JP2003290497A - Game machine and method for displaying variations - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of sufficiently increasing an interesting feeling of a gage player and at the same time capable of continuing such a increased interesting feeling. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine comprises a variable displaying means in which an identification information displayed at a display segment (for example, a display screen 272) can be variably displayed; and a variable prize means which can be varied to a state advantageous to a game player when the identification information displayed at the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific picture pattern through a ready-to-win state. When the reached state is attained, the variable display means displays a first display state T in which the other part of displayed identification information stops variation while a part of the displayed identification information is continuing the variation, and a second display state V having more combinations of displayed identification than that of the first display state T. An identification information 820 having variation in the first display state T stopped can be displayed at the second display state V. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine and a variable display method, and more particularly to a ball game machine and a variable display method for a so-called seven machine, winged object, property item or arrange ball.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, a ball game machine having various game contents called a so-called fever machine, a property, or an arrangement has been popular. Among them, the fever machine, when the display state of the variable display device becomes a specific one, for example, at the time of a big hit, first the reach display is performed,
Then, when the combination of the symbols displayed on the three display parts becomes a specific combination of doublet patterns such as "7, 7, 7", the special winning opening of the special winning opening is opened. Has been done. The special winning opening is closed once a predetermined number of game balls have won or a predetermined time has passed, but if the game balls pass through a specific area formed inside the special winning opening during the opening, it will be closed again. It is configured to open and repeat the opening and closing operations up to 16 times.

Next, in the property and arrangement game machine, when the variable display device is in a specific dichroic display state, a specific winning opening of a tulip-type electric auditors or the like is opened for a predetermined time,
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the opened specific winning opening, a big hit state is achieved. Then, when the jackpot state is reached, the normally-ineffective winning openings, etc. become valid until a predetermined number of game balls have been won or until a predetermined game has elapsed, and when the game balls win the valid winning openings, the attacker, etc. Is configured to open.

In this way, when the predetermined winning opening condition is satisfied and the specific winning opening becomes advantageous to the player, the player in the fever machine or the like has the specific winning opening (attacker in this case).
Pass the game ball to a specific area in (win), generate a jackpot state by passing the game ball within a predetermined time in a specific area in the specific winning opening that is a big hit state, or continue the big hit state, They are trying to get a lot of prize balls.

By the way, with the reach display, symbols other than the display symbol which is the final stop symbol are stopped for a predetermined period of time, and stop, swing and enlarge / reduce in a state in which they coincide with a specific stop symbol aspect which is a big hit. Or the state that the big hit possibility continues before the final result is displayed, as in the case of deformation, multiple display symbols changing in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols being swapped Refers to the effect display performed in.

[0006] For example, like the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, the three display symbols arranged in the lateral direction stop in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, and these display symbols are all the same symbol. It will be a big hit when they are aligned. At this time, a state in which the left symbol and the right symbol other than the middle symbol, which is the final stop symbol, are stopped at the same symbol is called a reach state. When it reaches the reach state, the variable display pattern of the medium pattern is changed to a variable display pattern different from the normal state, or at that time, the screen is flashed at the same time, and various signs or characters are displayed. Therefore, it is generally configured to increase a player's expectation for the occurrence of a big hit and to spice up the interest of the game.

In recent ball game machines, a plurality of variable display areas of display symbols are provided so that a plurality of effective lines (hereinafter, referred to as "effective line") for determining whether or not a big hit occurs. Some have line settings (Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No.
01-157749, Japanese Patent No. 3058868). This makes it possible to simultaneously generate a plurality of lines in the reach state, which gives an effect as if the jackpot probability was increased.

[0008]

However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of effective lines, based on only one display mode, any identification information of this display mode is duplicated, or this display mode is used. The intervals of the symbols that make up the are enlarged, and the effective lines are simply made plural. For this reason, there is a problem in that the variation of the display pattern is poor in surprise, the interest of the player is sufficiently enhanced, and the player cannot continue. In particular, these gaming machines have a problem that the display mode tends to be simple because the number of effective lines to be increased is known.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can sufficiently enhance the interest of the player and can continue the enhanced interest. To provide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a more attractive and novel gaming machine which has a simple structure and has increased entertainment value.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a variable display method capable of sufficiently enhancing the interest of the player and continuing the enhanced interest.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a more effective and attractive variable display method which has a simple structure and has an increased entertainment value.

[0013]

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information displayed on a display section, and identification information displayed on the variable display means are in a reach state. When a predetermined specific symbol is passed through, the gaming machine is provided with a variable winning means that can be changed to an advantageous state for the player, and when the reach state is reached, the variable display means is A first display mode in which a part of the displayed identification information continues to change while the other stops changing, and a second display mode in which there are more combinations of identification information displayed than in the first display mode are displayed. The identification information of which the variation in the first display mode is stopped can be displayed in the second display mode.

According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1, for example, after the variable display means displays the first display mode,
Instead of the first display mode, a second display mode in which the number of combinations of identification information displayed is larger than that in the first display mode is displayed, and the identification information in which the variation in the first display mode is stopped (hereinafter , Sometimes referred to as stop identification information) is displayed in the second display mode. That is, the variable display means provided in the gaming machine changes the number of effective lines while sequentially displaying different display modes in which the number of combinations of identification information is different, which is surprising and novel to the player. Becomes Moreover, since the stop identification information is displayed in the second display mode that is switched, not only the display mode is switched vaguely, the second display mode and the first display mode are related to each other. Therefore, according to this gaming machine, the interest of the player can be sufficiently enhanced and the enhanced interest can be continued.

Here, in the present specification, "display mode"
The symbol refers to a symbol displayed on the display unit of the variable display means, a symbol group (a group including a plurality of symbols such as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol). Further, the "identification information" is a constituent unit of a symbol, and for example, "number" or "figure" can be exemplified. Further, in the inventions of claims 1 to 12, "specific reach display (for example," 7 ", displayed in the first display mode,
The display in the second display mode or the stop identification information may be displayed in the second display mode in association with only "reach display including" 7 ")".

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein in the second display mode, a part of the identification information that is the same as the identification information of the first display mode whose fluctuation is stopped is partially present. Is displayed in advance.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the "stop identification information" shown in claim 1, the same identification information (the same content) as this "stop identification information" is provided in a part of the second display mode. It is displayed in advance (hereinafter, this identification information may be referred to as “pre-display identification information.”) Therefore, the stop identification information is displayed in the second display mode in which the pre-display identification information exists. The pre-display identification information and the stop identification information are the same (the same number, symbol, character, etc.) identification information, so that the second display mode is accompanied by the display of the stop identification information in the second display mode. It is also possible to increase the number of effective lines to be displayed or to display the second display mode at a stretch, that is, according to the invention of claim 2, entertainment is increased, and a more attractive and novel game machine is provided. can get.

The gaming machine of the present invention has a second aspect of various aspects.
The display mode may be selectively displayable. For example,
The gaming machine may be capable of selectively displaying various second display modes with different numbers of “preliminary stop identification information”. In this case, since the number of effective lines displayed in the second display mode changes depending on the selected second display mode, the gaming machine becomes more interesting. The "second display mode in which the number of preliminary display stop identification information is zero" may be included in the "various second display modes in which the number of preliminary display stop identification information is different".

A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the second display mode is
It is characterized by having a display-prohibited area in which display of identification information is prohibited.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the display prohibited area is provided in the second display mode, the display pattern and the like displayed in the second display mode show further unexpectedness, which is even more attractive. You can get a unique and innovative game machine. For example, if the display of the stop identification information becomes invalid when an attempt is made to display the stop identification information in the “display prohibited area”, the first display mode is switched to the second display mode. Along with this, there is a possibility that the number of effective lines will decrease (including zero). That is, when the stop display information is switched from the first display mode to the second display mode and the stop identification information is displayed in an arbitrary display area of the second display mode, the effective line is increased or decreased, and is also decreased. Sometimes Therefore, it becomes a more thrilling gaming machine for the player.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is the gaming machine according to the first, second or third aspect, in which the identification information of which the variation in the first display mode is stopped is displayed in the second display mode. , And a selection unit for selecting a display area.

According to the invention of claim 4, the interest of the player can be further enhanced, and the enhanced interest can be continued for a longer period of time. That is, according to the invention of claim 4, the gaming machine is provided with a selection unit for selecting in which display area of the second display mode the stop identification information is displayed. For this reason, the player is excited to pay attention to which display area of the second display mode the stop identification information is displayed in. That is, the number of effective lines may be variously changed by the control relating to the selection of the display area, which is performed by the gaming machine (selection control), so that the gaming machine becomes more interesting to the player.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, in which the number of effective lines which is the specific symbol in the second display mode is in the range of zero to four. Is characterized in that.

According to the invention of claim 5, the number of effective lines is selected from a minimum number (zero) to a large number (4), so that the gaming machine becomes more interesting. In particular, since the number of effective lines is zero, the game machine is rich in thrilling.

A gaming machine according to a sixth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, when the identification information displayed in the second display mode is the specific symbol,
The display of the variable display means is returned to the original state.

In the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, when the identification information becomes a specific symbol, the display of the variable display means is returned to the original state, so that the variable display means can perform a clearer display. .

The variable display method according to claim 7 is a variable display method including a variable display procedure capable of variable display of the identification information displayed on the display unit, wherein a part of the displayed identification information continues to change. After displaying the first display mode in which the others stop changing, the second display mode in which the number of combinations of identification information displayed is greater than that in the first display mode is displayed, and the second display mode includes the first It is characterized in that the identification information whose fluctuation is stopped in one display mode is displayed.

According to the variable display method of the invention of claim 7,
The same effect as that of the first aspect of the invention can be obtained.

