JP2005058370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the attractiveness of the games by informing the players in advance of the stop mode of the identifying information to be variably displayed on the variable display device. <P>SOLUTION: Depending on the difference among the variable display patterns of the special pattern game, the following four types of stop aspects of the right symbols are available: The normal stop, one-frame slide stop, three-frame slide stop and hidden stop. Along with the display of the reservation memory of the starter winning at a special figure reservation memory display part 4b, the display is carried out pertaining to the special pattern game being executed at an ongoing special figure variation display part 4c. The type of the ongoing reservation icon used for the displaying of the reservation memory is only one regardless of the stop mode of the right symbols, whereas the types of the ongoing variation icon used for the displaying of the special pattern game being executed are four corresponding to the stop modes of the right symbols. When the stop aspect of the right symbols in the special pattern game to be started is the one-frame slide stop, the three-frame slide stop or the hidden stop. The probability at which the ongoing variation icon is selected to match each thereof becomes higher corresponding to the types thereof. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a variable display device that variably displays identification information, and particularly relates to a display about a stop mode of variable display that has not been finished yet.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, whether identification information (hereinafter referred to as a display pattern) is variably displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and a predetermined game value is given based on a display result finally derived and displayed There are a number of games that enhance game entertainment by so-called variable display games that determine whether or not. The variable display game includes a special game using the above-mentioned display device as a special symbol display device and a general game using the above-mentioned display device together or using another display device exclusively.

  In particular, when a special game is a “winning” (hereinafter, “hit”), a special electric game called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened intermittently for a certain period of time, making it very easy to win a game ball. Controlled by the state. Also, depending on the type of jackpot of the special figure game, after the end of the specific gaming state, in a special gaming state such as a short time state that shortens the time of variation display in the special figure game, or a probability fluctuation state that improves the probability of winning a big hit, Some control the gaming state.

  In other words, the result of the special figure game has a great influence on the number of game balls that the player can acquire. In the process until the result is derived and displayed, the player can display the jackpot display mode, particularly the special game. It is expected to be a jackpot display mode with a gaming state. In addition, the special game is played based on the game ball winning (starting winning) in the start winning opening. If the special game based on the previous start winning is not finished, the start winning game is up to a predetermined number. Is put on hold. Since the start winning prize is stored on hold and the player also expects whether or not the next special figure game will start after the special figure game ends, this reserved memory is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device or dedicated display. Displayed on the device.

  By the way, since it is the player's most expectation that the result of the special figure game becomes the jackpot display mode, there are many players who want to know the result in advance. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that uses a hold memory display to notify in advance (not 100% but possible notification) whether or not the result of the special figure game will be a jackpot display mode (for example, , See Patent Document 1). In addition, if the reach display mode is set in the process of the special figure game, the possibility of a big win increases. Therefore, many players want to know in advance whether the reach display mode is set. In view of this, there has been a gaming machine that uses a hold memory display to notify in advance that a reach display mode is set in the process of a special game.

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  However, what can give a player a sense of expectation in a special game is not only whether it is a jackpot or reach display mode. When the display symbol continues to fluctuate so as to stop, the player's expectation is enhanced with a high possibility of stopping in a jackpot or reach display mode. Further, if it is directly known that a jackpot or reach display mode will be obtained in advance, there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced before the result of the special game.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which improved the interest of the game by alert | reporting beforehand the stop aspect of the identification information variably displayed on a variable display apparatus.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
Variable display means (special symbol display unit 4a) having a plurality of display areas and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in each display area;
As a variation mode of the identification information in the variable display means based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (winning to the special symbol start opening 5), one display area before the last display of the variation display of the identification information is stopped. Fluctuation mode selection means (steps S100 and S102) for selecting a variation mode including a stop mode in a specific display area to be stopped from a plurality of predetermined variation modes;
When the predetermined variation start condition (first start prize, end of all special figure games based on the previous start prize) is satisfied, each of the variable display means is set according to the variation aspect selected by the variation aspect selection means. Fluctuating display control means (steps S301 to S305) for stopping the fluctuating display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed after fluctuating the identification information in the display area;
Start establishment storage means (steps S202 and S210) for storing start establishment information relating to establishment of a start condition in which the predetermined start condition is established but the predetermined variation start condition is not established;
For each of the start establishment information stored in the start establishment storage means, the start establishment is displayed on the start establishment display means (special symbol hold storage display section 4b) in a display mode that allows the player to specify that the start condition has been established. Display control means (step S214);
Stop mode determination that determines the stop mode in the specific display area of the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit before the variation start condition corresponding to the start mode information stored in the start mode storage unit is satisfied. Means (step S203),
The start establishment display control means selects a stop notice display mode different from the normal display form at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the stop mode determination means (steps S205 and S206), and the selected stop notice display According to a mode, the stop mode in the specific display area is displayed in advance for the player.

  According to the first aspect, when the display indicating that the start condition is established in the start establishment display means is performed in the stop notice display mode, it is before the change display is stopped in the specific display area. However, the player can determine the stop mode. Since the stop mode can be determined in advance, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to what display mode appears as the display process of the variation display of the identification information, and to improve the interest of the game. it can. On the other hand, since the display mode that appears as the display progress of the variable display is not directly understood, the player's interest is not lost.

In the first aspect,
Based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit before the variation start condition corresponding to the start condition information stored in the start establishment storage unit is established, the variation display of the identification information is performed up to the specific display area. Reach mode determination that determines whether or not a reach display mode that constitutes a part of the specific display mode that gives a predetermined value to the player by being derived and displayed as a display result when the game is stopped Means (step S204) can be further provided. And
The start establishment display control means may select the stop notice display mode at a higher rate when it is determined that the reach display mode is set by the reach mode determination unit than when it is determined that the reach display mode is not set. Yes (reach table and non-reach table).

  In this case, when the display indicating that the start condition is established in the start establishment display means is performed by the stop notice display mode, the reach display mode is a premise for giving a specific game value in the process of the variable display. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for this. In this way, by increasing the expectation for the reach display mode, the interest of the game can be further improved.

In the first aspect,
The start establishment display means may be provided with a plurality of start establishment display areas according to the order in which the predetermined start conditions are established. In this case,
The start establishment display control means performs a switching display for sequentially shifting and displaying that the start condition is established in the plurality of start establishment display areas each time the predetermined start condition is established (step S201 (YES)). The stop notice display mode selected according to the determination result of the stop mode determination means can be displayed at the timing of performing the switching display.

  The switching display that shift-displays that the start condition is satisfied is performed when a new variable display is started by the satisfaction of the start condition, and the stop notice display mode is also displayed at the timing of performing this switching display. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when performing the switching display.

According to the first aspect described above, when the change start condition corresponding to the start establishment information stored in the start establishment storage means is satisfied, the information corresponding to the start establishment information is stored as changing information. Storage means (step S207);
With respect to the changing information stored in the changing storage means, the changing display means (special symbol changing display) can be specified in a display mode that allows the player to specify that the change display is performed because the change start condition is satisfied. It is possible to further include a changing display control means (step S213) to be displayed on the unit 4c). In this case,
The changing display control unit selects a stop notice display mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the stop mode determination unit, and the specific display according to the selected stop notice display mode. The stop mode in the area can be displayed in advance for the player.

