JP2005204891A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine arousing expectation to more players than the conventional one by simultaneously displaying big win history information usable as a reference when the player selects a game machine, with the variable display game. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine produces a history display area 1400 including the big win history information on a screen of a variable display device 310 and displays performance discrimination information allowing the player to discriminate whether a specific display mode experiences a first performance where the specific display mode stationarily settles after temporarily stopping the first time and a second performance where the specific display mode stationarily settles after temporarily stopping the second time. The screen of the variable display device 310 is formed to be divided into a variable display area 1300 executing the variable display game and the history display area 1400, and a display mode of identification information stationarily settled to a specific display mode out of performance identification information displayed on the history display area 1400 is changed to forenotice the type of the identification information having a possibility of stopping finally in the next variable display game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information, displays the identification information on a screen of the variable display device, executes a variable display game, and the display result of the variable display game is a big hit The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a player a predetermined gaming value when stopped in a specific display mode that is a combination of corresponding identification information.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine called a Fever machine that is generally known as this type of gaming machine. In a fever machine, when a ball launched into a game area formed on a game board wins a starting opening, identification information such as various symbols is variably displayed on a variable display device composed of a liquid crystal screen or the like for a predetermined time. A variable display game in which the variable display stops after the elapse of time is executed.

  When the display result of the variable display game is stopped in a specific display mode that is a predetermined combination of identification information corresponding to jackpots, for example, the three stopped identification information are all aligned, the special game state (so-called Fever) occurs. That is, a state in which a game value can be given to the player is formed by repeatedly opening and closing the grand prize winning opening within a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, when there is a possibility of a specific display mode, a player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state by deriving a reach mode that can be a specific display mode when one more identical identification information is collected. It was designed to arouse the thrill and excitement of the player.

  Further, when the display results of the variable display game are arranged in a predetermined probability variation pattern (for example, “7”, etc.) in the specific display mode, a special game state corresponding to a so-called probability variation big hit has occurred. When a probabilistic jackpot occurs, the probability until the next special game state after the special game state ends is increased. Whether or not such a probable jackpot will occur is determined by all the pieces of identification information that are identically arranged after temporarily stopping the predetermined combination of identification information corresponding to the jackpot before stopping completely. The player's expectation was raised by deciding by re-variation that scrolled all at once.

  Generally, when a player selects a pachinko machine called a fever machine described above, the variable display game required until the specific display mode is stopped and the number of occurrences and timing of the specific display mode so far In many cases, information on various game histories such as the number of times (start count) is referred to. Among such game histories, in particular, identification information constituting a specific display mode (also referred to as “big hit symbol”), identification information temporarily stopped before that (also referred to as “temporary stop symbol”), and specific display thereof. There has been a desire to refer to the type of reach mode derived before the mode is stopped.

  For this reason, after the end of the variable display game, in a customer waiting state after a lapse of a predetermined time, the customer call image including the game history information is displayed on the screen of the variable display device, resulting in excellent appeal and customer call effect. A game machine to be obtained has already been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such gaming machines, the game history information includes jackpot symbols, temporary stop symbols, and character information indicating the type of reach mode derived before the stop of the specific display mode.

JP 2003-154100 A

  By the way, as an effect related to the variable display game described above, the combination of identification information forming a specific display mode through a reach mode is temporarily stopped or re-varied, and then stopped and confirmed in a specific display mode as to whether or not it is a certain change. In addition to the special effects, the specific display mode is used after the temporary stop (second time) again with a combination of identification information that forms a specific display mode, and after a special game state has occurred and a predetermined number of rounds have ended. There is also a so-called “ending promotion” in which the identification information that has been changed is re-changed (second time) and promoted to a probable variation.

  This ending promotion effect is generally performed in the second display area of the variable display device divided into two screens, while in the first display area, the identification information is regenerated in the second display area. When stopped temporarily, the stopped symbols are displayed. That is, the jackpot symbol displayed after the end of the round in the second display area is already displayed in the first display area when the identification information is temporarily suspended in the second display area. After the round, the jackpot symbol will be promoted to a probable symbol.

  When the above ending promotion effect is temporarily performed with the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 as described above, as the game history information included in the customer calling image, Since it cannot be displayed separately from the second temporary stop symbol, the jackpot symbol displayed in the game history information is stopped after the first temporary stop or stopped after the second temporary stop. It is unclear whether it was done.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, among the players who have seen the gaming history information, “This gaming machine has no ending promotion”, that is, “This gaming machine is not after the second temporary stop. “There is no possibility of being promoted to a probabilistic symbol”, or “There is no possibility that this gaming machine will be a big hit after the second temporary stop” etc., and more players are expected There was a problem that I could not hold you.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the customer calling image including the game history information is displayed on the screen of the variable display device when the waiting state has elapsed for a predetermined time after the end of the variable display game. It was only. Therefore, the player cannot check the game history information during execution of the variable display game, and even if the reach mode is derived in the variable display game, the type of reach mode is included in the game history information. It was inconvenient that it was not possible to confirm the situation at the same time by directly comparing the things, and had to rely on the memory regarding the game history information seen before the execution of the variable display game.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game history information displayed on the screen of the variable display device includes a jackpot symbol, a temporary stop symbol in the specific display mode that occurred in the past, and a stop in the specific display mode. Character information or the like indicating the type of reach mode derived previously is merely statically displayed in a state of being arranged in time series. Here, instead of displaying the game history information unchanged, for example, by changing the display mode of the game history information in order to differentiate from other game machines, the last time in this variable display game It is conceivable to use it as an effect to give notice of the type of identification information that may stop.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems of the conventional techniques as described above, and whether the stoppage is confirmed after the first temporary stop by the jackpot history information on the display result of the variable display game or the second time. By making it possible for the player to easily determine whether the stop has been confirmed after the temporary stop of the game, it is possible to easily determine in advance the difference in production related to the variable display game, and use it as a reference for selecting a gaming machine It is possible to make more players have a sense of expectation, and the jackpot history information and variable display game are divided and displayed simultaneously by splitting the screen of the variable display device. Information and variable display games can be directly compared and confirmed, and a gaming machine that can predict the type of identification information that will stop at the end using jackpot history information is provided. It is intended to be.

The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-described object resides in the inventions of the following items.
[1] A variable display device (310) capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided, the variable display game is executed by displaying the identification information on the screen of the variable display device (310), and the variable display game In the gaming machine (1) that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to a player when the display result is stopped in a specific display mode that is a combination of identification information corresponding to a jackpot,
The variable display game, after deriving a reach mode that may shift to the specific display mode, performs a temporary stop or re-variation with a combination of identification information forming the specific display mode, and stops in the specific display mode Including at least a first effect to be confirmed and a second effect in which the second temporary stop or re-variation is performed again after the temporary stop or re-variation is performed and the stop is confirmed in the specific display mode.
History display control means (100, 300) for causing a history display area (1400) including jackpot history information indicating that the specific display mode has stopped in the past to appear on the screen of the variable display device (310),
Divided display control means (100, 300) for dividing the screen of the variable display device (310) into a variable display area (1300) for displaying the identification information and a history display area (1400) and displaying both simultaneously. When,
Identification information notifying means (100, 300) for notifying the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game in the history display area (1400);
The history display control means (100, 300), as the jackpot history information, allows the player to determine which of the first effect and the second effect is the specific display mode. Display at least information,
The effect determination information is first effect determination information (1401) including identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode with respect to the specific display mode that has passed the first effect, and the specific display mode that has passed the second effect. Is the second effect determination information (1402) formed by combining the identification information at the time of the second temporary stop and the identification information confirmed to stop in the specific display mode,
The identification information notice means (100, 300) changes the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode among the effect determination information displayed in the history display area (1400). A gaming machine (1) characterized in that the type of identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game in the variable display area (1300) is displayed at a specific time so that the player can discriminate.

[2] At the time of derivation of the reach mode or the temporary stop in the variable display game, the history display control means (100, 300) causes the history display area (1400) to appear and the split display control means (100 , 300) divides the screen of the variable display device (310) into the variable display area (1300) and the history display area (1400), and displays both simultaneously.
The display mode of identification information constituting the reach mode in the variable display area (1300) in conjunction with changing the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area (1400). The gaming machine (1) according to [1], wherein the gaming machine (1) is also changed.

  [3] The display mode of the identification information that constitutes the reach mode in the variable display area (1300) depends on the reliability of the advance notice regarding the type of identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game. The gaming machine (1) according to [2], which changes in different modes.

  [4] The display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area (1400) is based on the reliability of the advance notice regarding the type of identification information that may stop last in the current variable display game. The gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the gaming machine (1) is changed in a different manner depending on the game machine.

[5] The history display control means (100, 300) displays a plurality of jackpot history information retroactively to a specific display mode a plurality of times in the past,
The identification information notice means (100, 300) includes a type of identification information that may stop last in the current variable display game among the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area (1400). [1], [2], [1], [2], [2], [2], [1], [2], [2], [1], [2] The gaming machine (1) according to [3] or [4].

  [6] After the display result of the variable display game is confirmed, the history display area (1400) is lost, or the change in the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode is restored. A gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5].

  [7] The history display area (1400) disappears based on a predetermined operation of the player, or the change of the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode is restored [1] , [2], [3], [4], [5] or [6].

  [8] When the divided display control means (100, 300) divides the screen of the variable display device (310) into the history display area (1400) and the variable display area (1300), there are a plurality of division modes. A gaming machine according to [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7], wherein one of the division modes is selected ).

  [9] The gaming machine (1) according to [8], wherein the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the specific display mode is different for each of the plurality of division modes.

  [10] The jackpot history information is a combination of the first effect determination information (1401) and the background image of the reach mode, and the specific display mode that has passed the first effect. Regarding the display mode, [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] are characterized in that the second effect determination information (1402) is combined with the background image of the reach mode. , [6], [7], [8] or [9].

[11] A decoration display device (430) disposed in a state where a part of the space above the ball passage area is occupied in a ball passage area through which a game ball can pass in the game area (17),
Decoration display control means (100, 400) for performing display control in the decoration display device (430),
The decoration display device (430) is capable of displaying the hold number indicating the number of times that the variable display game has not yet been executed in a manner that the player can recognize,
The decoration display control means (100, 400) controls the decoration display device (430) in conjunction with a change in the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area (1400). [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9] or [10] characterized by changing the display state The gaming machine (1) described.

The present invention operates as follows.
In the gaming machine (1) described in [1], when a predetermined starting condition is established during a game, such as when a ball wins the starting port (21), a variable display game is executed. That is, after a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on the screen of the variable display device (310), any combination of identification information is stopped and displayed. When the display result of this variable display game is stopped in a specific display mode that is a combination of identification information corresponding to a jackpot, a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player occurs.

  In the display process from the start to the end of the variable display game, there are various production patterns, and there is a possibility that the specific display mode is stopped. For example, a predetermined combination of identification information forming the specific display mode is used. A reach form constituting a part is derived in a stage before the specific display form is determined. After this reach mode is derived, the game machine (1) has two effects, a first effect and a second effect, as patterns that actually lead to the stop of the specific display mode.

  The first effect is that after the reach mode is derived, a combination of identification information that forms a specific display mode appears, but this combination is not fixed immediately, and is temporarily specified or temporarily changed, and then specified. This is an effect of confirming stoppage in the display mode. By temporarily stopping or re-changing here, for example, the player's expectation can be realized by directing the re-lottery of whether the combination of identification information to be finally determined will be a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot Will be excited.

  The second effect is common to the first effect until the temporary stop or re-variation is performed after the reach mode is derived, but after that, the second temporary stop or re-change is performed, and then the second effect is specified. This is an effect of confirming stoppage in the display mode. In such a second effect, a special game state is generated based on the specific display mode that has been stopped after the first temporary stop or re-variation (actually the second temporary stop), and then specified The combination of the identification information that has been in the display mode includes a so-called “ending promotion” in which the combination of identification information is re-changed again and finally stopped so as to be promoted to a probable variation symbol.

  The screen of the variable display device (310) in the gaming machine (1) includes a history display area including jackpot history information indicating that the specific display mode has been stopped in the past under the control of the history display control means (100, 300). (1400) appears. Furthermore, the screen of the variable display device (310) can be divided into a variable display area (1300) in which the variable display game is executed and the history display area (1400) under the control of the split display control means (100, 300). Thus, the variable display game in the variable display area (1300) and the jackpot history information in the history display area (1400) can be displayed simultaneously.

  The player can refer to the selection of the gaming machine (1) by viewing the jackpot history information in the history display area (1400). Here, as the jackpot history information, for example, the number of occurrences and the timing of occurrence of the specific display mode and the like, the history display control means (100, 300), particularly as the jackpot history information, the first effect and the second effect. Of these, at least effect determination information that allows the player to determine which effect the specific display mode has undergone is displayed.

  As a result, the player sees the effect determination information displayed as the jackpot history information, and whether the specific display mode determined in the past is confirmed to stop after the first temporary stop, stops after the second temporary stop It can be easily determined whether it has been confirmed, and more detailed jackpot history information can be utilized as a reference for selecting the gaming machine (1). Furthermore, regarding the effects of the variable display game, it can be determined in advance that the first effects and the second effects exist. Therefore, as the gaming machine (1), the fact that there is the second effect corresponding to the “ending promotion” effect is positively appealed, and more players can have a sense of expectation. Become.

  Moreover, the history display area (1400) can be displayed in a state of being divided on the screen of the variable display device (310) simultaneously with the variable display area (1300) for displaying the identification information during the variable display game. Therefore, even if the variable display game is being executed in the variable display area (1300), the jackpot history information can be confirmed in the history display area (1400). As a result, it is possible to easily confirm whether the reach mode derived in the middle of the variable display game or the identification information already stopped is included in the jackpot history information while directly comparing the two. It becomes.

  The effect determination information is first effect determination information (1401) including identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode with respect to the specific display mode that has passed the first effect, and the specific display mode that has passed the second effect. Is the second effect determination information (1402) formed by combining the identification information at the time of the second temporary stop and the identification information confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode. Thereby, the player grasps the tendency of the type of identification information constituting the specific display mode, and further distinguishes between the first effect and the second effect, and what kind of identification information is 2 in the second effect. It is also possible to grasp in detail the tendency of what identification information is finally used for the specific display mode after the temporary stop for the second time.

  Since such effect determination information can be viewed at the same time as the variable display game, the identification information that is still changing in the variable display game can be viewed in direct contrast with this “specific display mode” of the effect determination information. The player can have a sense of expectation that it will stop at “identified information”.

  In addition, in this gaming machine (1), the type of identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game in the history display area (1400) under the control of the identification information notice means (100, 300). Can be forewarned. That is, the identification information notice means (100, 300) displays the variable information by changing the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode among the effect determination information displayed in the history display area (1400). The type of identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game in the area (1300) is displayed at a specific time so that the player can discriminate.

  In this way, the notice information display that stops at the end is displayed in the history display area (1400), which is completely different from the notice display of the specific display mode by the effects of characters and the like as in the conventional general variable display game. In addition to increasing the player's expectation for the identification information that may stop at the end of this variable display game, the display will be further enhanced by a novel notice display using the jackpot history information that has been made be able to.

  “Change the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop to the specific display mode” as the notice display of the identification information to be stopped at the end means that the specific identification information blinks in the effect determination information or the brightness and color tone of the identification information It is possible to change the value. In addition, the “specific time point” at which the notice display is performed is based on the assumption that the history display area (1400) is displayed, when the reach mode is derived during the execution of the variable display game, or at the time of temporary stop, etc. The timing can be considered.

