JP2003290517A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for improving a player's interest in a game by executing performance where a character image and a pattern configuring final stop identification information and ready-to-win condition display configurations are united. <P>SOLUTION: A display control part 13 executes display control configuring a ready-to-win condition according to identification information, and then executes display to move final stop identification information 53 where a character image 51 finally stops, and executes display control to make the moved final stop identification information push away ready-to-win identification information being identification information configuring the read-to-win condition. Thus, the variable display of configurations where the character image 51 is united with the ready-to-win identification and the final identification information 53 is executed by a variable display device 4. Therefore, it is possible to execute dynamic performance in the ready-to-win condition, and to provide the game machine where a player's interest in a game is improved. <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 variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information on each of a plurality of variable display portions and also capable of displaying a character image, and a display for controlling the display state of the variable display device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a control means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines,
Liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display)
On a variable display device such as, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, special symbol) prepared in advance, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result, so-called variable display Many games are offered that enhance the fun of the game.

As a variable display game, there is a variable display game (hereinafter, referred to as a special figure game) mainly using an image display device as the variable display device. In the special figure game, the special symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the detection of the game ball passing through the predetermined area, and the derived display mode when the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed is the specific display mode. "Big hit"
And the game. When it becomes a "big hit" in the special drawing game, a special electric accessory called a special winning opening is activated,
The special winning opening door is opened. As a result, the player is continuously provided with a state in which winning of the game ball is extremely easy for a certain period of time.

The following is a big hit in the special drawing game,
When the special winning opening door is opened, it is extremely easy for the player to win a game ball, which is called a specific game state. In order to be in the specific game state, usually, the derivation display mode of the special symbol displayed on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode (generally, a plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device). It is a condition that the special symbols displayed in 1) are the same. Here, in a case where a so-called reach display mode is set before the final result is displayed on the variable display device, conventionally, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the character image 61 appears in the variable display area 60 of the variable display device. Final stop identification information (middle symbol in the figure) 63
In some cases, the final stop identification information 63 is derived and displayed.

[0005]

However, in the case of the above-mentioned example, the character image appearing in the display area of the variable display device acts only on the final stop identification information, and reaches the reach display state. Since it has nothing to do with the identification information, it lacks the dynamic of production and lacks the entertainment of the game. The present invention is
In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the purpose is to improve the enjoyment of the game by performing an effect in which the character image, the final stop identification information, and the symbols forming the reach display mode are integrated. To provide a gaming machine.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, in the invention of claim 1, the variable display is capable of variably displaying the identification information and also capable of displaying the character image on each of the plurality of variable display portions. In a gaming machine provided with a device and a display control means for controlling the display state of the variable display device, the display control means performs display control to configure a reach state by the identification information, and then the character image is displayed. The display control is performed so that the final stop identification information to be stopped finally is moved and the moved final stop identification information pushes away the reach identification information which is the identification information forming the reach state. .
With this configuration, the variable display device can perform variable display in a manner in which the character image, the reach identification information, and the final stop identification information are integrated.
It is possible to provide a dynamic game in the reach state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the invention of claim 2, the reach identification information forming the reach state is composed of a plurality of identification information, and the display control means is arranged to display the final stop identification information by the character image. It is characterized in that display control is performed in such a manner that the identification information is pushed away and interrupted. With such a configuration, since it is possible to perform a dynamic production in the reach state at a position where the player can easily pay attention, the player's attention is drawn,
The interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the invention of claim 3, the display control means performs display control for moving the final stop identification information in a manner that the character image pulls in the final stop identification information. With such a configuration, for example, after the character image is moved by pushing the final stop identification information, the final stop identification information is recalled to the predetermined display area again, and thus a variety of effects are produced. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the invention of claim 4, the display control means performs display control in such a manner that the character image pulls in the final stop identification information from outside the display area of the variable display device. . With this configuration, since the type of the final stop identification information is unknown until it appears in the display area, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the identification information that is a big hit appears. It is possible to perform various effects and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the invention of claim 5, the display control means, when the final display result is a big hit,
The big hit identification information is displayed in a predetermined display area to notify that it is a big hit, and when the final display result is off, the big hit identification information is displayed so as to be moved out of the display area of the variable display device. It is characterized in that the control is performed so as to notify the fact that it is a deviation.
With this configuration, even when the big hit identification information is derived and displayed, it may be different from the big hit after that. Therefore, expect the player whether or not the big hit will occur. Since it can be held and whether or not it is a big hit can be clearly displayed, the display result can be easily recognized.