  In this case, even when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied and the fluctuation display is actually started, the display in the stop notice display mode according to the determination result of the stop mode determination unit is performed. Therefore, the stop mode in the specific display area is easily shown to the player regarding the currently displayed variable display, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  The in-fluctuation display control means may select the same stop notice display mode when the start establishment display control means selects the stop notice display form. Even when the start establishment display control means has not selected the stop notice display mode, the stop notice display mode may be selected by its own selection.

In the first aspect,
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied (step S201 (YES)), the during-change display control means displays an indication that the start condition is satisfied in the start-up establishment display means, and starts the change in the in-change display means. In addition to performing a shift display for shifting the display to the effect that the condition is satisfied, the stop notice display mode selected according to the determination result of the stop mode determination means can be displayed at the timing when the switch display is performed.

  The switching display that shifts the display from the indication that the start condition is satisfied to the display that the change start condition is satisfied is performed when a new change display is started when the start condition is satisfied. Since the display of the stop notice display mode is also performed, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when performing the switching display.

Regarding the first aspect,
Fluctuating sound control for outputting a fluctuating sound corresponding to the stop notice display mode from the fluctuating sound output means (speakers 15a and 15b) when the fluctuating display control means stops the fluctuating display of the identification information in the specific display area. Means (step S304) can be further provided.

  In this case, it is possible to enhance the production effect when the variation display of the identification information is stopped by the variation sound according to the stop notice display mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Regarding the first aspect,
A game control means (game control board 101) that includes the variation mode selection means and transmits a plurality of types of control information (commands) according to the progress of the game;
The variation display control means, the start establishment storage means, the start establishment display control means, the stop mode determination means, and according to the identification information transmitted from the game control means, the identification information variation display and the start condition Effect control means (effect control board 102) for performing processing related to an effect including a display indicating that is established. In this case,
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the game control means transmits start control information (start winning command) indicating that the start condition is satisfied (step S100), and the predetermined start condition is And means for transmitting variation mode control information (special game command) that can identify the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection means when established (step S102).
When the production control means receives the start control information (step S208 (YES)), the start establishment storage means ends the variable display based on establishment of the corresponding start condition based on the received start control information. It is possible to store start establishment information (the number of stored storage) indicating that it is before.
When the game control unit receives the variation mode control information (step S201 (YES)), the stop mode determination unit determines a stop mode in the specific display area of the variation mode indicated by the variation mode control information. (Step S203).

  Here, if the game control means transmits the start control information when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and transmits the variation mode control information when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the game control means changes the identification information in the variable display means. In addition to the processing related to display, all processing related to display in the start establishment display means is also performed in the effect control means. Thereby, in order to perform display on the start establishment display means, the processing load on the game control means is not increased.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
Variable display means (special symbol display unit 4a) having a plurality of display areas, and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in each display area;
As a variation mode of the identification information in the variable display means based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (winning to the special symbol start opening 5), one display area before the display where the variation display of the identification information is finally stopped. A variation mode selection means (steps S100 and S102) for selecting a variation mode including a stop mode in a specific display area to be stopped from a plurality of predetermined variation modes;
When the predetermined variation start condition (the first start prize, the end of all the special figure games based on the previous start prize) is satisfied, each of the variable display means is set according to the variation aspect selected by the variation aspect selection means. Fluctuating display control means (steps S301 to S305) for stopping the fluctuating display of the identification information after a predetermined time has elapsed after fluctuating the identification information in the display area;
A changing storage means (step S207) for storing changing information relating to the establishment of the variation start condition by satisfying the predetermined change start condition after the predetermined start establishment is established;
With respect to the changing information stored in the changing storage means, the changing display means (special symbol changing display) is displayed in a display mode that allows the player to specify that the change display is being performed because the change start condition is satisfied. A changing display control means (step S213) to be displayed on the part 4c);
Stop mode determining means (step S203) for determining a stop mode in the specific display area of the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit when displaying the during-change information stored in the during-change storage unit. With
The changing display control means selects a stop notice display mode different from the normal display form at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the stop mode determination means (steps S205 and S206), and the selected stop notice display By displaying that the variation start condition is satisfied according to the mode, the stop mode in the specific display area is displayed in advance for the player.

  In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the display on the changing display means is performed in the stop notice display mode, the stop mode is displayed even before the variable display is stopped in the specific display area. Can be determined by the player. Since the stop mode can be determined in advance, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to what display mode appears as the display process of the variation display of the identification information, and to improve the interest of the game. it can. On the other hand, since the display mode that appears as the display progress of the variable display is not directly understood, the player's interest is not lost. Moreover, the stop mode in the specific display area is easily shown to the player regarding the currently displayed variable display.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is
Start establishment storage means (steps S202 and S210) for storing start establishment information relating to establishment of a start condition in which the predetermined start condition is established but the predetermined variation start condition is not established;
For each of the start establishment information stored in the start establishment storage means, the start establishment is displayed on the start establishment display means (special symbol hold storage display section 4b) in a display mode that allows the player to specify that the start condition has been established. Display control means (step S214) may be further provided.

  In this case, even if the notice display of the stop mode in the specific display area by the stop notice display mode is performed only on the changing display means by the changing display control means, May also be performed.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (glass door frame) 20 for instructing and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 forms a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails.

  A liquid crystal display 4 is provided at approximately the center position of the game area of the game board 2. An image on the rear side of the liquid crystal display 4 is applied as the special symbol display unit 4a, and an image on the front side is applied as the special symbol holding storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c, and the special symbol display unit 4a, The images of the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c are superimposed and displayed.

  The special symbol hold storage display unit 4b displays the special symbol game start winning when the special game start winning is stored. The special symbol fluctuation display unit 4c performs display related to the special symbol game being executed. The special symbol hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c will be further described later. The special symbol display unit 4a is for playing a special symbol game. Along with the special symbol game, the special symbol display unit 4a variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols, and a background image, a character image, or the like for a notice or other effects. Is displayed. 12 types of special symbols that can be distinguished from each other are prepared, arranged in order, and displayed in a variable manner.

  In the special symbol display section 4a, special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the three display areas of left, middle, and right, and the special symbol game is a big hit by stopping the same type of symbols in these three areas. In particular, when odd-numbered types of symbols are stopped together, the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state after the jackpot control (described later) is completed. When the probability variation state is established, the probability of the next big hit is higher than usual. Reaching occurs when the same type of symbols stop in two areas before the final stop. The special game will be further described later.

  A special symbol start opening (start chucker) 5 that also serves as an electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 6 is disposed below the liquid crystal display 4. In the special figure game, the starting condition is established when the game ball wins (starts winning) in the special symbol starting port 5, and the start condition is established when there is no reserved memory based on the game ball passed first. It starts when the condition is met. A maximum of four game balls passing through the special symbol start opening 5 are stored and displayed on the special symbol storage display unit 4b.

  Below the special symbol start opening 5 is disposed a large winning opening (first type special electric accessory: attacker) 8 that performs an opening operation by driving a solenoid or the like when a big hit occurs. The special winning opening 8 performs an opening operation when the special winning game is performed based on the winning of the special symbol starting opening 5 and is a big hit. This opening operation is performed for a maximum of 15 rounds on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (not shown) inside the big winning opening 8, and this control is called jackpot control.