  In addition, as described in [2] above, the history display control means (100, 300) is the timing at which the history display area (1400) appears. The history display area (1400) is caused to appear and the screen of the variable display device (310) is divided into the variable display area (1300) and the history display area (1400) by the divided display control means (100, 300). It is good to display both at the same time. In this manner, the display of the variable display area (1300) and the history display area (1400) are displayed simultaneously due to the derivation of the reach mode and the temporary stop, and the timing at which the history display area (1400) appears is indicated to the player. Can be clarified.

  When the history display area (1400) appears, the variable display area (1300) always includes identification information that constitutes a reach mode, but the specific display in the history display area (1400). The display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode in the variable display area (1300) may be changed in conjunction with the change of the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped. Thereby, not only the interest in display is enhanced, but also in the variable display area (1300), the fact that the advance notice display of the identification information is performed in the history display area (1400), the identification information The player can be alerted to the notice display.

  In addition, as described in [3] above, the display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode in the variable display area (1300) in relation to the advance notice display of the identification information is the last display in the current variable display game. Depending on the reliability of the notice regarding the type of identification information that may stop, it may be changed in a different manner. As a result, a special correlation occurs between the change in the display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode and the reliability of the notice, and the player can enjoy an interesting and varied display.

  In addition, as described in [4] above, the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area (1400) as the notice display of the identification information is the last display in the current variable display game. Depending on the reliability of the advance notice regarding the type of identification information that may stop, it may be changed in a different manner. In such a case, there will be a special correlation between the change in the display mode related to the notice display itself of the identification information that stops at the end and the reliability of the notice, and the player will display a varied and interesting display. I can enjoy it.

  Of course, the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area (1400) is not limited to the one for the past specific display mode, and as described in [5], the history display control means (100, 300), it is possible to easily grasp a list of a plurality of histories on one screen by displaying a plurality of jackpot history information retroactively to a specific display mode a plurality of times in the past. Then, it is possible to know which identification information causes “ending promotion” and a lot of jackpots, and what is the reach manner at that time.

  Here, out of the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area (1400) by the identification information notice means (100, 300), the type of the identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game If the display mode of identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the same specific display mode is changed to a display mode that is different from the identification information that has been determined to stop in another specific display mode, the type of identification information that has been foretold becomes obvious at a glance. The player can easily discriminate.

  Further, as described in [6] above, after the display result of the variable display game is confirmed, the history display control means (100, 300) causes the history display area (1400) to disappear or the identification information notice means (100 , 300), it may be controlled to restore the change in the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode. Here, by automatically disappearing the history display area (1400), the variable display area (1300) can be displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device (310), and the display result of the variable display game is displayed on the entire screen. It becomes possible to see in a large and easily understandable state by display. In addition, by terminating the notice display of the identification information to be stopped last, it is possible to produce a notice display with a limited time limit.

  Alternatively, as described in [7] above, based on a predetermined operation by the player, the history display control means (100, 300) causes the history display area (1400) to disappear or the identification information notice means (100, 300). It is good to control so that the change of the display mode of the identification information that has been fixed to the specific display mode in step 300) is restored. Here, as the predetermined operation of the player, an operation using an external input switch or a touch panel provided as an external input means (1315) can be considered.

  In this way, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing at which the history display area (1400) disappears or the last notice display of the identification information to be stopped is terminated by his / her own intention. The history display area (1400) can be viewed only when necessary, and it is not necessary to view the narrow variable display area (1300) divided indefinitely, or the notice information is displayed lastly only when necessary. It becomes possible to see.

  Further, as described in [8] above, when the screen of the variable display device (310) is divided into the history display area (1400) and the variable display area (1300) by the split display control means (100, 300). In addition, it may be controlled to select any one of the plurality of division modes. Thereby, it is possible to perform various effects with abundant variations of display divided into the history display area (1400) and the variable display area (1300), and the interest in display can be enhanced.

  Here, as described in [9] above, if each of the plurality of division modes is set so that the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the specific display mode is different, for each division mode. The thrill and expectation that can be given to the player are different, and the display can be further enhanced.

  Further, as described in [10] above, as the jackpot history information, for the specific display mode that has undergone the first effect, the background image of the reach mode is combined with the first effect determination information (1401). As for the specific display mode that has undergone the second effect, the background image of the reach mode may be combined with the second effect determination information (1402).

  Thereby, even if a plurality of background images of the same reach mode are displayed, the player can distinguish the first effect and the second effect, so only by looking at the background image of the reach mode during the game For example, in the case of this reach mode, the player has a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of a promising big hit after the second temporary stop because there was a jackpot history information that was the second effect. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, since the jackpot history information including the background image of such a reach mode can be viewed at the same time as the variable display game, when the reach mode is derived in the variable display game, it is finally displayed on the background image of the reach mode. The player may have a sense of expectation that the stopping identification information that is changing will stop at the identification information that constitutes the specific display mode included in the jackpot history information that can be seen in direct contrast with this. it can.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine (1) described in [11] above, the ball passing area through which the gaming ball can pass in the gaming area (17) is decorated so as to occupy a part of the space on the ball passing area. A display device (430) is provided. The shape, size, and arrangement position of the decoration display device (430) are arbitrary setting items. For example, the decoration display device (430) can be set to the same size as the variable display device (310) or the half on one side of the game area (17) By arranging so as to cover, it occupies a large part of the space on the ball passage area, and can be particularly conspicuous even in the game area (17). Here, the decoration display device (430) is designed to give aesthetics, so that the decoration effect of the game area (17) can be enhanced and a gorgeous atmosphere can be produced.

  The decoration display device (430) can display not only the structure for decoration but also the reserved number indicating the number of times that the variable display game has not yet been executed in a manner that the player can recognize. The decoration display device (430) can increase the decoration effect of the game area (17) by displaying the means for displaying the number of holds in this way, particularly in the game area (17) where the player turns his gaze during the game. ), It is possible for anyone to grasp the number of holds very easily, and to increase the player's attention to the decoration display device (430). In particular, even a game beginner can reliably grasp the number of holds without making a mistake.

  Control of the display state including the display of the number of holds in the decoration display device (430) is executed by the decoration display control means (100, 400). The decoration display control means (100, 400) displays the display of the decoration display device (430) in conjunction with a change in the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area (1400). Control to change the state. Thereby, not only the display interest in the entire game area (17) is enhanced, but also the decoration display device (430) appeals that the notice display of the identification information is performed in the history display area (1400). Thus, it is possible to sufficiently alert the player to the notice display of the identification information.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the history display area including the jackpot history information appears on the screen of the variable display device, and the first display effect that the specific display mode is determined to stop after the first temporary stop as the jackpot history information. Since the player displays the effect determination information that allows the player to determine which of the second effects the specific display mode is determined to stop after the second temporary stop, which specific display mode has been achieved. By looking at the effect determination information displayed as jackpot history information, whether the specific display mode confirmed in the past has been confirmed to stop after the first temporary stop or whether the stop has been confirmed after the second temporary stop, Each can be easily identified.

  The player can carefully select a gaming machine with reference to such detailed jackpot history information. Furthermore, regarding the effects of the variable display game, it can be determined in advance that the first effects and the second effects exist. On the other hand, as a gaming machine, the fact that there is a second effect corresponding to the “ending promotion” effect, in particular, will be positively appealed, and more players can be expected.

  The screen of the variable display device can be divided into a variable display area in which a variable display game is executed and the history display area. The variable display game in the variable display area and the jackpot history information in the history display area Can be displayed simultaneously, so that even when a variable display game is being executed in the variable display area, the jackpot history information can be confirmed in the history display area. As a result, the player can easily confirm whether the reach mode derived in the course of the variable display game or the already stopped identification information is included in the jackpot history information while directly comparing the two. It becomes possible.

  The effect determination information is first effect determination information including identification information of the specific display mode for the specific display mode that has passed the first effect, and the second temporary stop for the specific display mode that has passed the second effect. Since the second effect determination information is a combination of the identification information of the hour and the identification information of the specific display mode, the player can grasp the tendency of the type of identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode, The distinction between the first effect and the second effect, and what kind of identification information in the second effect temporarily stops for the second time, and the tendency of which identification information finally becomes the specific display mode is also fine. I can grasp it. In addition, the identification information that is still changing in the variable display game is expected to stop at the “identification information constituting the specific display mode” of the effect determination information that can be seen in direct contrast with this. One can hold.

  In addition, in this gaming machine, by changing the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode among the effect determination information displayed in the history display region by the control of the identification information notice unit, the variable display region The type of identification information that may last stop in this variable display game is displayed at a specific time so that the player can discriminate it. It is completely different from the notice display of the specific display mode by the effects of characters, etc. like a game, and finally stops at this variable display game by the novel notice display using the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area. In addition to enhancing the player's expectation for the identification information that may be displayed, the interest in display can be further enhanced.

  Further, as the jackpot history information, regarding the specific display mode that has undergone the first effect, the background image of the reach mode is combined with the first effect determination information, and for the specific display mode that has undergone the second effect, the second effect. The player can distinguish between the first effect and the second effect even if a plurality of the background images of the same reach mode are displayed, by combining the discrimination information with the background image of the reach mode. So, just look at the background image of the reach mode during the game. For example, “In this reach mode, there was a jackpot history information that was the second effect. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that “there is a certain nature”. Further, when the reach mode is derived in the variable display game, the changing identification information that stops last on the background image of the reach mode is included in the jackpot history information that can be seen in direct contrast with this. The player can have a sense of expectation that the identification information constituting the specific display mode will stop.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment that represents the present invention will be described based on the drawings.
1 to 31 show a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine main body 1 that executes a game for launching a ball on the gaming board 2, and a card unit (CR ball lending machine) b that lends the ball by inserting a valuable value card attached thereto. Consists of.

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

  On the lower surface of the glass frame 11, an upper tray 3 for storing lending balls and payout balls, a lower tray 4 for storing balls overflowing from the upper tray 3, and a ball stored in the upper tray 3 are extracted. An upper tray ball removal lever 7, a lower tray ball removal lever 8 for extracting a ball stored in the lower reception tray 4, and a handle 5 for a player to perform a hitting operation are provided. Further, the handle 5 is provided with a firing stop switch 652 for stopping the firing of the ball.

  Further, a push button type external input switch 1315 is provided at the edge of the upper tray 3 as an external input means for the player to perform a predetermined operation. By pressing down the external input switch 1315, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 27) can be erased from the screen of the variable display device 310 described later. An ashtray 6 for smokers is also provided beside the lower tray 4.

  Furthermore, as a device for the player to operate the card unit b, a frequency display unit 12 for displaying and confirming the remaining frequency of the valuable card, a lending button 9 for issuing a ball lending instruction, a valuable A return button 10 for giving a value card return instruction is provided in the vicinity of the upper tray 3, and their output terminals are connected to the operation panel substrate a on the back of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the gaming machine main body 1 and the card unit b. On the back surface of the gaming machine main body 1, control boards and parts for various functions are arranged. Here, as the control board, the main board 100 that manages and controls the operation of the entire game, the instruction information from the main board 100 is received by parallel communication, the prize ball payout operation, and the card unit connection board 900 and the card unit communication. A payout control board 200 that controls the lending operation is provided.

  Further, as a control board, a launch control board 600 for controlling the launch of a sphere, a launch motor 653 controlled by the launch control board 600, a power supply board 700 for supplying predetermined power to each board, and a prize from the main board 100 are given. The outside of the frame for inputting the ball information, the ball rental information from the payout control board 200, and connecting to an external device to output the frame external information (award ball signal, ball rental signal, ball-out signal) A terminal board 800 and a card unit connection board 900 for connecting to the card unit b are also provided.

  In the protective cover 93, a display control board 300, a lamp control board 400, a sound control board 500, and the like are provided so as to be attached to the back side of the game board 2. Each control board is housed in a dedicated case and is set to be protected from dust from the outside, spilled balls from other equipment, and static electricity and electrical noise. In particular, the case of the main board 100 has a structure that can be opened and closed a predetermined number of times using a dedicated screw.

Next, the flow path of the sphere received from the pachinko ball supply device will be described.
In FIG. 2, a ball replenished from a pachinko ball replenishing device (not shown) is stored in a tank unit 90 in the upper part of the gaming machine, and each time a prize ball is paid out and a lending operation is performed, the ball is a chute unit 91. Then, it passes through the dispensing unit 92 and is sent to the upper tray 3.

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

  The ball leveling 94 is for leveling the ball so that the ball flowing in the lane of the chute unit 91 does not rise due to the ball pressure. The bottom surface of the tank unit 90 is inclined so that balls are gathered and dropped at a portion joined to the chute unit 91. The chute unit 91 arranges the spheres flowing down from the tank unit 90 in two lanes. On the way to the payout unit 92, the ball leveling 94 suppresses the bulge due to the ball pressure, and the ball leveling 95 smoothes the ball more effectively and sends it to the payout unit 92. Is set.

  Further, a chute ball cut switch 131 is provided on the ball path of the chute unit 91. The chute ball cut switch 131 is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a ball up to the payout unit 92, and the detection signal is input to the main board 100 to monitor the presence or absence of the ball. The switch 131 is similar in use to the prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801, but the presence / absence of connection with the main board 100 is greatly different.

  The payout unit 92 forms a ball passage to the upper tray 3, a payout motor 222 for sending out the ball onto the ball passage, a payout stop solenoid 223 for suppressing the flow (falling) of the ball, and a rental ball And a path switching solenoid 224 for switching the path of the payout ball, a prize ball detection switch 130 for detecting the payout ball, a ball lending detection switch 220 for detecting the lending ball, and the like.

  The payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223 are connected to the payout control board 200 and controlled. When there is a request for paying a predetermined ball from the main board 100 to the payout control board 200, the payout control board 200 operates the path switching solenoid 224 to move the ball path to the payout ball side, and the payout motor 222 and the payout stop. The ball is sent to the upper tray 3 by the solenoid 223.

  Also, when a predetermined ball lending request signal is input to the payout control board 200 from the card unit b through the card unit connection board 900 by the player's operation, the payout control board 200 causes the path switching solenoid 224 to be turned on. The ball path is set to the rental ball side, and the ball is sent to the upper tray 3 by the payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223.

  The reason why the ball path is made variable according to the content of the request is that the prize ball detection switch 130 and the ball lending detection switch 220 divide a predetermined number of balls and reliably count them. Further, the prize ball detection switch 130 is connected to the main board 100 and counts a predetermined number of balls in the same manner as the payout control board 200 so that the payout can be confirmed more accurately.

  An overflow switch 133 is provided on the ball passage formed so that the overflow ball from the upper tray 3 flows down to the lower tray 4. When the sphere stored in the lower tray 4 is full and the sphere reaches the installation position of the overflow switch 133, the switch is input by the stored ball pressure, and the detection signal is input to the main board 100. . When the main board 100 detects the input of the overflow switch 133, the main board 100 outputs instruction information to the payout control board 200 so as to stop the ball payout.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board 2. On the front of the game board 2, there are a guide rail 16 for guiding the fired ball to the game area 17, and a nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the flow of the game ball guided to the game area 17. Each winning opening, a variable display device 310 capable of executing a variable display game by variable display of images, a normal symbol display device 140 for performing a normal symbol game, and the like are provided. The identification information variably displayed on the variable display device 310 may be referred to as “special symbol”, and the identification information variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 140 may be referred to as “normal symbol”.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game board 2, when a game ball falls without entering any of the winning holes in the game area 17, an out port 29 is provided for discharging the dropped ball to the outside of the gaming machine. It has been. When a ball enters the out port 29, no special privilege is given to the player, and no prize ball is paid out.

