JP2006122265A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a player be conscious of performances other than the variable display of special patterns and suppressing the decline of a savor of a game. <P>SOLUTION: By displaying a blackout image 83 for making it difficult to view the entire area where the variable display of left, middle and right decorative patterns 80a-80c and a character image 70, etc., are displayed at a liquid crystal display device 41 for prescribed time, the player can not pay attention to the variable display of the left, middle and right decorative patterns 80a-80c and the character image 70, etc., and is made to be conscious of an advance announcement performance (blackout performance). Thus, by making the player be conscious of the advance announcement performance, even when the player plays for a long period of time, the game does not become monotonous and the decline of the savor of the game is suppressed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner on a symbol display device when a symbol start condition is satisfied, and allows a player to recognize whether or not a privilege can be granted based on a display mode of the plurality of symbols to be stopped thereafter. .

Conventionally, a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device generally displays a special symbol (symbol) variably on the symbol display device, and a big hit gaming state when the display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol Is supposed to occur. In addition, in such a pachinko machine, when a big hit symbol is derived as a display result of a specific symbol, there is a device that notifies in advance that the big hit symbol is derived by displaying a character on the symbol display device. It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-56896 (FIG. 26)

  However, in the pachinko machine described above, the character is displayed in relation to the derivation of the jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot symbol is derived as a display result of the special symbol, the character is often displayed. However, since the probability that the big hit symbol is derived (hit probability) is about 1/315, the character is not frequently displayed during the normal game, and the player does not display the character but the special symbol. I was paying attention to. In addition, when the off symbol is derived, the character is rarely displayed, and as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived, the player pays attention to the change display of the special symbol instead of the character.

  In addition, not only when a big hit symbol is derived, but also when an outlier symbol is derived, there is a character that is frequently displayed. However, if the character is displayed frequently even when the off-line symbol is derived, even if the character is displayed, the jackpot symbol is rarely derived, and the meaning that the player pays attention to the character is diminished. It was no longer necessary to pay attention to it, and we had to pay attention to the display of special symbols.

  As described above, when the player is paying attention to the variation display of the special symbol, other effects other than the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device are performed so that, for example, the character is displayed. But I was never conscious of these effects. Further, when a player plays a game for a long time, the game becomes monotonous by not noticing the change in the production other than the special symbol variation display, and the interest of the game may be reduced for the player. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to allow the player to be aware of effects other than the special symbol variation display, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the invention according to claim 1, when a symbol start condition (for example, winning to the start winning port 45 or the electric start winning port 46) is established, a symbol display device (for example, a liquid crystal display 42) is established. ) A plurality of symbols (for example, left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c) are variably displayed, and whether or not a privilege can be given to the player (for example, a big hit game) depending on the display mode of the plurality of symbols that are stopped thereafter Information relating to whether or not a privilege can be granted to the symbol display device (for example, variation display of left / middle / right decorative symbols 80a to 80c, character 70, etc.) By means of information display means (for example, control for displaying the variation display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c on the liquid crystal display 42 based on the variation display pattern) and the information display means Display-disappearing means that disappears information displayed on the symbol display device for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) so that the entire area where the information is displayed is difficult to view or cannot be visually recognized. And a control for displaying the dark image 83 on the liquid crystal display 42 as a blackout effect based on the 6 lightning warning pattern.

  In the invention according to claim 1, for a predetermined time, the entire area where information relating to whether or not a privilege is granted (for example, jackpot game or probability variation) is displayed is difficult or impossible to visually recognize by the display concealment means, By being destroyed, it becomes impossible for the player to pay attention to the information related to whether or not the privilege is granted, and it is possible to make other effects other than the information related to whether or not the privilege is displayed displayed on the symbol display device. Therefore, by making the player feel conscious of effects other than information related to whether or not the privilege is granted, even if the player plays a game for a long time, the game does not become monotonous, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed. .

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine with the main body frame and the front frame opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a game board 4, a front frame 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed in a vertically rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left and right frame members, and has a lower plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the lower front side of the outer frame 2. A main body frame 3 is attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The main body frame 3 is formed by integrally molding the front frame body 8, the game board mounting frame 9, and the mechanism mounting frame 10 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame 8 formed on the front side of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2.

  A game board 4 is attached to the game board mounting frame 9 integrally formed at the rear part of the front frame body 8 so as to be detachable and replaceable from the front. A guide rail 11 having an outer rail and an inner rail is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 4, and a game area 12 is defined inside the guide rail 11. A low-frequency speaker 14 is mounted via a speaker mounting plate 13 near one side of the front lower portion of the front frame 8 positioned below the game board mounting frame 9. A launch rail 15 that guides a game ball toward the launch path of the game board 4 is attached to the upper portion in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 8 in an inclined manner. On the other hand, a lower front member 16 is attached to a lower portion in the lower area of the front surface of the front frame body 8. A lower pan 17 is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the lower front member 16, and an operation handle 18 is provided closer to one side.

  A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 is provided on the rear surface of the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8) opposite to the side where the hinge mechanism 7 is provided. A locking device 19 having a function of locking the front frame 5 is attached. The locking device 19 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 21 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 20 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the main body frame 3 in a closed state, and an open side of the front frame 5. There are provided a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 23 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 22 provided on the rear surface and lock the front frame 5 in a closed state. Then, the key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 24 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 21 and the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is released. When the key is locked and the key is rotated in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 23 and the closing tool 22 of the front frame 5 is released, and the front frame 5 is unlocked. ing. The front end of the cylinder lock 24 is exposed to the front surface of the lower front member 16 through the front frame body 8 and the lower front member 16 so that the unlocking operation can be performed by inserting a key from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Are arranged.

  A front frame 5 is attached to one side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 by a hinge mechanism 25 so as to be opened and closed forward. The front frame 5 includes a door body frame 26, a side decoration device 27, an upper plate 28, and an acoustic illumination device 29. The door main body frame 26 is formed of a pressed metal frame member, and is formed to have a size that covers a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 8 to the upper edge of the lower front member 16. A substantially circular opening window 30 through which the game area 12 of the game board 4 can be seen through from the front is formed at substantially the center of the door body frame 26. Further, a window frame 31 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 30 is provided on the rear side of the door body frame 26, and a transparent plate 32 is attached to the window frame 31.

  On the front side of the door main body frame 26, around the opening window 30, side decoration devices 27 are mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 28 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 29 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 27 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 33 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 33 in the vertical direction, and a lens 34 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 29 includes a transparent cover body 35, a speaker 36, a speaker cover 37, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

  Next, various components provided in the game area 12 partitioned on the game board 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board 4.

  An effect device 40 is disposed in the central portion of the game area 12. The effect device 40 includes a special symbol display 41 that displays a special symbol in a variable manner by lighting a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LEDs), and a liquid crystal display that displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner and various effects. , A holding ball lamp 54 for displaying a memory number (starting memory number) for which the variation of the special symbol has not yet started by lighting of a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LEDs), and a special symbol indicator 41, a liquid crystal display 42, and a front decoration plate 43 for attaching the holding ball lamp 54 to the surface of the game board 4 (game area 12). A plurality of effect lamps 44 are attached to the upper right part of the effect device 40. The plurality of effect lamps 44 perform lighting display in accordance with the effect display by the liquid crystal display 42.

  Below the stage device 40, there are provided a start winning opening 45 and an electric start winning opening 46 having a pair of opening and closing blades 47 below the starting winning opening 45. In the electric start winning opening 46, when the display result of the normal symbol display 50 is "winning", the opening and closing blades 47 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds at normal time or 3 seconds at probability fluctuation). To be controlled. Further, the game balls won in the start winning opening 45 and the electric start winning opening 46 are detected by the start opening sensor 55 (see FIG. 4), and based on this detection, the special symbol display 41 changes the special symbol (liquid crystal display). The display 42 is allowed to display decorative symbols). Note that up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls won in the start winning opening 45 and the electric start winning opening 46 during the change of the special symbol can be stored, and the storage number (starting storage number) is plural. Displayed by lighting of a holding ball lamp 54 composed of a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LEDs). The holding ball lamp 54 is arranged on the right side of the game area 12.