  On both sides of the special symbol start opening 5, there are provided pass gates 7 (7a, 7b) for starting a general game by passing a game ball. On the right side of the big prize winning opening 8, there is provided a normal symbol display unit 12 indicating the result of the ordinary game with ◯ or X, and a normal symbol holding storage display unit 10 on the left side. A maximum of four game balls passing through the pass gate 7 are also stored on hold, and the number is displayed on the normal symbol hold storage display unit 10. In addition, on the left side of the passing gate 7a, the right side of 7b, and the lower side of each of them, there are provided winning holes 9 (9a to 9d) through which prize balls are paid out by passing the game balls.

  In the upper center of the liquid crystal display 4, there is provided an accessory 11 that performs an operation synchronized with, for example, execution of a special figure game or jackpot control by being driven by a stepping motor and performing a physical operation. Decorative lamps 13 (13 a to 13 f) are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 4, both sides of the accessory 11, and the lower left and lower right ends of the game area 2. The decoration lamp 13 is also used to perform an effect synchronized with the execution of the special-purpose game and the jackpot control.

  The glass door frame 20 is provided with a plurality of game effect LEDs 14 (14a to 14e) so as to surround the game area. Speakers 15 (15a and 15b) are provided on the upper left and right sides of the glass door frame 20. The game effect LED 14 emits light and a sound is output from the speaker 15 in synchronism with the execution of the special game or the jackpot control, or by control independent of these.

  Below the game area of the glass door frame 20, a hit ball supply tray 21 for supplying game balls to be launched into the game area is provided. A surplus ball receiving tray 22 for paying out award balls that can no longer be paid out to the hitting ball supply tray 21 is provided on the lower side. On the right side, a hitting operation handle 23 for driving a launch motor (not shown) for launching a game ball into the game area is provided. Further, on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a prepaid card unit 200 is provided for inserting a prepaid card and receiving rental of game balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is broadly divided into a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, and a payout control board 104. The power supply board 100 is equipped with a power supply circuit that converts commercial power into a predetermined voltage, and supplies operating power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a main control board for controlling the overall flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112, and a ROM (Read Only). A basic circuit 110 composed of a one-chip microcomputer including a memory (memory) 113 and an input / output (I / O) port 114 is mounted. The game control board 101 is equipped with a switch circuit 131, a solenoid circuit 132, an information output circuit 133, and an address decoding circuit 134.

  The CPU 111 has a timekeeping function, a timer interrupt function, and a random number generation function, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to control the progress of the game, and controls each part of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Control directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the basic circuit 110.

  The switch circuit 131 includes a gate switch 37 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 7, a start port switch 35 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special symbol start port 5, and a game that has passed through the special winning opening 8. A count switch 38 for detecting a ball, a V count switch 30 for detecting a game ball that has passed through a specific area of the big winning opening 8, and a winning opening switch 39 for detecting a game ball that has passed the winning opening 9. It is connected to the. Further, the full ball switch 53, the ball-out switch 52, and the prize ball counting switch 51 for counting the prize balls paid out by the ball dispensing device 105 are also connected. The switch circuit 131 inputs signals output from the switches 37, 35, 38, 30, 39, 53, 52, and 51 to the CPU 111 via the I / O port 114.

  The solenoid circuit 132 is located inside the solenoid 45 for driving the electric tulip-shaped accessory 6, the solenoid 48 for driving the opening / closing of the prize winning opening 8, and the prize winning opening 8, and the game ball is placed in a specific area. It is connected to a solenoid 40 for driving a seesaw (not shown). The solenoid circuit 132 outputs a drive control signal (excitation signal) to the solenoids 40, 45 and 48 based on the control signal output from the I / O port 114.

  Based on the control signal output from the I / O port 114, the information output circuit 133 sets the jackpot information indicating that the jackpot is being generated and the probability variation state (a state in which the winning probability in the special game and the normal game is increased). Various information such as probability change information indicating the presence, start information that is information related to the start of the special game, and prize ball information that is information related to the paid prize ball, an external computer such as a management computer of a pachinko hall (game shop) Output for.

  The address decoding circuit 134 receives the address signal output from the CPU 111 and decodes it. As a result of decoding, a signal for selecting whether the control target of the CPU 111 is the RAM 112, the ROM 113, or the I / O port 114 is output to the CPU 111.

  The payout control board 104 is connected to the ball payout device 105 and the prepaid card unit 200, exchanges information necessary for lending game balls with the prepaid card unit 200, and the ball payout device 105. A control circuit for paying out game balls lent out to the player or game balls paid out as winning balls when winning.

  The production control board 102 is a sub-side control board for controlling the execution of the production in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124 similar to the basic circuit 110 of the game control board 101. A basic circuit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The basic circuit 120 is connected to the game effect LED 14 (14a to 14e), the decoration lamp 13 (13a to 13f), the normal symbol hold storage display unit 10, and the normal symbol display unit 12, and controls them. The basic circuit 120 is connected to an accessory driving motor 41 for driving the accessory 11 via a driving mechanism (not shown).

  The effect control board 102 also has a video processor (VDP) 125 for rendering an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and an audio for reproducing sound output from the speaker 15 based on commands from the CPU 121. A processor (ADP) 126 is mounted.

  Next, the special game will be described in detail. In order to execute the special game, it is necessary that both the start condition and the start condition are satisfied. The starting condition is satisfied when the game ball wins the special symbol winning slot 5 and the reserved memory is not full. When this starting condition is satisfied, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 determines whether or not to make a jackpot determination random number for determining whether or not to win the special game result, whether to reach in the process of the special game. A reach determination random number, a variation display pattern selection random number for determining the variation display pattern of the special figure game, and a display design random number for determining the fixed symbol of the special figure game are extracted.

  If all the special figure games based on the start condition established first have been completed and no special figure game has been played, the start condition is established as it is. If the special game based on the previously established start condition has not ended, the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is stored by storing the execution of the special figure game together with the extracted random number value. Wait for all to finish. When all the special figure games based on the start condition established earlier are completed, the start condition for the special figure game stored on hold is established.

  When the start condition is satisfied, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 determines whether or not to win the special game result as a jackpot, the variable display pattern, the variable time, and the fixed symbol according to the extracted random number value. When this determination is made, a special game command is transmitted from the effect control board 101 to the effect control board 102, and timer monitoring of the end time is started. In accordance with this special game command, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 starts the special game on the special symbol display unit 4a. The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 also performs time monitoring from the start of the special game.

  In addition, a stop symbol command indicating a fixed symbol is sequentially transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 for each of left, middle, and right. When the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 monitors the timing of the symbol stop preparation operation in the variation display pattern, the symbol is replaced as necessary so that the confirmed symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is stopped. , Decrease the fluctuation. Then, when the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 monitors the end time with a timer, a confirmation command is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 uses the special symbol indicated by the stop symbol command as a special symbol. It is displayed on the display unit 4a.