  Furthermore, as a decorative lamp, the decorative display device 430 for notifying the player of the number of holds, which is the number of times that the variable display game in the variable display device 310 has not been executed yet, and the normal in the normal symbol display device 140 A normal symbol hold LED 421, a side case lamp 423, a game frame state LED 424, a center LED 425, for notifying the player of the number of holds (the maximum number is 4) which is the number of times that the symbol game has not been executed yet. A gate LED 426, an attacker LED 427, a side LED 428, and the like are provided.

  The winning openings include a start opening 21, a right dropping winning opening 23a, a left dropping winning opening 23b, and a big winning opening 24. When a game ball wins each winning opening, a winning ball is detected by a switch attached to each winning opening, and a predetermined winning ball assigned to each winning opening is paid out each time a winning ball is detected. Among these, the start opening 21 is a winning opening for acquiring the right to execute the variable display game executed by the variable display device 310, and the large winning opening 24 can give a predetermined game value to the player. A special gaming state is generated. Details of main components such as the variable display device 310 and the special winning opening 24 will be described later.

  FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the game board 2. Various control boards and related parts are assembled on the back of the game board 2 in the same manner as already shown in FIG. The control board includes a display control board 300 for controlling the variable display device 310, a lamp control board 400 for controlling the decorative lamp, a voice control board 500 for controlling sound, and external information for the board connected to an external device. A panel external terminal board 850 for outputting (one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, symbol stop count signal) is provided.

  As switches for detecting a winning ball of each winning opening, a start opening switch 121, a right dropping winning opening switch 123a, a left falling winning opening switch 123b, and the like are installed in the vicinity of each winning opening. Further, in the vicinity of the special winning opening 24, an accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and a count switch 125 are provided. The switch for each winning opening is provided in the vicinity of each winning opening, but it can also be arranged on the passage until the winning ball is discharged out of the gaming machine.

  When a ball is won at each prize opening, it is detected by each prize opening switch, and each time it is detected, the next predetermined prize ball assigned to each prize opening is paid out. There are 5 shots at the start port 21, 8 shots at the right drop winning port 23 a, 8 shots at the left drop winning port 23 b, and a large winning port 24 (for detecting a winning ball by the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and the count switch 125). Is assigned 15 shots. The allocation of the number of winning balls is fixed for each winning opening, but can be arbitrarily changed according to the specifications of the model of the gaming machine main body 1.

  Further, as a switch for detecting a ball for operating the normal symbol display device 140, a right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a and a left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Each of them detects the passage of a sphere moving in the game area 17. These left and right normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b are provided as passage openings.

  The related devices for variably operating the winning combination include a large winning opening solenoid 134 for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 24, and the flow of the ball that has won the large winning opening 24 as the above-mentioned continuous moving apparatus switch 124 and a count switch. There are provided a direction switching solenoid 135 for switching to any one of the directions 125, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 136 for expanding / contracting the start port 21 which is a normal electric accessory.

Next, the main components on the game board 2 will be described in more detail.
The start port 21 is generally referred to as a start chucker, and is provided with condition changing means consisting of a pair of movable pieces at the left and right ends of the winning opening, and is a drive comprising a normal electric accessory solenoid 136 (see FIG. 4). Each movable piece is opened and closed by a source. The start port 21 is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes between a normal closed state in which a ball is difficult to win and an open state in which a ball is easy to win, by opening and closing operations of each movable piece.

  The winning of a ball at the start opening 21 is set as a start condition for executing a variable display game in the variable display device 310 described below. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the start port 21 includes a start port switch 121 for detecting a winning of a ball. The start port switch 121 outputs a detection signal to the main board 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned ON. The start port switch 121 may be configured by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the variable display device 310, the screen is normally divided into a plurality of display areas 311 to 313, and each of the plurality of display areas 311 to 313 has an image as a variable display game. The variable display game is executed by displaying the identification information related to the display result and the effect image related to the effect display of the variable display game. The plurality of display areas 311 to 313 are separated from each other, and the display areas adjacent to each other are displayed as non-display areas 314 in which no image is displayed. Although such a variable display device 310 is specifically composed of a liquid crystal unit, an organic EL, a CRT display, or the like can also be adopted.

  When a ball is won at the start port 21 and a winning ball is detected by the start port switch 121, the right to execute the variable display game in the variable display device 310 is acquired, and the variable display game is executed based on the execution right. The In addition, when a ball is won at the starting port 21 during execution of a variable display game or during the occurrence of a special game state, which will be described later, the right to execute the variable display game is acquired but is put on hold and is currently in progress. After the variable display game and the like are finished, the execution rights that have been put on hold are sequentially digested and the variable display game is executed. The number of holdings, which is the number of execution rights held here, is displayed by a decoration display device 430 described later within a predetermined upper limit value of four.

  In the normal display mode in the variable display game, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of types related to the display result of the variable display game for each of the display areas 311 to 313 arranged in the horizontal three rows in the screen of the variable display device 310. The identification information is variably displayed so as to scroll. Here, for example, numbers “0” to “9” are adopted as the identification information, but the number is not limited to simple symbols such as numbers, and other characters imitating characters and various Characters, figures, symbols, or combinations thereof may be employed. Although not shown in FIG. 15, a background image of the identification information, a character, etc. can be variably displayed together with the background image of the identification information and the identification information as an effect image related to the effect display of the variable display game.

  In a normal display mode in the variable display game, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start, arbitrary identification information is set to stop one by one for each display area 311 to 313 in an arbitrary order. Each display area 311 to 313 imitates one reel in a slot machine, and a variable display game is developed as if it is a symbol matching game in the slot machine as a whole.

  As a display result of the variable display game, the identification information stopped in each of the display areas 311 to 313 is a predetermined combination (for example, “7, 7, 7” etc. and all three are in the same state). This state is defined as a “specific display mode” corresponding to a jackpot (see FIG. 14 (4)). In addition, before the specific display mode is stopped, the state in which the two pieces of identification information previously stopped are aligned in the left and right display areas 311 and 312 except for the last display area 313 is “reach”. This corresponds to “mode” (see FIG. 14A).

  When the reach mode is derived, as will be described in detail later, in the variable display device 310, the normal screen is divided into two, a variable display area 1300 for displaying identification information, and a specific display mode in the past. Both the history display area 1400 including the jackpot history information indicating that it has been stopped are set to be displayed simultaneously (see FIG. 28C). When the screen is divided into two in this way, the non-display area 314 disappears, and the variable display area after the reach mode is derived as it is in the variable display area 1300 reduced to half the area of the normal screen. The continuation of the game is displayed.

  A plurality of types of reach modes are prepared, and the details of each reach mode are set so that the contents of variable display of the identification information that stops after each background mode and each reach mode are different for each reach mode. Yes. In the variable display game, the variable display game is executed on the variable display device 310 from the start until the reach mode is derived or when the reach mode is not derived in the middle, with the normal display screen. It has come to be.

  When the display result of the variable display game is determined in the specific display mode (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit”), a special game state is set in which a special winning opening 24 described later can be repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times. ing. In addition, when the display result of the variable display game is not finalized in the specific display mode, it corresponds to the out-of-display mode (hereinafter also referred to as “out”).

  When the display result of the variable display game is aligned with a predetermined probability variation pattern (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) in the specific display mode, so-called probability variation big hit A special gaming state corresponding to is generated. When a probabilistic jackpot occurs, the probability until the next special game state after the special game state ends is increased. Thus, a gaming state in which the probability that a special gaming state will occur compared to the normal time is called a probability variation state (or “probability variation mode”).

  Various display patterns are prepared in the display process from the start to the end of the variable display game. Particularly in the present embodiment, after the reach mode is derived, the specific display mode is determined to stop after the first temporary stop as shown in FIG. 15 as a pattern until the specific display mode is actually determined to stop. As shown in FIG. 16, a first effect and a second effect in which the specific display mode is determined to stop after the second temporary stop are prepared.

  In addition to the first effect and the second effect, a normal mode that is a pattern in which the specific display mode is determined to stop without temporary stop or re-variation after the reach mode is derived may be prepared. In FIGS. 15 and 16, the history display area 1400 that appears on the half of the screen of the variable display device 310 in accordance with the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and the entire screen is displayed even after the reach mode is derived. This will be explained as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the first effect is a combination of identification information forming a specific display mode after the reach mode is derived, but this combination is not fixed immediately but temporarily stopped or re-varied. This is the effect of confirming stoppage in the specific display mode after As will be described in detail later, the player's expectation can be realized by directing the appearance of a re-lottery to determine whether the combination of identification information that will ultimately be confirmed will be a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot by temporary stop or re-variation. It will excite the feeling.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second effect is common to the first effect until the temporary stop or re-variation is performed after the reach mode is derived, but after that, the second temporary stop or restart is performed. This is an effect of confirming stoppage in the specific display mode after the change is made. Although the details will be described later, the second effect is based on a specific display mode that is stopped after the first temporary stop or re-variation (actually the second temporary stop), and after the special game state is generated and ended, The combination of the identification information that has been in the specific display mode is a so-called “ending promotion” in which the stop is confirmed so that the combination of the identification information is changed again and promoted to a probable variation symbol.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine main body 1, the history display area 1400 is set so that the type of reach mode that may be derived in the next variable display game can be notified in advance during execution of the variable display game. ing. Furthermore, the history display area 1400 is set so that the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game can be notified in advance during execution of the variable display game. Details of the notice display will be described later.

  The decoration display device 430 can display the number of variable display games held in a manner that allows the player to recognize the game display device 430. It is arranged in a state that occupies a part of the space. In the present embodiment, the decoration display device 430 is integrally assembled on the right side of the center case of the variable display device 310 and is shaped and sized so as to almost cover the right half of the game area 17.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the decorative display device 430 is divided into a plurality of display units having a rose flower as a motif. In the present embodiment, a total of eight display units including four large display units 431a to 431d simulating large roses and four small display units 432a to 432d simulating small roses are used. It is divided.

  Among these, the two large display units 431a and 431b arranged at the top are collectively arranged as one block, and the two large display units 431c and 431d and the four small display units 432a to 432a arranged in the vertical direction below the large display units. 432d is collectively arranged as another block. Here, each display unit constituting each block protrudes from the surface of the game area 17 and occupies a part of the space on the ball passage area so that the ball cannot pass therethrough. The space between them is wider than the diameter of the game ball, and is configured as a ball passage through which the game ball can pass.

  A decorative member 433 simulating a rose pattern is arranged along a spherical passage between the blocks. By the decorative member 433, the large display units 431a and 431b on the upper side of each block and the large display unit on the lower side are arranged. 431c and 431d are integrally connected. Here, the decorative member 433 is formed in a planar thin plate shape imitating a rose pattern, and is disposed so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the game area 17. Game balls can flow down.

  Of the display units, four large display units 431a to 431d are set to display the number of holdings corresponding to the number of holdings, respectively. As described above, in the present embodiment, a part of the divided display units (except for the small display units 432a to 432d, only the large display units 431a to 431d) is set to display the hold number. However, for example, the small display units 432a to 432d are set to display the hold number, or the decoration display device 430 is configured by only the large display units 431a to 431d for displaying the hold number. You may do it. The upper limit value of the number of reservations that can be displayed on the decoration display device 430 is four that matches the number of large display units 431a to 431d.

  Further, among the divided display units of the decoration display device 430, the four small display units 432a to 432d are not related to the display of the holding ball in the present embodiment, but are the display results of the variable display game related to the holding. Is set to display a notice effect in which a specific display mode is derived in a variable display game. Here, as described above, when the small display units 432a to 432d are configured to display the number of holdings, the display related to the notice effect may be omitted or displayed on the variable display device 310. . The details of the display state relating to the notice effect in the four small display units 432a to 432d will be described later.

  Specifically, the display unit includes a decorative cover and a light emitter. That is, a light-emitting body such as a light bulb or LED is provided inside a decorative cover that is shaped like a large rose or a small rose by a translucent material such as acrylic resin. Of course, the decorative display device 430 may include a member other than the decorative cover and the light emitter, like the decorative member 433. The display units divided into a plurality of parts do not need to be physically separated from each other. For example, even if they are integrally molded as a whole, they can be recognized as being divided in appearance. I just need it.

  Since the decorative display device 430 is mainly composed of a decorative cover and a light emitter, different display states can be produced by lighting, flashing, or turning off. Further, for example, by providing a light emitting body such as a multi-color light bulb or a multicolor light emitting LED, even in one display unit, the light emission color transmitted through the decorative cover can be appropriately changed. Good. Various display states including the display of the holding ball in the decoration display device 430 are controlled according to at least one of the holding number and the display result related to the holding, and details thereof will be described later.

  The large winning opening 24 is generally called an attacker, and the winning opening is difficult for a ball to be won by the operation of a drive source such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 134, direction switching solenoid 135). It is comprised so that it can change into a closed state and an open state which is easy to win. The special prize opening solenoid 134 operates to open and close the door of the special prize opening 24 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when the special gaming state is established. The direction switching solenoid 135 operates the passage member so as to guide the winning ball to the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 side in a state where the door of the big winning opening 24 is opened. When a winning ball is detected, the next operation is to guide the winning ball to the count switch 125 side.

  That is, the special winning opening 24 is controlled to be opened and closed so as to produce a special gaming state when the result of the variable display game is in a specific display mode. Here, the special gaming state is a state in which the opening / closing operation of returning to the closed state for a short time after the grand prize opening 24 is maintained in the open state for a predetermined time is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times). It is. When a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10) wins the grand prize opening 24 or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, the door of the big prize opening 24 is closed. And when a series of operation | movement is complete | finished by the said predetermined number of times, the said special game state will be complete | finished.

  In addition, a specific area is provided inside the special winning opening 24, and at least one ball wins the specific area for each round, and a prize is awarded by the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 in the specific area. The detection of the sphere is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. That is, if a ball is not detected by the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 for each round, the special gaming state is terminated halfway.

  The normal symbol display device 140 performs variable display by lighting two LED lights divided into left and right. In other methods than the two LED lights, a 7-segment display may be used. The right and left LEDs are assigned “win” and “off”, respectively. When the right and left normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b detect the passage of the sphere, the normal symbol display device 140 uses the normal symbol display device 140 for the normal symbol game. Acquire execution rights and play a normal symbol game.

  In the normal symbol game, variable display is started by alternately flashing the left and right LEDs of the normal symbol display device 140. When the variable display is performed for a predetermined time and stopped, either the left or right lighting is displayed, and the player visually checks the determination result. Can be confirmed. If the result of determination is “winning”, each movable piece of the start port 21 is temporarily operated from a normal closed state where the ball is difficult to win to an open state where the ball is easy to win.

  If the passing symbol is detected by the right and left normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b while the normal symbol display device 140 is variably displayed, the right to execute the normal symbol game is acquired, but it is put on hold and is currently in progress. After the regular symbol game is digested, the reserved execution rights are digested sequentially. The normal symbol game has a maximum number of holds of 4, and is notified by the normal symbol hold LED 421.

Next, various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 and components related thereto. FIG. 5 shows a main board 100, a payout control board 200, a display control board 300, a lamp control board 400, a sound control board 500, a launch control board 600, a power supply board 700, and the like as control boards.