  On the left side of the game area 12, a normal symbol display 50 is provided for variably displaying normal symbols by lighting and blinking of light emitters (for example, LEDs). Further, a probability variation state lamp 51 that is turned on according to whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state is attached below the normal symbol display 50. Further, two gate sensors 53a and 53b are provided on the left and right sides of the start winning opening 45 to permit the normal symbol display 50 to display normal symbols in a variable manner. It should be noted that up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls that have passed through the gate sensors 53a and 53b during the normal symbol variation can be stored, and the number of stored memory is a plurality of light emitters (for example, four LED) is displayed when the normal storage lamp 56 is turned on. The normal memory lamp 56 is arranged on the left side of the game area 12.

  Below the electric start winning opening 46, a large winning opening device 60 having an open / close plate 62 for opening and closing a horizontally long rectangular winning opening 61 is disposed. The special prize opening device 60 includes a solenoid 63 that serves as a driving source for opening and closing the special prize opening 61 (opening / closing plate 62), and a count sensor 64 (both see FIG. 4). At the bottom of the game area 12 below the big prize opening device 60, there is provided an out port 48 through which the game balls that have flown down the game area 12 and have not won any prize winning devices or winning devices are taken in. Yes. Winning ports 66 a to 66 d are provided on the left and right sides of the starting winning port 45, the electric starting winning port 46 and the big winning port device 60. In addition, an electric decoration lamp 49 (only the reference numeral is shown in FIG. 4) is attached to the gaming area 12 so that lighting and blinking are controlled according to the gaming state.

  The game realized by various winning devices provided on the game board 4 will be described. The game is launched by a launch device (not shown) provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 and passes through the launch rail 15 and the guide rail 11. The game ball released to the area 12 flows down toward the out port 48 while colliding with the obstacle nail or the like in the game area 12. When a game ball flowing down the game area 12 is detected by the gate sensor 53, the normal symbol display 50 changes the normal symbol (the illuminant is alternately lit in green and red), and the display result is “ When it is “winning” (the light emitter is green and the lighting is stopped), the opening / closing blade 47 of the electric start winning opening 46 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the display result of the normal symbol display 50 is “losing” (the illuminant is red and the lighting is stopped), the opening / closing wing 47 is not opened, but the game ball is not opened even if the opening / closing wing 47 is not opened. The start winning opening 45 can be won.

  Then, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening 45 or the electric start winning opening 46, the special symbol starts changing on the special symbol display 41, and the decorative symbol starts changing on the liquid crystal display 42, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, special symbols and decorative symbols stop. When the special symbol at the time of the stop becomes a specific display mode (combination of lighting of a plurality of light emitters that will be a big hit), the decorative symbol also becomes a specific display mode (combination of the big hit symbol) and becomes a “hit game state” Then, the open / close plate 62 of the grand prize opening device 60 falls to the near side to open the big prize opening 61 and wins a big prize until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of prizes. The mouth 61 is kept open. Then, after the special winning opening 61 is closed by the standing of the opening / closing plate 62, the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) causes the opening / closing plate 62 to fall again toward the near side, so that the large winning opening 61 is The open / close cycle (hereinafter also referred to as round “R”) is repeated 15 times.

  Next, the main substrate 100 and the peripheral substrate 110 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the main board 100 and the peripheral board 110.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main board 100 includes a main control board 101 and a payout control board 102. The main control board 101 includes a CPU 101a as a central processing unit, a ROM 101b as a read-only memory, and a RAM 101c as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 101a controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 101b, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 110 and the payout control board 102. The RAM 101c temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 101 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the gate sensor 53, the start port sensor 55, the count sensor 64, the V winning sensor 65, and the like are input to the main control board 101. On the other hand, the main control board 101 outputs a drive signal to the solenoid 63, the special symbol display 41, the normal symbol display 50, and the like. The payout control board 102 includes a CPU 102a as a central processing unit, a ROM 102b as a read-only memory, and a RAM 102c as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 102 processes the command signal input from the main control board 101 and outputs a drive signal to the payout device 103 (payout motor). Thereby, the payout device 103 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  The peripheral board 110 includes a sub-integrated board 111, a first lighting control board 112 (described as lighting control board 1 in FIG. 4), and a second lighting control board 113 (showing lighting control board 2 in FIG. 4). And a waveform control board 114. The sub integrated substrate 111 includes a CPU 111a, a ROM 111b, and a RAM 111c. The CPU 111a processes the command signal according to the control program stored in the ROM 111b. The RAM 111c temporarily stores information such as various data and input / output signals generated in various processes executed by the sub-integrated board 111. Then, the sub-integrated board 111 processes the command signal input from the main control board 101 and outputs the command signal to the first electrical control board 112, the second electrical control board 113, and the waveform control board 114.

  The first electrical control board 112, the second electrical control board 113, and the waveform control board 114 are CPUs 112a, 113a, and 114a as central processing units, ROMs 112b, 113b, and 114b as read-only memories, and read / write memories, respectively. RAMROMs 112c, 113c, and 114c. Then, the first electrical decoration control board 112 controls the holding ball lamp 54 and the effect lamp 44 based on the command signal from the sub-integrated board 111. The electrical decoration board 113 controls the liquid crystal display 42 and the decorative lamp 49 based on the command signal from the sub-integrated board 111. The waveform control board 114 controls the sound wave device 115 (the low-frequency speaker 14 and the speaker 36) based on the command signal from the sub-integrated board 111.

  Next, the flow of the notice effect and the reach effect that are performed until the decorative symbol stops after a predetermined time has elapsed after the decorative symbol starts changing on the liquid crystal display 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the notice effect and the reach effect. In the notice effect and the reach effect, character A (hereinafter referred to as a wolf man), character B (hereinafter referred to as Dracula), character C (hereinafter referred to as Franken), character D (hereinafter referred to as this). There is a case where an effect in which a character E (hereinafter referred to as “monster”) and a character E (hereinafter referred to as “monster”) appear.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be started, the normal variation of the decorative symbol is performed on the liquid crystal display 42. When it is determined that the notice effect is to be performed, the blackout effect that displays the dark image that darkens the normal variation image displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 for a predetermined time is performed twice as the notice effect. . After that, the details will be described later, but in response to the decided notice effect, a lightning flash notice that highlights the stop display of decorative symbols by running lightning (lightning) on the dark image, the background displayed during normal fluctuations Four types of characters (wolf man) corresponding to the background change notice that changes the image (for example, the background image changes to the night background when the background image is a daytime background at the start of normal fluctuation) and the super reach development effect described later , Dracula, Franken, Monster, etc.) or a spotlight notice in which a character with a big hit (Kai-chan) appears in the spotlight may be performed.

  Next, when it is determined that a reach effect different from the normal variation is performed, after the reach mode is formed, the normal reach effect is performed in a state where the reach mode is displayed. And, when it is determined that the super reach effect is performed as the reach effect to be performed after the reach aspect is formed and before the decorative symbols are stopped, any of the super reach effects is selected. A wolf man reach that tries to stop a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that has not stopped yet by a combination of jackpot symbols after a wolf man plays an active role after a super reach branching direction is derived to derive whether the performance will be performed Production, Dracula Reach Production that tries to stop the decorative design (middle design) that has not yet stopped by Dracula's active action with a combination of jackpot design, and Decorative Design that has not yet stopped by Franken's active (Medium) Super reach production of Franken Reach production to try to stop the design) with a combination of jackpot design One is performed.

  Next, if it is determined that the super reach development effect is to be performed as the reach production, the super reach production is continued (for example, if the wolf man reach production is performed, the wolf man reach development production is performed). ) The wolf man reach development that tries to stop the decorative design (middle design) that has not yet stopped by the combination of the jackpot design by the wolf man playing an active part in a mode different from the wolf man reach production, Dracula Dracula reach development that tries to stop the decorative design (middle design) that has not yet stopped by playing an active part in a manner different from the Dracula reach production, and Franken in a different manner from the Franken reach production A combination of jackpot symbols with decorative symbols (middle symbols) that have not stopped yet Do one of the super reach development director of Franken reach development director to try to stop. In addition, in Super Reach Development, the same characters as Super Reach will be produced. In addition, the decorative design (middle design) that has not been stopped due to the active use of Monsters will be stopped with a combination of jackpot designs. A monster-kun reach development effect may be performed.