Further, in the invention of claim 6, the display control means, when displaying the final display result on the variable display device, displays the reach identification information before being pushed away by the final stop identification information. It is characterized in that the display is controlled in the display mode returned to the area. With this configuration, while the final stop identification information is variably displayed, the reach identification information that has been pushed away is located in the original display area when the final display result is derived and displayed. The player can clearly recognize that the final display result has been derived and displayed.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the reach effect display means that the special symbols other than the special symbol that is the final stop identification information are stopped, oscillated, enlarged or reduced, or deformed, for example, in a state of being matched with the specific display mode that is a big hit. The state (hereinafter, these states are called temporary stop), that is, the state in which the update display is continuously stopped within a predetermined area for a certain period, or the display position of the special symbol is replaced, or , A special display that apparently increases the possibility that the display result will be a specific display mode before the final result is displayed, such as a state in which a plurality of special symbols are updated and displayed in synchronization. . Also,
The reach display mode refers to a display mode when the reach effect display is performed.

In addition, a specific combination of symbol display areas in the special symbol display device is set in advance as an effective line, and when it is decided to give a predetermined game value, a big hit depending on the final stop symbol mode. When notifying that the special symbol finally stops on the activated line, the special symbol is changed so that the special symbol is in a specific display mode, and then stopped. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether or not it is a big hit by confirming the display mode on the activated line in the special symbol display device.

As the gaming machine in this embodiment, LC
An example of a first-class pachinko game machine of a card reader (CR) type that is a game machine that plays a special figure game with an image display device (variable display device) including D etc. Explain. But,
The game machine to be applied is not limited to this, and can be applied to a game machine such as a slot machine equipped with an LCD, for example.

Further, even a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, if it has an image display device, for example,
Pachinko gaming machines classified into the second or third type,
It may be a general electric machine, or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called Pachikon. Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card (in the future, a value medium that also includes an IC coin or the like), but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball by cash. That is, any form may be used as long as it is an amusement machine having an image display device such as an LCD and capable of performing an effect display corresponding to a special figure game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment, showing a layout of main members.
The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails, and a special symbol display device (variable display device) 4 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area. On the upper portion of the special symbol display device 4, a variable display 18 (a pair of left and right LEDs) for displaying a normal symbol is provided. The special symbol display device 4 displays the special symbols (identification information) in a variable manner on a plurality of variable display parts, and when the special symbols are arranged in the same symbol on the effective lines set in the plurality of variable display parts. This is an example of a configuration in which a jackpot pattern is used.

At the lower position of the special symbol display device 4, a special symbol starting port (start chucker) 6 that also serves as an electric tulip type accessory (ordinary electric accessory), and when a big hit occurs (occurrence of a specific game state) The special winning opening (first-class special electric accessory) 7 that performs an opening operation by driving a solenoid or the like is arranged side by side vertically, and on the left side position of the special symbol starting opening 6, A passage gate 19 is provided. The special winning opening 7 opens the special winning opening door provided in the front when the special drawing game is played based on the winning timing to the special symbol starting opening 6 and a big hit occurs. The passage gate 19 permits the variable display 18 (ordinary symbol) to start changing (general figure game) with the passage of a hit ball. Further, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the game frame 3, and a lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment, showing the layout of the main boards.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a power supply board (power supply section 10), a main control board (game control section 11), as will be described later in detail.
Symbol control board (display control section 13), voice control board (voice control section 14), lamp control board (lamp control section 1)
5), a payout control board (payout control section 16), and an external terminal board (information output section 17), which are arranged at appropriate positions.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a system configuration example centering on the game control section. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment mainly includes a power supply unit (power supply board) 10
, Game control unit (main control board) 11, input / output unit 12
And a display control unit (design control board) as display control means
13, a voice control section (voice control board) 14, a lamp control section (lamp control board) 15, a payout control section (payout control board) 16, and an information output section (external terminal board) 17. .

The power supply unit 10 supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to each circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control unit 11 is composed of various circuits provided in the game control board, and has a function of generating random numbers used in the special figure game, a function of inputting / outputting a signal through the input / output unit 12, and a display control unit. 13, the voice control unit 14, the lamp control unit 15, and the payout control unit 16 each have a function of outputting a control command signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer.

The input / output unit 12 is for detecting a game ball and opening / closing the accessory. The display control unit 13, the voice control unit 14, and the lamp control unit 15 respectively perform special figure display control, voice output control, and lamp display control in the special figure game based on the control command signal transmitted from the game control unit 11. It is executed independently of the game control unit 11. The payout control unit 16 controls the payout of game balls and the payout of prize balls. The information output unit 17 is for outputting various game-related information to the outside.

Here, the temporary stop timing and variation time of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 4 are uniquely determined in accordance with a variation pattern designation command described later. That is, the display control unit 13, the voice control unit 14, and the lamp control unit 15, from the timing of receiving the variation pattern designation command, the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4, the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lamp. The control is performed so that the blinking display of 9 is performed together.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing details of the display controller 13. The display control unit 13 is composed of various circuits provided in the symbol control board, and performs display control for image processing in the special figure game independently of the game control unit 11. The display control unit 13 displays the image used in the special figure game on the special symbol display device 4 based on the display control command data (variation pattern designation command) output from the game control unit 11. Therefore, the display control unit 13 includes an oscillation circuit 21, a reset circuit 22, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 23 for display control, and
ROM (Read Only Memory) 24 and RAM (Random A
ccess Memory) 25 and a video display processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP: Video Display Processor) 2
6, character ROM 27, VRAM (Video RAM
) 28 and an LCD drive circuit 29.