  Here, the main board 100 is a control board that controls the gaming machine, and is a control means as a whole including the display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, the sound control board 500, and the main board 100, Specifically, various functions including a holding ball storage unit, a display result storage unit, a game history storage unit, and a time determination unit are realized.

  The main board 100 and the display control board 300 constitute display control means for performing variable display games on the variable display device 310, reach mode deriving means, history display control means, split display control means, reach mode notice means, identification Implement various functions including information notice means. The main board 100 and the lamp control board 400 constitute decoration display control means for performing display control of various decoration lamps including the decoration display device 430.

  The holding ball storage means has a function of storing a holding ball indicating the number of times that the variable display game has not yet been executed even if the starting condition for winning the ball at the starting port 20 is satisfied. As described above, when a ball is won at the starting port 21 during execution of the variable display game or the occurrence of the special game state, the holding ball storage means stores the holding balls (the right to execute the variable display game) one by one. It is set to be stored in a RAM 104 (see FIG. 6) of the main board 100 described later.

  The display result storage means has a function of predetermining a display result of the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition and storing information related to the determined display result in correspondence with each execution right that is the holding ball. is there. Here, the information related to the display result corresponds to a jackpot corresponding to the specific display mode or a disengagement not corresponding to the specific display mode. Information about the display result is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 104 of the main board 100 in a state corresponding to the execution right.

  When the special game state occurs, the game history storage means includes the time of occurrence, the number of occurrences so far, the number of variable display games (starts) required from the previous time until the occurrence of the special game state, etc. In addition to the basic jackpot history information, the effect determination information that allows the player to determine which of the first effect and the second effect is the specific display mode has been determined as the jackpot history information. It is a function for storing each time the special gaming state occurs. Note that the jackpot history information is also stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 104 of the main board 100.

  The timing determination means determines whether or not the variable display game is being executed at the time based on the operation detection signal output from the external input switch 1315 when the player depresses the external input switch 1315. If the variable display game is being executed, it is a function for determining whether or not the history display area 1400 has already appeared at that time.

  The display control means is a function for performing display control related to execution of the variable display game in the variable display game 310, appearance of the history display area 1400, and the like. The reach mode deriving unit is a function for deriving a reach mode that may shift to the specific display mode in a variable display game with a predetermined probability.

  The history display control means is a function for causing a history display area 1400 including jackpot history information indicating that the specific display mode has stopped in the past to appear on the screen of the variable display device 310. The history display control means causes the history display area 1400 to appear on the screen half of the variable display device 310 if the history display area 1400 has not yet appeared at the time of derivation of the reach mode in the variable display game. In the history display area 1400, as the jackpot history information, the effect determination information 1401 and 1402 and the reach that enable the player to determine which of the first effect and the second effect the specific display mode has been achieved. A combination of modes is displayed retroactively a plurality of times in the past.

  The history display control means determines that the variable display game is not being executed and the history display area 1400 has not yet appeared by the time determination means when the player depresses the external input switch 1315. When the game is performed, the history display area 1400 appears on the entire screen of the variable display device 310, and when the player presses down the external input switch 1315, the time determination means is executing the variable display game. When it is determined that the history display area 1400 has not yet appeared, the history display area 1400 appears on the half screen of the variable display device 310.

  Furthermore, the history display control means automatically disappears the history display area 1400 after the display result of the variable display game is confirmed when the history display area 1400 has already appeared during execution of the variable display game. When the player presses down the external input switch 1315, the history display area 1400 disappears even when the history display area 1400 has already appeared, regardless of whether or not the variable display game is being executed. The control to be executed is executed.

  When the history display area 1400 is derived during the execution of the variable display game, the split display control means divides the screen of the variable display device 310 into two parts, a variable display area 1300 and a history display area 1400. It is a function that displays at the same time. When the history display area 1400 displayed on the screen half of the variable display device 310 disappears during the execution of the variable display game, the variable display area 1300 returns to the normal screen displayed on the full screen, If the history display area 1400 displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 310 disappears while the variable display game is not being executed, the display returns to the standby demonstration screen.

  In addition, when the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into the history display area 1400 and the variable display area 1300, the split display control unit selects any one of a plurality of split modes. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the screen of the variable display device 310 is vertically divided, and as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the screen of the variable display device 310 is left and right. There are two types of division modes, i.e., division modes.

  Here, the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the specific display mode is set to be different for each of the two split modes. Specifically, for example, the upper and lower division modes shown in FIG. 28 (c) have a higher probability of shifting to the specific display mode after the reach mode is derived than the left and right division modes shown in FIG. 28 (d). It is good to set to. In addition, the appearance rate of each division | segmentation aspect can be determined suitably.

  The reach mode notifying means is a function for notifying the type of reach mode that may be derived in the next variable display game in the history display area 1400. The reach mode notice means changes the display mode of the background image of the reach mode (hereinafter also referred to as “reach background image”) in the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area 1400, thereby changing the next variable display game. The type of reach mode that may be derived in the above is displayed at a specific time so that the player can discriminate. In this embodiment, the specific time point is set at the time of derivation of the reach mode in the same manner as the timing when the history display area 1400 appears.

  The identification information notice means is a function for giving a notice of the type of identification information that may stop last in the current variable display game in the history display area 1400. The identification information notice means changes by changing the display mode of the identification information (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determined symbol”) that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode among the effect determination information displayed in the history display area 1400. The type of identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game in the display area is displayed at a specific time so that the player can discriminate. In this embodiment, the specific time point is set at the time of derivation of the reach mode in the same manner as the timing when the history display area 1400 appears.

  The decoration display control means is a function for executing display state control including display of a holding ball in the decoration display device 430 according to at least one of the number of holdings and the display result related to the holding. Here, the “pending number” is the presence / absence of the execution right of the variable display game that has not been executed and the number thereof as described above, and is stored and managed in the RAM 104 of the main board 100 by the holding ball storage means. Reference is made to what is being done. The “display result related to the hold” corresponds to a display result such as a jackpot or miss determined in advance for the variable display game being held, and is stored and managed in the RAM 104 of the main board 100 by the display result storage means. Reference is made to what is being done.

  FIG. 6 shows details of the main board 100. The main board 100 operates based on a clock generated by the clock circuit 108 inside the main board 100. In addition, by inputting an interrupt signal at regular time intervals obtained by dividing the clock generated by the clock circuit 108 by the internal timer 107 to the CPU 102, the CPU 102 executes timer interrupt processing at regular time intervals. The CPU 102 performs a series of operations by executing, for each interrupt, a process divided so as to end in a time shorter than the interval of the timer setting time.

  The start opening switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, the right drop winning port switch 123a, and the left drop winning port switch 123b are switches for detecting the winning of the ball, respectively. The input signals from these switches are supplied to the gate circuit 110.

  Each input signal from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the count switch 125, the right prize ball detection switch 130a, the left prize ball detection switch 130b, the shot ball break switch 131, the glass frame open detection switch 132, and the overflow switch 133 is a gate. This is supplied to the circuit 111.

  The addresses of the gate circuits 110 and 111 are set in the address space of the CPU 102 by the memory mapped I / O method. The address selection circuit 113 decodes the address signal and the write / read control signal output from the CPU 102 in accordance with the system clock output from the CPU 102 to generate a chip select signal.

  When the gate circuits 110 and 111 are selected by this chip select signal, each input signal from the start port switch 121 or the like is output to the data bus through the gate circuit. Each input signal on the data bus is detected multiple times by the interrupt signal generated at regular intervals until the next interrupt processing is executed and chattering prevention processing is performed, then specified for each input signal Stored in the RAM area.

  The input signal from the start port switch 121 is a five-point prize ball signal, and the input signals from the right-drop prize-entrance switch 123a and the left-drop prize-entrance switch 123b are eight prize ball signals, respectively. Input signals from the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 and the count switch 125 are treated as 15 award ball signals, and the winning numbers detected by the respective switches are stored in a designated RAM area. At the same time, the total number of prize balls is calculated by the CPU 102 and stored in a designated RAM area.

  In addition, random numbers are acquired for input signals from the start port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, and these values are obtained as random number values in the RAM area. Based on this data stored in the storage area, the gaming state, gaming effects, etc. of the gaming machine main body 1 are set, and the gaming state, gaming effects, etc. are sequentially output to each control board.

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

  Since there are data in the starting ball switch 5 prize ball RAM area, the left and right drop prize opening switch 8 prize ball RAM area, the accessory continuous actuator switch, and the 15 count switches prize ball RAM area, the CPU 102 receives each prize ball. The 8-bit award ball data set to the number is sequentially output to the latch circuit 112a through the data bus and the output data bus. In synchronization with this, an interrupt signal for the payout control board 200 and a control signal for the strobe signal are output to the latch circuit 112e through the data bus and the output data bus.

  When the chip select signal obtained by decoding by the address decoding circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O is sequentially output to the latch circuit 112a and the latch circuit 112e, the 8-bit prize ball data is interrupted to the latch circuit 112a. The control signal of the signal and the strobe signal is latched by the latch circuit 112e, and the output signal composed of the 8-bit parallel prize ball output signal, the interrupt signal, and the 2-bit control signal of the strobe signal is given to the payout control board 200. Output as data.

  The payout control board 200 to which the winning ball data is input controls the ball discharging mechanism to discharge the number of winning balls corresponding to the input winning ball data. Details will be described later. The discharged prize balls are detected by the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b, input to the gate circuit 111 and taken into the CPU 102, and the number of prize balls is managed. The detection signal is also output to the payout control board 200.

  Based on these detection signals, the number of prize balls actually paid out is calculated by the CPU 102, the value is subtracted from the stored data in the RAM area, and the data of the number of prize balls is updated in real time. An output signal is output to the latch circuit 112f for each set number of winning prize balls, and is output to the outside in synchronization with the chip select signal of the address decode circuit 113. It is output to a computer etc.

  When random number values are stored in a RAM area in which random number values corresponding to input signals of the start port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b are stored, The type (control pattern) of the game effect is determined immediately before the start of the variable display on each display device 140, 310, the determined control pattern is transmitted to each board related to the effect, and the generated data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 104. To remember.

  In addition, the display control board 300 outputs data related to each stop symbol corresponding to the display effect data in time series. That is, when the 8-bit recognition code and the display state presentation 8-bit data are sequentially output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112b through the data bus, an interrupt signal to the display control board 300 and each strobe signal are synchronized with them. A 2-bit control signal is output to the latch circuit 112e.

  These signals are sequentially latched by the latch circuit and output in parallel at the timing based on the chip select signal that is decoded and output from the address decoding circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O. Data related to symbols and the like, variation stop data, and the like are sequentially output to the display control board 300 as display effect data.

  In synchronization with the display effect data, 8-bit parallel lamp display output data and a control signal are output to the lamp control board 400 through the latch circuit 112c. In synchronization with the display effect data, the 8-bit parallel sound source output data and the control signal are output to the audio control board 500 through the latch circuit 112d. That is, a chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 113 in synchronization with the timing at which each data is output to the data bus, the data on the data bus is latched by the latch circuits 112c and 112d, Is output.

  When the gaming state is the special gaming state, the control data of the big prize opening solenoid 134 is output to the latch circuit 112g in synchronization with the gaming state effect data, and the chip select signal from the address decoding circuit 113 is input to the latch circuit 112g. The As a result, the control data of the special prize opening solenoid 134 is output from the latch circuit 112g, the special prize opening solenoid 134 is driven, the special prize opening 24 is opened and closed, and the ball can be guided to the special prize opening 24.

  When the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 arranged in a specific area inside the big prize opening 24 detects a ball, a ball detection signal is output, and this signal is output to the data bus via the gate circuit 111 and taken into the CPU 102. As a result of the detection process based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous actuator switch 124, the control data of the direction switching solenoid 135 is output to the latch circuit 112g, and the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked. At the same time, round continuation data indicating whether or not to continue the jackpot state to the next round is stored in the RAM area based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124.

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

  Random numbers are acquired for the input signals from the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, respectively. Based on this random number value, display control data of the normal symbol display device 140 (normal symbol LED1, normal symbol LED2) is generated and output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g through the data bus. Each time a chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 113, normal symbol LED display is performed for a certain period of time.

  When the result of obtaining the random number is correct, braking data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 that operates each movable piece of the start port 21 is output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g and also from the address decode circuit 113. Is output from the latch circuit 112g for a predetermined time in response to the chip select signal, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 is controlled. As a result, a state occurs in which the ball easily wins the start opening 21 on the game board 2.

  When power is supplied to the main board 100, a reset signal is supplied from the power board 700 and each device on the main board 100 is reset. Thereafter, the system reset signal becomes inactive, and each device transitions to the active state. When the system reset signal changes to an inactive state, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 101 becomes inactive after a predetermined time has elapsed due to delay processing by the clock synchronization / delay circuit 109. As a result, the one-chip microcomputer 101 enters an operating state, and the operating state of the main board 100 is maintained. Thereafter, initial setting of the one-chip microcomputer 101 is performed.

  When the power supply externally supplied from the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 105 of the one-chip microcomputer 101, and the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs a save operation for each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the winning ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power failure processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 104. That is, as the power supply voltage decreases, the backup power supply DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the RAM 104, and the storage state of the RAM 104 is maintained.

  When the power is next supplied, the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs a power failure recovery process upon recognizing that a power failure process has been performed based on the presence or absence of the power failure process determination data. If the RAM initialization signal is active at the time of initialization, the CPU 102 detects data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.

  A signal for detecting the ball breakage by the shot ball break switch 131 and a signal for detecting the ball clogging of the award ball in the lower tray 4 of the game board surface by the overflow switch 133 are input to the gate circuit 111, and the one-chip microcomputer through the data bus 101. After data conversion, these signals are output from the latch circuit 112a to the payout control board 200 with the same configuration as the prize ball output data. The outputs of the latch circuits 112a to 112g are unidirectional and take an irreversible output form.

Next, the payout control board 200 shown in FIG. 7 will be described.
The payout control board 200 performs one-way communication only from the main board 100 and receives communication data composed of 8-bit parallel prize ball data, prize ball data control signal 1, and prize ball data control signal 2. When the winning ball data control signal 1 is input to the counter circuit 202 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, an interrupt signal is output from the counter circuit 202 to the CPU 203. As a result, the prize ball data control signal 1 triggers the CPU 203 to fetch prize ball data.

  The CPU 203 outputs a chip select signal to the gate circuit 212 and the gate circuit 211 through the address decoding circuit 213, and takes in the prize ball data and various signals input to the gate circuits 212 and 211 via the gate circuit and the data bus. And stored in the RAM 205. Then, the payout operation is sequentially performed with the number of winning balls corresponding to the received winning ball data.

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

  Based on the clock of the clock circuit 209, an internal timer 208 generates an interrupt signal at regular time intervals to the CPU 203. At this interrupt timing, the detection signal of the winning ball payout ball is taken into the data bus, and a predetermined number of winning balls is obtained. When detected, the driving of the payout stop solenoid 223 and the payout motor 222 is stopped. The detection of the winning ball payout ball is performed by the right award ball detection switch 130a and the left award ball detection switch 130b installed in the ball lending path, and these detection signals output a chip select signal to the gate circuit 211. Is taken into the data bus.

  The ball lending operation is performed by transmitting / receiving a ball lending signal to / from the card unit (CR ball lending machine) b through the gate circuit 211 and the latch circuit 215. During the ball lending operation, the CPU 203 outputs a ball lending route switching signal to the route switching solenoid 224 through the latch circuit 215 to secure the ball lending route, and the right lending ball detection switch 220a installed on the ball lending route detects the left lending ball. The switch 220b detects the rented ball and performs a payout operation.

