 5
When the is closed, the "Round switching timer" starts counting.

Next, the main MPU 30a performs "special game state time check processing" (ST53). In this process, the time (for example, 3
0 seconds), the time during which the special winning opening 5 can be maintained as a “V zone” (referred to as “V winning possible period”) and the like are managed. Then, the main MPU 30a performs a special winning opening / closing process (ST54). In this process, the special winning opening 5 is opened when the count value of the round switching timer reaches a predetermined value, and when the special winning opening 5 is opened, the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number. When reached or above S
According to the special game state time check process of T53, the special winning opening 5 is closed.

Next, the main MPU 30a performs "special game state display processing" (ST55). In this process, when the special winning opening 5 is opened, "big hit V front sound command"
And "big hit V front display command" main RAM30c
When the game ball passes through the "V zone" of the special winning opening 5, the "big hit V rear sound command" and the "big hit V rear display command" are stored in the main RAM 30c, and the big winning opening 5 is closed. If so, the "big hit interval sound command" and the "big hit interval display command" are stored in the main RAM 30c. These commands stored in the main RAM 30c are transmitted to the display control circuit 31 and the voice control circuit 32 by the processing of ST18 described above.

Next, the main MPU 30a has the special winning opening 5
Is determined to be in the open state (ST56), and if this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST52 and "N".
If "O", the process proceeds to ST57. In the process of ST57, it is determined whether or not the game ball is won in the "V zone" during the "V winning possible period" and the V winning is established, and this determination is "YES". If, that is, if the V winning is established,
Returning to the processing of ST52, the big hit game is continued. On the other hand, if "NO", that is, if the V winning is not established, the process proceeds to ST58. Even if "YES" is determined in this ST52, if the number of times the special winning opening 5 is opened has reached a predetermined number (for example, 16 times), the big hit game is not continued and ST58 is performed. Move to processing.

At ST58, the main MPU 30a is
The special game state end process of storing the "big hit end sound command" and the "big hit end display command" in the main RAM 30c is performed. These commands stored in the main RAM 30c are transmitted to the display control circuit 31 and the voice control circuit 32 by the processing of ST18 described above.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the "big hit determination table" for the normal state, which is referred to when the probability variation flag is not set, that is, when the big hit determination is made in the normal state (ST35 in FIG. 9). According to this "big hit judgment table", the read big hit judgment random number is "7".
When it is, the "big hit" is judged, and when the random number for the big hit judgment is "0 to 6" or "8 to 331", it is judged as "out". Therefore, the probability of a big hit in the normal state is 1/3
It is 12 (about 0.3%).

FIG. 12 shows an example of the "big hit determination table" for the high probability state, which is referred to when the probability variation flag is set, that is, when the big hit determination is made in the high probability state (ST36 in FIG. 9). According to this "big hit judgment table", when the read big hit judgment random number is any of "7", "67", "107", "247" and "287", it is judged as "big hit" , Random numbers for jackpot judgment are "0-6", "8-66", "68-106", "108-2"
If it is any of 46 "," 248-286 "and" 288-311 ", it is judged as" out ". Therefore, the probability of a big hit in the high probability state is 5/312 (about 1.6%). The probability of a big hit is much higher than in the normal state.

FIG. 13 shows a case where a stop symbol is determined (FIG. 9).
Of ST37, ST43, ST45) of the "stop symbol determination table" of an example. As shown in FIG. 13, ten kinds of Chinese numerals are set as special symbols in this embodiment. For example, when the read random number for determining the stop symbol is "6", the Chinese numeral "7" is determined as the stop symbol. The image data for displaying the stop symbol determined by the “stop symbol determination table” on the liquid crystal display device 3 is stored in the image ROM 31e of the display control circuit 31.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the "reach determination table" which is referred to when determining whether to reach the reach state (ST42 in FIG. 9) when "out" is determined by the jackpot determination. . If the read random number for reach determination is "0", it is determined as "reach" and "1-9".
In the case of, it is determined that there is no reach.

Next, the processing performed by the display control circuit 31 will be described with reference to FIGS.

The flowchart of FIG. 15 shows the main processing performed by the display control circuit 31 (display control circuit main processing).
And the processing procedure thereof will be described below.

When the main body of the gaming machine is powered on and supplied with power, the display control circuit 31 causes the program ROM 31 to operate.
b, whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the image ROM 31e (ST60), operation initial setting of the sub MPU 31a (ST61), storage data in the work RAM 31c is cleared (ST62), operation initial setting of the VDP 31d (ST63), Mother task processing (ST64) is executed in order. The “mother task process” is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17 and will be described later.

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the "command interrupt management process" for processing the received command from the main control circuit 30.

In the "command interrupt management process", the sub M
The PU 31a first determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control circuit 30 (ST70), and in this determination, "Y".
When ES ", the work RAM 3 in the display control circuit 31
The received command is stored in 1c (ST71),
After that, a command reception standby state is set (ST72).
The command to be received is a command output from the main control circuit 30 in the process of ST18 and includes the above-mentioned "variation command".

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the procedure of "mother task processing" executed in ST64.

In the "mother task process", the sub MPU3
First, 1a executes a "VDP display initial setting process" that erases all the setting contents so far regarding the display on the screen 3a (ST80).

Subsequently, the sub MPU 31a executes "received command analysis processing" (ST81). In this "received command analysis process", the work RAM 3
The designated information of the command stored in 1c is read and the content of this designated information is analyzed.