The variable display method according to claim 8 is the method according to claim 7.
In the variable display method described above, in the second display mode,
It is characterized in that the same identification information as the identification information that stopped changing in the first display mode is previously displayed on a part of the symbol.

According to the variable display method of the invention of claim 8,
The same effect as the invention of claim 2 is obtained.

A variable display method according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the variable display method according to the seventh or eighth aspect, wherein the second display mode is provided with a display prohibited area in which displaying identification information is prohibited. It is characterized by

According to the variable display method of the invention of claim 9,
The same effect as that of the third aspect of the invention can be obtained.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the variable display method according to the seventh, eighth or ninth aspect.
It is characterized in that a display area is selected when the identification information of which the variation is stopped is displayed in the second display mode among the display modes.

According to the variable display method of the invention of claim 10, the same effect as that of the invention of claim 4 can be obtained.

The variable display method according to the invention of claim 11 is the variable display method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, in which the number of effective lines which becomes the specific symbol in the second display mode is from zero. It is characterized in that it is in the range of 4.

According to the variable display method of the eleventh aspect of the invention, the same effect as that of the fifth aspect of the invention can be obtained.

The variable display method according to the invention of claim 12 is the variable display method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the identification information displayed in the second display mode is the specific symbol. At this time, the display is returned to the original state.

According to the variable display method of the invention of claim 12, the same effect as that of the invention of claim 6 can be obtained.

[0039]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(1) Mechanical Structure of Pachinko Machine In this embodiment, a pachinko machine (ball game machine) of the first type of a so-called "seven machine" is exemplified as a specific example of the game machine. is doing. First, the mechanical structure of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 1
The front part of is mainly composed of an outer frame (main body frame) 2, a middle frame 3,
The front frame 4, the upper plate 5, the lower plate 6, and the locking device 7 are included. 1 and 2, the game board is omitted for simplicity of explanation.

The outer frame 2 is formed by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, has a frame body portion (see FIG. 2) 3a and a lower plate portion, and is pivotally supported on the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Middle frame 3
A locking device 7 is provided at the center of the right end of the locking device 7.
When viewed from the front, the front frame 4 has a substantially rectangular shape with a keyhole.
It is for locking when closed.

Here, the frame body portion 3a is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the upper end downward to approximately 2/3 of the entire middle frame 3.
At the upper end, a prize ball display LED (not shown) and a prize ball display LED substrate 4d (see FIG. 5) are provided on the left side in correspondence with the substantially triangular frame decoration LED lenses 4c and 4e of the front frame 4.
However, a stop display LED (not shown in FIG. 2) and a stop display LED board 4f (see FIG. 5) are arranged on the right side.

The lower plate portion occupies approximately 1/3 of the entire middle frame 3 from the lower end to the upper side, and the left end is in a game state so as to correspond to the speaker surface 5a formed on the upper plate portion 5. A speaker 40 that produces a corresponding sound effect and other sound (voice).
0a (see FIG. 5) is provided, and a supply device or the like (not shown) that supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 5 to a launcher unit (not shown) that shoots the game balls in the approximate center. ) Is provided.

Further, below the lower plate portion, a lower tray portion 6 provided with an ashtray, a ball pulling lever and the like is provided, and a gaming ball is ejected from the inside of the pachinko machine 1 in the approximate center of the lower tray portion 6. A discharge port 6a for opening is provided, and a firing handle 9 for operating a launcher unit (not shown) is provided at the right end. Also, a touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching is attached to the firing handle 9, and a firing stop switch 9b for temporarily instructing the firing stop is arranged in the vicinity thereof.

The front frame 4 is, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
The whole is made of plastic, game board 10 (see FIG. 3)
In order to visually recognize from the front, it has an opening 4a opened in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the shape of the game area 11 (see FIG. 3) formed in the game board 10. Then, a substantially rectangular glass frame 4s (see FIG. 2) in which a glass plate 4r is fitted according to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface thereof.

The front frame 4 occupies about 2/3 of the entire front surface of the pachinko machine 1, and is pivotally attached to the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the upper end is
A lens 4b for a frame decoration lamp is also provided, and this lens 4b
Inside, a frame decoration lamp substrate 4g (see FIG. 5) and a plurality of game effect lamps (not shown) are arranged along the arc portion at the upper end of the opening 4a.

The upper plate portion 5 is formed on the lower side of the front frame 4 so that it can be opened and closed by being axially attached to the left end of the middle frame 3. Plate outer edge 5
In b, a ball pulling button, a game ball lending / returning button, and the like are provided. Further, the upper plate portion 5 is provided with a discharge port 5c for discharging a game ball from the inside of the pachinko machine 1. At the left end, a speaker surface 5 having a plurality of long holes
a is formed, and the volume switch board 12
(See FIG. 5) are provided. A prepaid card unit 13 is mounted on the left end side of the pachinko machine 1.

Next, the surface structure of the game board 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and has a middle frame 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).
The back mechanism board 102 (see FIG.
(See) the back side is covered. In the game board 10, a substantially circular game area 11 is formed by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 provided on the surface of the game board 10.
In the game area 11, a central device 26, a first-type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17, a variable winning device 18, a left winning opening 19, a right winning opening 20, a lower left winning opening 21, a lower right winning. Mouth 2
2, a large number of obstacle nails 23, a pair of ramp windmills 24, 2
5 and the like are provided.

The central display device 26 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 11, and a liquid crystal display device (special symbol display device) 27 and a front plate portion arranged in a frame shape surrounding the liquid crystal display device 27. 27b and. The liquid crystal display device 27 is a specific example of a “variable display device”. A first display mode T (see FIG. 18 and the like) is displayed on the display screen 272 of the liquid crystal display device 27, but under the predetermined condition (when performing a production job described later), the first display mode T is displayed. The display mode T is the second display mode V (FIG. 19).
(See (b) etc.).

The first display mode T is, as shown in FIG. 18 and the like, "after displaying three special symbols (identification information) while changing them one after another, three special symbol display areas for stop display (identification information display Also referred to as a region, hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “display region”.) 811 to 813. In addition, the second display mode V ”is a special symbol display area (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as“ display area ”) of all 8 cells 91.
1 to 918. Incidentally, the first display mode T and the second
Details of the display mode V will be described later.

In this liquid crystal display device 27, each special symbol displayed in the display areas 811 to 813 of the display screen 272 by the game ball entering the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17 is displayed. It is changed and displayed as a stop. Then, for example, when a stop display (confirmation display) is performed with the same three-digit symbols of "7, 7, 7," as a symbol, the variable winning device 18
Big winning opening 311 of a big winning device 31 to be described later arranged in
Is released. The variable winning device 18 (big winning device 31) is a specific example of the variable winning means.

The normal symbol display device 32 is arranged at the center of the upper part of the central device 26. This normal symbol display device 32
Is a 7-segment display 32a and a normal symbol hold display L
It has ED32b. 7-segment display 32a
Is to display the odd number of 1 to 9 in a variable manner, and fluctuates when the game ball passes through either of the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37, which will be described later, and one kind of odd number after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is stopped. Then, for example, when the stop display is made at “7”, the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

Left and right diagonally below the central device 26, normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 are provided respectively, and left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 are left and right normal symbol operation gate detection switches 36s and 37s. (See Figure 5)
Is provided. Then, the 7-segment display 32a of the normal symbol display device 32 is variably displayed by the passage of either the normal symbol actuation gate passage detection switch 36s or 37s of the game ball.

The normal symbol hold display LED 32b is composed of four round red LEDs, and is a 7-segment display 32.
It is arranged on both left and right sides of a. This is to hold the number of game balls that have passed through the right and left normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 up to four, and sequentially turn on and shift display each time it passes. Each time the next variable display of the 7-segment display 32a starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one ordinary symbol hold display LED 32b is turned off.

The special symbol reservation display LED 16a is an upper part of the central device 26 and is arranged in parallel on the left and right sides of the lower part of the normal symbol display device 2 in groups of two.
It is composed of four red LEDs. This is to hold the number of game balls that have entered the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory) up to four, and sequentially turn on and shift display for each entered ball. Each time the change of the next special symbol starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 16
a is turned off.

The first-type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17 is integrated with a variable winning device 18 which will be described later, and is arranged below the central position of the central device 16 at a distance. The first-type starting port (normal electric accessory) 17 is a so-called tulip type and is formed so that a pair of left and right wing pieces is opened and closed. Inside, there is a first-class start opening (normal electric accessory) winning detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5) that detects the passage of a game ball, and a first-class start opening (normal electric role) for operating the wing pieces. Object) solenoid 17c (see FIG. 5). When this pair of wing pieces opens to the left and right, it becomes an open state in which the possibility of entering the game ball increases, and the pair of wing pieces is erected, and the possibility of entering the game ball becomes normal. .

The variable winning device 18 is disposed below the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17, and the large winning device 31 is provided on the substrate 34 whose front side is formed in a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape.
And a lower left winning opening 21 and a lower right winning opening 22.
Here, the special winning device 31 is formed substantially in the center and has a large winning opening 311 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 312 for opening / closing the special winning opening 311, and an opening / closing plate 312 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 312. Special winning opening solenoid 313 (see FIG. 5),
A specific area (V prize hole and general prize hole / not shown) through which a game ball passes after winning the big prize hole 311, an interlocking rod (not shown), and a prize ball detection switch 318 for detecting the prize ball.
(See FIG. 5), a back box (not shown), and a special winning opening relay substrate (not shown).