  Here, the fluctuation display pattern of the special figure game will be described in more detail. When the special figure game starts, the three symbols, left, middle, and right, start rotating at the same time, and the left, right, and middle symbols are in order every time a predetermined time determined by the variable display pattern elapses. Then, the stop preparation operation is started, and the fluctuation is stopped. Depending on the order of this stop, the left, right, and middle symbols may be referred to as a first stop symbol, a second stop symbol, and a third stop symbol, respectively. Of course, the final stop is performed when a confirmation command is sent from the effect control board 101, and until then, a temporary stop state in which rocking, enlargement / reduction, etc. are repeatedly performed at the same position. It is in.

  There are only one stop mode when the first stop symbol stops, but the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol have a plurality of stop modes. The stop mode of the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol is uniquely determined for each variation display pattern, and the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 can determine from the special game command. There are cases where the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol have the same stop mode even in different variable display patterns. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the stop mode of the second stop symbol affects the display of the special symbol changing display unit 4c. Here, the stop mode of the second stop symbol will be described.

  The stop pattern of the second stop symbol is a normal stop that decelerates and stops as it is, a one-frame sliding stop that stops by changing one frame from a state that is likely to stop, and a total of one frame from a state that is likely to stop Includes a three-frame sliding stop that stops after a three-frame change, and a concealment stop that erases the front image after the image is displayed on the front image and is no longer visible to the player. . Which stop mode is used is displayed in advance by the special symbol changing display unit 4c.

  Next, the display of the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c will be described. When the start condition is established in a state where the special symbol game is not executed, the special symbol display unit 4a starts the special symbol game, and at the same time, a special icon (hereinafter referred to as a changing icon) is displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c. Is displayed, indicating that the special figure game is being executed. When the result of the special figure game is confirmed by the confirmation command, the changing icon is deleted. If the start condition is satisfied while the special figure game is being executed or in the state where there is already reserved memory, the memory is retained until the maximum of four, and in order from the left of the special symbol reserved memory display unit 4b, the number of the reserved memory is A predetermined icon (hereinafter, referred to as a “holding display icon”) having a display mode that allows the player to specify that the storage is on hold is displayed, and the number of the hold storage is indicated.

  There is only one type of hold display icon, but there are four types of icons that are changing depending on the normal stop, one-frame slip stop, three-frame slip stop, and concealment stop as the stop mode of the second stop symbol. Icons (changed icons 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively) are prepared, and the state of the second stop symbol is notified in advance by the state of the changing icons 2, 3, 4 among them. Yes. The mode of the changing icon 1 is the same as the mode of the hold display icon, and does not particularly notify the stop mode of the second stop symbol.

  The type of the changing icon is selected according to the value of the changing icon selection random number and the special figure game command instructing the start of the special figure game. The variation display pattern of the special figure game is specified by the special figure game command, so that the stop mode of the second stop symbol can also be specified. When the stop mode of the second stop symbol that can be specified from the fluctuation display pattern is a one-frame sliding stop, a three-frame sliding stop, and a concealment stop, instead of the changing icon 1 with a predetermined probability, the changing icons 2, 3, 4 Selected. Even when the stop mode of the second stop symbol is a normal stop, the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 may be selected, but the probability of being selected other than the normal stop is lower.

  Further, the selection probability of the type of the changing icon varies depending on whether or not the reach display mode is selected in the process of changing display. For this reason, different tables for selecting the type of the changing icon are prepared for the reach display mode and the reach display mode in the process of the variable display (each at the time of reach). Table, non-reach table). In each table, the value of the changing icon selection random number for selecting the changing icon 1, 2, 3, 4 for each stop mode of the second stop symbol is registered.

  By the way, the display of the changing icon is performed every time the special figure game is started. However, when the special figure game is performed based on the hold memory, the number of the hold memories by the start of the special figure game is displayed. Is reduced by one. When the number of reserved memories is decreased by 1, only one reserved display icon displayed on the special symbol reserved storage display unit 4b is displayed and deleted. Since the display of the changing icon and the display deletion of the hold display icon are performed at the same timing when the special game is started, the hold display icon displayed on the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b is displayed. Is shifted and displayed as a changing icon on the special symbol changing display section 4c.

  Note that the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is provided with an area for setting information indicating the selected changing icon and an area for storing the number of reserved memories in order to display the changing icon and the hold display icon. Yes. The information indicating the changing icon is set by selecting the type of the changing icon when the special game command is received, and is erased when the confirmation command is received. The reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when the start winning command is received due to the establishment of the start condition (except when the reserved memory count is 0 and no special game is played), and when the variable display pattern is received 1 is subtracted from (but does not become a negative value).

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 111 in the basic circuit 110 of the game control board 101. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main process shown in FIG. 3 (a) is executed.

  In the main process, an initial setting process is first performed (step S11). In the initial setting process, a process of setting a timer interrupt time (for example, 2 msec) that defines timing for executing an interrupt process to be described later to the CPU 111 is performed. As a result, the time measurement for defining the timing at which the first interrupt process is executed after the reset due to power-on or the like is started. In addition, in the initial setting process, processes for setting various timers are also performed.

  When the initial setting process is completed, it is determined whether or not the state is not backed up when the power is shut down due to a power error that occurs before the power is turned on (step S12). If the state is backed up at the time of power shutdown, the backed up state is restored and the state before the power error is restored (step S13). Then, the processing from the state before the restored power supply error is continued.

  If the state is not backed up when the power is shut off, processing such as initialization of the RAM 112 and initialization of various flags is performed (step S14). Next, an initial command is transmitted to sub boards such as the effect control board 102 and the payout control board 104, and the state of these sub boards is initialized (step S15).

  When the sub-board is initialized, a process for updating the jackpot determination random number and the display symbol random number is performed (step S16). Further, a process for updating the initial value determination random number for determining the initial value to be set as the jackpot determination random number is performed (step S17). Next, a random number update process for updating the reach determination random number and the variable display pattern selection random number is performed (step S18).

  After the initialization of the sub board is completed in step S15, the processes in steps S16 to S18 are repeatedly executed in an infinite loop. Each time the timer interrupt time set during this period arrives and a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 3B is executed. When the timer interrupt process ends, the infinite loop process of steps S16 to S18 is executed again. Will be.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, the state of the gate switch 37, the count switch 38, the V count switch 30 and the like is input, and a switch process for determining whether or not there is a winning for each winning opening or passing gate is performed (step S21). The determination of the start winning by the start port switch 35 is performed in a special symbol process process described later.

  Next, various abnormality diagnosis is performed by a self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and error processing including processing such as generating an alarm according to the result is performed (step S22). . Next, similarly to step S18, a random number update process for updating the reach determination random number and the variable display pattern selection random number is performed (step S23).

  Further, a process for updating the initial value determination random number is performed (step S24), and a process for updating the jackpot determination random number and the display symbol random number is performed (step S25). Here, the initial value determination random number is, for example, a timer interrupt process that is performed first after the value of the jackpot determination random number reaches the maximum value in order to avoid periodically updating the value of the jackpot determination random number Thus, it is a random number for determining an initial value to be set as a value of the jackpot determination random number.