Subsequently, the sub MPU 31a executes a "display setting process" (ST82). This "display setting process"
Then, a series of animation patterns to be displayed on the screen 3a are set based on the command designation information read in ST81. The animation pattern set here is set in a predetermined area in the work RAM 31c as an "animation sequence program".

Next, the sub MPU 31a operates as a work RAM.
Based on the "animation sequence program" set in a predetermined area in 31c, a "display management process" described below is executed (ST83), and then "V_Sy" described below.
Then, the "display process" for displaying the animation pattern corresponding to the sequence data transferred by the "nc interrupt process" on the display screen 3a is executed (ST84). In this "display process", the sub MPU 31a controls the VDP 31d to read the dot data corresponding to the received sequence data from the image ROM 31e and generate the image data to be displayed. Then, the sub MPU 31a uses the D / A converter 31g to convert the generated image data to RG.
It is converted into a B signal and output to the liquid crystal display device 3.

Then, until the "drawing completed flag" set in ST101 of FIG. 19 described later is confirmed, the "display processing" in ST84 is repeatedly executed to confirm the "drawn completed flag" set ( In ST85, "YE
S ″), the process moves to ST81.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the procedure of "display management processing" executed in ST83.

In the "display management process", the sub MPU 31a
First subtracts the display counter set for the animation display time described later (ST9
0).

Next, the sub MPU 31a determines whether or not the count value of the display counter after subtraction has become "0" (ST91). If "YES" here, the next ST
The processing moves to 92.

In the processing of ST92, the sub MPU 31a
Reads the data at the next address of the "animation sequence program" set in the "display setting process" in ST82 (FIG. 17). Here, the "animation sequence program" is composed of a plurality of data to which addresses are respectively assigned, and each data is read and processed in the order of the addresses.

"Animation sequence program"
The data forming "includes" pre-reach effect code "," reach effect code "and" end code ".
In the "reach pre-production code", sequence data in which an animation pattern from the start of variation of the special symbol to the reach production is set and the display time of the animation pattern (hereinafter referred to as "animation display time") are set. In the "reach effect code", sequence data in which an animation pattern of the reach effect to be displayed is set and its animation display time are set. The "end code" indicates the end of the animation display, that is, the end of the display on the screen 3a.

Next, the sub-MPU 31a determines whether the data read in ST92 is an "end code". If "NO" here, the animation display time is set in the display counter based on the read data ( ST9
4) Subsequently, the sequence data in which the animation pattern is set is stored in the animation sequence pointer in the work RAM 31c (ST95).

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the procedure of "V_Sync interrupt processing". This "V_Sync
“Interrupt processing” is a sub-MP every 16.6 msec (1/60 seconds) which is a drawing cycle of one frame of animation.
The sequence data executed in U31a and stored in the animation sequence pointer is transferred to the VDP 31d in the address order (ST100), and the "rendering flag" is set (ST101).

In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is used as the display means for performing variable display of the special symbol.
Other electric display devices such as a display device having a large number of LEDs arranged, a CRT, a plasma display, and electroluminescence can be used.

Although the above embodiment is a case of a pachinko game machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a game machine provided with an electric display device and other video devices. Further, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the operation of the above-mentioned pachinko game machine is simulated for a home game machine.

The game program for realizing the functions of the gaming machine according to the present invention can be stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM or distributed by using a telecommunication line such as the Internet or a satellite communication line. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front external view showing a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second example of screen display.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a third example of screen display.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a fourth example of screen display.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit unit of the pachinko gaming machine.

The flowchart which shows the procedure of main game control processing.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of interrupt processing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special symbol game control processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a big hit game process.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for a normal state.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for a high-probability state.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a stop symbol determination table.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a reach determination table.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure of display control circuit main processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of command interrupt management processing.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure of mother task processing.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of display management processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of V_Sync interrupt processing.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Game board, 2 ... LED display device, 3 ... Liquid crystal display device,
3a ... screen, 4 ... starting winning opening, 5 ... large winning opening, 5a ...
Door, 6a, 6b ... Passing ball gate, 7 ... Ordinary electric accessory, 7
a, 7b ... movable wings, 10 ... game area, 12a, 12b
... Windmills, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 1
3f ... General winning a prize port, 14a, 14b ... Board side lamp, 15 ... Starting winning prize memory lamp, 16 ... LED operation memory lamp, 30 ... Main control circuit, 31 ... Display control circuit.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A display unit for displaying a variable display of symbols necessary for a game to be given a predetermined game value according to a stop mode and a display related to the game, and a display for controlling the display on the display unit In a gaming machine including a control means, the display control means causes the variable display to be performed within a predetermined display area of the display means, and stops the variable display while changing the display area. A gaming machine to do. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means causes the display means to display the effect stepwise in accordance with a change in the display area. 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means stops the variable display while reducing the display area. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means stops the variable display while reducing the display area in the vertical direction. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means stops the variable display while reducing the display area in the horizontal direction. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display control means stops the variable display while reducing the display area from the upper side to the lower side. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means stops the variable display while reducing the display area from the lower side to the upper side. 8. A step of causing a predetermined display means to perform a variable display of symbols necessary for a game to be given a predetermined game value according to a stop mode and a display of effects related to the game, and the variable display A game program for causing a computer to carry out within a predetermined display area of a display means and to stop the variable display while changing the display area.