Further, the lower left winning opening 21 is disposed substantially obliquely to the lower left side of the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory), and a lower left winning opening passage detection switch 21s (see FIG. 5) is provided inside. Has been. A plurality of lower left winning opening LEDs 223 are provided below the lower left winning opening 21.
It is attached to the substrate 21f (see FIG. 5) and covered with a decorative lens. Further, the lower right winning opening 22 is disposed substantially obliquely to the lower right side of the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17, and the lower right winning opening passage detection switch 22s (see FIG. 5) is provided inside. Has been. And this lower right prize hole 2
A plurality of lower right winning opening LEDs 224 are attached to the lower right winning opening LED board 22f (see FIG. 5) below 2, and are covered with a decorative lens.

A left winning opening 19 and a right winning opening 20 are disposed diagonally above and right of the variable winning device 18, respectively. A left winning opening passage detection switch 19s (see FIG. 5) and a right winning opening passage detection switch 20s (see FIG. 5) are provided inside thereof. Further, a pair of ramp wind turbines 24, 2 is provided diagonally above and to the left of the central device 16.
5 are arranged respectively. Further, a pair of side lamps 38, 39 are arranged in a vertical arc shape and symmetrically with each other at both left and right ends of the game area 11. A large number of obstacle nails 23 are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with the above-mentioned gaming devices.

Next, an outlet 48 is provided below the game board 10.
Is provided, a back ball prevention member 58 is provided at the lower portion of the outlet 48, and prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position again. On the other hand, the foul ball prevention member 59 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 15, and the return rubber 60 is at a position on the right half side of the game board 10, which is substantially opposite to the position of the foul ball prevention member 59. , Are fitted along the outer rail 14 in a fitting manner.

Next, the back structure of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The front frame 4 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is located in the middle frame 3 and is openably and closably supported by a pair of hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower ends of the front frame 4. The back mechanism board 102 is a pair of hinges 10 provided at the upper and lower ends of the back mechanism board 102 in the middle frame 3.
It is supported by 3 so that it can be opened and closed. The game board 10 (see FIG. 3) is detachably attached to the front surface side of the middle frame 3. On the left side of the arrangement position of the hinge 101 on the upper end side, a prize ball tank 105 having a tank ball burnout detection switch 104 at the tank bottom and a tank rail 106 connected to the prize ball tank 105 are attached. ing. Further, a ball removing lever 107 is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, a supply ball exhaustion detection switch (not shown) is provided on the downstream side thereof, and further on the downstream side thereof.
A prize ball payout device 109 as a back side game device is provided.

Subsequently, a game ball distribution unit (not shown) is provided on the downstream side of the prize ball payout device 109. A back case 111 with a lid that houses the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 3) is provided below the tank rail 106, and below the back case 111, a main control unit 140 described later is provided.
As (see FIG. 5), a main control board case 112 as a storage container in which a main control board 340 (see FIG. 6A) as a back-side game device is stored is provided. On the lower back side of the main control board case 112, a launcher control unit 193 is provided.
As shown in FIG. 5, a launcher control board case 113 storing a launcher control board and a launch control collective relay board (not shown) are provided. The above-mentioned launching device unit (not shown) is provided in the lower left portion of the back mechanism board 102, and the payout control board 350 (see FIG. 6B) is also provided in the lower right portion as the payout control unit 150 (see FIG. 5). The payout control board case 118 is provided as a storage container that stores the reference. On the upper right side of the main control board case 112, a relay board 190 as a back side game device is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the relay board 190 serves as a board for relaying the winning ball detection switches 318, 19s to 22s and the like to the main controller 140. In this embodiment, the main control board case 112, the relay board 190, and the payout control board case 118 are detachably attached to a metal plate (not shown), and the metal plate rotates with respect to the back mechanism board 102. Suspended freely.

On the other hand, at the upper right end of the back mechanism board 102, a fuse box 119, a power switch 120, a power terminal board 121 and a jackpot, a launcher control, a ball break,
A terminal board 122 provided with external connection terminals for gaming machine frames, such as door opening, prize balls, and ball lending is provided. A ram clear switch (not shown) for generating a ram clear signal may be connected to the power supply terminal board 121.

A power cable 123 for receiving the power supply from the outside is also arranged above the terminal board 122. From the payout control board case 118 storing the payout control board 350 (see FIG. 6B), the connection cable 1
24 extends upward and is connected to the prepaid card unit 13 including a power cable 125. Further, a ball passage member 126 for the lower plate portion is provided at a substantially central lower end portion of the back mechanism board 102.

(2) Electronic Control Device 130 of Pachinko Machine 1 Next, the electronic control device 130 of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the electronic control unit 130 includes the main control unit 140 and the signal transmission path 50.
0a, a payout controller connected to the main controller 140 (prizeball payout controller mainly performing prizeball payout control) 1
50, a special symbol control unit 160, a lamp control unit 170, and a voice control unit 180 are included. Main controller 1
40 includes a main control board 340, and the four control sections 150, 160, 170 and 180 other than the main control section 140 are respectively a payout control board 350 and a special symbol control board 36.
0, a lamp control board 370, and a voice control board 380.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control board 340 includes a main circuit section 400 including a CPU 401 and an input / output circuit section 500 (see FIG. 16). Also, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 401 includes a CPU core 480, and by the control program stored in the ROM 482,
The RAM 481 is used as a work area to control operation of the entire pachinko machine 1 (that is, basic game progress control). Further, the CPU 401 mainly takes charge of the win / loss judgment control by a win / loss judgment program stored in the ROM 482.

The main circuit section 400, as shown in FIG.
CPU 401, oscillator 1410, reset circuit 145
0, an I / O decoding circuit section 1420, a data bus stabilizing section 1411, and a first external input circuit section 1430. Further, the CPU 401, as shown in FIG.
PU core 480, built-in RAM 481, built-in ROM 48
2, memory control circuit 483, clock generator 484, address decoder 485, watchdog timer 486,
Counter / timer 487, parallel input / output port 48
8, a reset / interrupt controller 489, an external bus interface 490, and an output control circuit 491.

Returning to FIG. 5, the signal transmission path 500a described above is connected to the input / output circuit section 500 shown in FIG.
To the control units 150, 160, 170 and 180, command data as a command signal for instructing the processing content is transmitted.
In addition, from the main control unit 140 to the control units 150, 160, 17
Data is transmitted to 0 and 180 in one-way format or two-way format. Further, each of the control units 140 to 180 includes
Power is supplied from the power receiving board 410 through the power supply unit 420 and further through the power distribution board 430, and a system reset signal at power-on, which will be described later, is transmitted to all control boards.

The relay board 190 is connected with winning ball detection switches 318, 19s to 22s, etc.
The output terminal of is connected to the input / output circuit unit 500 of the main control unit 140. In addition, the first kind starting port (normal electric accessory)
Prize detection switch 17s, ordinary pattern display device substrate 32
f, various solenoids 17c, 313, right normal symbol actuation gate passage detection switch 37s, left ordinary symbol actuation gate passage detection switch 36s are connected to the input / output circuit unit 500 of the main control unit 140. In addition, the inflow detector 4 described later
The 0s and the passage detector 41s are also connected to the input / output circuit unit 500. However, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 5, the inflow detector 40s and the passage detector 41s are connected to the input / output port 174 of the lamp control unit 170 (see FIG. 7B) described later.
You can also connect to.

The touch switch 9a, the firing stop switch 9b, the volume switch 192, the tank ball out detection switch 104, the supply ball out detection switch 108, etc. are connected to the payout terminal board 191.
The output terminal of 91 is the payout control unit 150 shown in FIG.
Is connected to the input / output circuit section 700.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the payout control section 150 includes a main circuit section 600 and an input / output circuit section 700 similar to the main control section 140, and the input / output circuit section 700.
Is connected to the signal transmission path 500a shown in FIG. Further, the input / output circuit unit 700 includes the prize ball payout device 1
09, the launcher control unit 193, etc. are connected.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol control section 160 has a CPU 161 as an arithmetic circuit component,
RAM 162, ROM 163, input / output port 164
And a VDP (video display processor) 166, and these arithmetic circuit components are connected to each other by a bus 165 and are connected to the signal transmission path 500a at the input / output port 164. I / O port 1
A liquid crystal display device 27 is connected to the CPU 64, and the CPU 161
Is controlled by the control program stored in the ROM 163.
The AM 162 is used as a work area to control the operation of the central device 26 (the liquid crystal display device 27 and the like).

The lamp controller 170, as shown in FIG. 7B, has a CPU 171, a RAM 172, and a ROM 17.
3 and an input / output port 174, an arithmetic circuit component, and a drive circuit 176. And these elements (171, 172, 173, 174
And 176) are connected to each other by a bus 175, and the signal transmission path 500a is formed at the input / output port 174.
It is connected to the. And, to the input / output port 174,
Frame decoration lamp board 4g shown in FIG. 5 and various lamp boards 2
61f, 262f and various LED boards 4d, 4f, 21
f, 22f, etc. are connected. A lamp or LED (L constituting the above-described lamp device 850 is provided on each of these substrates.
Including ED. ) Are connected one or more. These lamps and the like are turned on / off or blinked according to the progress of the game. Further, the lamp control unit 170 mainly performs drive control of solenoids and motors related to movable parts and the like.

As shown in FIG. 7C, the voice control unit 180 is configured to include the same arithmetic circuit components 181-185 as the special symbol control unit 160 and a sound generator 188, and at the input / output port 184. It is connected to the signal transmission path 500a. The sound generator 188 outputs various sounds corresponding to the progress of the game from the speaker 400a connected via the volume switch board 12 shown in FIG. 5 based on the stored sound data and the sound output module. I / O port 184
The volume switch board 12 connected to is for setting the output volume in accordance with the operation of the volume switch (not shown).