The oscillator circuit 21 includes a CPU 23 and VDP2.
6, a reference clock signal is output, and the reset circuit 22 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 23 and the VDP 26. CPU23
Is a ROM while using the RAM 25 as a work area when display control command data is input from the game control unit 11.
Control data for display control is read from 24.
Further, the CPU 23 outputs a control signal to the VDP 26 based on the read control data. ROM24 is CP
The RAM 25 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs used by the U23, and the RAM 25 is a semiconductor memory used by the CPU 23 as a work area.

The VDP 26 has a display device control function for displaying an image and a high-speed drawing function, and operates according to a drawing command from the CPU 23. In addition, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 23, in which the VRAM 2
8 is mapped. The character ROM 27 is character image data that is frequently used among the images displayed on the special symbol display device 4, specifically, a person, an animal,
It is for storing characters, figures, symbols, etc. in advance. The VRAM 28 is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the VDP 26. The LCD drive circuit 29 converts the image data input from the VDP 26 into a video signal including a color signal and a synchronization signal, and outputs the video signal to the special symbol display device 4.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 26 has a CPU interface 31, an attribute table 32, a sprite arithmetic unit 33, CGROM interfaces 34 and 35, a color bus controller 36, a palette table 37, and A DAC conversion table 38, a D / A converter 39, and a synchronization timing controller 40 are provided.

The CPU interface 31 is the CPU 2
It is for fetching the drawing command from 3. The attribute table 32 stores attributes for each image data to be displayed, for example, a function that defines the size, the moving direction, and the moving amount, and attributes such as the priority set for each sprite data. The sprite arithmetic unit 33 is for performing arithmetic processing such as position calculation for scanning and developing the sprite data. CGROM interface 34
Is an interface for reading out the character image data stored in the character ROM 27.
The ROM interface 35 is an interface for inputting / outputting data to / from the VRAM 28.

The color bus controller 36 is for inputting / outputting a color code or a palette code. The palette table 37 determines the color of the image data based on the palette code set by the color bus controller 36. The DAC conversion table 38 is for applying gamma correction or the like so that the color determined by the palette table 37 is correctly displayed in accordance with the display characteristics of the LCD used in the special symbol display device 4. The D / A converter 39 converts the digital signal corrected by the DAC conversion table 38 into an analog signal. The synchronization timing controller 40 outputs a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal, vertical synchronization signal, clock signal) to be supplied to the LCD drive circuit 29 based on the clock signal from the oscillation circuit 21 and the reset signal from the reset circuit 22. Is.

Next, the operation (action) of this embodiment will be described.

First, the outline of the game flow in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. By operating the handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched into the game area. Game control unit 11
Then, the presence or absence of an input such as a special symbol starting switch in the input / output unit 12 is monitored, and when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 6, the winning of the game ball is detected in the special symbol starting switch. Further, when the winning of the game ball is detected at the special symbol starting port 6, the number of winning game balls and the random number lottery value at the time of winning are stored in the special symbol determining bank. Then, the special symbol game is started on the special symbol display device 4 based on the stored data.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the main processing executed by the CPU in the game control section 11. When the power to the gaming machine is turned on, in the main process, C
The PU performs necessary initialization processing.

In the initial setting process, the CPU first
The interrupt is set to be prohibited (step S101: hereinafter simply referred to as S101). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (S102), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (S103). Then, the internal device register is initialized (S10).
4). In addition, CT which is a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit)
After initializing C (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) (S105), the RAM is set to the accessible state (S106).

The CPU used in this embodiment is provided with the following three types of maskable interrupt (INT) modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

Interrupt mode 0: The built-in device that has made an interrupt request sends an RST instruction (1 byte) or a CALL instruction (3 bytes) to the internal data bus of the CPU.
Therefore, the CPU executes the instruction at the address corresponding to the RST instruction or the address specified by the CALL instruction. Upon reset, the CPU automatically goes into interrupt mode 0. Therefore, when it is desired to set the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2, it is necessary to perform a process for setting the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2 in the initial setting process.

Interrupt mode 1: When an interrupt is accepted, it is a mode that always jumps to address 0038 (h).

Interrupt mode 2: An address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device indicates the interrupt address. Mode. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, interrupt processing can be provided at arbitrary even addresses, although they are scattered. Each built-in device has a function of sending an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request.