  In the ball lending operation, information is output from the latch circuit 215 to the outside every fixed number. Further, in a state where the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal is normal, a firing permission signal is output from the latch circuit 215 to the firing control board 600 in an active state. When an abnormality occurs in the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal, the launch permission signal changes to an inactive state, and the ball cannot be launched. However, when the ball lending signal transmission / reception returns to a normal state, the ball lending signal can be launched.

  In addition, in the payout operation, the main board 100 transmits the shot ball cut signal of the shot ball cut switch 131 and the overflow signal of the overflow switch 133 installed in the lower tray 4 of the gaming machine body 1 to the winning ball data. Then, the payout control board 200 stops the payout operation. In addition, the payout operation is resumed when each release signal is transmitted to the winning ball data. When power is supplied to the payout control board 200, a system reset signal is supplied from the power supply board 700, and each device on the payout control board 200 is reset. Thereafter, the reset signal is inactive, and each device transitions to the active state.

  Due to the delay processing of the clock synchronization / delay circuit 210, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 201 becomes inactive after a lapse of a fixed time after the original reset signal changes to the inactive state. Thus, the one-chip microcomputer 201 is in an operating state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the original reset signal became inactive, and the operating state of the payout control board 200 is maintained. Thereafter, initial setting of the one-chip microcomputer 201 is performed.

  When the power supply externally supplied to the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 206 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, and the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a save operation of each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the winning ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power failure processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 205.

  When the power supply voltage drops or is shut off, DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the RAM 205 as backup power, and the storage state of the RAM 205 is maintained. When power is supplied again, the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a power failure recovery process by recognizing the presence of the power failure processing determination data. If the RAM initialization signal is active at the time of initialization, the CPU 203 detects the data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.

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

  The display control board 300 includes a display control RAM 303 for storing information acquired by executing an image processing procedure by the display control CPU 301, instruction information from the main board 100, and display control board 300. An input / output interface 306 for performing input / output with each control IC and the like, and an image control IC 304 for acquiring control instruction information via the input / output interface 306 by the display unit control CPU 301 and generating a specific image. Have.

  Furthermore, the display control board 300 is managed by the image control IC 304, and the image data ROM 305 that stores various types of images as data and the display control CPU 301 operate normally and display images. A test firing test signal terminal 307 for outputting a signal for confirmation to the outside is provided. Here, the image data ROM 305 stores fixed data related to various effect patterns including the first effect and the second effect in the variable display game, fixed data related to the history display area 1400, and the like.

  Instruction information is input to the display control CPU 301 from the main board 100 by parallel communication via the input / output interface 306. The display control CPU 301 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the image processing procedure stored in the display control ROM 302, and organizes and stores the information in the display control RAM 303, while giving specific information to the image control IC 304. Instructions.

  The image control IC 304 refers to the image data ROM 305 in accordance with an instruction from the display control CPU 301, generates a specific video signal, and outputs it to the variable display device 310. In the block diagram of FIG. 8, a VRAM that is an area for temporarily storing image data generated by the image control IC 304, palette (color) information, and the like is not illustrated, but the VRAM is built in the image control IC 304. The image control IC 304 is configured. In addition, a VRAM may be provided outside the image control IC 304.

  The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the display control CPU 301 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on. Thereafter, the display control CPU 301 initializes each control circuit in the display control board 300 according to the image control procedure stored in the display control ROM 302.

Next, the lamp control board 400 shown in FIG. 9 will be described.
The lamp control board 400 controls lighting or display control of the gaming machine status lamp 422, the side case lamp 423, various LEDs 424 to 428, 421, and the decoration display device 430 installed on the front surface of the gaming machine body 1 or the gaming board 2. Is what you do.

  The lamp control board 400 includes a lamp control ROM 402 that stores predetermined lamp control processing procedures (programs) and control data, a lamp control CPU 401 that reads and executes predetermined lamp control processing procedures, and a lamp control CPU 401 that performs lamp control processing. Lamp control RAM 403 for storing information obtained by executing the procedure, input / output interface 404 for inputting / outputting from / to the control information in the lamp control board 400, instruction information from the main board 100, and lamp control The CPU 401 includes a driver circuit 405 for driving a lighting signal of each lamp / LED connected to the lamp control board 400 via an input / output interface.

  The lamp control CPU 401 receives instruction information from the main board 100 through parallel communication via the input / output interface 404. The lamp control CPU 401 executes the content of the input instruction information according to the lamp control processing procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402, operates the driver circuit 405 while organizing and storing the information in the lamp control RAM 403, and connects Turn on / off each lamp / LED.

  The reset signal from the power board 700 is input from the power board 700 to the lamp control CPU 401 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on. The lamp control CPU 401 then initializes each control circuit in the lamp control board 400 according to the control procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402.

Next, the audio control board 500 shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
The sound control board 500 controls sound effects, sounds, and the like due to game effects when the gaming machine main body 1 is in a gaming state. Further, when it is not in the gaming state, control of a warning sound or the like for notifying the abnormal state of the gaming machine main body 1 is performed.

  The voice control board 500 includes a voice control ROM 502 that stores a predetermined voice processing procedure (program) and control data, a voice control CPU 501 that reads and executes a predetermined voice control procedure, and a voice control CPU 501 that executes the voice processing procedure. The voice control RAM 503 for storing the acquired information, the input / output interface 506 for performing input / output with the instruction information from the main board 100 and each control IC in the voice control board 500, and the voice control CPU 501 The control instruction information is acquired via the interface 506, and a voice control IC 504 that generates specific voices, a voice data ROM 505 that is managed by the voice control IC 504 and stores various voices as data, and a voice control IC 501 The amplifier circuit 507 amplifies the audio signal generated from It is.

  The voice control CPU 501 receives instruction information from the main board 100 through parallel communication via the input / output interface 506. The voice control CPU 501 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the voice control procedure stored in the voice control ROM 502 and organizes and stores the information in the voice control RAM 503 while giving specific instructions to the voice control IC 504. Do.

  The audio control IC 504 generates a specific audio signal by referring to the audio data ROM 505 in accordance with an instruction from the audio control CPU 501, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 507. The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the voice control CPU 501 when the power is supplied to the pachinko machine. The voice control CPU 501 performs voice control according to the voice control procedure stored in the voice control ROM 503. The control circuits in the substrate 500 are initialized.

Next, the launch control board 600 shown in FIG. 11 will be described.
The firing control board 600 includes an oscillation circuit 601 that is a circuit for generating a pulse for setting the rotational speed of the pulse motor used for the firing motor 653 to a predetermined rotational speed, a frequency dividing circuit 602, and a handle unit 650. A motor drive signal for determining a signal from the touch sensor 651, a signal from the firing stop switch 652, a reset signal from the power supply board 700, and a firing permission signal from the payout control board 200, and generating a firing motor drive signal. A control circuit 603 and a driver circuit 604 for exciting each coil of the firing motor 653 are configured.

  The handle portion 650 includes a touch sensor 651 that detects whether or not the player is touching the handle 5, a firing stop switch 652 that allows the player to arbitrarily stop firing a ball, and a firing for firing a ball. It consists of a motor 653 and the like. The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the motor drive signal control circuit 603 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on, and initializes each circuit of the launch control board 600.

  The touch sensor 651 in the handle portion 650 detects whether the player is touching or not touching the handle 5, outputs the detected signal to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and the motor drive signal control circuit 603. Performs launch control based on the detection signal. When the player is touching the handle 5, the ball can be fired. When the player is not touching, the ball is fired.

  The launch stop switch 652 is a switch provided so that the player can arbitrarily stop the launch of the ball. The launch stop switch signal is input to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and the motor drive signal control circuit 603. Performs launch control based on the launch stop switch signal. When the player operates the firing stop switch 652, launching is impossible, and when there is no operation, launching is possible.

  The firing stop switch 652 outputs the same signal as the state input from the firing stop switch 652 when there is no operation from the player to the launch stop switch 652 and the handle 5 is not rotated. To do. That is, due to the structure inside the handle 5, when the handle 5 is not operated, a signal from the firing stop switch 652 is input. That is, when the touch sensor 651 described above does not detect that the player is touching the handle 5 and the handle 5 is not operated, it is considered that there is no player and the launch stop control is performed.

Next, the power supply substrate 700 shown in FIG. 12 will be described.
The AC 24V supplied from the outside is subjected to full-wave rectification with a diode bridge rectifier to generate a DC power supply DC 24V. Smoothing is performed with a capacitor through a diode through a DC 24V power source to generate a DC 32V power source. DC24V and DC32V are non-stable power supplies.

  DC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 701 to generate constant voltage power supplies of stable power supplies DC18V, DC12V, and DC5V, and the main board 100, the payout control board 200, the lamp control board 400, the sound control board 500, and the display. Is supplied to the instrument control board 300 and the launch control board 600.

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

  The voltage level of the DC 24V power supply is detected by the voltage detection circuit 708 and output to the delay circuit 707. The delay circuit 707 has an internal time constant of 500 milliseconds, and the delay circuit 707 does not output an output signal unless the continuous output time of the voltage detection circuit 708 is larger than the time constant of the delay circuit 707. For this reason, voltage fluctuation and power supply stop for a time when the voltage level of the DC24V power supply is smaller than the time constant of the delay circuit 707 are ignored, and the power failure detection signal is not output from the power supply board 700 to the outside.

  When there is an input signal larger than the time constant in the delay circuit 707, the delay circuit 707 outputs a power failure detection signal to the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the serial input terminals of the shift register 704. The 8-bit shift register 704 always receives a clock having a period of 20 milliseconds from the clock circuit 706.

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

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

Next, the operation of the gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
In FIG. 1, when a player rotates the handle 5, game balls are driven into the game area 17 on the game board 2 one by one. When this game ball wins the start opening 21, the start opening switch 121 detects the ball, and the input signal output from the start opening switch 121 is input to the main board 100 from the gate circuit 110 shown in FIG. Based on the input signal from the start port switch 121, five prize balls are paid out to the player under the control of the main board 100 and the payout control board 200, and the reserved ball storage means of the main board 100 stores it in the RAM 104 at the present time. It is determined whether or not the stored number of holds is 4 or less, which is the upper limit value.

  Here, if the number of holdings is less than the upper limit value, the holding ball storage means including the main board 100 newly stores the execution right of the variable display game in the RAM 104 as holding data, and increments the holding number. On the other hand, if the number of holds is already greater than or equal to the upper limit value, the execution right due to the establishment of the current start condition is abandoned without being stored as the hold data. Data relating to the newly incremented holding ball is transmitted from the main board 100 shown in FIG. 6 to the lamp control board 400 via the latch circuit 112c. Based on the data relating to the holding ball, the decoration display device 430 displays a new holding number under the control of the decoration display control means including the main board 100 and the lamp control board 400. A specific display mode of the number of reservations by the decoration display device 430 will be described later.

  In addition, with the acquisition of the hold data, a display result of the variable display game based on the hold data is determined in advance by the display result storage unit of the main board 100. That is, the display result storage means acquires a jackpot determination random number value or a jackpot symbol random number value based on the input signal from the start port switch 121, and then compares the jackpot determination random number value with a predetermined jackpot determination value. Determine if you are a big hit. At this time, if the probability variation is in operation, the jackpot determination is performed using a table set with a higher jackpot probability than normal, and if the probability variation is not in operation, another table having a lower normal jackpot probability is used. Make jackpot decisions.

  In any case, the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value set in advance for each table. Here, if the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot symbol random number value is stored in the display result storage area in the RAM 104 of the main board 100. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, after performing the off symbol determination process, the off symbol random value is stored in the display result storage area. These random values are stored in the display result storage area of the RAM 104 as information related to the display result of the variable display game in association with the hold data. Thereby, it can be determined in advance whether or not the display result related to the hold is a win.

  In addition, when there is a number of holdings at the present time by the display control means including the main board 100 and the display control board 300, information on the holding results of each holding data and the display result of the variable display game stored corresponding thereto is provided. Based on this, an effect pattern related to the variable display game is determined. Then, when the hold data and the like are read one by one, the variable display game is executed in the variable display device 310 under the control of the display control means based on this effect pattern. Here, the production pattern is specific display contents from the start to the end of the variable display game.For example, whether or not a reach mode appears in the middle, whether or not the reach mode is different, whether it is a big hit or not, This relates to whether the first effect or the second effect.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the flow of the first effect in the variable display game. The first effect is a combination of identification information forming a specific display mode after the reach mode is derived, but this combination is not fixed immediately, and after the temporary stop or re-variation is performed, the specific display is performed. It is an effect that the mode is stopped and confirmed. In FIG. 15, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) that appears in the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and the entire screen of the variable display device 310 is variably displayed even after the reach mode is derived. Description will be made with reference to the area 1300.

  When the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), a plurality of types of identification information are displayed from above for each of the display areas 311 to 313 arranged in three horizontal rows on the screen of the variable display device 310. The display is variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction such as downward. Further, although not shown in FIG. 15, it is preferable that the background image of the identification information, the character, etc. in addition to the identification information are appropriately variably displayed in conjunction with the variable display of the identification information.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display game is started, the identification information is stopped and displayed one by one in a predetermined order predetermined for each of the display areas 311 to 313. In FIG. 15 (2), the identification information of the number “2” is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas 311, 312, and the reach mode is derived. The display control related to the derivation of the reach mode is performed by the reach mode derivation unit.

  Further, when the reach mode is derived, the history display area 1400 appears on the screen half of the variable display device 310 under the control of the history display control means, as described above in FIG. Under the control of the control means, the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into a variable display area 1300 and a history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28D). The display of the history display area 1400 and the division of the screen will be described later. After the reach mode is derived, the last identification information is then stopped and displayed in the central portion of the variable display area 1300 (see FIG. 28D).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (3), the combination of identification information that forms a specific display mode through the reach mode is set, but this combination is not fixed immediately but temporarily stopped. Here, the temporary stop is a state in which the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped before the identification information is confirmed to be stopped. A definite state applies. The temporarily stopped identification information or a combination thereof is displayed as if it is not completely stopped, but is swaying, so that it can be clearly distinguished from the identification information that has been stopped and the identification information that is variable. Yes.

  After the temporary stop, as shown in FIG. 15 (4), the combination of identification information that has been in the specific display mode is different from each other while maintaining, for example, a state where three pieces of the same identification information are arranged. It changes again to scroll while changing all at once. Such re-variation increases the player's expectation by producing an apparent re-lottery of whether the combination of identification information finally determined becomes a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15 (5), after the re-variation, the stoppage is finally confirmed in the specific display mode corresponding to the probability variation jackpot in which three probability variation symbols “7” are arranged. Thus, when the display result of the variable display game is stopped in the specific display mode, a special game state in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 24 is repeated at most 15 times occurs. In addition, since it is a promising big hit, it becomes a probability fluctuation state in which the big hit probability until the next special gaming state is reached after the special gaming state ends.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of the flow of the second effect in the variable display game. The second effect is common to the first effect until the temporary stop or re-variation is performed after the reach mode is derived, but after that, the second temporary stop or re-change is performed, and then the second effect is specified. This is an effect of confirming stoppage in the display mode. In FIG. 16, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) appearing on the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and the entire screen of the variable display device 310 is variably displayed even after the derivation of the reach mode. Description will be made with reference to the area 1300.