Furthermore, the various lamps such as the frame decoration lamp board 4g and the sound generator 188 are the display / change display mode of the special symbol under the control of the special symbol controller 160,
The mode is controlled according to the presence / absence of the reach occurrence, the reach display mode (described later), the special game mode, the game mode (probability change, time saving, etc.). The command signal of the control command is transmitted via the signal transmission path 500a as a command signal for the lamp control unit 170 or the voice control unit 180 as an operation command target.

The special symbol control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170 and the voice control unit 180 described above are the main control unit 1
It may be configured by a circuit unit similar to 40 or the payout control unit 150. That is, it is assumed that the main circuit section and the input / output circuit section are included, and the ROM, RA
A CPU with a built-in M can also be used.

Next, the prize ball operation is executed in the following order. The main control unit 140, the game ball is a winning ball detection switch 3
After passing 18, 18 pieces of prize ball number data, when passing through the first-type starting opening (normal electric accessory) winning detection switch 17s, 6 pieces of prize ball number data, otherwise, for example, left and right lower prizes Passage detection switch 21 for mouths 21 and 22
When the passage of s, 22s is detected, 10
The data of the number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control unit 150 in the order of detection as command signals targeting the payout control unit 150 as an operation command target through the signal transmission path 500a. (That is, the number of unique prize balls is 6 here, 1
It is 0 or 15. The payout control unit 150 receives the prize ball number data from the main control unit 140, and operates the prize ball payout device 109 by transmitting a prize ball payout signal.

Further, the main control unit 140 determines the game state based on the outputs of the various detection switches described above, and also determines whether or not the game state is based on the game state, and displays a symbol corresponding to the determination content. Data for performing image display control in a mode is read. For example, the main controller 140
First-class starter (normal electric accessory) prize detection switch 17
s, using the detection result of the winning ball detection switch 318 or the like, or the acquired value of the special symbol winning / deciding random number, the state of waiting for a customer who is not playing a game, the state where a game is being played but there is no start winning (Fluctuation preparation state), state with start winning,
It also determines the special game state. Further, when the start winning is detected, the winning / non-winning determination is performed based on the random number value described later, and based on the determination result, the variation of the special symbol (including the reach display mode), or the display mode control such as confirmation is determined. The data is read. This data is transmitted via the above-mentioned signal transmission path 500a as a command signal for the special symbol control unit 160 as an operation command target.

Next, the main job executed by the main controller 140 will be described with reference to FIG. This is an example of a job executed by the CPU 401 based on a program stored in the ROM 482 (see FIG. 17) of the main control unit 140. First, after setting the stack pointer to a predetermined address of the RAM 481 (see FIG. 17) (S10), the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed).
It is determined whether the backup flag has been set (S12), and if it has been operated, the initialization processing of the RAM 481 is performed (S13). If not, it is determined whether the backup flag is set (S15). ). Then, if the backup flag is set (S15: YES), FIG.
A “power recovery process for power interruption” of 0 is performed.

In this embodiment, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the contents of the used register are saved (saved) in the RAM 481 (S630) and the value of the stack pointer is stored in the RAM 481 as shown in FIG. Save to (S63
2). Then, the special winning opening solenoid and the first type starting opening solenoid are turned off (S634), and the polling processing time (for example, about 85 msec) of the prize ball sensor is set (S63).
6), the passage of the game ball is monitored by the sensor before counting the prize balls and the sensor after counting the prize balls (S638). Next, when the polling processing time has elapsed (S640), the RAM being used
A checksum 481 (excluding checksum, backup flag, and stack area) is created (S642), saved, and the backup flag is set in the RAM 481 (S646). Then, access to the RAM 481 is prohibited (S648), and the power is shut down by the infinite loop process. Note that it is also possible to execute HALT processing and STOP processing in place of the unlimited loop processing.

In the "recovery process" of FIG. 10, the checksum is calculated (S664), the checksum values stored at the time of power off are compared, and if they do not match, R
Initialization processing of AM481 is performed (S13). If they match, the stack pointer before power-off is restored (S66).
8) Then, the backup flag is cleared (S670), and a command for returning the sub-board to the state before power-off is transmitted (S672). Then, each register is returned to the state before the power is turned off (S674), the permission / non-permission of the interrupt is returned to the state before the power is turned off (S676, S678), and the address is returned to the address before the power was turned off (S680). In this embodiment, since a backup power supply for power failure countermeasures is added to the pachinko machine 1, even when a power failure occurs in the pachinko hall, the "advantageous information for the player" generated before the power failure.
Can be saved.

Returning to FIG. 8, if the backup flag is not set (S15: NO), it is judged whether the initialization is completed (S20). If the initialization is completed (S2
0: YES), jobs from the LED job (S30) to the switch job (S70) are executed. If the initialization is not completed (S20: NO), the initialization job (S190) is executed, and the completion of initialization is determined again (S20). If the pachinko machine 1 is turned on for the first time from the shipping state, the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed), the backup flag is abnormal, or the checksums do not match,
Initialization processing of the RAM 481 is performed.

In the LED job (S30), the display mode data of the normal symbol and the normal symbol unstarted number, the display mode data of the special symbol unstarted number, etc. are output. In the constant velocity random number job (S40), a special symbol winning / deciding random number memory, a general-purpose count memory, and the like of the RAM 481 described later are updated. In the non-constant speed random number job (S50), the initial value counter and the outlying normal symbol random number memory (not shown) are updated. The general-purpose count memory (not shown) is used, for example, to create a value of “0” to “255” for each interrupt, execute a command job, a decoration job, and the like.

In the voice job (S60), data related to music and voice is read, and in the switch job (S70), various detection switches are read. That is, various signals such as left and right winning opening passage detection signals are transmitted to the main control unit 140 via the relay board 200, and various signals such as a firing stop detection signal, a touch detection signal, and a volume detection signal are transmitted via the payout terminal board 200a. Each is taken into the payout control unit 150, and the first-class starting opening (normal electric accessory) winning detection switch 17s is the first-class starting opening winning detection signal, the special winning device 31 is a winning ball detection signal, and the normal symbol operation. The gate passage detection signal is the main control unit 1
It is taken in by 40.

Further, a switch 318 such as a count detection switch, a count detection and a specific area passage detection switch, etc.
It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 5) is abnormal (S8).
0), if there is no abnormality (S80: YES), jobs from the special symbol main job (S90) to the voice job (S110) are executed. If there is an abnormality (ball clogging, disconnection, etc.) (S80: NO), an error job (S13
0) is executed.

In the special symbol main job (S90), a job relating to data necessary for the main control unit 140 and the special symbol control unit 160 to operate in cooperation with each other is executed. In addition, in the normal symbol main job (S100),
The display pattern data of the normal symbol and the number of times the normal symbol is not started is read.

Thereafter, each flag state is set in the backup memory (S140), and the prize ball signal job (S15).
0), the information signal job (S160), the command job (S170), and the remaining time job (S180) are executed. In the prize ball signal job (S150), the data related to the prize ball payout is read and output, and in the information signal job (S160), the data necessary for the information output to the other control unit is read. Further, in the command job (S170), a command for special symbol management or the like is output, and in the remaining time job (S180), a non-uniform speed random number is called. The initial value random number is also updated in the remaining time job (S180).

Next, the winning / judging job at the time of winning the starting prize (winning the first-class starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17) executed in the sequence of the main job will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be described with reference to. The various memories used in these jobs are the RAM 4 of the main controller 140 shown in FIG.
81 (see FIG. 17), a typical one (481
a to 481o, 481u, 481v, 481w) in FIG.
2 shows.

First, in S200, it is confirmed whether or not there is a start winning, and if YES, the reserved number (unstarted number) stored in the special symbol reservation number memory 481b (see FIG. 12) is incremented by 1 in S210. To do.
If the number of holdings (the number of unstarts) exceeds a certain value (“4” in this embodiment), the starting prize is invalid,
Skip to S250. In addition, if it is the number of reservations within a certain value (the number of unstarts), in S230, a special symbol success / failure determination random number (hereinafter, also referred to as a success / failure random number or a determination random number)
(A program may be generated, or a predetermined random number generation circuit may be used (random number generating means for win / fail)}, and the read determination random number value is calculated in S240.
It is stored in the special symbol winning / discarding determination random number memory 481a (see FIG. 12: hereinafter also referred to as determination random number memory). This memory stores the read determination random number value in a shift memory format in time series of the winning a prize.

Next, in S250, the oldest determination random number value stored is read from the determination random number memory 481a (see FIG. 12). Then, in S260,
The big hit number (judgment value for hit) is read from the big hit number memory 481h (see FIG. 12), and in S270, it is compared with the above judgment random number value, and if both match, it is a big hit judgment. It becomes a disengagement judgment.
In the case of a big hit determination, the process proceeds to S280, a big hit symbol determination random number (random number for identifying information determination) is generated, and this is read and the determined random number value is the big hit symbol determination random number memory 48.
It is stored in 1d (see FIG. 12) (S290). The big hit symbol determination random number is read at the same time as the random number for win / win at the time of starting winning, but it may be read at the same time as the hit determination is determined or after a predetermined time has passed after the hit determination is determined. In addition, in S300, "big hit"
The determination result (“1” in this embodiment) is stored in the determination result memory 481j (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that a reach mode determination random number is generated at the same time as the jackpot symbol determination random number, this is read, and the determined random number value is stored in the reach mode determination random number memory 481k (see FIG. 12) (S29).
5).

The special symbol designated by this jackpot symbol determination random number value is the ROM 163 of the special symbol controller 160 (FIG. 7).
Based on the special symbol image data stored in (a), the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 3) is displayed in a predetermined arrangement mode after the variable display state (for example, “7”). , 7 and 7 ”are arranged in the same three-digit pattern). It should be noted that the special symbol image data is associated with the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and R of the main control unit 140 is set as an identification information determination value.
It may be stored in the AM 481 (see FIG. 15) and the symbols to be stopped and displayed may be determined by comparing the read big hit symbol determination random number value with the identification information determination value.