Therefore, when the interrupt mode 2 is set,
It becomes possible to easily process an interrupt request from each built-in device, and it is possible to provide an interrupt process at an arbitrary position in the program. Furthermore, unlike the interrupt mode 1, it is easy to prepare each interrupt process for each interrupt generation factor. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU is set to the interrupt mode 2 in S102 of the initial setting process.

Next, it is determined whether or not the clear switch provided in the gaming machine is in the on state (S107).
When the clear switch is in the on state (S107;
Y) If the clear switch is not in the ON state (S107; N) while moving to S110 to be described later, it is determined whether or not the data protection processing (for example, addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when the power is cut off. Confirm (S108). In this embodiment, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed when an unexpected power failure occurs. When such a protection process is performed, backup is made. That is,
Upon confirming that there is no backup, the CPU executes the initialization processing from S110.

After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU
Performs a game state recovery process for returning the internal state of the game control unit 11 and the control state of the electric component control means such as the display control unit 13 to the power-off state (S109). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) saved in the backup RAM area is reset in the PC and the address is restored.

In the power-off processing, as shown in the flow chart of FIG. 6, the RAM is saved after the registers are saved (S201) and the stack pointer is saved (S202).
Checksum calculation is performed (S203). Next, the RAM is set to access prohibited (S204), the output port is cleared (S205), and the device stands by (loop).

In the initialization process, the CPU first determines the RAM
Clear processing is performed (S110). Further, an initial value setting process for setting an initial value in a predetermined work area (for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a payout command storage pointer, etc.) is also performed. Further, processing for initializing the sub-boards (symbol control board, voice control board, lamp control board, payout control board, etc.) is executed (S111). As the process of initializing the sub-board, for example, a process of sending an initial setting command is performed, and as the initial setting command, the payable state designation command or the payout impossible state output to the payout control unit 16 in the payable state is performed. In the case of, the payout stop state designation command or the like is transmitted. An example of the undeliverable state is a state in which the out-of-ball switch or the full tank switch (both not shown) is turned on. That is, the CPU
If the out-of-ball switch or the full tank switch is turned on, a payout stop state designation command is sent to the payout control unit 16,
Otherwise, the payable state designation command is sent. The payable state designation command or the payout stop state designation command may be configured to be executed also in the game state recovery process of S109.

Then, the register of the CTC provided in the CPU is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 2 ms (S112). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms as an initial value is set in a predetermined register (time constant register).

Thereafter, the interrupt disabled state is set (S11
3) After that, the display symbol random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (S11)
4) and the random number updating process for initial value determination (S115), and then the process of setting the interrupt enabled state (S11)
6) is repeatedly executed.

Interrupt prohibition is realized by issuing an interrupt prohibition instruction, setting an interrupt prohibition register to prohibition, or setting a mask register, and interrupt permission is issued by issuing an interrupt permission instruction. It is realized by setting the register for interrupt prohibition to enable or resetting the mask register. The random number for initial value determination is a random number for determining the initial value of the random number for jackpot determination.

The counter updating process (numerical value updating process) of the counter in the display symbol random number updating process (S114) and the initial value determining random number updating process (S115) is executed in the interrupt disabled state. Therefore, a maskable interrupt such as a timer interrupt does not occur while the numerical value updating process is being executed. That is, the numerical value updating process is executed without being interrupted by the interrupt process.

In this embodiment, the built-in CTC of the CPU is set to repeatedly generate timer interrupts. In this embodiment, the repetition period is set to 2ms.
Then, when a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt process as illustrated in FIG. 7 is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU executes the register save process and then executes the S
Each game control process of 302 to S314 is executed. When the game control process is completed, a register return process is performed (S3
15), the interrupt enabled state is set (S316).

In the game control process, the CPU first
A gate switch, via a switch circuit (not shown)
The states of switches such as a start opening switch, a count switch, and a winning opening switch (both not shown) are input, and their states are determined (switch processing: S302).

Next, various abnormality diagnosis processing is performed by the self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is issued if necessary according to the result (error processing: S303).

Next, a random number updating process for updating each counter showing each judgment random number such as a big hit judgment random number used for game control is carried out (S304). In this random number updating process, a big hit symbol random number updating process for determining a symbol to be drawn and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 at the time of a big hit is also performed. The CPU further executes an initial value determination random number updating process (S
305) and the display symbol random number updating process (S306). The contents of the processing of S305 and S306 are S1
This is the same as the processing of 15 and S114.

Further, the CPU carries out a special symbol process process whose details will be described later (S307). In the special symbol process processing, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. Further, the CPU performs a normal symbol process process whose details will be described later (S308). In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the lighting of the variable display 18 by the pair of left and right LEDs in a predetermined manner. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU sets a display control command relating to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM and performs a process of transmitting the display control command (special symbol command control process: S309). Further, the display control command relating to the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the process of transmitting the display control command is performed (normal symbol command control process:
S310).

Further, the CPU performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (S).
311).