  As in the case of the first effect, as shown in FIGS. 16 (1) to (4), after the reach mode is derived after the variable display game is started, the combination of identification information forming the specific display mode is used. Temporary stop or re-variation is performed. However, in the second effect, after the first temporary stop or re-variation shown in FIGS. 16 (3) and (4) is performed, the display result is not immediately confirmed to be stopped as shown in FIG. 16 (5). In addition, a second temporary stop is performed with a combination of identification information that makes a specific display mode again.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 16 (6), the combination of identification information that has been in the specific display mode, for example, while maintaining a state where three pieces of the same identification information are arranged, is simultaneously applied to different identification information. After the second re-variation to scroll while changing, as shown in FIG. 16 (7), finally stop and confirm to any specific display mode corresponding to a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot. . The second re-variation is also called lottery again.

  In such a second effect, after the second temporary stop or re-variation is performed, not only is the stop fixed in the specific display mode immediately, but also apparently the first stop or re-variation is stopped ( Based on the specific display mode (see FIG. 16 (5)) that is actually temporarily stopped for the second time, a special game state is generated, and when the final round of this special game state ends, the specific display mode As shown in FIGS. 16 (6) and (7), the combination of identification information that has been configured to re-variate again, and finally set to stop and confirm as if it is promoted to a probabilistic variation. Often, such a setting is called “ending promotion”.

  In addition, in the second effect related to “ending promotion”, as shown in FIG. 16 (5), when the special game state is generated based on the second temporary stop, it seems as if it is apparently stopped. As a measure to clarify that the temporarily stopped identification information is different from the final confirmed identification information, the identification is made through the second re-appearance as shown in FIGS. 16 (6) and (7). Until the information is finally finalized, a display unit 1310 appears in one corner of the screen of the variable display device 310 temporarily or continuously, and a finalized symbol to be finalized is displayed on the display unit 1310 in advance. Also good. Of course, the second performance is not limited to the above “end promotion”, and based on a specific display mode (see FIG. 16 (7)) in which the stop is confirmed after the second temporary stop or re-variation. It goes without saying that the type of production that causes the situation is also included.

  As described above, in the first effect and the second effect described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, a plurality of types of effect patterns are prepared for the reach mode derived in the middle of the variable display game. Each is set so that the variable display of the identification information to be stopped (temporarily stopped) through the background image and each reach mode is different. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, five types of reach modes having different background images are prepared. Hereinafter, for each reach mode, specific variable display contents from derivation of the reach mode to the first temporary stop will also be described.

  First, in the case of “Rose of Versailles (Belle Rose) Reach” which shows a representative background image in FIG. 17, when a reach mode in which two pieces of identification information are aligned on the background image shown in FIG. 17 is derived, Thus, variable display as shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In FIG. 22, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) that appears in the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and the entire screen of the variable display device 310 is also displayed after the reach mode is derived. This will be explained as follows.

  That is, when the reach mode is derived, the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into a variable display area 1300 and a history display area 1400, and the variable display area 1300 reduced to half the screen is displayed in FIG. The continuation of the variable display game after the reach mode derivation shown is displayed. However, it is not always necessary to cause the 100% history display area 1400 to appear and to divide the screen into two with the derivation of the reach mode. The history display area 1400 does not appear, and as shown in FIG. An effect pattern for displaying the continuation of the variable display game on the entire screen may be prepared. The same applies to FIGS. 23 to 25 described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 (1) to 22 (3), the identification information and the characters included in the background image are variably displayed on the entire screen by the operations having the same contents. Here, the operation having the same content means that the operations such as rotating, moving up and down, and moving left and right are almost the same regardless of the moving direction.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, the identification information and the character are variably displayed by an operation that rotates around a substantially vertical virtual axis in the display area. Of course, such an operation is sufficient if the player can recognize that the content is the same, and is a design matter that can be appropriately determined. The characters used are the characters corresponding to two characters, Marie Antoinette D1 and Versen D2, who are characters of the “Rose of Versailles” written by Riyoko Ikeda. It should be a design matter.

  22 (1) to (3), the two identification information “6” and “7” variably displayed through the reach mode on the entire screen and the two characters D1 and D2 are rotated as described above. It is variably displayed depending on the operation of the same content. In addition, the rotation motion of the two characters D1 and D2 is an animation that represents a state of dancing with holding hands, as illustrated.

  Further, in the case of “romance reach” showing a representative background image in FIG. 18, when a reach mode in which two pieces of identification information are identically derived on the background image shown in FIG. 18 is derived, subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23. Variable display is executed. In FIG. 23, similarly to FIG. 22, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) that appears in the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and the variable display device is also provided after the derivation of the reach mode. The entire screen 310 will be described as a variable display area 1300.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 (1) to (5), in the continuous display area 313 where the variable display of the identification information is still continued, the undetermined identification information is increased to a plurality of areas and then adjacent to the continuous display area 313. Each identification information that has been moved toward the matching display areas 311 and 312 and moved outside the continuous display area 313 is moved again so as to be gathered in the original continuous display area 313, and then in the continuous display area 313. A variable display is performed in which the identification information is superimposed on each other and changed to one identification information.

  In this way, when the identification information is increased or moved, a display effect that matches the movement of the identification information is performed by the same number of characters as the number of identification information to be moved. The characters used here are the same as those shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 23 (2) and (3), the undetermined identification information “5” is increased to two in the continuous display area 313, and linked to the display moving toward the left and right display areas 311 and 312 respectively. Then, the two characters D1 and D2 are displayed in a situation where they stare at each other.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 23 (4) and 23 (5), after moving again so that the identification information gathers again in the original continuous display area 313, one identification is made so that the identification information overlaps each other. The two characters D1 and D2 are displayed so as to hug each other in conjunction with the display changing to information. Such display by the characters D1 and D2 may be a notice effect reminiscent of whether or not the combination of identification information forms a specific display mode.

  Further, in the case of “revolution reach” showing a representative background image in FIG. 19, when a reach mode in which two pieces of identification information are uniformly arranged on the background image shown in FIG. 19 is derived, subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24. Variable display is executed. In FIG. 24, as in FIGS. 22 and 23, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) that appears in the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and after the reach mode is derived. The entire screen of the variable display device 310 will be described as a variable display area 1300.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 (1) to (8), one effect image that is visible as a state viewed from the same viewpoint is displayed over any two or more of the plurality of display areas 311 to 313, In addition, one or a plurality of effect images that are visible as viewed from different viewpoints are variably displayed in any two or more of the plurality of display areas 311 to 313. The effect image is a content that progresses a predetermined story step by step in the variable display game, and in this embodiment, a story related to “The Rose of Versailles” is employed.

  In FIGS. 24 (1) and (2), the effect images B1 and B2 that are visible as viewed from the same viewpoint are displayed in a large size over all the display areas 311 to 313, respectively. As in 3), an effect image B2 ′ that forms part of the effect image B2 may be displayed across the two display areas 311 and 313. In FIGS. 24 (4) to 24 (6), a plurality of effect images C1, C2, and C3 that are visible as viewed from different viewpoints are displayed in all the display areas 311 to 313.

  The effect images C1, C2, and C3 each represent a different main part in the “Versailles Roses” revolution scene, but one type of effect image (for example, the character “Oscar” C2, the main character, etc.) ) May be displayed in each of the display areas 311 to 313 as different states viewed from different viewpoints (for example, “face up” or a view of the whole body). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 24 (7) and (8), all the display areas 311 to 313 again display effect images B3 and B4 that are visible as viewed from the same viewpoint.

  In addition, in the case of “mirror reach” showing a representative background image in FIG. 20, when a reach mode in which two pieces of identification information are aligned on the background image shown in FIG. 20 is derived, FIG. Variable display as shown is executed. In FIG. 25, as in FIGS. 22 to 24, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) that appears in the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and after the derivation of the reach mode. The entire screen of the variable display device 310 will be described as a variable display area 1300.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (3), the identification information that stops last in the central display area 313 is enlarged with reference to the center point of the display area 313, and sequentially changes to other identification information. In conjunction with the variable display of the identification information, the reach-type background image is enlarged and displayed in a stepwise manner with the center point of all the display areas 311 to 313 as a reference. .

  In FIG. 25, the example in which the identification information and the background image are respectively enlarged has been described. On the contrary, the background image in the maximum enlarged state shown in FIG. 25 (3) is enlarged as shown in FIG. 25 (2). Through the reduction, the display may be further reduced to the original normal state shown in FIG. The enlarged background image is expressed as a motif between the mirrors inside the Palace of Versailles.

  When the identification information or the background image is enlarged or reduced in this way, the center point of the display area where the identification information or the background image is displayed, that is, for the identification information, the center point of each display area 311 to 313 is used as the background image. With respect to the center point of the central display area 313, each of the display areas 311 to 313 is divided into each other so that the identification information and the background image can be displayed in a state that is easy to see without any sense of incongruity. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, in the case of “black knight reach” showing a representative background image in FIG. 21, the identification information is temporarily stopped on the background image shown in FIG. That is, after the reach mode is derived as shown in FIG. 26 (1), the identification information “2” is displayed in the central display area 313 where the identification information has not yet stopped, as shown in FIG. 26 (2). Both of the background images change to an invisible state.

  Here, the invisible state includes various display forms such as deforming until the original shape of the image is not understood, extremely reducing the size, and erasing, as shown in FIG. In the example shown in 2), the identification information and the effect image, which are images, change so as to shrink and disappear toward the center of the display area 313, respectively. In FIG. 26, as in FIGS. 22 to 25, the history display area 1400 (see FIG. 28) that appears in the half of the screen accompanying the derivation of the reach mode is omitted for convenience, and after the reach mode is derived. The entire screen of the variable display device 310 will be described as a variable display area 1300.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (2), after the image is changed to an invisible state in the central display area 313, the scroll display is resumed in the central display area 313 as shown in FIG. The suggested character A1 appears. The character A1 here corresponds to a black knight who is one of the characters of the Rose of Versailles. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26 (4), after the character A1 in the central display area 313 disappears, the character (black knight on the horse) A2 displayed on the entire screen as the background image reappears, The scrolling display of the identification information is resumed in the central display area 313.

  In any of the reach modes described above, when a combination of identification information that forms a specific display mode appears by subsequent variable display of identification information, a temporary stop or re-variation is performed (first time). . As described above, the background images shown in FIGS. 17 to 21 are set in advance as the background images representing each reach mode, and these reach mode background images are used as one element of the jackpot history information. ing.

  Next, the history display area 1400 that appears on the screen of the variable display device 310 will be described. A history display area 1400 shown as an example in FIG. 27 appears on the screen of the variable display device 310 based on the derivation of the reach mode in the variable display game by the control of the history display control means. The history display area 1400 is displayed on the screen half of the variable display device 310 during execution of the variable display game, but is displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 310 when the variable display game is not being executed. 27 shows an example in which the history display area 1400 is displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 310. In FIG. 27, the non-display area 314 that partitioned the screen disappears, but the history display area 1400 is not partitioned at the location indicated by the “position of the partition member” and the arrow in the figure. The display area 314 may be displayed.

  Information related to various game histories can be displayed in the history display area 1400. In the present embodiment, the jackpot history information indicating that the specific display mode has stopped in the past is displayed in the past multiple times. It is set so that a plurality of items can be displayed retroactively to the specific display mode. In FIG. 27, it is possible to display a maximum of 8 consecutive jackpot history information at a time, going back to the specific display mode up to the past 8 times, but for example, history data for one day or several days Of these, any jackpot history information may be selected and set to be displayed up to eight times.

  The jackpot history information includes the number of occurrences and timing of occurrence of the specific display mode, and the number of variable display games (start count) required until the specific display mode is stopped. As described above, there is always included effect determination information that allows the player to determine which one of the first effects and the second effect is the specific display mode. This effect determination information is first effect determination information 1401 composed of identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode with respect to the specific display mode that has passed through the first effect, and is 2 for the specific display mode that has passed through the second effect. This is the second effect determination information 1402 formed by combining the identification information at the time of the temporary stop and the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode.

  In FIG. 27, the first effect determination information 1401 is “6”, “5”, “7”, “6”, “3”, “3”, as shown in the figure, as identification information determined to be stopped after the first temporary stop. One definite symbol of “4” and “1” corresponds. The second effect determination information 1402 includes the second temporary stop symbol “0” and the second temporary stop as shown in the figure as identification information at the time of the second temporary stop and identification information determined to stop in the specific display mode. This corresponds to a combination of the subsequent confirmed symbol “9” so as to overlap.

  The player sees such effect determination information 1401 and 1402 to determine whether the specific display mode determined in the past has been stopped after the first temporary stop, or the stop confirmed after the second temporary stop. Can be easily determined, and more detailed jackpot history information can be used as a reference for selecting gaming machines. Moreover, regarding the effects of the variable display game, it can be determined in advance that the first effects and the second effects exist. Therefore, as a gaming machine, many players who have seen the second effect determination information 1402 say, “This gaming machine may be promoted to a certain probability after the second temporary stop”, that is, “This gaming machine is There can be a sense of expectation that there is an ending promotion, "or" This gaming machine may be a big hit after the second temporary stop. "

  The jackpot history information shown in FIG. 27 is a combination of the first effect determination information 1401 and the reach image derived in the first effect for the specific display mode that has undergone the first effect. With regard to the specific display mode that has undergone two effects, the second effect determination information 1402 is combined with the background image of the reach condition derived in the second effect. The background image of the reach mode here is one of the background images shown in FIGS. Further, in the history display area 1400, a place where no jackpot history information is displayed may be a black background, or a description 1403 regarding how to view the jackpot history information may be displayed in the left margin of the screen.

  By combining the background image of the reach mode with the jackpot history information, the player wins a jackpot after the first temporary stop even if, for example, two background images of the same bell rose reach are displayed in the history display area 1400 Can be distinguished whether it is a big hit after the second temporary stop, just look at the background image of the bell rose reach in the case of Bell Rose Reach, It ’s possible to be promoted. ” In addition, by displaying the background image of the reach mode, the type of reach mode is easier to understand than the characters.

  In addition, as described above, a plurality of jackpot history information combined with the background image of the reach mode is displayed retroactively to the specific display mode a plurality of times in the past, as described above, so that with which identification information “ending promotion” or jackpot It is possible to see at a glance whether a large number of occurrences occur and what is the reach mode at that time, and it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the gaming machine.

  Next, the timing at which the screen is divided into the variable display area 1300 and the history display area 1400 as the history display area 1400 is derived on the screen of the variable display device 310 will be described. FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are explanatory diagrams showing display processing of the variable display area 1300 and the history display area 1400.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a), after the variable display game is started on the entire screen of the variable display device 310, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the reach mode is derived during the execution of the variable display game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28C, the normal screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into two, a variable display area 1300 for displaying identification information, and a history display area 1400 for displaying jackpot history information. And both are displayed simultaneously.

  That is, a history display area 1400 appears on the screen half of the variable display device 310 by the control of the history display control means, and the screen of the variable display device 310 and the history display area 1300 are controlled by the control of the divided display control means. It is divided into a display area 1400. When the screen is divided into two in this way, the non-display area 314 disappears, and the variable display area after the reach mode is derived as it is in the variable display area 1300 reduced to half the area of the normal screen. The continuation of the game is executed.

  Since the history display area 1400 can be displayed on the screen of the variable display device 310 at the same time as the variable display area 1300 for displaying the identification information during the variable display game, even if the variable display game is being executed, the jackpot history Information can be confirmed. As a result, it is easy for the player to confirm whether or not the reach mode derived in the middle of the variable display game or the already stopped identification information is included in the jackpot history information while directly comparing the two. Is possible.