  In addition, when the above-mentioned spotlight notice is performed, the normal reach production, the super reach branch production, and the super reach production are not performed, and the super reach development production (for example, spotlight) corresponding to the character that appeared in the spotlight announcement is performed. When a monster appears in the light trailer, a monster-kun reach development) will be performed.

  Also, after the lightning flash notice, background change notice, and spotlight notice are not performed after the dark display that is a signal to start the notice effect, the super reach branch effect is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. A combination of jackpot symbols that is an effect that will not be performed if it is routed, and that has not yet stopped according to the movement of the driveable electric accessory attached to the effect device 40 There is a case where a reach reaching effect is attempted to be stopped.

  In addition, as a reach production, it is an effect that is not performed when going through a normal reach production and a super reach branch production, and all symbols are variably displayed in combination with a jackpot design without going through the formation of reach Thus, there may be a full rotation reach effect that stops with either a combination of a specific jackpot symbol or a combination of non-specific jackpot symbols.

  The probability that the decorative symbol is a combination of the jackpot symbol (the reliability of the jackpot) is normal reach production, wolf man reach production, Dracula reach production, Franken reach production, Wolf man reach development production, Dracula reach development production, Franken reach development It is set to be higher in the order of production, monster-kun reach development production, actor reach production, full rotation reach production.

  Next, the decorative design variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the form of a decorative design.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the decorative symbols are “1”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “ Seven types “6”, “7”, and “9” are stored in the ROM 113 b of the second electrical control board 113. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, as the non-specific symbols selected when the determination result of the probability variation determination is a non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit), three of “0”, “2”, “8” are selected. The type is stored in the ROM 113b of the second electrical decoration control board 113.

  The ratio of the specific symbol to the total number of decorative symbols (in this example, 7/10) is different from the probability variation entry rate (in this example, 2/3), which is the ratio at which the probability variation determination result is the probability variation big hit. That is, the ratio of the specific symbol and the probability variation entry rate are not associated one-to-one. Thus, by making the ratio of the specific symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 higher than the probability variation entry rate, it is possible to make the probability variation entry rate appear to be higher than the actual probability variation entry rate. The expectation that a combination becomes a combination of a specific symbol can be improved. The probability variation rush rate may not be 2/3, and the ratio of the specific symbol and the probability variation rush rate may coincide with each other.

  The decorative symbols on the left and right are in the order of “0”, “1”, “2”,..., “9”. In a random pattern different from the order of “0”, “1”, “2”,..., “9”. During normal fluctuation, the display is changed in such a manner as to jump around the center of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, the color scheme of the decorative symbol is set so that the specific symbol is colored red and the non-specific symbol is colored blue, so that the player can easily identify the specific symbol and the non-specific symbol.

  Moreover, the form of the decorative design is comprised in the aspect with thickness (the inside of a number, a side part) so that various numbers can be visually recognized three-dimensionally. Various characters appearing in the notice effect and reach effect are depicted inside the numbers in the decorative design, and a background image is depicted on the side surface of the numbers. During normal fluctuation, the color scheme of various characters and background images is the same color as the color scheme of the decorative design (for example, in the case of a specific design, the red color based on the red color of the specific character or background image) To prevent recognition of numbers in decorative designs.

  Next, a variation display pattern table for determining a variation display pattern based on the variation display pattern random number provided in the RAM 101c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a list showing the variable display patterns selected on the main control board. Here, the display command is 2-byte data transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub-integrated board 111, and includes data for specifying the variation time and reach effect of special symbols and decorative symbols. .

  However, the display command is basically an effect in which the notice effect is determined by the sub-integrated board 111 and does not include data related to the notice effect, but the notice effect is specified only when the spotlight notice is performed. Data to be included. That is, only the spotlight notice in the notice effect is determined by the main control board 101. Note that the spotlight notice may not be determined by the main control board 101 but may be determined by the sub-integrated board 111 by setting it in the lightning notice pattern table as one of the lightning notice patterns described later, for example.

  Note that the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is a fluctuation display pattern without a reach mode. The variation number 2 “shortening variation” can be selected when conditions such as an upper limit value, a probability variation state, a short-time state, etc. are satisfied, and the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Is a fluctuation display pattern shorter than “normal fluctuation”. The “normal reach” of the variation numbers 3 and 4 is a variation display pattern that does not perform reach effects such as a super reach effect and a super reach development effect after the reach aspect is formed.

  The characters “Wolf man reach” with variation numbers 5 and 6, “Dracula reach” with variation numbers 11 and 12, and “Franken reach” with variation numbers 17 and 18 appear after each character is formed. This is a variable display pattern for performing a super reach effect (for example, in “Wolf Man Reach”, an effect of cooking a decorative symbol with a wolf man's specialty). Further, “Wolf Man Reach Development” with variation numbers 7 and 8, “Dracula Reach Development” with variation numbers 13 and 14, and “Franken Reach Development” with variation numbers 17 and 18 are super reach effects in which each character appears. After that, the super-reaching development direction corresponding to these characters (for example, in the “Wolf Man Reach Development”, the wolf man after the transformation is dynamic cooking the decorative pattern with the dish that is good) This is a variation display pattern to be performed.

  “Wolf man reach-monster” with variation numbers 9 and 10, “Dracula reach-monster” with variation numbers 15 and 16, and “Franken reach-monster” with variation numbers 21 and 22 Unlike the super reach development effect corresponding to these characters after performing the super reach production in which the character appears, this is a variable display pattern in which the super reach development production in which Monster appears appears continuously.

  In addition, the “spotlight notice” of the variable numbers 23 to 31 means that the super reach effect is performed after the notice effect for notifying that the super reach development effect corresponding to the character is performed before the reach mode is formed. This is a variable display pattern in which the super reach development effect corresponding to the character that appeared in the notice effect is continued. Further, the “community reach” of the variation numbers 32 and 33 is a variation display pattern for performing a reach effect by a drivable electric accessory (not shown) attached to the effect device 40 after the reach mode is formed. .

  The variation number 34 “full rotation reach” means that a combination of big hit symbols is displayed without forming a reach mode, and the big hit is made by performing a pseudo-rotation on the liquid crystal display 42 with this big hit symbol combination. It is a variable display pattern that produces an effect that determines only whether or not a combination of a specific jackpot is used. In addition, the “super-reach branch premier” of the variable number 35 is a super-reach branch effect that derives which one of a plurality of super-reach effects is performed after the reach mode is formed. This is a variable display pattern in which a jackpot is determined by performing an effect different from the super reach branching effect.

  The variable display patterns are allocated to selectable variable display patterns set in the variable display pattern table, as shown in FIG. One variable display pattern is determined in accordance with the ratio of the random numbers. Note that the variation display patterns of the variation numbers 31, 34, and 35 are variation display patterns that can be selected only when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. Can recognize that the variation display of the decorative symbol is a combination of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot is confirmed).

  Next, various control processes executed in accordance with the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed on the main control board. FIG. 9 is a list showing random numbers updated on the main control board. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed on the main control board. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a big hit determination process as a subroutine of the special symbol variation process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a variation display pattern setting process which is a subroutine of the special symbol variation process. The start winning process is realized by the CPU 101a executing a game control program stored in the ROM 102 on the main control board 101 at an appropriate timing. The display control process is realized by the CPU 113a executing the liquid crystal display control program stored in the ROM 113b in the second electrical decoration control board 113 at an appropriate timing.

  First, in the start winning process shown in FIG. 8, a game ball winning process for the electric start winning opening 46 is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the electric start winning opening 46 (step S1). Specifically, if a detection signal is output from the start port sensor 55, it is determined that a prize has been won (YES), and if no detection signal is output, it is determined that no prize has been won (NO). Then, when a game ball wins the electric start winning opening 46, it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter provided in the RAM 101c is smaller than 4, which is the upper limit value (step S2). If the reserved ball number counter is smaller than the upper limit value (YES), the reserved memory storage process is executed (step S3). In the reserved storage storing process, the number of lamps that are turned on by the holding ball lamp 54 by outputting the display data to the sub-integrated board 111 in accordance with the addition of the holding ball number counter and the process of adding “1” to the holding ball number counter. And processing for acquiring various random numbers. Note that if the game ball has not won in the electric start winning opening 46 in step S1 or if the number of held balls is greater than or equal to the upper limit value in step S2, the start winning process is terminated without doing anything.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the various random numbers updated on the main control board 101 include a jackpot determination random number, a probability variation determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation display pattern random number, and the like. The big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not it is a big hit (hit determination). The probability variation determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not the jackpot is a probability variation big hit (probability variation determination) when the jackpot is determined to be a big hit. The reach determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to reach (reach determination) when the big hit determination does not result in a big hit (deemed out). The variation display pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation display pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol displayed on the special symbol display 41. Note that the random numbers updated on the main control board 101 are not limited to these, and there are random numbers for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit, random numbers for determining an initial value of a big hit determination random number, and the like.