Further, the CPU issues a drive command to a solenoid circuit (not shown) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (S3).
12). The solenoid circuit drives a solenoid (not shown) according to the drive command, and opens the special symbol starting port 6 or the special winning opening 7 in an open state or a closed state.

Then, the CPU executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection output of the switch for detecting the winning of each prize hole (S313). Specifically, the payout control command is output to the payout control unit 16 in response to the winning detection. A payout control CPU (not shown) mounted on the payout control unit 16 drives a ball payout device (not shown) in response to a payout control command.

By the above control, in this embodiment,
The game control process will be activated every 2 ms. Also, until all of the game control process is executed, it is not in the interrupt enabled state, so no other interrupt or the next timer interrupt will occur, and all the respective processes during the game control process will be executed reliably. Complete.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for special symbol process processing executed by the CPU. The special symbol process process shown in FIG. 8 is a specific process of S307 in the flowchart of FIG. CP
U, when performing the special symbol process process, performs a variation reduction timer subtraction process (S401), and then whether the switch of the special symbol starting port 6 (first type starting port switch) is in the on state or not. It is determined (S402). When the first-class starting opening switch is in the ON state (S402; Y), if the number of memory for winning winning prizes is not full, the number of memory for winning winning winnings is incremented by 1 and a random number for jackpot determination etc. is extracted. A switch passage process (S403) is performed. On the other hand, if the first-type starting opening switch is not in the on state (S402; N), S4
Without performing the process of 03, any one of S404 to S412 is performed according to the internal state (special figure flag information). When the memory information stored at the time of winning a prize is used for a special drawing game after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the variation time is shortened in the special drawing game, but the predetermined time is measured. Is a fluctuation reduction timer. Further, the value of the special figure flag information is updated during each process according to the game state.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "00H",
It is determined whether or not the random number value selected in the special drawing game matches the jackpot value, and the "special symbol normal processing" in the normal gaming state such as the processing of notifying it to the outside is executed (S404).

When the value of the special figure flag information is "01H",
The "special symbol stop symbol setting process" for setting a stop symbol in the special symbol game performed on the special symbol display device 4 is executed (S405). In this special symbol stop symbol setting process, the stop symbol is determined based on the information about the big hit determined in the special symbol normal process. In particular,
When the loss is determined, the stop symbol is determined based on the income value from the display symbol random number, and when the jackpot is determined, the stop symbol is determined based on the income value from the jackpot symbol random number.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "02H",
The "variation pattern setting process" for setting the variable display mode of the symbols of the special symbol game performed on the special symbol display device 4 is executed (S406). In this variation pattern setting process, the variable display mode is determined based on the stop symbol determined in the special symbol stop symbol setting process.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "03H",
The "special symbol variation process" for performing the variation process in the special symbol game is executed on the special symbol display device 4 (S40).
7). In the special symbol variation process, the variation process in the special figure game is performed during the effect time set for each variable display mode determined in the variation pattern setting process. Further, the timing of performing such processing of S407 is the transmission timing of the command data by the command transmitting means of the present invention.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "04H",
The "special symbol stop process" for performing the process after the stop display of the special symbol is executed (S408). In this special symbol stop processing, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the symbol stop display is set. Specifically, if it is a big hit, the special figure flag “05H” shown below is set after the big hit effect is set.
Perform processing to move to. On the other hand, if it is lost, the special symbol flag “00H” is displayed in order to variably display the next symbol.
Perform processing to move to.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "05H",
The "special winning opening pre-processing" for performing the initialization processing for the big hit operation is executed (S409). It should be noted that, in this special winning opening opening preprocessing, processing relating to the operation before the big hit is performed. Specifically, the process of driving the solenoid to open the special winning opening 7 is performed, and the display controller 13 and the voice controller 1
4 and a process of transmitting command data for producing a big hit to the lamp control unit 15.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "06H",
Various processing relating to the big hit operation and the "large winning opening opening processing" for checking the opening time of the single big winning opening 7 are executed (S410). In addition, in the process of opening the special winning opening, the process related to the action during the big hit is performed. Specifically, the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening 7 and the passage of a specific area are monitored, and the opening time of the special winning opening 7 is monitored.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "07H",
The "specific area effective time process" for observing the passage of the game ball to the specific area switch and determining whether or not the special symbol process is executed is executed (S411). In the specific area effective time process, after the special winning opening 7 is closed, the passage of the game ball in the specific area within a predetermined time is monitored. Specifically, a process for ensuring the process by the game ball winning just before closing the special winning opening 7 passing through the specific region is performed.