  In addition, since the player can view the jackpot confirmed symbol of the jackpot history information at the same time as the variable display game, the identification information that is still changing in the variable display game can be directly compared with the jackpot confirmed. You can have a sense of expectation that it will stop at the symbol. Furthermore, since the reach background image of the jackpot history information can also be viewed at the same time as the variable display game, when the reach mode is derived in the variable display game, the changing identification information that stops last on the reach background image However, the player can have a sense of expectation that it will stop at the jackpot determined symbol that can be seen in direct contrast.

  This is the timing at which the history display area 1400 appears and the screen is divided. As described above, the history display area 1400 is displayed by simultaneously displaying the variable display area 1300 and the history display area 1400 due to the derivation of the reach mode. The timing at which appears can be clarified to the player. However, even when the reach mode is derived, the history display area 1400 does not necessarily have to appear 100% automatically, and may be set to appear with a predetermined probability. If the reach mode is not derived in the variable display game, the variable display game is ended on the variable display device 310 with the normal screen.

  Further, when the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into the history display area 1400 and the variable display area 1300 by the split display control means, control is performed so as to select any one split mode from among a plurality of split modes. The In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the screen of the variable display device 310 is vertically divided, and as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the screen of the variable display device 310 is left and right. There are two types of division modes, i.e., division modes. Thereby, it is possible to provide a variety of effects with abundant variations of display divided into the history display area 1400 and the variable display area 1300, and to enhance the interest in display.

  The probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the specific display mode is different for each of the two types of division modes described above. Specifically, for example, the upper and lower division modes shown in FIG. 28 (c) are set to have a higher probability of shifting to the specific display mode after the reach mode is derived than the left and right division modes shown in FIG. 28 (d). Has been. Thereby, the thrill and expectation that can be given to the player are different for each division mode, and the sharpness on the display can be further added.

  Also, by the control of the reach mode notification means, the type of reach mode that may be derived in the next variable display game is notified in the history display area 1400. As shown in FIG. 28C, the reach mode notice means is the same as the type of reach mode that may be derived in the next variable display game among the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area 1400. The display mode of the reach background image is changed to a display mode different from other reach background images.

  In FIG. 28 (c), only the background image of the bell rose reach (see FIG. 17) indicated by “☆” blinks for the sake of convenience of illustration, and the type of reach form notified in advance is “bell rose reach”. Thus, the player can easily determine that there is a high possibility that the “bell bell reach” will be derived in the next variable display game. In this way, with respect to the advance notice display of the reach mode, unlike the conventional advance display of the reach form by the effect of characters or the like as in the general variable display game, the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area 1400 is used. The novel advance notice display increases the player's expectation for the reach that may be derived in the next variable display game, and further enhances the display interest.

  “Change the display mode of the background image of the reach mode” as the advance display of the reach mode is not limited to blinking the reach background itself as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), the periphery of the reach background image to be notified is trimmed and the periphery is blinked, or as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the brightness is changed only to the reach background image of notification. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 30C, it may be possible to change the color tone of the reach background image to be notified in advance. In addition, in this embodiment, the “specific time point” at which the advance notice display of the reach mode is performed is the time when the reach mode is derived in the same manner as the timing when the history display area 1400 appears. It may be at a temporary stop in the middle or when a display result is confirmed.

  Further, under the control of the identification information notifying means, the history display area 1400 is notified of the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game. As shown in FIG. 28 (c), the identification information notice means includes the type of identification information that may stop last in the current variable display game among the effect determination information displayed in the history display area 1400. The display mode of the same jackpot determined symbol is changed to a display mode different from other jackpot determined symbols.

  In FIG. 28 (c), only “7” of the jackpot confirmed symbol blinks, and it becomes obvious at a glance that the type of identification information to be stopped at the end of the notice is “7”, and the player can change this time. In the display game, it is possible to easily determine that there is a high possibility that the probability variation symbol “7” is finally confirmed to stop. As described above, regarding the notice display of the identification information to be finally stopped, the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area 1400 is completely different from the notice display by the effect of a character or the like as in the conventional general variable display game. The novel notice display used can increase the player's expectation for the identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game, and can further enhance the display interest.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (c), “changing the display mode of the jackpot confirmed symbol” as a notice display of the identification information to be stopped at the end is not limited to blinking the jackpot confirmed symbol itself, In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, it is conceivable to change the brightness or the color tone of the jackpot confirmed symbol to be notified in advance. In addition, in this embodiment, the “specific time point” at which the notice information of the identification information to be stopped last is displayed is the time when the reach mode is derived in the same manner as the timing at which the history display area 1400 appears. It may be during a temporary stop during the execution of the display game.

  In the present embodiment, since the history display area 1400 appears with the derivation of the reach mode, the variable display area 1300 divided and displayed together with the history display area 1400 has identification information constituting the reach mode. Is always included, but in the history display area 1400, the display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode in the variable display area 1300 in conjunction with the notice display that changes the display mode of the reach background image and the jackpot confirmed symbol May be changed.

  Thereby, not only the interest in display is enhanced, but also in the variable display area 1300 that the reach form and the advance notice display of the identification information are performed in the history display area 1400, The player's attention can be alerted. In the example shown in FIG. 28C, the “identification information constituting the reach mode” corresponds to a pair of “7” displayed on the left and right sides of the variable display area 1300. It may be set in the same manner as the change in the display mode of the identification information to be finally determined to stop.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, an advance notice display that may be derived in the next variable display game, and identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game. The notice display is set to be executed simultaneously, but only one of them may be set to be executed alternatively. For example, each time the variable display game is executed, only one of the notice displays may be automatically executed alternately or randomly, or either one of them may be operated by depressing the external input switch 1315. The notice display may be set so that the player can arbitrarily select the notice display.

  In relation to the notice display of the reach form, the reliability of the notice regarding the type of reach form that may be derived in the next variable display game as the display form of the identification information constituting the reach form in the variable display area 1300 Depending on the situation, they may be changed in different ways. As a result, a special correlation occurs between the change in the display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode and the reliability of the notice, and the player can enjoy an interesting and varied display. Specifically, for example, the higher the blinking speed of the identification information that constitutes the reach aspect, the higher the reliability of the notice, or the reliability when the color changes to a specific color or changes brightly in a change in color tone or brightness. It is better to set it higher.

  Further, as the advance notice display of the reach form, the reach background image display form in the history display area 1400 is respectively determined according to the reliability of the advance notice regarding the type of reach form that may be derived in the next variable display game. It may be varied in different ways. In such a case, there is a special correlation between the change in the display mode relating to the notice display itself of the reach mode and the reliability of the notification, and the player can enjoy a variety of interesting displays. . Specifically, for example, the higher the blinking speed of the reach background image itself, the higher the reliability of the notice, or the higher the reliability when the color or brightness changes to a specific color or brightly. It is good to set to.

  Similarly, in relation to the advance notice display of the identification information, the display mode of the identification information that constitutes the reach mode in the variable display area 1300 relates to the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game. It may be changed in different manners depending on the reliability of the notice. As a result, a special correlation occurs between the change in the display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode and the reliability of the notice, and the player can enjoy an interesting and varied display.

  In addition, as a prior notice display of the identification information, the display form of the identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display form in the history display area 1400 is notified in advance regarding the type of identification information that may be finally stopped in the current variable display game. Depending on the reliability, it may be changed in different modes. In such a case, there will be a special correlation between the change in the display mode related to the notice display itself of the identification information that stops at the end and the reliability of the notice, and the player will display a varied and interesting display. I can enjoy it.

  After the history display area 1400 appears, this time, in FIG. 29, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), after the temporary stop (or re-variation) described above, variable display as shown in FIG. 29 (g). When the display result of the game is confirmed, the history display area 1400 is automatically erased together with the above-described notice display as shown in FIG. 29 (h). When the history display area 1400 disappears, the display result of the variable display game is displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 310.

  Thus, by automatically erasing the history display area 1400, the variable display area 1300 can be displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 310, and the display result of the variable display game can be greatly understood by the full screen display. It becomes possible to see in the state. Further, after the display result of the variable display game is confirmed, the history display area 1400 may be left as it is for a predetermined time, for example, and control may be performed so that only the change in the display mode of the reach background image or the jackpot confirmed symbol is restored. . As described above, in addition to the disappearance of the history display area 1400, by terminating the above-described notice display, it is possible to produce a notice display with a limited time limit.

  In addition, even after the history display area 1400 appears and before the display result of the variable display game is yet to be determined, the history display control means may cause the history display area 1400 to disappear based on a predetermined operation by the player. it can. That is, when the player depresses the external input switch 1315 while the history display area 1400 appears, the history display area 1400 disappears from the screen of the variable display device 310 together with the above-described notice display. If the history display area 1400 displayed on the half screen of the variable display device 310 disappears during execution of the variable display game, the normal display where the variable display area 1300 is displayed on the full screen is restored.

  FIG. 28E shows a screen when the history display area 1400 is still lost during the reach mode by pressing the external input switch 1315 shortly after the reach mode is derived. As described above, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing at which the history display area 1400 disappears by his / her own intention, so that the player can view the history display area 1400 only when necessary, and is divided indefinitely. There is no need to see the variable display game in the variable display area 1300.

  Alternatively, the history display area 1400 is not lost based on the player's depressing operation on the external input switch 1315, and only the change in the display mode of the reach background image and the change in the display mode of the jackpot determination symbol are displayed. You may control so that it may return. Thereby, the player can see the reach mode and the notice display of the identification information to be finally determined to stop only when necessary.

  Furthermore, when the variable display device 310 is in the state of a demo screen waiting for a customer, the history display area 1400 is displayed on the entire screen of the variable display device 310 by pressing down the external input switch 1315, or the variable display is displayed. Even when the game is in progress and before the reach mode is derived, the history display area 1400 and the variable display area 1300 are divided into two parts on the screen of the variable display device 310 by pressing the external input switch 1315. Can also be displayed. On the other hand, when the player presses down the external input switch 1315 when the history display area 1400 appears, the history display is performed from the screen of the variable display device 310 regardless of whether or not the variable display game is being executed. Region 1400 can be lost.

Next, the operation of the decoration display device 430 will also be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the decoration display device 430 for displaying the holding ball is arranged in a state where a part of the space on the ball passage area occupies the ball passage area through which the game ball can pass in the game area 17. Has been. The shape, size, and arrangement position of the decoration display device 430 are arbitrary setting items. However, as shown in the drawing, the decoration display device 430 is arranged so as to cover most of the half on one side on the game area 17, so that It occupies a large part of the space, and can be particularly conspicuous even in the game area 17. Here, since the decoration display device 430 is designed to give a aesthetic feeling with a rose as a motif, the decoration effect of the game area 17 can be enhanced and a gorgeous atmosphere can be produced.

  Moreover, the decoration display device 430 can display not only the structure for decoration but also the manner in which the player can recognize the number of holds as described above. In this manner, the means for displaying the number of holds is a decoration display device 430 that is particularly conspicuous even in the game area 17 where the player turns his gaze during the game, and can enhance the decoration effect of the game area 17. Anyone can grasp the number of holds very easily, and the player's attention to the decoration display device 430 can be further increased. In particular, even a game beginner can reliably grasp the number of holds without making a mistake.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the decoration display device 430 is divided into a plurality of display units simulating rose flowers, so that it is rich in novelty and looks interesting. In addition, among the individual display units obtained by dividing the decoration display device 430 into a plurality of pieces, the large display units 431a to 431d are displayed corresponding to the number of holdings, respectively, and the number of holdings is displayed. It will be clearly divided and displayed, and moreover, the number of holds can be displayed so that the player can easily recognize it.

  Further, each display unit of the decoration display device 430 is divided into two blocks so that a game ball can pass between the blocks, so that the decoration display device 430 has a lot of space on the ball passage area. Even when the portion is occupied, not only the entry of the game ball is prevented, but the game ball can be caused to flow down in various modes. Thereby, the decoration display device 430 can also be used as an accessory that allows a game ball to enter and flow down without merely displaying the decoration effect and the number of reservations. Furthermore, each display unit of the decorative display device 430 is configured by a decorative cover and a light emitter, and can produce a more gorgeous electric decoration effect by the light emission by the light emitter and the decorative cover that transmits this light emission. It becomes possible.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a display state related to the number of holds in the decoration display device 430. In the present embodiment, four large display units 431a to 431d of the decorative display device 430 are set to display the number of reservations, and FIG. 13 shows four reservation balls at this time. Accordingly, the four large display units 431a to 431d are all lit (displayed in light ink color in the drawing).

  The four large display units 431a to 431d are set to light up one by one in order from the top. When the number of holding balls is zero, all the large display units 431a to 431d are turned off and When there is only one ball, only the large display unit 431a is lit. When there are two holding balls, the two large display units 431a and 431b are lit. When there are three holding balls, three large displays are displayed. When the units 431a to 431c are lit and there are four holding balls, display control is performed so that all the four large display units 431a to 431d are lit.

  In this way, by controlling the display state of the decoration display device 430 according to the number of holds by the decoration display control means, it is possible to enrich the variation of the display state of the decoration display device 430. Note that when a variable display game is newly started on the variable display device 310, the reservation ball storage means decrements the number of reservations, and accordingly, the large display units 431a to 431d of the decoration display device 430 Among those that are lit, for example, contrary to the lighting order described above, the lights are turned off one by one in order from the bottom.

  In addition, the decoration display device 430 can display a notice effect related to the variable display game in addition to the above-described display of the reserved ball. Here, the notice effect in the decoration display device 430 is a judgment as to whether or not the display result related to the hold, that is, the information related to the display result of the variable display game stored corresponding to each hold data is a big hit. Depending on the result, it is executed by the decoration display control means. The display of the notice effect performed by the decoration display device 430 is appropriately combined with the display control in the variable display game described above.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of display related to the notice effect in the decoration display device 430. In the figure, as described above, a reach mode is derived in the middle of the variable display game, and accordingly, a notice effect is started in the small display units 432a to 432d of the decoration display device 430. In addition, there are two reserved balls at the present time, and the two large display units 431a and 431b are turned on accordingly.

  In FIG. 14 (1), the reach mode in which the probability variation symbols “7” are stopped on the right and left in the middle of the variable display game executed on the variable display device 310 is derived. One small display unit 432a at the bottom of the small display units 432a to 432d is turned on, and a notice effect is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the display state of the notice effect is formed by the lighting display of the small display units 432a to 432d of the decoration display device 430.

  In FIG. 14 (2), the second small display unit 432b from the bottom among the small display units 432a to 432d is newly lit while the identification information in the middle of the last stop in the variable display game is still scrolling. The two small display units 432a and 423b are lit up. Subsequently, in FIG. 14 (3), among the small display units 432a to 432d, the third small display unit 432c from the bottom is also newly lit, and the three small display units 432a to 432c are lit.

  The greater the number of lighting of the four small display units 432a to 432d in total, the higher the possibility that the display result of the variable display game will stop in the specific display mode. In FIG. 14 (4), “7” is stopped in the middle identification information as in the case of the reach symbol, the display result of the variable display game is stopped in the specific display mode, and all the small display units 432a to 432d are lit and displayed. Yes. Such a notice effect is selected and executed as an effect pattern when the display result related to the hold corresponds to a jackpot.

  This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize in advance a notice that the display result relating to the current hold will be a big hit, simply by looking at the display state of the easy-to-see decoration display device 430, thereby improving the game playability. it can. In order to prevent the player from being disappointed early, even if the display result related to the hold is a big hit, the probability of performing the notice effect need not be set to 100%.