  When the update of various random numbers in steps S23 to S25 is completed, special symbol process processing is performed (step S26). In this special symbol process, the various random numbers described above are extracted according to the special symbol process flag and the result of the special symbol game is a big hit, what type of symbol is the final symbol in the special symbol game, This includes a process of performing a lottery such as which pattern is used as the variable display pattern of the figure game. Further, a necessary command is generated according to the processing result. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In this normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbols in a predetermined order. Further, a command such as a general game command is generated according to the processing result. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, special symbol command processing is performed (step S28). This special symbol command process is a process of transmitting, from the basic circuit 110 to the effect control board 102, if various commands are generated in step S26. Next, normal symbol command processing is performed (step S29). This normal symbol command process is a process of transmitting a command for display control of a normal symbol from the basic circuit 110 to the effect control board 102.

  Next, an information output process for outputting information such as probability variation information, jackpot information, starting information, prize ball information, etc. to the outside via the information output circuit 133 is performed (step S30). Next, a solenoid output process for outputting a control signal for controlling the excitation of the solenoids 45, 48, 40 to the solenoid circuit 132 is performed (step S31). Next, a prize ball number signal and a prize ball possible signal are transmitted from the basic circuit 110 to the payout control board 104, and a prize ball process for issuing a prize ball payout command is performed (step S32).

  Next, a hold storage process is performed (step S33). For example, when the special symbol start port 5 has a winning game ball, the reserved memory processing increases the number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 112, and when the special symbol starts to change, the RAM 112 stores Decrease the number of stored pending storage. The same process is performed for ordinary symbol hold storage. When the process of step S33 is completed, the process returns to the infinite loop process of steps S16 to S18 described above.

  Next, the special symbol process in step S26 will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol process in step S26. In the special symbol process, first, the detection of the passing of the game ball to the special symbol start port 5 by the start port switch 35 (so-called start winning) is confirmed, and when there is a start winning, various random numbers for lottery are selected. A winning confirmation process including an extraction process is performed (step S100).

  Thereafter, according to a special symbol process flag (set in the RAM 112) indicating a control state when a big win is obtained in the special symbol game, the stop symbol setting process (step S101), the all symbol variation start process (step S102), and the all symbol stop waiting One of the process (step S103), the big prize opening opening process (step S104), the big prize opening opening process (step S105), the specific area valid time process (step S106), and the big hit end process (step S107) Perform the process.

  Of these processes, the process related to the present invention will be described in detail. In the winning confirmation process of step S100, when the passing of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5 is detected by the starting port switch 35, the number of stored memories is determined. Until it becomes 4, (the bank for special symbol judgment consists of four, and when all the banks are memorized when starting winning is detected, the starting winning is invalidated) At the same time, a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a display symbol determination random number, and a variation display pattern selection random number are extracted and stored in a special symbol determination bank for start-up storage. Also, according to the extracted value of the jackpot determination random number, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure game is a big hit, further whether or not the time-short jackpot is won, and whether or not the progress of the special figure game is a reach. Furthermore, a start winning command indicating that there has been a start winning is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  In the stop symbol setting process in step S101, the determined symbol of the special symbol game is determined according to the value of the random number for display symbol determination stored in the special symbol determination bank. However, the determination of the definite symbol follows the determination of whether to win or not. One of the variable display patterns is selected according to the value of the random number for selecting the variable display pattern stored in the special symbol determination bank. However, the selection of the variable display pattern follows the determination of the fixed symbol. The stop mode of the second stop symbol in the special game is determined by the selected variation display pattern. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value for causing all symbol variation start processing to be performed.

  In the all symbol variation start process in step S102, a special figure game command corresponding to the variation display pattern selected in the stop symbol setting process in step S101 is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 in the next special symbol command process. Set to. Moreover, monitoring of the elapsed time of the variable display is started using an internal timer. Further, stop symbol commands that can specify the confirmed symbols determined in the stop symbol setting process in step S101 are sequentially generated for each of the left, middle, and right, and transmitted to the effect control board 102 in the next special symbol command process. Set as follows. After all these commands have been set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value for causing all symbol stop waiting processing to be performed.

  In the all symbol stop waiting process in step S103, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the special game according to the variation time of the variation display pattern selected in the stop symbol setting process in step S101. If it is determined that the end timing has been reached, a confirmation command is generated so that the special symbol display unit 4a shows the confirmation result of the special symbol game, and is transmitted the next time the special symbol command processing is executed. Set to Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value for performing the special symbol game opening start processing or the stop symbol setting processing in the next special symbol game in accordance with the result of the special symbol game.

  In the big prize opening opening process of step S104, a round command (including information indicating which round of the jackpot control is included) for generating the big prize opening 8 is generated, and then a special symbol command process is performed. Set to be sent when is executed. In the jackpot end process of step S108, a jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot control is generated and set so as to be transmitted the next time the special symbol command process is executed. Further, if the probability variation jackpot, a probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112 so as to increase the jackpot probability after the jackpot ends (this is erased when the next jackpot occurs). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value for performing a new special symbol game stop symbol setting process.

  Through the processing described above, the game control board 101 side draws a lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the special symbol starting port 5, and if the result is a big hit, the big winning port 8 is intermittent for a certain period of time. Open. Also, game balls are paid out by winning. On the other hand, the control unit in the effect control board 102 performs various effect operations including special symbol variation display processing in the special symbol display unit 4a in accordance with commands sent from the game control board 101. Note that the game operation controlled on the game control board 101 side is timed with the effect operation controlled on the effect control board 102 side in accordance with the transmitted command.

  The effect executed by the control unit of the effect control board 102 includes the output of sound from the speaker 15, the light emission of the decoration lamp 13 and the game effect LED 14, and the effect of driving the accessory 11, Only the display control processing related to the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing display control processing executed by the control unit of the effect control board 102.

  In the display control process, an initialization process is first performed (step S51). In this initialization process, for example, based on an initialization command sent from the game control board 101, the state of the effect control board 102, in particular, the values of various counters and bias modes provided in the RAM are initialized. . When this initialization process is completed, the infinite loop process of steps S52 to S56 is executed.

  When the initialization process is completed, a command analysis process for analyzing various commands received from the game control board 101 is performed (step S52). The commands received from the game control board 101 are stored in a buffer provided in the RAM 122 in the order of reception. The first stored command is extracted from this buffer, and the type of the command is analyzed. Then, information indicating the analyzed command type is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Next, on-hold storage display processing for displaying icons on the special symbol on-hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol on-change display unit 4c is performed according to whether or not the special symbol game is being performed and whether or not the start winning prize is on-hold. (Step S53). Details of the hold storage display process will be described later.

  When the on-hold storage display process ends, a special symbol display control process process is performed (step S54). The special symbol display control process includes a process for starting the special symbol display in the special symbol display unit 4a by receiving the special symbol game command, and for deriving and displaying the display result by receiving the confirmation command. Details of the special symbol display control process will be described later.

  When the special symbol display control process is completed, a normal symbol display control process is performed in which the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 12 and the display result is derived and displayed upon reception of the general symbol game command (step S55). . Further, a random number update process is performed to update various random numbers used for executing the effect on the effect control board 102 (step S56). When the random number update process ends, the process returns to the command analysis process in step S52.

  Next, the hold storage display process in step S53 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the hold storage display process of step S53. In the hold storage display process, first, it is determined whether or not the command analyzed in the command analysis process in step S52 is a special figure game command for indicating the start of the change display pattern of the special figure game (step S201). ).