When the value of the special figure flag information is "08H",
Determine whether the special symbol process is finished, if it is finished,
Demonstration display (screen during big hit) flag clear, clear special design at the time of big hit, clear big hit end display, and "big hit end processing" for clearing big hit information is executed (S412). In addition, this big hit ending process performs a process of determining whether or not the big hit ends. Specifically, it is determined whether it is the final round, and if it is not the final round, it is determined whether the continuation condition to the next round is satisfied. As a result of the above, when it is determined that the big hit ends, the data such as the demo display flag is cleared, and when the probability variation condition is satisfied (for example, when the big hit with the probability variation pattern), the high probability state. In order to shift to, the probability change flag is set, and the special figure flag “00H” is set. When the condition for continuing to the next round is satisfied, the special figure flag “05H” is set to perform the process for opening the special winning opening 7 in the next round.

Incidentally, each process executed in the special symbol process process is not limited to the above-mentioned process, and may be replaced with another process or further another process may be added. Also, when the processing contents of each processing branched by the value of the special figure flag information are complicated and the processing cannot be completed within the timer interrupt time,
You may make it add several same processes.

In the special figure game, when the game ball passes through the special symbol starting port 6, the special symbol big hit is determined by the value of the random number for determination, and the loss is determined. As a result of the determination, when it is a big hit, a combination of special symbols corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol random number is displayed on the special symbol display device 4. on the other hand,
In the case of losing, a special symbol corresponding to the value of the display symbol random number is displayed.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a program for normal symbol process processing executed by the CPU. The normal symbol process process shown in FIG. 9 is a specific process of S308 in the flowchart of FIG. CP
When performing the normal symbol process process, U normally determines the ON state of the gate switch (not shown) based on the passing of the hitting gate of the passage gate 19 which is the condition for starting the symbol variation (S50).
1). When the gate switch is on (S50
1; Y), if the gate passing memory number is not full, the gate switch passing process (S502) is performed in which the gate passing memory number is incremented by 1 and the hit determination random number or the like is extracted. On the other hand, when the gate switch is not on (S501;
N), without performing the processing of S502, one of the processing of S503 to S506 is performed according to the internal state (universal figure flag information). The value of the universal figure flag information is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

When the value of the universal figure flag information is "00H",
It is determined whether or not the random number selected by lottery in the general-purpose game matches the winning value, and "normal symbol normal processing" in a normal game state such as processing of notifying it to the outside is executed (S503). When the value of the universal figure flag information is "01H", the "normal symbol variation process" for performing the variation process in the universal figure game is executed on the variable display 18 (S50).
4). When the value of the public figure flag information is “02H”, the “normal symbol stop processing” for executing the normal symbol stop processing is executed (S505). In this normal symbol stop process, a process relating to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the stop display of the normal symbol is performed. Specifically, when the variation of the ordinary symbol is a hit, the data for driving the solenoid to open the electric tulip type accessory 5 is set, and then the universal symbol flag “03H” is set. Perform processing.
On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a process of setting the universal figure flag “00H” is performed in order to perform the variable display of the normal symbol next time. When the value of the universal figure flag information is "03H", the "normal electric auditors product operating process" for performing the process of opening the electric tulip type accessory 5 in accordance with the hit of the ordinary symbol is executed (S506).

Incidentally, each process executed in the normal symbol process process is not limited to the above-mentioned process, and may be replaced with another process or further another process may be added.

In the universal figure game, the game ball is the passage gate 19
When passing, the normal symbol is hit by the value of the random number for determination, and the loss is determined. If the result of the determination is a win, the normal symbol for a hit is displayed on the variable display 18 (the hit LED is lit among the pair of left and right LEDs). On the other hand, in the case of the loss, the normal symbol of the loss is displayed on the variable display 18 (the loss LED of the pair of left and right LEDs is turned on).

Next, a concrete display mode of the reach effect display according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 in the order of control performed by the display control section 13. 10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing display modes of the reach effect display according to the embodiment. The display mode of the reach effect display shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is as shown in FIG.
After that, FIG. 11A is performed, that is, the process is continuously performed in the order of FIG. 10 and FIG. In addition, the special symbol display device 4, as shown in FIGS.
11A to the normal display mode for displaying a to 50c.
As shown in (F), the character image 51 is displayed on the variable display section 50d on the left side of the variable display area 50, the identification information is displayed on the variable display sections 50e and 50f on the upper and lower sides of the right side, and the variable display section at the center in the vertical direction is displayed. The symbol variation is performed in two types of display modes, that is, a special display mode in which the final stop identification information 53 and the effect image (rope 52 described later) are displayed in 50 g.

First, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a ball is won in the special symbol starting port 6, a detection signal by a ball detector (not shown) in the special symbol starting port 6 is display-controlled via the game control section 11. It is transmitted to the section 13. When the detection signal is received, the display control unit 13 as the display control unit executes a step of variably displaying the identification information on the variable display units 50a to 50c of the variable display area 50 as shown in FIG. To be done. When the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display units 50a to 50c, as shown in FIG. 10B, after the step of deriving and displaying the identification information on the variable display unit 50a is executed, the identification information is displayed on the variable display unit 50C. ), The step of deriving and displaying the identification information is performed on the variable display section 50c. The display result on the variable display units 50a and 50c is shown in FIG.
In the state shown in (C), that is, in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), the step of deriving and displaying the letters “REACH!” Is executed at the bottom of the variable display area 50.