  Next, in the special symbol process, as shown in FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 (step S11). When the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S15 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (decorative symbol) can be displayed in a variable manner, that is, whether or not the special symbol (decorative symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner (step S12). ). If the special symbol (decorative symbol) is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S15. When the special symbol (decorative symbol) is not being displayed in a variable manner, a hold storage transition process is executed (step S13). In the reserved memory transfer process, a process of subtracting 1 from the held ball number counter and a process of shifting the content of the storage area of the start winning memory provided in the RAM 101c are performed.

  After that, special symbol variation processing (step S14), special symbol variation processing (step S15), information output processing (step S16), and jackpot processing (step S17) are sequentially executed. In the special symbol variation process, a jackpot determination process and a variation display pattern setting process, which will be described later, are performed, and variation control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started based on the variation display pattern determined in the variation display pattern setting process, and the variation time Is set to the variable timer. In the special symbol variation processing, the variation time set in the variation timer is monitored, and when the variation timer expires, the variation display of the specific symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped (determined display). In the information output process, a process of outputting various types of information related to the special symbol variation display and the special symbol variation display determined in the special symbol variation process and the special symbol variation process to the sub-integrated board 111 is performed. In the big hit game processing, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag, which will be described later, is in an ON state, and if it is in an ON state, control is performed to open the big prize opening 61 in a manner corresponding to the type of win.

  In the big hit determination process, as shown in FIG. 11, first, it is determined whether or not a probability variation state flag set in step S37 described later is in an ON state (step S31). If the probability variation status flag is ON, a probability variation big hit determination table (not shown) is selected (step S32). If the probability variation status flag is not ON (if OFF), the non-probability variation big hit determination table is selected. (Not shown) is selected (step S33). In the probability change big hit determination table, the determination value is set so that the big hit probability that is the probability of a big hit is 1 / 63.1, and in the normal big hit determination table, the big hit probability is 1 / 315.5. The judgment value is set as follows.

  Whether the decision value set in the probability change big hit determination table or the normal big hit determination table selected in steps S32 and 33 matches the big hit determination random number obtained in the hold storage storing process in step S3. Whether or not to make a big hit is determined depending on whether or not (step S34). If it is determined to be a big hit, after the big hit flag is turned on (step S35), it is obtained by the determination value set in the probability variation determination table (not shown) and the hold storage processing in step S3. It is determined whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit depending on whether or not the value of the probable change determination random number matches (step S36). In the probability variation determination table, the determination value is set so that the probability variation entry rate, which is the probability that the gaming state enters the probability variation state, is 2/3.

  If it is determined that the big hit is a probable big hit, the probable change state flag is set to the ON state (however, if the probable change state flag is already ON, the ON state is continued) (step S37), and the big win is determined. If it is determined that the probability variation big hit is not (non-probable variation big hit), the probability variation state flag is set to the OFF state (however, if the probability variation state flag is already OFF, the OFF state is continued) (step S38). ). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S34 that the big hit is not made (defeated), the process returns to the main flow as it is. Note that the ON / OFF states of the big hit flag and the probability variation state flag are stored in the RAM 101c. In addition, a value of “0” is set when the big hit flag and the probability change state flag are OFF, and a value of “1” is set when the big hit flag and the probability change state flag are ON.

  In the variable display pattern setting process, as shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag set in step S36 of the jackpot determination process is ON (step S41). If the big hit flag is in the ON state, a big hit hour fluctuation display pattern table (a table in which a fluctuation display pattern marked with a circle in the fluctuation display pattern table shown in FIG. 7 is set) is selected (step S42). ). If the big hit flag is not in the ON state (if it is in the OFF state), whether or not the determination value set in the reach determination table matches the value of the reach determination random number acquired in the hold storage storage process in step S3 To determine whether or not to reach (step S44). In the reach determination table, the determination value is set so that the reach probability that is the probability of reaching is 1 / 12.5.

  If it is determined to be reach, the change display pattern table at the time of reach (change numbers 1 and 2 among the change display patterns marked with “X” in the win of the change display pattern command table shown in FIG. The table in which the changed display pattern is excluded is selected (step S45), and if it is determined that the reach is not reached, the change display pattern table at the time of disconnection (the change display pattern command table shown in FIG. The table in which the change display patterns of change numbers 1 and 2 to which X is attached is selected (step S46). Then, from the big hit fluctuation display pattern table, the reach fluctuation display pattern table, or the deviation fluctuation display pattern table selected in steps S42, 45, and 46, the determination values and steps set in these fluctuation display pattern tables A variable display pattern that matches the value of the random number of the variable display pattern acquired in the storage storage process in S3 is determined (step S45).

  In step S45, by determining one of the variable display patterns set in the variable display pattern table, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect such as a super reach effect or a super reach development effect. For example, a random number that determines whether or not to perform reach production such as super reach production and super reach development production is provided, and these random numbers are used to determine reach production such as super reach production and super reach development production. It may be determined as any one of the variable display patterns for performing the reach effect.

  Next, a variation display pattern table for determining a lightning warning pattern based on a lightning warning pattern random number provided in the RAM 113c will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a list display diagram showing a lightning bolt notice pattern. FIG. 14 is a table showing the lightning warning pattern for daytime backgrounds selected on the sub-integrated board. FIG. 15 is a list showing the night background lightning warning pattern selected on the sub-integrated board.

  First, seven types of effect numbers 0 to 6 are prepared as shown in FIG. The production number 0 is a lightning notice pattern that does not perform (does not change) the lightning notice effect. In addition, for the effect number 1, a blackout effect is displayed once for a predetermined period of time to display a dark image (dark image 83) that darkens the normal image including the decorative image and the background image, and the blackout effect is performed. It is a lightning notice pattern that performs an effect (blackout gasse effect) that does not change from the normal variation image that was displayed before the blackout effect was performed. Also, in the production number 2, the blackout effect is performed twice, but after the first blackout effect is performed and after the second blackout effect is performed, the blackout effect is performed. It is a lightning notice pattern that performs an effect (blackout gasse effect) that does not change from the normal fluctuation displayed previously.

  Further, the effect number 3 is a lightning notice pattern for performing an effect in which the background image changes after the second blackout effect is performed (for example, if the background image is noon, it is changed to night). In addition, the production number 4 displays a lightning flash for running lightning (lightning) in the dark image after the second blackout effect, and the left decorative pattern appears in the dark image when illuminated by lightning. It is a lightning notice pattern that produces an effect of stopping and displaying. Also, for the effect number 5, after the effect of the effect number 4 is performed, the blackout effect is performed again, the second lightning flash is displayed, and the right decorative design is displayed on the dark image by being illuminated by the lightning. It is a lightning notice pattern that produces an effect that forms a reach form by stopping and displaying while floating. The production number 5 is a lightning notice pattern that performs a blackout gaze production (full rotation gaze) as if a reach production of “full rotation reach” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the daylight background lightning notice table has a lightning notice pattern based on a lightning notice pattern random number provided in the RAM 113c when the background image is a day background image (day background image 81). It is a table for determining. In the daylight background lightning notice table, the lightning notice pattern random numbers are assigned to seven types of lightning notice patterns of production numbers 0 to 6 for each of the variable display patterns determined by the main control board 111.

  Only when it is determined that the decorative symbol change display is reach, the above-described effect numbers 4 and 5 can be selected, and the reach mode is displayed after the lightning flash is displayed.

  In “Spotlight Notice” and “Role Reach”, only the above-mentioned production number 2 can be selected, and after the second blackout production is performed, a super reach development production in which each character appears is performed. In addition, an accessory reach production of an accessory driving is performed.