Further, the reach display mode designated by the reach mode determination random value is the ROM 1 of the special symbol control section 160.
63 (see FIG. 7A), the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 3) based on the reach display mode image data stored in 63 (see FIG. 7A).
After the variable display state, the display is displayed in a predetermined reach mode. In this case as well, the reach display mode image data is associated with the reach mode determination random number value as the reach mode determination value, and the RAM 481 of the main control unit 140 (see FIG. 1).
5) of the reach mode determination value memory 481l (see FIG. 12).
(Refer), the reach mode to be displayed may be determined by comparing the read reach mode determination random number value and the read reach mode determination value.

On the other hand, if the deviation is determined, S270
From S310, a random number is used to determine whether to perform the miss reach job. That is, in S310,
A reach mode determination random number is generated and read, while the reach number stored in the reach number memory 481i (see FIG. 12) is read in S320. S
At 330, if both match, it is a miss job, and if they do not match, it is a normal job.

In the case of a detach reach job, the process proceeds to S340, and at least two special symbols to be aligned (for example, 3
Among the special symbols of the types, the left symbol and the right symbol) are determined by using the out-reach symbol determination random number (also refer to the random number of the left symbol, and the right symbol may be matched to it) ( S340), detach reach design number memory 481m
(See FIG. 12) (S350). In addition, S36
At 0, the out-of-center symbol is similarly determined by a random number, and S
The random number value determined in 370 is stored in the middle symbol number memory 481g (see FIG. 12). In addition, in S380, the determination result “off-reach” (“2” in this embodiment) is stored in the determination result memory 481j (see FIG. 12). On the other hand, in the case of the normal disengagement job, the process proceeds to S390, and each special symbol (for example, left symbol, right symbol and middle symbol)
Are determined by random numbers, and the determined random number values are respectively associated with the deviation symbol number memories 481e, 481f,
It is stored in 481 g (S390 to S440). Also, S
At 450, the judgment result of "normal deviation"("3" in this embodiment) is stored in the judgment result memory 481j (see FIG. 12).

Next, an outline flow of the special symbol main job executed in the series of flows of the main job will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. First, as shown in FIG. 13, in S500, on the display areas 811 to 812 of the liquid crystal display device 27 in the central device 16, based on the winning of the game ball to the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory) 17,
The variable display of each special symbol in the first display mode T (see FIG. 18, etc.) is started. For example, the left and right symbols are scrolled from top to bottom and from bottom to top, and the middle symbols are continuously varied. However, the variation mode of each special symbol in the first display mode is not limited to this. For example, even if the left and right and middle symbols are scrolled from the top to the bottom and from the bottom to the top, the left and right and the middle symbols are laterally or It may be changed in an oblique direction.

Next, in S510, the determination result for each winning combination obtained in the winning / disapproving job shown in FIG. 11 is read from the determination result memory 481j (see FIG. 12). Specifically, in the case of the big hit determination (“1”) (S520:
(YES), the process proceeds to S800, and a big hit display job is performed.
In this big hit display job, as shown in FIG.
05, the reach mode determination value stored in the reach mode determination value memory 481l corresponding to the above-described reach mode determination random value is read, and the process further proceeds to S810.
The big hit number (identification information decision value) is read from the big hit number memory (decision value storage means) 481h (see FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to S813. For example, the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned with the same symbol and a predetermined reach display is performed. I do.

Next, in S815, it is determined whether or not it is the specific reach display, and if it is not the specific reach display (S815; NO), the middle symbol is the same as the left symbol and the right symbol in S820. Align with the symbols and stop and display them (normal jackpot display). On the other hand, in the case of the specific reach display (S815; YES), the process shifts to "big hit production job (S850)". The details of the "big hit production job (S850)" will be described later.

On the other hand, in the case of the out-reach determination ("2") (S530: YES), the process proceeds to S900, and the out-reach display job is performed. That is, the detach reach symbol number from the detach reach symbol number memory 481m (see FIG. 12) and the detachment medium symbol number from the detachment medium symbol number memory 481g (see FIG. 12) are read (S905). And S
At 910, the read out reach symbol number is compared with the out-reach middle symbol number, and the detach reach mode is determined based on the difference between them (S915). Specifically, S915
In, the difference between those numbers (that is, the difference between the left symbol and the middle symbol, for example) is calculated, and the out-reach state data is read from the out-reach state memory 481n based on the difference. For example, when the difference is “−1” (that is, when the middle symbol is the symbol immediately preceding the left symbol, for example), one type is selected from a plurality of types (for example, three types) of out-of-range reach ( For example, it can be selected by obtaining a predetermined random number) and is read. After that, in S918, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned with the same symbol and a predetermined reach display is performed.

Next, in S920, it is determined whether or not it is a specific reach display, and when it is not the specific reach display (S920; NO), for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are arranged in the same symbol. After passing through the predetermined reach display mode, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other symbols and confirmed (S925). On the other hand, in the case of the specific reach display (S920; YES), the process shifts to the "detach reach effect job (S950)". The details of this "remove reach effect job (S950)" will also be described later.

In this embodiment, as the specific reach display, the case where the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned with "7" is illustrated, but the mode of this specific reach display is not limited to this. Further, in each of the present inventions, only when one type of “specific reach display” is selected, the “big hit production job (S850)” and the “outside reach production job (S95)” are selected.
0) ”is performed, but“ big hit production job (S850) ”and“ outside reach production job (S950) ”are performed along with selection of a plurality of types of“ specific reach display ”, regardless of the reach mode. Uniformly "big hit production job (S85
0) ”and“ remove reach effect job (S950) ”may be performed.

Further, in the case of the normal deviation determination ("3") (S540), the procedure proceeds to S550, where each of the deviation symbol numbers is read from the deviation number memories 481e, 481f, 481g (see FIG. 12), and the procedure proceeds to S560. , Each special symbol (for example, the left symbol, the right symbol and the middle symbol) is stopped and displayed at a timing shifted from each other to be fixed. Even in the case of the normal deviation determination, it is possible to change the display mode to various modes such as "slip display", and in this case, the display mode image data is associated with the reach mode determination random number value and is normally out. As a display mode determination value, the main control unit 1
The RAM 481 (see FIG. 15) of 40 is stored in a value memory (not shown) for determining a normal deviation display mode, and is displayed by comparing the read random value for determining a reach mode and the value for determining a normal deviation display mode. It is also possible to determine the normal deviation mode.

Here, "big hit production job (S85
Regardless of whether or not to perform “0)”, the special symbol is definitely displayed in a predetermined arrangement mode on the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 3) with the big hit determination (for example, “7, 7, 7”). The arrangement mode of the three-digit same symbol), and then the special game is executed (special game state or jackpot game state). In the special game state, first, the open / close plate 312 of the special winning device 31 (see FIG. 3) is opened, and the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening 311 is in a game ball receiving state in which the player has an advantage.

In this special game state, the special winning device 31 is kept in the game ball receiving state until the ending condition is satisfied. For example, when the open state is for a predetermined time t ₁ (for example, 30
Seconds), or winning ball detection switch 318
When a predetermined number n ₁ (for example, 10) of winnings are detected in (see FIG. 5), the ending condition is satisfied, the game ball receiving state is once ended, and the opening / closing plate 312 is closed for one round. Ends. If a predetermined continuation condition (passage to a specific area (not shown)) is satisfied after the opening / closing plate 312 is closed and a predetermined time t ₂ (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses,
The open / close plate 312 is opened again and the big winning device 31 is in a game ball receiving state. It should be noted that the game ball acceptance state in which one round is performed until such an ending condition is repeatedly continued until a predetermined maximum number of consecutive rounds (16 rounds in this embodiment). If the continuation condition is not satisfied when the end condition is satisfied, the special game state ends (so-called puncture) in the round.

In the pachinko machine 1, on the basis of the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 3) of the central device (special symbol display device) 16 according to the hit determination, the special game state is set. After the end, a probability changing means is provided for changing (improving) the probability of hit determination (big hit probability) until the next big hit. Specifically, the jackpot symbol determination random value stored in advance is composed of a probability changing random value and a non-probability changing random value, and the probability changing symbol or non-probability according to the acquisition of each random value. The design for change is stopped and displayed. In the case where the symbol displayed in a stopped state is a symbol for changing probability, after the special game state is finished, the probability of winning / deciding whether or not to win the next big hit (big hit probability) is supposed to be improved to about 4 to 5 times the normal.

(4) Description of production job Next, "big hit production job (S850)" and "outside reach production job (S
950) will be described. However, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, first, the liquid crystal display device 27
The outline of the effect job will be described focusing on the movement of the symbols displayed by, and then a specific example of the processing method (control method) for performing the effect job will be described.