  In this way, the decoration display control means determines whether or not the display result related to the hold is a big hit, and according to the determination result, the display related to the notice effect on the decoration display device 430 as shown in FIG. Although the state is controlled, the display state of the holding ball may be changed as control of the display state of another decoration display device 430.

  Specifically, for example, the display state (flashing speed, color, shape, position, etc.) of the hold ball on the decoration display device 430 is changed depending on whether the display result related to hold has a big hit or not, or the hold ball It is conceivable to change the timing at which the display state starts to change. In such a case, since the display of the holding ball itself also serves as a notice effect, it is possible to omit a display means dedicated to the notice effect, and in this embodiment, the small display units 432a to 432d of the decoration display device 430 are also included. All can be used to display a holding ball.

  Furthermore, for each holding ball corresponding to each holding data, the display state of the holding ball may be individually changed according to the display result corresponding to each holding ball. For example, the large display units 431a to 431d that display the hold ball are blinked instead of turned on only when the display result related to the hold is equivalent to the jackpot, or the light is emitted in different colors in the case of multicolor light emission, brightness It is possible to change the value. In addition, the announcement effect in which the specific display mode is derived in the variable display game is displayed, but of course, it may be set so as to show the announcement effect related to the reach mode derived in the previous stage of the specific display mode. .

  Thus, in this gaming machine main body 1, the display state on the decoration display device 430 changes according to the number of holds and the display result relating to the hold, and the player can more easily grasp the number of holds visually. It is also possible to fully enjoy a variety of interesting displays. In the present embodiment, the display state in the decoration display device 430 changes according to both the number of holds and the display result related to the hold, as described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. Alternatively, the display state of the hold ball in the decoration display device 430 may be changed only in accordance with the display result related to the hold.

  Furthermore, the display state of the decoration display device 430 is changed in conjunction with the change in the display mode of the reach background image and the jackpot determination symbol in the history display area 1400 under the control of the decoration display control means. You may control. As a result, not only the display interest in the entire game area 17 is enhanced, but also the decorative display device 430 appeals that the reach display and the advance notice display of the identification information to be finally stopped are performed in the history display area 1400. It is possible to sufficiently alert the player to the notice display. Specifically, for example, it is conceivable that the small display units 432a to 432d are specially turned on sequentially when the notice display appears or is in progress.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and is a program-controlled smart ball game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, or the like. The present invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines. The variable display device 310 can be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the decoration display device 430 is configured to be able to display the number of holds in a manner that the player can recognize. For example, the hold ball is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 310, or a special symbol hold LED is separately displayed. Etc., the display function of the holding ball may be omitted from the decoration display device 430, and it may be configured simply as a decoration lamp. In addition, the decoration display device 430 is disposed in a ball passage area through which a game ball can pass in the game area 17, but the decoration display device 430 may be disposed anywhere on the front side of the gaming machine, Further, the decoration display device 430 may be configured not only by a plurality of lamps but also by a single lamp.

  In the variable display device 310, the plurality of display areas 311 to 313 are displayed on the screen and are divided and separated from each other, and an image is not displayed between the display areas. Although expressed as the non-display area 314, as another configuration, the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into a plurality of display areas by a partition member covering a part thereof, and the non-display area is formed by the partition member. May be.

  Thereby, a novel display area and a non-display area can be formed by three-dimensional concealment and the structure of the section without depending on the effect of the section by the non-display area 314 on the flat surface. Specifically, for example, the partition member may be configured from a part of a center case that forms the exterior of the variable display device 310. Here, the interval between adjacent display areas, that is, the width of the non-display area is such that the effect image may be displayed over a plurality of display areas, so that the visibility as a group of effect images is not hindered. Should be set to a size of.

  Further, a light emitting element such as a chip LED is disposed on the partition member, or an organic EL, an inorganic EL, a thin liquid crystal, or the like is disposed on the front surface of the screen of the variable display device 310, and the EL, liquid crystal, or the like is partitioned as it is. You may make it comprise as a non-display area | region which divides | segments a screen into a some display area as a member. According to the non-display area composed of such partition members, it is possible to control to turn on or blink or change the color separately from the control of the variable display game, and like the decoration display device 430, a new decoration lamp can be used. Functions can be added.

  As described above, when the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into a plurality of display areas 311, 312, 313 by the partition members, the variable display area divided into two by the divided display control means. In the 1300 and the history display area 1400, the identification information and the jackpot history information may be displayed in a state that does not conflict with the partition members. Further, the display areas 311 to 313 divided by the partition members may be used well on display, and may be divided into the variable display area 1300 and the history display area 1400.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the history display area 1400 appears during the execution of the variable display game, the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into the variable display area 1300 and the history display area 1400 approximately equally divided into two. Both are displayed at the same time, but the area ratio when the screen is divided into two areas is not limited to 1: 1. For example, either one of the display areas is set larger or the area ratio changes. You may set to do.

  In the above embodiment, the external input means is configured as the external input switch 1315. However, the external input means is not limited to the switch, and may be configured with a touch panel or provided in the game area 17, for example. It may be configured such that a player's intention can be input by winning a ball to a winning opening, or passing the ball on a guide rail 16 of the game board 2 or a specific part of the game area 17.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the advance notice display that may be derived in the next variable display game, a specific point in time when the display form of the reach background image in the jackpot history information is changed is displayed in the history display. Similar to the timing at which the area 1400 appears, the reach mode is derived. However, for example, it may be a temporary stop during the execution of the variable display game, or when the display result is confirmed. Further, the timing at which the history display area 1400 automatically appears is not limited to the time when the reach mode is derived, and may be a temporary stop during the execution of the variable display game.

  Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, a specific point in time when the display mode of the jackpot confirmed symbol of the jackpot history information changes as the advance notice display of the identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game, Similar to the timing when the history display area 1400 appears, the reach mode is derived. However, for example, it may be a temporary stop during the execution of the variable display game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, there is a possibility that the advance notice display of the reach mode that may be derived in the next variable display game and the last stop in the current variable display game. Although the display of the notice of the identification information is set to be executed at the same time, only one of them may be set to be executed alternatively. For example, each time the variable display game is executed, only one of the notice displays may be automatically executed alternately or randomly, or either one of them may be operated by depressing the external input switch 1315. The notice display may be set so that the player can arbitrarily select the notice display.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, and the sound control board 500 are configured as separate boards with respect to the main board 100. For example, the functions of the display control board 300 and the voice control board 500 may be provided on the same board as a game effect control board, and the lamp control board 400 may be combined with this, or the lamp control board 400 and the voice control board 500 may be combined. These functions may be provided on the same substrate as a sound / lamp control substrate, and the display control substrate 300 may be combined therewith. Thus, the specific configuration for realizing the above-described display control means and the like is not limited to the various control boards specifically shown in FIGS.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the internal structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which expands and shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which expands and shows the game board back surface side of the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main board | substrate which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the payout control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the display apparatus control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the lamp | ramp control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the audio | voice control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the launch control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the power supply board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a front view which expands and shows the variable display apparatus and decoration display apparatus of the game machine which concern on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification effect display in the decoration display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st effect of the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd production of the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the background image of the reach aspect of "the rose of Versailles (Belle rose)" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the background image of the reach aspect of the "romance reach" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the background image of the reach aspect of "revolution reach" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the background image of the reach aspect of "the reach between mirrors" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the background image of the reach aspect of "black knight reach" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display after the reach | attainment mode of "the rose of Versailles" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display after the reach | attainment aspect of the "romance reach" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display after the reach | attainment aspect of the "revolution reach" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display after the reach | attainment mode of the "reach between mirrors" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display after the reach | attainment aspect of "black knight reach" derived | led-out by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the log | history display area displayed on the screen of the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display process of the fluctuation | variation display area displayed on the screen of the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a history display area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display process of the fluctuation | variation display area displayed on the screen of the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a history display area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display aspect regarding the notice of the reach aspect displayed on the screen of the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode regarding the notice of the identification information which carries out the final stop displayed on the screen of the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine body 2 ... Game board 3 ... Upper tray 4 ... Lower tray 5 ... Handle 6 ... Ashtray 7 ... Upper tray ball release lever 8 ... Lower tray ball release lever 9 ... Lending button 10 ... Return button 11 ... Glass frame 12 ... Frequency display section 16 ... Guiding rail 17 ... Game area 21 ... Starting opening 23a ... Right dropping winning opening 23b ... Left dropping winning opening 24 ... Large winning opening 29 ... Out opening 100 ... Main board 101 ... One-chip microcomputer 102 ... CPU
103 ... ROM
104 ... RAM
105 ... NMI
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 106 ... I / O port 107 ... Internal timer 108 ... Clock circuit 109 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 110, 111 ... Gate circuit 112a-112g ... Latch circuit 113 ... Address decode circuit 114 ... Buffer 116 ... Test test signal terminal 121 ... Start Mouth switch 123a ... Right drop prize opening switch 123b ... Left drop prize opening switch 124 ... Accessories continuous action device switch 125 ... Count switch 126 ... Normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a ... Right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b ... Left Normal symbol display device operation gate switch 130 ... Prize ball detection switch 130a ... Right prize ball detection switch 130b ... Left prize ball detection switch 131 ... Shoot ball break switch 132 ... Glass frame open detection switch 133 ... Overflow -Switch 134 ... Grand prize opening solenoid 135 ... Direction switching solenoid 136 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid 137 ... Production selecting means 140 ... Normal symbol display device 200 ... Dispensing control board 201 ... One-chip microcomputer 202 ... Counter circuit 203 ... CPU
204 ... ROM
205 ... RAM
206 ... NMI
207: I / O port 208 ... Internal timer 209 ... Clock circuit 210 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 211, 212 ... Gate circuit 213 ... Address decode circuit 214, 215 ... Latch circuit 220 ... Ball lending detection switch 220a ... Right ball lending detection Switch 220b ... Left ball lending detection switch 222 ... Discharge motor 223 ... Discharge stop solenoid 224 ... Path switching solenoid 300 ... Display control board 301 ... Display control CPU
302 ... Display control ROM
303 ... Display control RAM
304: Image control IC
305 ... Image data ROM
306 ... Input / output interface 307 ... Trial test signal terminal 310 ... Variable display devices 311, 312, 313 ... Display area 314 ... Non-display area 400 ... Lamp control board 401 ... Lamp control CPU
402: Lamp control ROM
403: Lamp control RAM
404 ... Input / output interface 405 ... Driver circuit 421 ... Normal symbol hold LED
422 ... gaming machine status lamp 423 ... side case lamp 424 ... gaming frame status LED
425 ... Center LED
426 ... Gate LED
427 ... Attacker LED
428 ... Side LED
430 ... decoration display device 431 ... large display unit 432 ... small display unit 433 ... decoration member 500 ... voice control board 501 ... voice control CPU
502 ... Voice control ROM
503 ... Voice control RAM
504 ... Voice control IC
505 ... Audio data ROM
506: Input / output interface 507: Amplifier circuit 510 ... Speaker 600 ... Launch control board 601 ... Oscillator circuit 602 ... Divider circuit 603 ... Motor drive signal control circuit 604 ... Driver circuit 650 ... Handle section 651 ... Touch sensor 652 ... Launch stop switch 653: Launch motor 700 ... Power supply board 701 ... Constant voltage power supply 702 ... Backup circuit 703 ... Voltage detection circuit 704 ... Shift register 705 ... RAM initialization switch 706 ... Clock circuit 707 ... Delay circuit 708 ... Voltage detection circuit 709 ... Power failure detection Circuit 800 ... Frame external terminal board 801 ... Prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 850 ... Board external terminal board 900 ... Card unit connection board 1300 ... Fluctuation display area 1400 ... History display area 1401 ... First effect determination information 1402 ... Second Out discrimination information a ... operation panel substrate b ... card unit c ... Power AC24V

Claims (11)

Identification information that includes a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information, executes the variable display game by displaying the identification information on the screen of the variable display device, and the display result of the variable display game corresponds to a jackpot In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a player a predetermined gaming value when stopped in a specific display mode that is a combination of
The variable display game, after deriving a reach mode that may shift to the specific display mode, performs a temporary stop or re-variation with a combination of identification information forming the specific display mode, and stops in the specific display mode Including at least a first effect to be confirmed and a second effect in which the second temporary stop or re-variation is performed again after the temporary stop or re-variation is performed and the stop is confirmed in the specific display mode.
History display control means for causing a history display area including jackpot history information indicating that the specific display mode has stopped in the past to appear on the screen of the variable display device;
Split display control means for splitting the screen of the variable display device into a variable display area for displaying the identification information and the history display area and displaying both at the same time;
Identification information notifying means for notifying the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game in the history display area,
The history display control means displays at least the effect determination information that allows the player to determine which of the first effect and the second effect is the specific display mode through the jackpot history information. ,
The effect determination information is first effect determination information including identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode with respect to the specific display mode that has undergone the first effect, and with respect to the specific display mode that has undergone the second effect. The second effect determination information is a combination of the identification information at the time of the second temporary stop and the identification information confirmed to stop in the specific display mode,
The identification information notice means changes the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode among the effect determination information displayed in the history display area, thereby changing the current variable display in the variable display area. A gaming machine, characterized in that the type of identification information that may last stop in a game is displayed at a specific time so that the player can discriminate. At the time of derivation of the reach mode or the temporary stop in the variable display game, the history display control means causes the history display area to appear, and the divided display control means displays the screen of the variable display device in the variable display area. And the history display area and both are displayed simultaneously,
The display mode of the identification information constituting the reach mode is also changed in the variable display area in conjunction with the change of the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The display mode of the identification information that constitutes the reach mode in the variable display area changes in different modes depending on the reliability of the advance notice regarding the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:   The display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode in the history display area changes in a different mode depending on the reliability of the advance notice regarding the type of identification information that may stop at the end of the current variable display game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. The history display control means displays a plurality of the jackpot history information, going back to the specific display mode a plurality of times in the past,
In the specific display mode, the identification information notice means is the same as the type of identification information that may last stop in the current variable display game among the jackpot history information displayed in the history display area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the display mode of the identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped is changed to a display mode that is different from the identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in another specific display mode.   The history display area is lost after the display result of the variable display game is confirmed, or the change of the display mode of the identification information stopped and confirmed in the specific display mode is returned to the original. The gaming machine according to 3, 4 or 5.   The history display area is disappeared based on a predetermined operation by a player, or a change in the display mode of identification information that has been confirmed to be stopped in the specific display mode is returned to the original state. , 5 or 6.   The division display control means selects one of a plurality of division modes when dividing the screen of the variable display device into the history display area and the variable display area. Item 8. The gaming machine according to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.   9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein a probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the specific display mode is different for each of the plurality of division modes.   The jackpot history information is obtained by combining the first presentation determination information with the background image of the reach mode for the specific display mode that has undergone the first production, and for the specific display mode that has undergone the second production, The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, wherein the background image of the reach mode is combined with the second effect determination information. A decorative display device disposed in a state where a part of the space on the ball passage area occupies a ball passage area through which a game ball can pass in the game area;
Decoration display control means for performing display control in the decoration display device,
The decoration display device is capable of displaying the hold number indicating the number of times that the variable display game has not yet been executed in a manner that the player can recognize,
The decoration display control means changes the display state of the decoration display device in conjunction with a change in the display mode of identification information that has been confirmed to stop in the specific display mode in the history display area. Item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.

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