  In the “full rotation reach”, only the above-mentioned production number 0 can be selected, and the full rotation reach to be stopped by either the combination of the specific jackpot symbol or the combination of the non-specific jackpot symbol without performing the lightning warning effect. Done. However, in the “full rotation reach”, a special image different from the background image in the normal variation is displayed, and then the dark image is displayed for a predetermined time, so that an effect resembling the blackout effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the night background lightning warning table is a lightning warning pattern based on a lightning warning pattern random number provided in the RAM 113c when the background image is a night background image (night background image 82). It is a table for determining. Also in the night background lightning warning table, the lightning warning pattern random numbers are assigned to seven types of lightning warning patterns of production numbers 0 to 6 for each of the variable display patterns determined by the main control board 111.

  In the lightning bolt warning table for night background, the ratio (selection rate) at which the lightning warning pattern of production numbers 4 and 5 is selected is set higher than in the lightning bolt warning table for daytime background. Specifically, for example, when the variation display pattern of “wolf man, hit” of the variation number 6 is determined, if it is the lightning warning table for the daytime background, the lightning notification pattern of the production numbers 4 and 5 The selection rate is {(numerical width of lightning warning pattern random number of production number 4) + (numeric width of lightning warning pattern random number of production number 4) / number of counters of lightning warning pattern random number} = 116/200. In the case of the lightning bolt notice table, the selection rate of the lightning bolt notice pattern of production numbers 4 and 5 is 144/200. This corresponds to the fact that the lightning is easier to see in the night background than in the daytime background.

  Next, various control processes executed by the sub-integrated board 111 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a list showing random numbers updated in the sub-integrated board. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing display control processing executed on the sub-integrated board. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a symbol setting process that is a subroutine of the display control process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a notice selection process that is a subroutine of the display control process.

  Here, the various random numbers updated in the sub-integrated board 111 include a specific symbol random number, a non-specific symbol random number, a loss symbol random number, a lightning warning pattern random number, etc., as shown in FIG. The specific symbol random number is a random number for selecting the specific symbol (FIG. 6A) that is finally stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 when it is determined that the probability variation big hit. The non-specific symbol random number is a random number for selecting the non-specific symbol (FIG. 6B) to be finally stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 when it is determined that the non-probable big hit (usually big hit). is there. The missing symbol random number is a random number for selecting each of the left, right, and middle symbols that are finally stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 when it is determined that the symbol is out of reach or reach. The lightning warning pattern random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform a lightning warning effect and selecting a lightning warning pattern for the lightning warning effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 42.

  First, in the display control process, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not a display signal (including a display command) has been received from the main control board 101 (step S101). When a command is received, a symbol setting process (step S102) and a notice selection process (step S103), which will be described later, are performed, a symbol variation display process (step S104), a jackpot display process (step S105), and a sub information output process ( Step S106) is sequentially executed. In the symbol variation display process, the variation control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started based on the variation display pattern command transmitted from the main control board 101, the variation time is set in the variation timer, and the variation set in the variation timer is set. When the time is monitored and the variation timer expires, a special symbol stop symbol is confirmed and displayed, and a decorative symbol stop symbol determined in the symbol setting process is sequentially confirmed and displayed. Also, the effect control of the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern determined in the notice selection process is also performed in the symbol variation display process. In the jackpot display process, when the probability change display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is a combination of the jackpot symbol, the fact that the jackpot is displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and a process of displaying the round of the jackpot game is performed. In the sub-information output process, a process of outputting various information related to the display of the special symbol and decorative pattern determined in the symbol change display process and the notice effect display determined in the notice selection process to the peripheral board 110 is performed.

  In the symbol setting process, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the received display signal is a variable display pattern command (step S111). If no change display pattern command has been received, the process returns to the main routine. If the variable display pattern command has been received, it is determined whether or not the winning associated with the variable display pattern command is a big hit (step S112). If it is not a big hit (if it is out of reach or out of reach), each off symbol is selected as a stop display for the left, middle and right decorative symbols (step S118), and the process returns to the main routine. However, it is only necessary to select different symbols for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols when they are out of place, but when they are out of reach, the left and right decorative symbols are the same (the inner decorative symbols are different) Is selected.

  If it is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit (step S113). If it is not a probable big hit (if it is a non-probable big hit), a non-specific symbol is selected as a stop display for the left, middle and right decorative symbols (step S117). If it is a probable big hit, it is determined whether or not a re-lottery effect is performed (step S115). If the re-lottery effect is not performed, the process proceeds to step S116. When performing the redrawing effect, a non-specific symbol is selected as a temporary stop symbol (step S115), and a specific symbol that is finally stopped and displayed is selected (step S116).

  In the notice selection process, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the received display signal is a variable display pattern command (step S121). If no change display pattern command has been received, the process returns to the main routine. If the variable display pattern command has been received, it is determined whether or not the daytime background flag is ON (step S122). If the daytime background flag is ON, the daylight background lightning notice table (FIG. 14) is selected. If the daytime background flag is not ON (if it is OFF), the night background lightning notice table (FIG. 15) is selected. ) Is selected. Then, based on the value of the acquired lightning warning pattern random number, one lightning warning pattern is determined from the lightning warning patterns set in each lightning warning table (step S125).

  In step S125, it is determined whether to perform the lightning warning effect by determining one of the lightning warning pattern set in the lightning warning pattern table for daytime background or the lightning warning pattern table for night background. However, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to perform a lightning warning effect may be provided, and after determining to perform a lightning warning effect using this random number, it may be determined as one of the lightning warning patterns for performing a lightning warning effect. .

  And it is discriminate | determined whether the determined lightning warning pattern is the background change of the production number 3 (step S126). If the background is changed, the ON / OFF state of the daytime background flag is switched, that is, the ON state is switched to the OFF state, and the OFF state is switched to the ON state (step S127). If the background does not change, the process returns to the main flow as it is. The ON / OFF state of the daytime background flag is stored in the RAM 113c. In addition, a value of “0” is set when the daytime background flag is OFF, and a value of “1” is set when the daytime background flag is ON.

  Next, the rendering operation of the liquid crystal display 42 accompanying the decorative symbol variation display will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 to FIG. 26 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of effects produced by the liquid crystal display.

  First, Production Example 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the production example 1, the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and the main control board 101 is determined as “variable reach 33 hit” of the fluctuation number 33 as the fluctuation display pattern, and the sub-integrated board 111 uses the lightning for the daytime background. The case where the production number 2 (twice blackout) is determined as the lightning bolt notice pattern from the notice pattern table is shown.

  As a normal variation, the special symbol display 41 starts the variation display of the special symbol, and the liquid crystal display 42 starts the variation display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c (FIG. 20A). ). Specifically, near the center of the liquid crystal display 42, the display pattern is variably displayed in such a manner that the inside decorative pattern 80b is jumping, and a background image is visible on both sides of the inside decorative pattern 80b. The left and right decorative symbols 80a and 80c, which are semi-transparent, are variably displayed in such a manner that the reel rotates from the upper side to the lower side of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, a background image 81 of the daytime background is displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and a character image (monster) 70 is displayed below the decorative pattern 80b in the middle (lower center of the liquid crystal display 42). ing.

  Next, as the first blackout effect, a dark image 83 that darkens the normal display image including the variable display of the decorative symbols 80a to 80c and the background image 81 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1) Second) is displayed (FIG. 20B). At this time, the player can recognize that one of a plurality of lightning notice effects has been started, and a highly reliable special effect that is a big hit (super reach starting from spotlight notices). It is possible to have a sense of expectation that development effects, accessory reach directions, etc.) will be performed. Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal fluctuation image before the first blackout effect is restored (FIG. 20C).

  Next, as the second blackout effect, the darkness image 83 having a higher darkening degree than the darkness during the first blackout effect is displayed for the first time so that the player is more difficult to see than the first blackout effect. Is displayed for a longer time (eg, 2 seconds) than the production time during the blackout production (FIG. 20D). At this time, the player can recognize that it is not at least the blackout gasse effect of the production number 1, and there is a possibility that the second blackout gasse production of the production number 2 is performed. The first black-out is the expectation that a special production with a high degree of reliability that will be a big hit compared to the first black-out production (super-reaching development production starting from spotlight notices, and the executive reach production etc.) This can be improved compared to the production. In other words, when the blackout effect is performed twice, a highly reliable special effect (such as a super-reach development effect or an accessory reach effect that starts from a spotlight notice) is gradually raised. Can be improved. Thereafter, as in the case of the first blackout effect, the normal variation image before the blackout effect is returned (FIG. 21E).