  If it is a special figure game command, the special figure game is started, and the reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 is decremented by 1 (step S202). Furthermore, the fluctuation display pattern indicated by the received special figure game command is analyzed. In particular, whether the fluctuation display pattern is a fluctuation display pattern including a reach display mode, and the second stop symbol ( The stop mode of the right pattern is analyzed (step S203). Then, as a result of this analysis, it is determined whether or not the variation display pattern includes a reach display mode (step S204).

  In the case of a variable display pattern including a reach display mode, a random number for selecting a variable icon is extracted, and a variable icon registered for each stop mode in the reach table of the ROM 123 is selected according to the random number value. (Step S205). Then, the process proceeds to step S207. If the display pattern is a variable display pattern that does not include a reach display mode, a random number for selecting a variable icon is extracted, and a variable icon registered for each stop mode in the non-reach table of the ROM 123 is selected according to this value. (Step S206). Then, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, information indicating the changing icon selected in step S205 or S206 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to step S213.

  If the command analyzed in the command analysis process of step S52 is not a special figure game command, it is determined whether or not the command is a start winning command indicating that there has been a start winning (step S208). If it is a start winning command, it is determined whether or not the current reserved memory number is 1 or more, or the special figure game is currently being executed (step S209).

  If the current reserved memory number is 1 or more, or if the special figure game is currently being executed, the reserved memory number stored in the RAM 122 is incremented by 1 (step S210). Then, the process proceeds to step S213. If the current number of reserved memories is 0 and the special figure game is not being executed, the process directly proceeds to step S213.

  If the command analyzed in the command analysis process in step S52 is not a start winning command, it is determined whether the command is a confirmation command for finalizing the special figure game (step S211). If it is a confirmation command, the information indicating the type of the changing icon set in step S207 is deleted (step S212). Then, the process proceeds to step S213. If it is not a confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S213 as it is.

  In step S213, the special symbol changing display unit 4c displays a changing icon in a form corresponding to the information indicating the changing icon set in the RAM 122. In addition, the same number of icons as the changing icons in the standard mode are displayed in order from the left side of the special symbol reserved memory number display section 4b by the number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 122, and the start winning prize is reserved and stored. Display is performed (step S214). Then, the hold storage display process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the special symbol display control process in step S54 will be described in detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol display control process in step S54. In the special symbol display control process, the special symbol game command reception waiting process (step S301), the symbol variation start process (step S302), and the stop symbol setting process (in accordance with the display control process flag (set in the RAM of the effect control board 102)) One of the following processes is performed: step S303), symbol variation processing (step S304), symbol stop waiting processing (step S305), jackpot display processing (step S306), and jackpot game processing (step S307).

  Of these processes, the process related to the present invention will be described in detail. In the special game command reception waiting process in step S301, the process waits until the special game command is analyzed in the command analysis process in step S52. When it is analyzed that the special figure game command has been received, the value of the display control process flag is updated to a value for causing the symbol variation start process to be performed.

  In the symbol variation start process of step S302, the special symbol display unit 4a starts the variation display of the special symbol in accordance with the variation display pattern indicated by the received special symbol game command. Then, the value of the display control process flag is updated to a value for causing the stop symbol setting process to be performed. In the stop symbol setting process of step S303, the types of special symbols indicated by the confirmed symbol commands sent following the special symbol game commands are temporarily stored in the RAM 122 for each of left, middle and right. Then, the value of the display control process flag is updated to a value for performing the process during symbol variation.

  In the process during symbol variation of step S304, the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 4a is continued according to the variation display pattern. Here, the special symbol in the variable display may be replaced as necessary. Thereafter, the variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern is monitored by a timer, and when the variation display time elapses, the value of the display control process flag is updated to a value for causing the symbol stop waiting process to be performed.

  Further, in the symbol changing process, when the second stop symbol is stopped in the process of the change display, if the notice by the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 corresponding to the stop mode is performed, the stop mode is set. A process for outputting the corresponding sound from the speaker 15 is also performed. That is, when the changing icon 2 is displayed and the stop mode of the second stop symbol is a one-frame sliding stop, the ADP 126 displays the second stop symbol when a one-frame change is made from a state that is likely to stop. Instructs the audio output linked to the stop. When the in-fluctuating icon 3 is displayed and the three-frame sliding is stopped, in association with each of the three-frame fluctuation from the state of almost stopping, the ADP 126 outputs an audio output in conjunction with the stop of the second stop symbol. Instruct. When the changing icon 4 is displayed and concealment is stopped, when the front image is displayed, the ADP 126 is instructed to output sound corresponding to the image. The ADP 126 causes the speaker 15 to output a sound corresponding to this instruction.

  In addition, when the stop mode of the second stop symbol is a normal stop, even if the changing icon 1 corresponding to this is displayed, no sound is output in conjunction with the stop of the second stop symbol. Even if the stop mode of the second stop symbol is a one-frame slip stop, a three-frame slip stop, or a concealment stop, when the changing icon 1 not corresponding to these stop modes is displayed, the second stop symbol is displayed. Does not output audio linked to the stop.

  In the symbol stop waiting process in step S305, it is determined whether or not it has been analyzed that the confirmation command has been received in the command analysis process in step S52. If the confirmation command has not been received, the value of the display control process flag is returned to the value for performing the process during symbol variation as it is. When the confirmation command is received, the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display unit 4a is completely stopped, and the result of the special symbol game is shown to the player. Then, depending on whether or not the result of the special figure game is a big hit, the value of the display control process flag is set to a value for performing the big hit display process or a special figure game command reception waiting process in the next special figure game. Update to one of the values for.

  Hereinafter, the execution mode of the special game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on specific examples. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining an example of the execution mode of the special figure game. Here, FIG. 8 shows the relationship between the execution timing of the special symbol game and the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c, and FIG. 9 shows the special symbol changing display unit 4c. The relationship between the type of the icon and the stop mode of the second stop symbol in the variation display pattern of the special figure game is shown.

  First, it is assumed that the special memory game is being executed and the number of reserved memories is one. The stop mode of the second stop symbol in the special figure game being executed is assumed to be a normal stop. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the changing symbol 1 (sun symbol) is displayed on the special symbol changing display portion 4c (other icons may be selected. Only one hold display icon (same sun symbol as the changing icon 1) is displayed from the left of the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b.

  During the execution of this special figure game, it is assumed that there is a winning game ball at the special symbol starting port 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the number of reserved memories increases by 1 to 2, and the reserved display icons are displayed from the left of the special symbol reserved storage display section 4b to the second. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8C, it is assumed that the special figure game has been finalized. As a result, the changing icon 1 displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c is deleted.