Outline of production job

18 to 23 show a display screen 272 of the liquid crystal display device 27. Of these, FIG. 18 and FIG.
22A and 22 show a display screen 272 displaying the first display mode T, and FIG. 19B, FIG. 20, and FIG.
22 and FIG. 22 show a display screen 27 for displaying the second display mode V.
2 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 18A, in the first display mode T, the liquid crystal display device 27 has a left special symbol display area 811 for displaying a left special symbol and a middle special symbol for displaying a medium special symbol. The area 812 and the right special symbol display area 813 for displaying the right special symbol are formed side by side in this order in the arrangement direction set in a substantially horizontal row. That is, in the present liquid crystal display device 27, as shown in FIG. 18B, each special symbol display area 811, 812, 81
For every 3 special symbols (identification information, you can exemplify numbers and seafood characters, etc.) are displayed while changing one after another (for example, scrolling changes), and then a special symbol display area (display) Areas 811 to 813 configure this first display mode T. Display screen 2
A plurality of lamps R are arranged around 72. Then, among these lamps R, the lamps R arranged on both sides of the pay line, which is the only one in the first display mode V, blinks in accordance with the reach display {FIG. 19 (a).
reference}. Further, when the reach display becomes the big hit display, the blinking lamp R is turned on as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when a specific reach display is made, a display screen 272 of the liquid crystal display device 27 is displayed.
In place of the first display mode T, a “second display mode V” as shown in FIG. Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C, three second display modes V having different patterns are prepared. Then, one of these second display modes V is selected by the processing described below and displayed on the display screen 272.
In addition, for convenience of illustration, in FIGS.
Identification information and the like are illustrated in a simplified manner as compared with FIG. Further, in this embodiment, there are three types of second display modes V.
However, the number of the second display modes V is not particularly limited. Note that FIG. 19B and FIG. 23C show the same thing.

Now, the display contents of each second display mode V will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c).
In each of the second display modes V, a total of nine cells are arranged in a grid pattern in three rows and three columns, and a predetermined position of the cells (in the present embodiment, the lower right corner is illustrated. ) To "NG"
Is displayed. Then, each of the second display modes V constitutes the display prohibited area 901 in which the identification information is prohibited to be displayed by the “NG” grid, and the identification information ( The display areas 911 to 918 capable of variably displaying (special symbols) are configured. still,
The number of display areas included in the second display mode V can be variously selected.

The second display mode V (hereinafter, referred to as pattern 1) shown in FIG. 23A shows which of the display areas 911 to 911.
Also in 918, the same identification information as the left and right symbols of the reach display described above, that is, a pattern in which the preliminary display identification information 920 is not displayed is shown. In addition, the second display mode V (hereinafter, referred to as pattern 2) illustrated in FIG. 23B exemplifies one display area 910 (in the present embodiment, the upper left display area 911 is illustrated, but is not limited thereto. .), The preliminary display identification information 920 is displayed. Furthermore, the second display mode V (hereinafter, referred to as pattern 3) shown in FIG.
The preliminary display identification information 920 is displayed only in two display areas 911 and 912 arranged in the horizontal direction (in the present embodiment, the display areas at the upper left side and the upper center are illustrated, but not limited to this). As shown in FIG. 19B (not shown in FIG. 23), the identification information is variably displayed in the display area where the preliminary display identification information 920 is not displayed.

In the second display mode V shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 23, as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 21 (b), "transient screen display" for further entertaining the player. Is done. After this transitional screen display, FIG.
As shown in (b), the identification information (that is, stop identification information) 820 that has stopped changing in the first display mode T is the second
It is displayed in a predetermined display area of the display mode V.

As the transitional screen display, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the "stop identification information 820" of the first display mode T is displayed by the crane K in any of the second display modes V. The aspect which conveys to the area | region 911-918 can be illustrated. That is, in the second display mode V, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20, the crane K that holds the “stop identification information” by the arm is reversed about the axis of the crane K as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 21A, after the crane K moves to the predetermined display areas 911 to 918 of the second display mode V, the display areas 911 to 911.
The operation of throwing “stop identification information 820” toward 918 is performed. After performing such a transient display, the "stop identification information 820" is displayed in a predetermined display area of the second display mode V. The mode of this transitional screen display is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment, and this transitional screen display does not necessarily have to be performed in the present invention.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24F, any of the display areas 911 to 9 of the second display mode V is displayed.
Six patterns are prepared in advance regarding whether to display the stop identification information 820 in 18. Then, each time a performance job (S850 or S950) is performed,
Selection means (main control unit 140, or special symbol control unit 1
It can be configured by 60 or the like. ) Selects one pattern from the six patterns and displays the stop identification information in the second display mode V. The number of patterns is not limited to the six patterns in this embodiment.

Here, six patterns will be described. First, in the pattern A of FIG. 24A, as the display area in which the stop identification information 820 is displayed, the upper left display area 911 of the second display mode V and the upper center display area 91 are displayed.
2 shows a pattern for selecting 2 and. Also, FIG.
The pattern B in (b) shows a pattern for selecting the upper center display area 912 and the upper right display area 913, and the pattern C in FIG. 24 (c) is the middle left display area 914.
And a display area 915 at the center of the middle row are selected. Further, the pattern D of FIG. 24D shows a pattern for selecting the display area 915 at the center of the middle row and the display area 916 of the right side of the middle row, and the pattern E of FIG.
Lower right display area 917 and lower central display area 918
The pattern for selecting and is shown. Furthermore, FIG.
The pattern F of (f) has a display area 918 in the lower center,
Since the display prohibited area (NG) 901 on the lower right side is selected, the stop identification information 820 is displayed only in the display area 918 in the lower center.
The details of the display prohibited area (NG) 901 will be described later.

Note that, in FIG. 24, as a display pattern of the stop identification information 820, a pattern displayed in two horizontally adjacent cells is illustrated, but it is displayed in two vertically and diagonally adjacent cells. It is also possible to select a pattern to be displayed or a pattern to be displayed in the second cell after one cell in any of the vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions.

As described above, in this embodiment, three patterns are prepared as the second display mode V, and the stop identification information 8
Six patterns are prepared as 20 display areas. Therefore, as the second display mode V in which the stop identification information 820 is displayed, the “18 ways” mode shown in FIG. 25 is selected. For example, pattern 1 and pattern A are combined to display the design shown in FIG. Similarly, when the pattern 1 and the pattern B are combined, the symbol shown in FIG. 25 (b) is displayed. 25 (c) to FIG. 25 by combining patterns C to F with pattern 1, respectively.
Each symbol of (f) will be displayed. Further, the pattern 2 and the patterns A to F are respectively combined, and
Each of the symbols (g) to FIG. 25 (l) is displayed. Further, by combining the pattern 3 and the patterns C to F, the respective symbols in FIGS. 25 (m) to 25 (r) are displayed. Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 25 (h) and 25 (n), a big hit display may be made at this stage.

Incidentally, the symbol "NG" constitutes the display prohibited area 901 in which the display of the identification information is prohibited, as described above. In the present embodiment, by displaying the symbol "NG" at the predetermined position of the grid in this way, it becomes possible to make the player feel thrill, and it is possible to increase the entertainment effect. For example, when the pattern 1 and the pattern F are combined, one of the two pieces of identical identification information (“7”, “7”) displayed in the first display mode T is displayed on the symbol “NG”. Try to. Therefore, the one identification information (“7”) becomes invalid and is not displayed in the second display mode V (FIG. 25 (f)). Therefore, as a player, the impression that the "reach display" that was present in the first display mode T disappeared in the second display mode V, that is, the "big hit" that was present in the first display mode T There is an impression that the possibility of “” disappears in the second display mode V. In other words, in the present embodiment, by shifting from the first display mode T to the second display mode V, there is a possibility that not only the winning line will be the same or increased but also the winning line may be decreased. It can give a thrilling impression.

Further, in the second display mode V, the symbol variation (in the display area excluding the display area in which the stop identification information 820 is displayed and the display area in which the preliminary display identification information 920 has already been displayed ( (For example, scroll display) continues. By displaying in this way, it is possible to produce an effect as if the probability of a big hit had changed. In particular, in FIG. 21B, four display areas 911, 912, 914, 91 arranged vertically and horizontally.
5, that is, in the four display areas 911, 912, 914, and 915 on the upper left side, the upper center, the middle left side, and the middle center,
The same identification information is displayed. Then, except for the four display areas 911, 912, 914 and 915, the other four display areas 913 and 916 to 918 are scroll-displayed. Therefore, these other four display areas 91
3, 916 to 918 are the four display areas 91.
If the player stops at the identification information of 1, 912, 914, and 915 (in the present embodiment, the design "7"), the big hit state is established. That is, in the "reach display state" in the first display mode T shown in FIG. 19 (a), the big hit state does not occur unless the central symbol stops at "7". If any of the four display areas 913 and 916 to 918 stops at a predetermined symbol (“7” in this embodiment), the jackpot state is reached. Therefore, as if the jackpot probability was 4
It is possible to produce as if doubled.

Incidentally, in the second display mode V, the above-mentioned lamps R are arranged on both sides of each pay line. And
Even in the "second display mode V" in which the stop identification information 820 is displayed, the pair of lamps R located on both sides of the reach display blinks. Further, when the reach display becomes the big hit display, the blinking lamp R is turned on.

Further, in the "second display mode V" in which the stop identification information 820 is displayed, it is possible to take any of the states shown in FIG. 25. Are different. Therefore, the player is expected to have an effect of expecting which variable display symbol is displayed through the reach display, and can obtain a further entertainment effect. In addition, when any of the symbols of FIGS. 25 (e), (f), and (l) is displayed, it is a big hit state even if the remaining squares stop after scrolling in any pattern. There is no. In the end, in this case, the reach display with the jackpot probability is lost, and conversely, the jackpot probability is lost.
In other words, it becomes possible for the player to feel such a thrill, and in this respect as well, the entertainment effect can be increased.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a transient display is performed. That is, in this embodiment, following the reach display in the first display mode V, one of the modes shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c) and one of the modes shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (r). Switch in the order of. Then, since the big hit probability in the effect varies greatly depending on which of the symbols in FIG. 25 is switched to, the player desires to switch to a design having the largest big hit probability. On the other hand, in this embodiment, a transient display using the crane K is performed. And which area (display area, display prohibited area) the crane K is
The number of pay lines fluctuates between 0 and 4 depending on whether or not the stop identification information 820 is conveyed. That is, for example, the player watches the movement of the crane K while waving, so that it is possible to obtain a greater entertainment effect.