  Next, when the left and right decorative symbols 80a and 80c are stopped and displayed, a reach form (in the figure, a reach form of “77” is illustrated) is formed, and the accessory reach production is started. A character 84 “notice reach” to be notified is displayed (FIG. 21F). At this time, since the normally fluctuating image is displayed after the second blackout effect, a highly reliable special effect (such as a spotlight notice or an object reach effect) that is a big hit rather than a super reach effect is performed. Without expectation, the expectation that it was the second blackout gasse production could be improved again by performing the actor reach production, and it would give the game amusement it can. In the accessory reach effect, an effect in which the decorative symbol 80b that has not been stopped is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the action of each character that is a drivable electric accessory attached to the effect device 40 is performed.

  Next, in the production example 1, since the variation number 33 is determined as “actual reach, hit”, the decorative pattern 80b in the middle is stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the left and right decorative patterns 80a and 80c. Thus, a combination of jackpot symbols (in the figure, a combination of jackpot symbols of “777” is illustrated) is determined and displayed (FIG. 21G). Thereafter, all the character images 70 to which the opening image 85 for notifying the player that the combination of the decorative symbols that are confirmed and displayed is a combination of the jackpot symbols and that the jackpot game is started will appear in the production. 75 (FIG. 21 (H)).

  Next, production example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In production example 2, the main control board 101 determines one of the fluctuation numbers 1, 3 to 22 as the fluctuation display pattern, and the sub-integrated board 111 produces the lightning notice pattern from the daylight background lightning notice pattern table. The case where the background change effect is determined is shown. In the case of the production example 2, as in the production example 1, the first blackout production is performed.

  After the first blackout effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the normal fluctuation image before the first blackout effect is restored (FIG. 22A). After that, the dark image 83 having a higher degree of darkness than the darkness in the first blackout effect is displayed in the first blackout effect so that the player is more difficult to see than the first blackout effect. A longer time (for example, 2 seconds) is displayed (FIG. 22B). Thereafter, the normal fluctuation image before the blackout effect is restored, but the background image 82 of the night background different from the background image before the blackout effect is displayed is displayed as the background image (FIG. 22C). ). At this time, there will be no special effects with high reliability (spotlight notices, accessory reach effects, etc.) that will be a big hit rather than a super reach production. By using the night background lightning warning pattern table (FIG. 16) at the time of determination of the production, it becomes easier to perform the lightning flash notification of the production numbers 4 and 5, or the drivable electric role attached to the production device 40 The operating rate of things will improve.

  Next, when the left and right decorative symbols 80a and 80c are stopped and displayed, a reach mode (in the figure, a reach mode of "77" is illustrated) is formed, and notification that the reach effect is started is notified. A character 86 “reach” is displayed (FIG. 22D). Thereafter, a super reach effect, a super reach development effect, or the like corresponding to any of the change display patterns of the change numbers 1, 3 to 22 determined by the main control board 101 is performed. If the background image 82 of the night background at the time of normal fluctuation is determined as the background change effect of the production number 3 as the lightning warning pattern from the night background lightning warning pattern table in the sub-integrated board 111, the second black is displayed. After the out effect, a background image 81 of a daytime background different from the background image before the blackout effect is displayed is displayed as the background image.

  Next, Production Example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. On the main control board 101, the change display pattern is determined as any one of the change numbers 4, 6 to 10, 12 to 16, and 18 to 22, and the sub-integrated board 111 determines the effect number as the lightning notice pattern from the daylight background lightning notice pattern table. The case where 5 lightning flash production is decided is shown. Note that, in the production example 3, as in the production example 1, the first blackout production is performed.

  After the first blackout effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the normal fluctuation image before the first blackout effect is restored (FIG. 23A). After that, the dark image 83 having a higher degree of darkness than the darkness in the first blackout effect is displayed in the first blackout effect so that the player is more difficult to see than the first blackout effect. A longer time (for example, 2 seconds) is displayed (FIG. 23B). After that, the effect lamp 44 arranged above the liquid crystal display 42 blinks, and a lightning flash advance notice that a lightning (lightning) 87 runs on the dark image 83 from above the liquid crystal display 41 is performed. As a result, the left decorative pattern 80a is stopped and displayed so as to appear in the dark image 83 (FIG. 23C). After that, the dark image 83 having a higher degree of darkness than the darkness in the first and second blackout effects is displayed in the second blackout effect so that the player cannot visually recognize (not visible). A time comparable to the time (for example, 2 seconds) is displayed (FIG. 23D). Note that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c are darkly displayed on the lower right portion of the liquid crystal display 42 so that they are smaller than those at the time of normal fluctuation and are difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  Next, after a third blackout effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect lamp 44 arranged on the right side of the liquid crystal display 42 blinks and the dark image 83 is displayed from the right side of the liquid crystal display 41. By performing a lightning flash advance notice for running the lightning (thunder) 87, the right decorative design 80c is displayed in the dark image 83 together with the left decorative design 80a that is already stopped by being illuminated by the lightning 87. The display is stopped (FIG. 24E). At this time, since the second lightning flash notice was given to the player, there was no deviation in the normal reach production and super reach production. By performing the production and the super reach branch premiere production, you can have a sense of expectation that will be a big hit.

  Next, when the left and right decorative symbols 80a and 80c are stopped and displayed, a reach mode (in the figure, a reach mode of "77" is illustrated) is formed, and notification that the reach effect is started is notified. A character 86 “reach” is displayed (FIG. 24F). Thereafter, a super reach effect or a super reach development effect corresponding to any of the change display patterns of change numbers 4, 6 to 10, 12 to 16, and 18 to 22 determined by the main control board 101 is performed. When the production number 4 is determined as the lightning warning pattern on the sub-integrated board 111, the second lightning flash warning is not performed, but only the first lightning flash warning is performed.

  Next, production example 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 26. In the production example 4, the main control board 101 determines the fluctuation display pattern as one of the fluctuation numbers 29 and 30, and the sub-integrated board 111 uses the daylight background lightning notice pattern table as the lightning notice pattern to produce the black of the production number 2. The case where an out effect is determined twice is shown. Note that the first blackout effect is also performed in effect example 4 as in effect example 1.

  After the first blackout effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the normal fluctuation image before the first blackout effect is restored (FIG. 25A). Thereafter, the dark image 83 having a higher degree of darkness than the darkness in the first blackout effect is displayed in the first blackout effect so that the player is more difficult to see than the first blackout effect. A longer time (for example, 2 seconds) is displayed (FIG. 25B). Thereafter, a spotlight notice is given below the center of the liquid crystal display 42 while a character (a character image (monster) 70 is illustrated in the figure) appears in the spotlight 88. At this time, since the spotlight notice has been made, the player can confirm that a super-reach development effect with high reliability that is a big hit will be performed, and can improve the expectation that will be a big hit. Furthermore, since the super reach development effect corresponding to the character is performed, it is possible to recognize the high reliability that is a big hit, and it is possible to have various expectations depending on the character that has appeared. The left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c are smaller than the normal variation in the lower right part of the liquid crystal display 42 (the portion that is not illuminated by the spotlight 88), and are darkened to the extent that it is difficult for the player to see. It is displayed.

  Next, the start image 89 for starting the super reach development effect corresponding to the character appearing in the spotlight notice is provided such that the character image (monster) 70 moves down from above the liquid crystal display 42 (FIG. 25 ( D)). Thereafter, the left and right decorative symbols 80a and 80c are stopped and displayed as a super reach development effect corresponding to one of the variable display patterns of the variable numbers 29 and 30 determined on the main control board 101, thereby reaching the reach mode ( In the figure, the super reach development effect is started in a state where the reach form of “77” is formed (FIG. 25E).