As described above, the variable display portions 50a, 50
When the display result in c reaches the reach state, the step of changing the variable display area 50 to the special display mode shown in FIG. 11A is then executed. In the special display mode, while the character image 51 appears on the variable display unit 50d, the reach identification information displayed on the variable display unit 50a moves to the variable display unit 50e, and the reach identification information displayed on the variable display unit 50c. Has been moved to the variable display section 50f. Further, on the variable display portion 50g, an image of the rope 52 drawn by the character image 51 is displayed across the left and right.

When the special display mode is displayed, FIG.
As shown in (A), the character image 51 is the rope 52.
The step of displaying the action of pulling in to the front side is executed. When the action of pulling the rope 52 by the character image 51 is displayed, as shown in FIG.
Along with the movement of 2, the final stop identification information 53 that finally stops appears from the right side of the variable display area 50, and the reach identification information of the variable display section 50e moves upward.
The step of displaying that the reach identification information of f moves downward is executed. At this time, the final stop identification information 53 is displayed between the reach identification information of the variable display section 50e and the reach identification information of the variable display section 50f, and pushed vertically. Further, when the final stop identification information 53 appears in the variable display area 50, the final stop identification information 53 exists as if it exists outside the variable display area 50 as shown in FIG. Displayed to appear at 50.

When the final stop identification information 53 appearing in the variable display area 50 is the same identification information as the reach identification information, that is, the identification information which makes the final display result a big hit, when the big hit remains as it is, FIG. As shown in C),
While stopping the final stop identification information 53 on the left side of the reach identification information of the variable display section 50e and the variable display section 50f,
The step of performing a display for returning the reach identification information of the variable display section 50e and the variable display section 50f to the original display area before being pushed away by the final stop identification information 53 is executed.
As a result, the final display result is a big hit.
As shown in (C), the step of deriving and displaying the characters "Oh!

On the other hand, even when the final stop identification information 53 appearing in the variable display area 50 is a big hit identification information, when the final display result is out of alignment, the result shown in FIG.
As shown in (D), the final stop identification information 5 which is a big hit.
3 is displayed so as to be moved to the outside of the variable display area 50, and a step of performing a display for stopping the final stop identification information 53, which is out of the range, on the left side of the reach identification information of the variable display section 50e and the variable display section 50f is executed. It At this time, at the same time, a step is performed in which the reach identification information of the variable display section 50e and the variable display section 50f is returned to the original display area before being pushed away by the final stop identification information 53. As a result, the final display result is out of alignment, so that as shown in FIG. 11 (D), the character image 51 falls down and "Umm ..." is displayed above the variable display area 50.
-The step of deriving and displaying the character "sorry" is executed.

When the final display result is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the reach identification information of the variable display portion 50e and the variable display portion 50f is pushed away by the final stop identification information 53. Although the display that is returned to the previous display area is shown, the display is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS.
0e and the reach identification information of the variable display section 50f may be displayed in the display area after being pushed out by the final stop identification information 53.

Although the detailed configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, in the present embodiment, the identification information can be variably displayed and the character image 51 is also displayed on each of the plurality of variable display portions 50a to 50g. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with a possible variable display device 4 and a display control unit 13 as a display control unit for controlling the display state of the variable display device 4, the display control unit 13 as the display control unit is , The character image 5 is displayed after the display control for forming the reach state is performed by the identification information.
1 performs a display for moving the final stop identification information 53 that stops last, and performs display control so that the moved final stop identification information pushes away the reach identification information that is the identification information that constitutes the reach state. Since the variable display device 4 can perform variable display in a mode in which the character image 51, the reach identification information, and the final stop identification information 53 are integrated, it is possible to perform a dynamic production in the reach state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with an increased interest in gaming.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reach identification information forming the reach state is composed of a plurality of identification information, and the display control unit 13 as the display control means has the final stop identification information 53 as the character. By performing display control in such a manner that the plurality of pieces of identification information are pushed away by the image 51 and interrupted in between, a dynamic production in the reach state can be performed at a position where the player can easily pay attention, so that the player can perform it. It is possible to attract the attention of and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display control section 13 as the display control means performs display control for moving the final stop identification information 53 in a manner that the character image 51 draws in the final stop identification information 53. By doing so, for example, after the character image 51 is moved by pressing the final stop identification information 53, the final stop identification information 53 can be recalled to a predetermined display area again, and thus a rich production can be performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display control unit 13 as the display control means controls the display so that the character image 51 pulls in the final stop identification information 53 from outside the display area of the variable display device 4. By doing so, since the type of the final stop identification information 53 is unknown until it appears in the display area, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the identification information that is a big hit appears. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