  When a predetermined time elapses from the confirmation of the special figure game, the next special figure game starts based on the hold memory. The stop mode of the second stop symbol in the next special figure game is assumed to be a one-frame sliding stop. As shown in FIG. 8D, when the special symbol game starts and the symbol starts to change, the changing symbol 2 (closed umbrella symbol) is displayed on the special symbol changing display portion 4c ( The changing icon 1 may be selected, but it is higher than the probability of being selected during normal stop). In addition, the number of reserved memories is decremented by 1 at the start of the special figure game, and only one reserved display icon is displayed from the left on the special symbol reserved memory display section 4b. Here, apparently, the two hold display icons displayed on the special symbol hold storage display portion 4b are shifted one by one to the left including the special symbol changing display portion 4c, and the leftmost of the displayed ones. The icon mode is switched.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the changing symbol 1 (sun symbol) is displayed on the special symbol changing display portion 4c, the stop mode of the second stop symbol (right symbol) is normal. High probability of stopping. When the stop mode of the second stop symbol is normal stop, no sound is output from the speaker 15 in conjunction with the stop of the second stop symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the changing symbol 2 (closed umbrella symbol) is displayed on the special symbol changing display portion 4c, a one-frame slip is performed as the stop mode of the second stop symbol. It is likely that stop has been selected. If the one-frame slip stop is actually selected, the special symbol display unit 4a produces an effect with an image of light rain, and when the second stop symbol is stopped, a one-frame slip change is performed. In conjunction with this, a sound “Zer” is output from the speaker 15.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (c), when the changing symbol 3 (open umbrella symbol) is displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c, a three-frame sliding is performed as a stop mode of the second stop symbol. It is likely that stop has been selected. When the three-frame sliding stop is actually selected, the special symbol display unit 4a produces an effect with an image of raining, and when the second stop symbol is stopped, a slip change of three frames is performed. In synchronism with the slip, a sound “Zar, Zir, Zir” is output from the speaker 15.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (d), when the changing symbol 4 (broken umbrella symbol) is displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c, concealment stop is performed as a stop mode of the second stop symbol. It is likely that it is selected. If the concealment stop is actually selected, the storm image is displayed on the front side in the special symbol display section 4a, and the right symbol that is stopped as the second stop symbol is obscured and linked to this storm symbol. A sound “go” is output from the speaker 15. Thereafter, when the display of the storm symbol is erased, a state in which the right symbol is stopped is shown as the second stop symbol. The sound output from the speaker 15 is stopped.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the special game is started, the changing icon corresponding to the stop mode of the right symbol that is stopped as the second stop symbol is selected. Is displayed on the special symbol changing display section 4c. Depending on the type of the changing icon displayed here, the player can determine the stop mode of the second stop symbol in the special symbol game. Depending on the mode when the second stop symbol stops, reach display is possible. It can be expected to become an aspect. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved by increasing the player's expectation. On the other hand, since the second stop symbol itself to be stopped is not directly notified, the player's interest is not lost.

  In addition, the selection of the changing icon type is performed using a different table depending on whether or not the reach is made in the special game. When the reach is reached, the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 are compared with the case where the reach is not reached. The probability of being selected is high. For this reason, depending on the type of the changing icon displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c, it is possible to enhance the expectation for reaching, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  When the special symbol game is started based on the hold memory, the changing symbol is displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c, and the number of changing icons displayed on the special symbol holding storage display unit 4b is displayed. Since it is reduced by one, the icon display appears to be shifted in the entire special symbol hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c. When a new special game is started, the player has a new expectation. At this timing, the display of the icon shifts and the type of the icon to be shifted is changed (the changing icon 2, 3 and 4 are selected). By switching the icon type, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation at the same timing, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, there are a plurality of types of changing icons displayed on the special symbol changing display unit 4c, and the stop mode of the second stop symbol is predicted according to the type, but the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b is used. There is one type of hold display icon displayed in (the same mode as the variable display icon 1), and the stop mode of the second stop symbol cannot be determined until the special figure game starts. For this reason, a player's expectation can be continued until the start of a special figure game. Furthermore, in conjunction with the stop of the second stop symbol, a sound corresponding to the type of the changing icon being displayed is output from the speaker 15, thereby enhancing the presentation effect when the second stop symbol is stopped. Can improve the interest of the production.

  By the way, the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls the game control board 101 that controls the progress of the game itself, and the effects that control the effects including the execution of special game and the display of reserved memory. It is configured separately from the control board 102. The CPU 111 of the game control board 101 extracts a random number for determining a variable display pattern or the like when the start condition is satisfied, transmits a start command to the effect control board 102, and specially displays when the start condition is satisfied. The game command is transmitted, and the confirmation command is only transmitted when the special game end time is reached. These processes are also performed in conventional pachinko gaming machines.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 not only executes the special figure game itself, but also performs processing related to the display of the hold display icon on the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b based on the start command, the special figure game command, and the confirmation command. All processing (including selection of the type) related to the display of the changing icon on the symbol changing display unit 4c is performed. In addition, the number of reserved memories can be displayed only based on these commands. For this reason, regarding the display of the hold display icon and the changing icon, the processing load on the CPU 111 and other elements on the game control board 101 side is not increased.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the special display game variable display pattern is notified to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 by the special game command. Therefore, the display of the icon according to the variation mode of the second stop symbol can only be performed on the special symbol variation display unit 4c when the special symbol game starts. On the other hand, in the start command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 when there is a start win, the special display game variable display pattern can be specified even before the start condition is satisfied. It may be. A plurality of types of hold display icons can be prepared in the same manner as the above-mentioned changing display icons.

  In this case, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 determines the stop mode of the second stop symbol in the variable display pattern specified by the start command, and selects the type of the hold display icon according to the determination result. Can do. The CPU 121 displays the selected hold display icon on the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b, and particularly selects and displays the hold display icon corresponding to the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 with a predetermined probability. The stop mode of the second stop symbol may be notified before the game starts.

  It is determined whether or not the reach is also reached by the variable display pattern specified by the start command, and when it is determined that the reach is reached, the probability of selecting the hold display icon corresponding to the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 is set to reach. It can be higher than when it is determined that it is not. In addition, when two or more hold memories are displayed, at the timing when the display of the hold memory is shifted after the start of a new special game, the second stop symbol for the special game before the start is stopped. Accordingly, when the hold display icon corresponding to the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 is selected, the display can be switched from the normal hold display icon. However, if the type of the hold display icon is selected when the start winning command is received, the hold display icon corresponding to the stop mode of the second stop symbol may be displayed from this timing.

  By displaying such a hold display icon, the player can determine the stop mode of the second stop symbol even before the special game is started, and when the second stop symbol is stopped. Depending on the mode, it becomes possible to expect reach, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, by increasing the probability of selecting the hold display icon corresponding to the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 when reaching reach, it is expected to reach even if such a hold display icon is displayed. A feeling can be raised. Since the hold display icons corresponding to the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 are performed at the timing of the display of the hold storage display, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

  Furthermore, the stop state of the second stop symbol is notified by the display of the hold display icon on the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b, and the stop state of the second symbol by the display of the changing icon on the special symbol changing display unit 4c. May be displayed in advance. When the suspension mode of the second symbol is foretold with the hold display icons corresponding to the changing icons 2, 3, and 4, the same mode is used when the special game is started without selecting the changing icon. Can be displayed on the special symbol changing display section 4b.

  Here, the changing icon 2 for notifying the stop mode of the second stop symbol from the hold display icon of the normal mode at the timing of performing the display to shift the hold display icon as the changing icon at the start of the special figure game, The display can be switched between 3 and 4. The determination of the stop mode of the second stop symbol and the selection of the changing icon type may be performed at the timing of this shift or may be performed at an earlier timing.