  In the lightning flash advance notice and spotlight advance notice, the liquid crystal display 42 is changed to the dark image 83 by the blackout effect so that the lightning (lightning) 87 can be run or the spotlight 88 can be bathed on the character. Production. Therefore, it can be said that the lightning flash notice and the spotlight notice are effects unique to the dark display by performing the blackout effect.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the dark display that makes it difficult to visually recognize the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c and the entire area where the character 70 and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display 41. By displaying the image 83 for a predetermined time, the player cannot pay attention to the change display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c, the character 70, etc., and is conscious of the notice effect (blackout effect). be able to. Therefore, by making the notice effect conscious, even if the player plays a game for a long time, the game does not become monotonous, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  Note that, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, a dark-shifted image that makes it difficult to visually recognize the entire display area where information such as the variation display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 80a to 80c and the character 70 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 41. 83 is displayed for a predetermined time, but it is sufficient that the player cannot pay attention to the information display. For example, only a bright image or a background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 41 as an image different from the dark image 83. The information display may be concealed by displaying, erasing an image including the information display by turning off the power of the liquid crystal display 41, or providing an operable concealment member in the effect device 40 or the like.

  In addition, conventionally, there are some cases where a plurality of characters are displayed, and other effects other than the special symbol variation display displayed on the symbol display device are performed lively. It was rarely derived and did not make the character aware. However, such a presentation can be made conscious by the configuration of the present embodiment.

  Here, there are the following inventions that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments.

  (Embodiment 1) When a symbol starting condition (for example, winning in the starting winning port 45 or the electric starting winning port 46) is established, a plurality of symbols (for example, left, middle, and so on) are displayed on the symbol display device (for example, the liquid crystal display 42). The right decorative symbols 80a to 80c) are variably displayed, and a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that allows a player to recognize whether or not a privilege can be granted (for example, a big hit game) by a display mode of a plurality of symbols to be stopped thereafter. An information display means (for example, a variable display pattern) for displaying information relating to whether or not a privilege can be granted (for example, variable display of left, middle and right decorative patterns 80a to 80c, character 70, etc.) on the symbol display device. And the entire display area of the information displayed by the information display means is difficult or invisible. Black display based on the lightning notice pattern of the production numbers 1 to 6 (for example, the production number 1 to 6) is displayed on the symbol display device for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds). And a control for displaying the dark image 83 on the liquid crystal display 42 as an out effect.

  As described above, in the first aspect of the invention that can be grasped from the embodiment, the entire area where information relating to whether or not a privilege is granted (for example, a big hit game or a probability variation) is displayed by the dark-turning display means is difficult to view or cannot be viewed. Such a dark image is displayed on the symbol display device for a predetermined time, so that the player cannot pay attention to information relating to whether or not a privilege can be granted, and information relating to whether or not a privilege can be granted displayed on the symbol display device. Other productions can be made conscious. Therefore, by making the player feel conscious of effects other than information related to whether or not the privilege is granted, the game does not become monotonous, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  (Embodiment 2) In the invention described in (Embodiment 1), a reach mode in which symbols that have not yet been stopped among the plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner (for example, variation in left and right decorative symbols 80a and 80c) After the display is stopped), a reach effect (e.g., a normal reach effect, a super reach effect, and the like) that notifies the reliability (e.g., the jackpot reliability) that the display mode of the plurality of symbols is the result of granting a privilege. Reach effect display means for displaying (super reach development effect) (for example, control for displaying the reach effect on the liquid crystal display 42 based on the variable display pattern) and the reach effect display means rather than displaying the reach effect. Before the notice effect (for example, lightning flash notice, background change notice and spotlight notice) to notify that the reach effect is displayed. For displaying a notice effect on the liquid crystal display 42 based on a lightning notice pattern. However, in the spotlight notice as the notice effect, the effect after the blackout effect is based on the variable display pattern. .), And the notice effect display means displays the notice effect after the dark display image is displayed by the dark display means.

  In Embodiment 2 that can be grasped from the embodiment as described above, after displaying the dark image by the dark display means, the notice effect is displayed by the notice effect display means, thereby being aware of the notice effect displayed on the symbol display device. Can be made. Therefore, by making the notice effect conscious, the game does not become monotonous, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  (Embodiment 3) In the invention described in (Embodiment 2), the dark display means displays the dark image even when the notice effect by the notice effect display means is not displayed (for example, a variation number). 1, 3, 4, and a change display pattern, and a dark-shifted image 83 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 as a blackout gasse effect based on the lightning bolt notice pattern of effect numbers 1 and 2).

  As described above, in the second aspect of the invention that can be grasped from the embodiment, it is assumed that, even when the notice effect by the notice effect display means is not displayed, the dark image is displayed by the dark display means, so that the dark image is displayed. However, the notice effect is not always displayed after the dark image is displayed, and the effect displayed on the symbol display device can be focused after the dark image is displayed. Therefore, the game does not become monotonous, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  (Embodiment 4) In the inventions described in (Invention 1) to (Embodiment 3), the dark display unit is a first dark display unit (for example, an effect number) for displaying a dark image in a first dark mode. As a first blackout effect based on 2 to 6 lightning warning patterns), and the second dark mode with a darker degree higher than the first dark mode. Second dark-turning display means for displaying an image (for example, control for displaying the dark-turned image 83 on the liquid crystal display 42 as the first blackout effect based on the lightning warning pattern of effect numbers 2 to 6), After the dark image is displayed in the first dark state by the first dark display means, and after the information is displayed by the information display means, the dark image is darkened in the second dark state by the second dark display means. Gaming machine wherein the image is displayed.

  As described above, in the fourth aspect of the invention that can be grasped from the embodiment, after the dark image is displayed in the first dark state by the first dark display device, the second dark image is displayed after the information is displayed by the information display device. By displaying the dark image in the second dark state by the display means, it becomes impossible for the player to pay attention to the information related to whether or not the privilege is granted step by step, and whether or not the privilege is displayed on the symbol display device. You can make other productions other than information related to Therefore, by making the player feel conscious of effects other than information related to whether or not the privilege is granted, the game does not become monotonous, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  (Embodiment 5) In the inventions according to (Embodiment 2) to (Embodiment 4), a plurality of types of reach effect patterns (for example, variable display patterns) for displaying the reach effect on the symbol display device are stored. Reach effect pattern storage means (for example, the ROM 101b of the main control board 101 storing the change display pattern table in which the change display pattern is set) and reach effect display determination means for determining whether or not to display the reach effect ( For example, when the display of the reach effect is determined by the reach effect display determining means in S43 of the change display pattern setting process, and the reach effect display determining means determines that the reach effect is determined. Reach production pattern selection hand for selecting one of the reach production patterns from the reach production pattern storage means (For example, control for determining one variation display pattern from the variation display patterns of variation numbers 3 to 35 in S43 of the variation display pattern setting process) and a notice effect pattern for displaying the notice effect on the symbol display device ( For example, a notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of lightning notice patterns (for example, the ROM 111b of the sub-integrated board 111 that stores a lightning notice pattern table in which a lightning notice pattern is set), and whether the notice effects are displayed. The notice effect display determining means for determining whether or not (for example, the control for determining one of the lightning warning patterns of effect numbers 1 to 6 in S125 of the notice selection process) and the notice effect display by the notice effect display determining means. When it is decided to select one of the notice effect patterns from the notice effect pattern storage means. For example, a control for determining one lightning warning pattern from the lightning warning patterns of the production numbers 1 to 6 in S125 of the notice selection process), and the warning effect pattern storage means includes the symbol A plurality of types of the notice effect patterns including the function of displaying the dark image on the display device are stored, and the notice effect display means is configured to perform the dark change according to one of the notice effect patterns selected by the notice effect pattern selection means. The notice effect is displayed after the dark image is displayed by a display means, and the reach effect display means displays the notice effect by the notice effect display means, and then the reach selected by the reach effect pattern selection means. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the reach effect according to one of the effect patterns.