When the final stop identification information 53 is variably displayed so that the character image 51 pulls in the final stop identification information 53, the final stop identification information 53 is changed from "1" to "2" →
It may be displayed in order such as “3” → “4”, or may be displayed irregularly such as “3” → “8” → “2” → “7”. When the final stop identification information 53 is displayed in sequence, the final stop identification information 53 to be displayed next can be predicted, so that the player can have an expectation, and the final stop identification information 53 can be displayed. In the case of displaying irregularly, the final stop identification information 53 to be displayed next cannot be predicted, so that it is possible to perform an effect with a change and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the final display result is a big hit, the display controller 13 as the display control means is a big hit by displaying the big hit identification information in a predetermined display area. When the final display result is off, the big hit identification information is displayed so as to be moved to the outside of the display area of the variable display device 4, and is controlled so as to notify the off. As a result, even when the jackpot identification information is derived and displayed, there is a case where it is deviated from a case where it is followed by a jackpot, so that it is possible to give the player an expectation as to whether or not it is a jackpot. At the same time, it is possible to clearly display whether or not a big hit occurs, so that the display result can be easily recognized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display control section 13 as the display control means has the variable display device 4
At the time of displaying the final display result in, the final stop identification information 53 is variably displayed by controlling the display in a display mode in which the reach identification information is returned to the original display area before being pushed away by the final stop identification information 53. While
Since the reach identification information that has been pushed out will be located in the original display area when the final display result is derived and displayed, the player can clearly recognize that the final display result has been derived and displayed. it can.

In the above-described embodiment, the final stop identification information 53 is the variable display section 50e and the variable display section 5.
Although an aspect of interrupting between the reach identification information of 0f is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop identification information 53
May be displayed on the side variable display section like the variable display section 50e or the variable display section 50f.

In the above embodiment, the final stop identification information 53 is drawn by the character image 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop identification information 53 may be drawn by the character image 51. It may be pushed in.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the reach identification information is shown to be composed of two pieces of identification information, but the invention is not limited to this, and one piece of identification information or three or more pieces of identification information is shown. It may be composed of identification information.

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As is apparent from the above description, according to the first aspect of the invention, the variable display has a variable display in which the character image, the reach identification information and the final stop identification information are integrated. Because it will be possible
It is possible to provide a dynamic game in the reach state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the invention of claim 2, since the dynamic production in the reach state can be performed at a position where the player can easily pay attention, the player's attention is drawn and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

In the third aspect of the present invention, for example, the character image is moved by pushing in the final stop identification information, and then the final stop identification information is recalled to a predetermined display area. Since the production can be performed, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the invention of claim 4, since the type of the final stop identification information is not known until it appears in the display area, the player is expected to see whether or not the identification information for a big hit appears. It is possible to perform a novel production that can be performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the invention of claim 5, even when the big hit identification information is derived and displayed, there is a case where it is deviated from a case where it is a big hit after that. Since it can make the player have expectations and can clearly display whether or not it is a big hit,
The display result can be easily recognized.

Further, in the invention of claim 6, while the final stop identification information is variably displayed, the reach identification information which has been pushed away is located in the original display area when the final display result is derived and displayed. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the final display result has been derived and displayed.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a system configuration example centering on a game control unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing details of a display control unit in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main process in the game control unit.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing power-off processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing normal symbol process processing.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of reach effect display according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a reach effect display according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a conventional reach effect display.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 2 game board 4 Special symbol display device (variable display device) 11 Game control unit 13 Display control unit (display control means) 50 variable display area 50a-50g variable display 51 character images 53 Final stop identification information

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information and also displaying a character image on each of a plurality of variable display portions, and a display control means for controlling a display state of the variable display device. In the gaming machine, the display control means performs display control for forming a reach state by the identification information, and then performs a display for moving the final stop identification information at which the character image finally stops, and the display image is moved. A gaming machine characterized in that display control is performed such that final stop identification information pushes out reach identification information which is identification information forming a reach state. 2. The reach identification information forming the reach state comprises a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the display control means comprises:
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the final stop identification information controls the display in such a manner that the plurality of identification information is pushed away by the character image and interrupted in between. 3. The display control means carries out display control for moving the final stop identification information in a manner that the character image pulls in the final stop identification information. Amusement machine. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display control means controls the display so that the character image pulls in the final stop identification information from outside the display area of the variable display device. 5. The display control means, when the final display result is a big hit, notifies the big hit by displaying the big hit identification information in a predetermined display area, and the final display result is out of alignment. In this case, the jackpot identification information is displayed so as to be moved to the outside of the display area of the variable display device, and control is performed so as to notify that there is a deviation. A game machine described in Crab. 6. The display control means, when displaying the final display result on the variable display device, displays the reach identification information in a display mode in which the reach identification information is returned to the original display area before being dismissed by the final stop identification information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is controlled.