In the "second display mode V" displaying the stop identification information 820, when the symbol fluctuation (for example, scroll display) is stopped, the second display mode V is returned to the first display mode C again. At this time, in the first display mode T,
A “big hit display” or the like as shown in FIG.

Processing method (control method) for performing a production job

Next, "big hit production job (S850)"
A specific example of a processing method (control method) for performing the "remove reach effect job (S950)" will be described.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the flow of the big hit display job. When this job is started, first, an effect mode determination counter 481u (see FIG. 12)
Value is read, and this value is used as the effect mode determination value memory 4
It is stored in 81o (see FIG. 12) (S855). The timing of reading the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u (see FIG. 12) can be exemplified when the “specific reach mode” is selected in the first display mode T.

Then, a value memory 481o for determining the effect mode
After reading the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u stored in the second display mode V based on this value.
Is selected (S860). That is, as shown in FIG. 23, since three patterns are prepared as the second display mode V, any one of them is selected.
Here, a specific example of a method of using the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u will be described with reference to FIG. For example, it is assumed that the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u is updated by one count in the range of "0 to 255".
At this time, paying attention to the hundreds digit, "0",
It is either "1" or "2". Therefore, for example, if the number is “0”, the pattern 1 is selected, if the number is “1”, the pattern 2 is selected, and if the number is “2”, the pattern 3 is selected. can do.

Next, after the transitional screen is displayed in the selected second display mode V (S865), the display mode determination counter 481u is used again to select the display area of the stop identification information 820 ( S870). This selection is, for example,
As shown in FIG. 28A, the effect mode determination counter 4
The selection can be based on the tens digit of the 81u value. For example, if the tens digit of the value of the presentation mode determination counter 481u is “2”, the second type from the beginning, “pattern B”, is selected. If the tens digit of the value of the presentation mode determination counter 481u is "8", the pattern is folded back and the eighth pattern from the beginning, "pattern D", is selected. Furthermore, if the tens digit of the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u is "0", the "pattern B" which is the tenth pattern from the beginning is selected. As a result, any one of (a) to (r) in FIG. 25 is selected as the display content of the second display mode V.

Then, the second display mode V is
It is determined whether or not the big hit display has already been performed (S8).
73), when the big hit is displayed (S873; YE
In S), the process skips to S894 and the second display mode V is returned to the first display mode T. 25 (h) and (n)
This processing is performed in the case of the mode.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not displayed (S
873; YES), it is determined whether or not there is a combination that is unlikely to result in a big hit (S875). still,
In this flowchart and parentheses in each of the figures described later, the number in front of the phrase in the parentheses indicates the second display mode V.
And the alphabet behind the phrase in parentheses indicates the display area of the stop identification information 820. For example, the combination of pattern 1 and pattern E is
It will be displayed as (1, E).

Here, combination (1, E), combination (2,
F) or in the case of the combination (2, F) {Fig. 25
(See (e), (f), and (i) of No.)}, a big hit cannot occur. Therefore, in S875, when it is determined to be any one of the combination (1, E), the combination (2, F), and the combination (2, F) (S875; YE
S), combination (2, C), etc. are changed to those that can cause a big hit (S880). As a result, the symbols displayed in the second display mode V are decided.

Then, in order to make a big hit, it is searched for in which display area (square) the reach display symbol (here, symbol "7") should be displayed (S88).
5). This search shows, for example, which position of the display areas (squares) can be a big hit depending on the combination of the pattern of the second display mode V and the pattern of the display area of the stop identification information 820. This can be done by referring to the conversion table.

FIG. 28C is an explanatory view showing such a conversion table. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG. What is shown in the uppermost column of FIG. 28C is the pattern of the second display mode V, and what is shown in the left column of the drawing is the pattern of the display area of the stop identification information 820. . For example, the second display mode V of pattern 1,
In the case of the combination of the display areas of the stop identification information 820 of the pattern A, “3” is stored as the number of the big hit display area (square). This is as shown in FIG.
This means that the third display area (square) counted from the upper left corner of the second display mode V is a big hit square. Note that FIG. 28B shows the “lower one digit” of the code indicating each display area of the second display mode V for the sake of simplification of the description. Then, in FIG. 28C, the "last digit" number of FIG. 28B is displayed. In the following description, each display area of the second display mode V may be indicated by this “last digit” number.

As is apparent from FIG. 25A, in the case of the combination (1, A), the display area (square) at the third position from the upper left corner, that is, the right end of the upper row is the big hit square. ing. Similarly, for patterns 2 and C, "6" and "7" are stored in the conversion table. In the case of the combination (2, C), this means that the square on the right side of the middle row (square number "6") and the square on the left side of the lower row (square number "7") are big hits. Is shown. Further, the cell number “!” Is stored at the position corresponding to the combination (2, B) and the combination (3, B) in the conversion table. This means that it is already a big hit in the display contents of the second stage, without needing to perform the scroll display. In fact, in these combinations, the big hit is in a definite state as shown in 25 (h) and FIG. 25 (n), respectively. Also, the conversion table combination (1, E)
In addition, a cell number “0” is stored at the position corresponding to the combination (1, F) and the combination (2, F). This means that there are no big hits. In fact, with these combinations, FIG.
As shown in (f) and 4 (l), the reach state is substantially lost.

Returning to FIG. 26, "big hit production job (S8
50) ”, the hit position can be searched for as described above for the combination of the symbols of“ the pattern of the second display mode V and the pattern of the display area of the stop identification information ”selected in S865 to S880 ( S885). Next, the display area (cell) to be hit big is selected from the searched hit positions (S890). This selection can also be performed based on, for example, the ones digit of the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u. Specifically, FIG.
It is assumed that the combination shown in (b) is (3, C). In this case, the position of the big hit area (square) is "3",
It is one of "6", "7", and "8". Therefore, the ones digit of the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u is
If it is "2", select "6", which is the second number from the beginning, and if the ones digit is "4",
Select the fourth digit from the beginning, "8". Also,
If the ones digit of the value of the presentation mode determination counter 481u is "7", the process returns to select "7" which is the seventh digit from the beginning.

[0138] In this way, the display area (squares) for making a big hit
When the position of is selected, the identification information (design) of the reach display is displayed at the position of the selected display area (square) to make a big hit state (S892). On the other squares, other symbols are appropriately selected and displayed. After the big hit is displayed as described above, the second display mode V is switched to the first display mode T to perform the big hit display (S894).

Next, the "remove reach production job (S95
"0)" will be described with reference to FIG. Also in this out-reach effect job (S950), similar to the above-mentioned "big hit effect job (S850)", a process of reading and storing the value of the "effect mode determination counter 481u (see FIG. 12)" (S955), The process of selecting the second display mode V (S960), the process of displaying the transient screen in the second display mode V (S960), and the process of selecting the display area of the stop identification information 820 (S970) are performed in this order.

However, this "remove reach effect job (S9
In “50)”, the big hit must be finally avoided, and therefore, the following process is executed after S970. That is, by combining the pattern of the second display mode V and the pattern of the display area of the stop identification information 820,
It is determined whether or not the jackpot has been confirmed (S97).
5). That is, the combination (2, B) or the combination (3, 3
Check if it is not B) {Fig. 25 (h)
Alternatively, see FIG. 25 (n)}.

When the big hit is the decided combination (S975; YES), the combination for which the big hit is not decided is changed to (1, C) or the like (S980). And
In this way, when the combination of the pattern of the second display mode V and the pattern of the display area of the stop identification information 820 is determined, a process of searching the position of the display area (square) that causes a big hit is performed (S985). ). Similar to the above-mentioned “big hit production job (S850)”, such a search is also performed with reference to FIG.
It can be performed based on the reference table shown in FIG.

By the way, in this "outside reach effect job (S950)", the big hit display cannot be performed. Therefore, it is not possible to display the reach display pattern in the display area (square) where these big hits are made. Absent. Therefore,
Processing for selecting symbols to be displayed in these display areas (squares) is performed (S990). Note that the process shown in S990 can also be performed based on the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u, for example. Hereinafter, this processing will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 29 shows the symbols displayed in a variable display (for example, scroll display) arranged in order. In this "out-reach effect job (S950)", a symbol corresponding to the ones digit of the value of the effect mode determination counter 481u is selected from the beginning of the order. Incidentally, if the reach display symbol "7" is displayed, it will be a big hit, so the symbol "7" is omitted here. The parenthesis () attached only to the design "7" in FIG. 29 indicates that the design "7" is removed from the order.

As a concrete example, the effect mode determination counter 4
Considering the case where the number digit of 81u is "8", the eighth symbol from the beginning is "Sunfish". Therefore, the symbol "Sunfish" is displayed in the display area (squares) searched in S985. In addition, when a plurality of display areas (squares) are searched in S985, counting from the previously selected symbol "Sunfish", the eighth symbol "5" is further selected (skip "7"). Count.). In this way, in S990, by selecting the symbols to be displayed in the cells that are the big hits, it is possible to avoid performing the big hit display.

Then, in S992, after the out-reach display in the second display mode V is performed, the second display mode V is returned to the second display mode T, and the out-reach display is performed (S992), and Reach production job (S950) "
To finish.

According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 27 (variable display means) sequentially displays the separate display modes T and B in which the number of combinations of identification information is different, and the number of effective lines is increased. Because it can be changed, it is surprising and novel to the player. Moreover, rather than just vaguely switching the display mode,
In order to display the stop identification information 820 in the display mode V, the second
The display mode V and the first display mode T are related to each other. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the interest of the player can be sufficiently enhanced and the enhanced interest can be continued.