  In Embodiment 5 that can be grasped from the embodiment as described above, after the dark image is displayed by the dark display means according to one of the notice effect patterns selected by the notice effect pattern selection means, the notice effect is displayed by the notice effect display means. Which notice effect is displayed after the dark image is displayed by displaying the reach effect by the reach effect display means according to one of the reach effect patterns selected by the reach effect pattern selection means after displaying However, it is possible to focus on the notice effect displayed on the symbol display device even after the dark image is displayed. Therefore, the game does not become monotonous due to a plurality of types of notice effects, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  (Embodiment 6) In the invention described in (Embodiment 5), the notice effect pattern storage means displays a flash light (eg, lightning 87) on the dark image as the notice effect pattern. Control that displays lightning 87 on the liquid crystal display 42 on the basis of the lightning warning pattern of production numbers 4 and 5, and a mode in which the design can be visually recognized in the dark image by being illuminated by the brightness of the flash by the flash display means Dark display during symbol display (for example, control for displaying the left decorative symbol 80a or the right decorative symbol 80c on the liquid crystal display 42 together with the lightning 87 based on the lightning warning pattern of the production numbers 4 and 5); A flash notice effect pattern (for example, a lightning notice pattern with effect numbers 4 and 5), and the notice effect display means is displayed by the notice effect pattern selection means. When the flash notice effect pattern is selected, after the darkening image is displayed by the darkening display means, the change display of the plurality of symbols is stopped at the timing of the darkening until the reach mode is established. A gaming machine, wherein a symbol is displayed in a visually recognizable manner by a symbol display pattern.

  In Embodiment 6 that can be grasped from the embodiment as described above, when the flash notice effect pattern is selected by the notice effect pattern selection means, after the dark image is displayed by the dark display means, until the reach mode is established, By displaying the symbols in a visually recognizable manner with the dark symbol display pattern at the timing when each of the multiple symbol variation displays stops, the flash notice display pattern is an effect unique to the display of the dark image, and normal reach At the time of form formation, attention can be paid to the notice effect that is not displayed on the symbol display device. Therefore, the game does not become monotonous due to the notice effect according to the flash notice display pattern, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  (Embodiment 7) In the invention described in (Embodiment 6), the information display means includes a first background image (for example, a background image 81 of a daytime background) having a different aspect as a background image on the symbol display device. A function of displaying a second background image (for example, a night background image 82) (for example, a control for displaying the day background image 81 or the night background image 82 on the liquid crystal display 42), The notice effect pattern storage means includes a background notice effect pattern (for example, a lightning notice pattern of effect number 3) for switching and displaying the first background image to the second background image as the notice effect pattern. The effect display means displays the first background image by the information display means when the background notice effect pattern is selected by the notice effect pattern selection means, and then the darkening After the dark image is displayed by the display means, the display is switched to the second background image, and the notice effect pattern selecting means selects the flash notice effect pattern when the second background image is displayed. (For example, in the night background lightning warning table selected when the night background image 82 is displayed (the day background flag is OFF), the ratio of the production numbers 4 and 5 being selected is high. A gaming machine characterized by being set).

  In Embodiment 7 that can be grasped from the embodiment as described above, when the background notice effect pattern is selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means, the information display means displays the first background image, and then the dark display means. After the dark image is displayed, the display is switched to the second background image, and when the second background image is displayed, the ratio of the flash notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means is high. In the notice effect, only the first background image is switched to the second background image. However, in the notice effect to be performed after the next time, the notice effect according to the flash notice effect pattern is performed. You can have a sense of expectation.

  (Embodiment 8) In the inventions according to (Embodiment 5) to (Embodiment 7), the reach effect pattern storage means stores a plurality of types of characters (for example, character images 70 to 74) as the reach effect pattern. A plurality of types of first reach production patterns (for example, a variable display pattern for displaying a super reach production) set so that one of them appears, and an announcement that the reliability is higher than that of the first reach production pattern. And a plurality of types of second reach effect patterns (for example, a variable display pattern for displaying a super reach development effect) set so that any one of the plurality of types of characters appears. The pattern storage means uses a spotlight (for example, a spotlight 88) on the dark image as the notice effect pattern. Spotlight display means (for example, control for displaying the spotlight 88 on the liquid crystal display 42 based on the fluctuation display patterns of the fluctuation numbers 23 to 31) and the spotlight by the spotlight display means. Character display means for displaying any one of the plurality of types of characters on the dark image in a visually recognizable manner (for example, one of the character images 70 to 74 is displayed on the liquid crystal display based on the variation display pattern of the variation numbers 23 to 31). And a spotlight notice effect pattern (a combination of a change display pattern of change numbers 23 to 31 and a lightning notice pattern of effect number 2) for executing the notice effect display means. When the spotlight notice effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selection means After the dark image is displayed by the dark display device, the spotlight is displayed by the spotlight display device, and any one of the plurality of types of characters is displayed by the character display device in a visually recognizable manner. The reach effect display means displays the reach effect according to the second reach effect pattern corresponding to any of the plurality of types of characters displayed by the character display means.

  In Embodiment 8 that can be grasped from the embodiment as described above, when a spotlight notice effect pattern is selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means, after the dark change image is displayed by the dark change display means, a plurality of types are displayed by the character display means. The reach effect is displayed by the reach effect display means in accordance with the second reach effect pattern corresponding to any of the plurality of types of characters displayed by the character display means. As a result, the spotlight notice display pattern is an effect unique to the display of the dark image, and the display mode of a plurality of symbols is a result of the privilege grant depending on the type of character displayed on the symbol display device after the dark image is displayed. Reach production according to the second reach production pattern with different reliability From being shown, can be focused on prediction effect also appear in the symbol display device after the blackout image is displayed. Therefore, the game does not become monotonous due to the notice effect according to the spotlight notice display pattern, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  Further, when any one of a plurality of types of characters is displayed by the character display means, the display of the reach effect according to the second reach effect pattern having higher reliability than the first reach effect pattern is confirmed. From the stage of the notice effect, the display mode of a plurality of symbols can have a sense of expectation that results in the provision of benefits.

  (Embodiment 9) In the inventions described in (Embodiment 2) to (Embodiment 8), the reach effect display means displays the dark image by the dark turn display means, and then makes the advance notice by the notice effect display means. When the effect is not displayed, a special reach effect (for example, an accessory reach effect) different from the reach effect is displayed (for example, an accessory reach effect is performed based on the variable display patterns of the variable numbers 32 and 33). (Displayed on the liquid crystal display 42).

  In Embodiment 9 that can be grasped from the embodiment as described above, when the darkening image is displayed by the darkening display means and then the notice effect is not displayed by the notice effect display means, the reach effect display means is different from the reach effect. When a special reach effect is displayed, the expectation that the display mode of multiple symbols will result in the provision of benefits is temporarily reduced because the notice effect is not displayed after the dark image is displayed. Is displayed again, it can be improved again, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. Also, for players who recognize that there is a possibility that a special reach effect will be displayed, with the expectation that a special reach effect will be performed even if the notice effect is not displayed, Even after the dark image is displayed, attention can be paid to the effect displayed on the symbol display device. Therefore, the game does not become monotonous due to the special reach effect, and the decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the main body frame and the front frame. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a block diagram which shows a main board | substrate and a peripheral board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a notice effect and a reach effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the form of a decoration design. It is a table | surface figure which shows the fluctuation | variation display pattern selected by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by the main control board. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed with a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process used as the subroutine of a special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows the change display pattern setting process used as the subroutine of a special symbol change process. It is a list display figure which shows a lightning bolt notice pattern. It is a table | surface figure which shows the lightning warning pattern for daytime backgrounds selected with a sub integration board | substrate. It is a table | surface figure which shows the lightning warning pattern for night backgrounds selected with a sub integration board | substrate. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated with a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process performed with a subintegrated board. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol setting process used as the subroutine of a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the notice selection process used as the subroutine of a display control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by a liquid crystal display.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
40 stage device 42 liquid crystal display (symbol display device)
70 to 75 Character images 80a to 80c Decorative pattern 83 on the left, middle and right Dark image 100 Main board 101 Main control board 110 Peripheral board 111 Sub integrated board

Claims (1)

When a symbol start condition is satisfied, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on a symbol display device, and a gaming machine that allows a player to recognize whether or not a privilege can be granted by a display mode of a plurality of symbols that are stopped thereafter,
Information display means for displaying information related to whether or not a privilege can be granted on the symbol display device;
A display-disappearing means that disappears the information displayed on the symbol display device for a predetermined time so that the entire area where the information displayed by the information display means is displayed is difficult or invisible. Machine.