  In this way, by having both the notice of the stop state of the second symbol by the type of the hold display icon and the notice of the stop state of the second symbol by the type of the changing icon, the early notice of various notices of the stop of the second symbol Both intelligibility by the advance notice and intelligibility by continuing the advance notice can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, even when the stop mode of the second stop symbol in the variable display pattern of the special figure game is a normal stop, the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 may be stopped. However, when the stop mode of the second stop symbol is a normal stop, only the changing icon 1 may be selected. In addition, when the second stop symbol is stopped and the reach display mode is set, when the one-frame sliding stop, the three-frame sliding stop, or the concealment stop is performed, the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 are always selected. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the changing icon is selected at the start of the special figure game, and the stop mode of the second stop symbol is foretold. However, the same type of change is in progress until the end of the special figure game. It was supposed to display an icon. But if the 2nd stop symbol stops, the notice of the stop mode of the 2nd stop symbol by the changing icon will be meaningless. Therefore, even if the changing icons 2, 3, and 4 are displayed, the display can be switched to the changing icon 1 corresponding to the hold display icon when the second stop symbol is stopped.

  In the embodiment described above, the type of the changing icon is selected according to the stop mode of the second stop symbol, and the stop mode of the second stop symbol is thereby notified in advance. On the other hand, the stop mode of the third stop symbol may be specified based on the special figure game command, and the type of the changing icon may be selected according to the specified stop mode of the third stop symbol. Here, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure game is a big hit by the special figure game command, and the type of the changing icon is selected with a different probability depending on whether or not it is determined that the big hit is determined It can be.

  As a method for that, if the second stop symbol is replaced with the third stop symbol and the reach is replaced with a jackpot, the same method as the above embodiment can be applied. As a result, depending on the type of the changing icon displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot display mode will be displayed when the third stop symbol is about to stop. Interest can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol display unit 4a displays the left, middle, and right symbols in a variable manner, and stops in the order of left, right, and middle. However, it can also be stopped in other orders, for example, left, middle, right. The number of symbols to be displayed in a variable manner is not limited to three, and any number can be applied, and any one of the symbols can be stopped in advance in the same manner as in the above embodiment. it can. In addition to the liquid crystal display 4, for example, a variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols by rotating three reels can be applied. In this case, a dedicated display can be used for the special symbol hold storage display unit 4b and the special symbol changing display unit 4c. However, even if the liquid crystal display 4 is applied as a variable display device, such a dedicated display can be used.

  In the above embodiments, a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card has been described as an example, but a variable display device including a liquid crystal display or the like is included. As long as it is a thing, it may be a pachinko gaming machine classified into the second type or the third type, a general electric machine, a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachikon, or the like. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine (CR machine) that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine (cash machine) that lends a ball using cash.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game machine or the like that simulates the operation of a pachinko gaming machine. In the gaming machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the CPU of the gaming machine executes a predetermined program to simulate the movement of the gaming machine, and as a result, the special symbol start port When it is determined that the number 5 has passed, a lottery similar to the above is performed, and the symbols can be variably displayed. The game machine program may be distributed separately from the game machine as being stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or downloaded from a server device on the Web to the game machine. it can.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the basic circuit of a game control board performs, (b) is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process of FIG. 3 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process which CPU in the basic circuit of an effect control board performs. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the hold storage display process of FIG. 5. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display control process process of FIG. 5 in detail. It is a figure explaining the example of the execution aspect of the special figure game in the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the execution aspect of the special figure game in the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4a Special symbol display part 4b Special symbol reservation storage display part 4c Special symbol changing display part 101 Game control board 102 Production control board

Claims (7)

Variable display means having a plurality of display areas, and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in each display area;
Based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, as a variation mode of the identification information in the variable display means, a stop mode in a specific display area stopped before the display area where the variation display of the identification information is stopped last. A variation mode selecting means for selecting a variation mode including a plurality of predetermined variation modes;
When the predetermined variation start condition is satisfied, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner after the predetermined time has elapsed after the identification information is varied in each display area of the variable display unit according to the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit. Variable display control means for stopping
Start establishment storage means for storing start establishment information related to establishment of a start condition in which the predetermined start condition is established but the predetermined variation start condition is not established;
For each of the start establishment information stored in the start establishment storage means, a start establishment display control means for displaying on the start establishment display means that the start condition is established in a display mode that can be specified to the player;
Stop mode determination that determines the stop mode in the specific display area of the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit before the variation start condition corresponding to the start mode information stored in the start mode storage unit is satisfied. Means and
The start establishment display control means selects a stop notice display form different from the normal display form at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the stop form determination means, and the specific display is selected according to the selected stop notice display form. A gaming machine, characterized in that a stop mode in an area is displayed in advance for a player. Based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit before the variation start condition corresponding to the start condition information stored in the start establishment storage unit is established, the variation display of the identification information is performed up to the specific display area. Reach mode determination that determines whether or not a reach display mode that constitutes a part of the specific display mode that gives a predetermined value to the player by being derived and displayed as a display result when the game is stopped Further comprising means,
The start establishment display control means selects the stop notice display mode at a higher rate when it is determined that the reach display mode is set by the reach mode determination unit than when it is determined that the reach display mode is not set. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The start establishment display means is provided with a plurality of start establishment display areas according to the order in which the predetermined start conditions are established,
The start establishment display control means performs switching display for sequentially displaying that the start condition is established in the plurality of start establishment display areas each time the predetermined start condition is established, and timing for performing the switching display. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a stop notice display mode selected in accordance with a determination result of the stop mode determination unit is displayed. A changing storage means for storing information corresponding to the start establishment information as changing information when a change start condition corresponding to the start establishment information stored in the start establishment storage means is satisfied;
Regarding the changing information stored in the changing storage means, the changing display is displayed on the changing display means in a display mode that allows the player to specify that the change display is performed because the change start condition is satisfied. And a control means,
The changing display control unit selects a stop notice display mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the stop mode determination unit, and the specific display according to the selected stop notice display mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a stop mode in the area is displayed in advance for the player. The in-fluctuation display control means displays a display to the effect that the start condition is established in the start establishment display means each time the predetermined start condition is established, and an indication to the effect that the change start condition is established in the in-fluctuation display means. 5. The game according to claim 4, wherein a display for shift display is performed, and a stop notice display mode selected according to a determination result of the stop mode determination means is displayed at a timing when the switching display is performed. Machine. And fluctuating sound control means for outputting a fluctuating sound corresponding to the stop notice display mode from the fluctuating sound output means when the fluctuating display control means stops the fluctuating display of the identification information in the specific display area. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Game control means including the variation mode selection means and transmitting a plurality of types of control information according to the progress of the game;
The variation display control means, the start establishment storage means, the start establishment display control means, the stop mode determination means, and according to the identification information transmitted from the game control means, the identification information variation display and the start condition Production control means for performing processing related to the production including a display indicating that is established,
The game control means includes means for transmitting start control information indicating that the start condition is satisfied when the predetermined start condition is satisfied; and the variation mode selection when the predetermined start condition is satisfied. Means for transmitting variation mode control information capable of specifying the variation mode selected by the means,
The start establishment storage means stores start establishment information based on establishment of a corresponding start condition based on the received start control information when the production control means receives start control information,
The stop mode determination unit determines a stop mode in the specific display area of the variation mode indicated by the variation mode control information when the game control unit receives the variation mode control information. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 6.

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