Further, in the gaming machine 1, the pre-display identification information 920 as the same identification information as the stop identification information 820 is displayed in advance in a part of the second display mode V. Therefore,
By displaying the stop identification information 820 in the second display mode V, the number of effective lines displayed in the second display mode V can be increased, or the second display mode V can be displayed all at once. . Therefore, the entertainment property is increased, and the more attractive and novel gaming machine 1 can be obtained. Furthermore, in this game machine 1,
Since the display prohibited area 901 is provided in the second display mode V, the display pattern and the like displayed in the second display mode V becomes more surprising, and a more attractive and novel game machine is provided. can get. Therefore, it becomes a more thrilling gaming machine 1 for the player. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, since the number of effective lines may be zero, the gaming machine 1 is rich in thrilling.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above.
The present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim, and extends to a range easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and Further, improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have can be added as appropriate.

In this embodiment, the symbol "NG" is the second
In the display mode V, the display area on the right side of the lower row (cell)
Although it has been described as being displayed in, it may be set in another position. However, when the “NG” position comes to the central display area (square), the jackpot probability is greatly reduced. From this, it is desirable to display the symbol "NG" in the squares at the four corners. Further, the position for displaying the symbol “NG” does not have to be fixed, and may be displayed in a different cell every time the display is changed by using, for example, a random number.

Further, along with the progress of the special symbol main, a predetermined lamp device (for example, lamp R etc.) is driven (blinking / flashing /
Lighted) or a predetermined audio device (speaker 400
In the case of driving (sounding) a), the drive control of the lamp device and the audio device is performed not by the main control unit (control unit that controls the basic progress control of the game such as control of the success / failure) but by the main control unit. It may be performed from the connected sub control unit.

For example, in the present embodiment, the main controller 1
Variable command from 40 to the special symbol control unit 160,
The stop symbol command and the variation stop command may be transmitted, and the special symbol control unit 160 may receive the variation command and determine the variation mode by a lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of variation modes. Here, this "variation mode" includes the variation mode in the "production job". In such a case, according to various symbol variations selected by the special symbol control unit 160, the special symbol control unit 16
From 0, a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the lamp device and the audio device (both, or either one of them may be sent) to drive the lamp device and the audio device (both, or either one of them may be sent). Good. Alternatively, according to various symbol variations selected by the special symbol control unit 160, a predetermined signal is transmitted from the special symbol control unit 160 to the lamp control unit 170, and the lamp control unit 170 receiving this signal causes the lamp device, A predetermined drive signal may be transmitted to drive this lamp device.
Also, according to various symbol variations selected by the special symbol control unit 160, the special symbol control unit 160 to the voice control unit 180
To the voice control unit 1 which has transmitted a predetermined signal to
80 may send a predetermined drive signal to the audio device to drive the audio device.

In these cases, in the lamp device and the audio device, it is easy to drive the variable display device linked to the design, and the driving mode is complicated, which is interesting as a game machine. May be further increased. That is, in the present invention, the display of the variable display device is diversified by the amount that the display device performs the "production job", but the special symbol control unit 16 drives the lamp device and the audio device.
When controlled by 0, the lamp device and the audio device can perform driving linked to various displays of the variable display device.
That is, despite the variety of displays,
There is a one-to-one correspondence, sound is produced (voice device), and there is a one-to-one correspondence with individual displays, blinking
It is easy to realize the lighting mode (lamp device). Further, the main control unit can be generalized by sharing the function of the main control unit with the sub control unit.

Further, not only between the special symbol control section 160 and the lamp control section 170 (voice control section 180), various sub-control sections (two or more) can be transmitted. For example, by enabling transmission between the lamp control unit and the voice control unit, either the lamp control unit or the voice control unit can be transmitted to the main control unit. By doing so, the number of commands transmitted from the main control unit can be further reduced, and the effect can be further enhanced. In the above description, the transmission is performed between the main control unit and the sub control unit or the sub control unit, but the transmission may be unidirectional or bidirectional.

The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 12 may have the following features. That is, (1)
A control unit that controls the variable display device, and (2) a condition device that operates when a predetermined one of the symbol combinations displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is displayed,
(3) By the control of the control unit, an informing unit for informing at least one of the number of changes in the jackpot probability, the number of changes in the symbol displayed on the display unit, or the number of times the condition device has been activated may be provided. Good. Here, the "condition device" means that the special symbol display device (the liquid crystal display device in this embodiment) is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed, and after the operation of the accessory continuous action device is finished, This is a device that terminates the operation.

According to this aspect, the player uses the notifying means (for example, a variable display device, a lamp device or a voice device) to record the history of the gaming machine (the number of probability changes, the number of changes, the condition device). The number of operations, etc.) can be known. In particular, in this aspect, the special symbol control unit is selected as the control unit, and this history is stored in the storage unit (RAM 162 in this embodiment) of the special symbol control unit.
Then, in at least one of the lamp device and the voice device, when configuring the notification means, from the special symbol control unit to at least one of the lamp control unit and the voice control unit, one-way communication Or, by performing bidirectional communication between the special symbol control unit and at least one of the lamp control unit and the voice control unit, it is possible to more efficiently notify the history.

Further, in the present embodiment and each of the above-described modes, a plurality of sub control units can be integrated. For example, if the lamp control unit 170 and the voice control unit 180 are integrated and integrated on the same substrate, the lamp control unit 170 and the voice control unit 180 can be made compact.

[0157]

As described above, according to each invention of the present invention,
It is possible to obtain a gaming machine that can sufficiently enhance the interest of the player and can continue the enhanced entertainment, and a display method necessary for such a gaming machine.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame is opened in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram of a main control unit that constitutes an electronic control device included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention;
(B) is explanatory drawing of the payout control part which comprises the electronic control apparatus with which the game machine which concerns on one Example of this invention is equipped.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol control unit that constitutes an electronic control device included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7B is a gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a lamp control unit that constitutes an electronic control device included in
(C) is an explanatory view of a voice control section which constitutes an electronic control device included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a main job performed by a main controller of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing when a power interruption (power failure or the like) occurs in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a power recovery process when a power failure (power failure or the like) occurs in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a win / fail judgment job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a representative example of various memories stored in a built-in RAM of a main controller in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a special symbol main job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a big hit display job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the outline of the detach reach job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a main controller in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a CPU configuring a main control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

18A and 18B are schematic front views showing the display screen of the variable display device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

19A and 19B are schematic front views showing the display screen of the variable display device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

20A and 20B are schematic front views showing the display screen of the variable display device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

21A and 21B are schematic front views showing the display screen of the variable display device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a schematic front view showing the display screen of the variable display device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

23A to 23C are explanatory diagrams showing patterns of a second display mode.

FIGS. 24A to 24F are explanatory views showing a stop identification information display area.

25A to 25R are explanatory diagrams showing a second display mode in which stop identification information is displayed.

It is the flowchart in order to explain the outline of the big hit production job.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the outline of the detach reach effect job.

FIG. 28 (a) is an explanatory diagram showing an image of a production mode determination counter, FIG. 28 (b) is an explanatory diagram showing numbers of respective display areas in the second display mode, and FIG. 28 (c) is a reference table. It is an explanatory view shown.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram in which symbols that are variably displayed are arranged in order.

[Explanation of symbols]

1; Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 18: Variable winning device (variable winning means), 26; Central unit, 27; Liquid crystal display device (variable display device), 272; display unit (display screen), 820; stop identification information, 920; pre-display identification information, T: first display mode, V: Second display mode.

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Sugiyama             125 Miyoro-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Thailand             Within Yoelek Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 2C088 AA17 AA35 AA36 AA37 AA42                       BC22 BC58 CA27 EA10 EB56                       EB58

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information displayed on a display unit, and when the identification information displayed on the variable display means reaches a predetermined specific pattern through a reach state, A gaming machine provided with a variable winning means capable of changing to an advantageous state for a player, wherein when the reach state is reached, the variable display means causes a part of the identification information to be displayed to continue changing. While displaying the first display mode in which the others stop changing and the second display mode in which there are more combinations of identification information displayed than the first display mode, the fluctuation in the first display mode is stopped. A game machine, wherein the identification information can be displayed in the second display mode. 2. The second display mode is characterized in that a part of the same identification information as the identification information of the first display mode whose variation is stopped is previously displayed. Amusement machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display mode has a display prohibited area in which displaying of identification information is prohibited. 4. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit that selects a display area when the identification information of the first display mode in which the variation is stopped is displayed in the second display mode. Game machine described in 3. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the number of effective lines serving as the specific symbol in the second display mode is in the range of zero to four. 6. The display according to claim 1, wherein when the identification information displayed in the second display mode becomes the specific symbol, the display of the variable display means is returned to the original state. A gaming machine according to item 1. 7. A variable display method including a variable display procedure capable of variable display of identification information displayed on a display unit, wherein a part of the displayed identification information continues to change and the other stops changing. After displaying the first display mode, a second display mode in which the number of combinations of identification information to be displayed is larger than that in the first display mode is displayed, and the second display mode includes the variation of the first display mode. A variable display method characterized in that stopped identification information is displayed. 8. The second display mode is characterized in that the same identification information as the identification information of the first display mode which has stopped changing is displayed in advance in a part of the symbol. Item 7. The variable display method according to item 7. 9. The variable display method according to claim 7, wherein the second display mode is provided with a display prohibition area in which display of identification information is prohibited. 10. The variable display according to claim 7, wherein a display area is selected when the identification information of which the variation is stopped in the first display mode is displayed in the second display mode. Method. 11. The variable display method according to claim 7, wherein the number of effective lines serving as the specific symbol in the second display mode is in the range of zero to four. 12. The display according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein when the identification information displayed in the second display mode becomes the specific symbol, the display is returned to the original state. Variable display method.