JP2007202644A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which controls a display device so as to prolong the players' expectations. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a ready-for-win informing character display means which informs that the ready-for-win state will occur before first train symbols are stopped after the start of the variable display of the first to third train symbols while displaying a ready-for-win informing character covering all of the first train symbols, a first train figure concealing display means which stops the symbol elements and blank symbols of the first train symbols being concealed by the ready-for-win informing character after the display of the ready-for-win informing character and a second train symbol display means which displays symbol elements and blank symbols of the second train symbols after the concealed display of the first train symbols and informs a player of a single line ready for win state when the second symbols present "blank symbol-symbol elements-blank symbol" or of a double-line ready-for-win state when the second symbols present "symbol elements-blank symbol-symbol elements". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention sequentially displays the identification symbols in a variable state and a variable stop state on condition that the pachinko ball has won the start opening, and the determination result of the big hit and miss according to the mode in the variable stop state of the identification symbols The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to perform a symbol game to be notified to a person.

A conventional gaming machine includes a liquid crystal display device on which three vertical symbol rows (left column, middle column, and right column) are displayed, and the liquid crystal display device performs symbol variation of five lines. In the symbol group of the symbol row, symbol elements and blank symbols are alternately arranged (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-155988 (FIG. 1)

  When the symbol variation as described above is performed, it is a symbol group in which symbol elements and blank symbols are arranged alternately. Therefore, when the symbol in the left column (first stop symbol) stops, is the single line reach or complete deviation? The player can judge whether the double line is reached or completely missed. As a result, the player's expectation could not be extended toward the production after the first stop symbol stopped.

  Therefore, a reach notification character that covers almost the entire area where the first stop symbol is displayed is displayed at the stage of stopping the first stop symbol, and the reach of the single line is reached until the second stop symbol (the symbol in the right column) stops. The idea was to make the double-line reach unknown to the player. By performing such an effect, the player's expectation can be extended toward the effect after the first stop symbol is stopped.

  In the prior art, since the above-described effects themselves did not exist, there was no method for controlling the effects to be displayed on the display device in the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that controls a display device so as to extend a player's expectation.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a starting port into which a gaming ball can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can enter,
Based on the fact that the game ball enters the start opening, a hit determination means for determining a big hit that opens the variable entrance or a release that does not open the variable entrance,
When the winning determination means determines a big hit, the variable information is selected from a plurality of options for a big hit, and when the winning determination means determines a failure, the variable information is selected from a plurality of options for reaching out and a choice for complete winning. Variable information selection means to select from,
A symbol display means having a display area for displaying a first column symbol on the left side, a second column symbol on the right side, and a third column symbol in the center, wherein the first column symbol and the second column symbol are displayed. Each of the symbols in the third column is composed of alternating symbol elements and blank symbols that are not related to the hit, and when the symbol is stopped, “symbol element / blank symbol / design element” or “ "Blank Symbol / Design Element / Blank Symbol" is displayed and the upper horizontal line, middle horizontal line, and lower horizontal line are valid lines when the first column symbol, second column symbol and third column symbol are stopped. A symbol display means for setting a line, a right rising line and a right falling line;
When the variable information selection means selects variable information for jackpot, the symbol elements of each column are set so that a predetermined jackpot combination is set in any of the effective lines, and the variable information selection means is out of reach. When variable information is selected, the same symbol element is set in the first column symbol and the second column symbol in one or two of the effective lines, and the first column symbol is set in the third column symbol. When the symbol information or blank symbol different from the second column symbol is set, and the variable information selecting means selects the variable information for complete detachment, the first column symbol and the second column in all the effective lines The figure which sets a design to a different design element or a blank design, and sets the 3rd row design to the same or different design element or a blank design as the 1st row design And setting means,
Display control means for stopping the variable display of each column within a time corresponding to the selection result of the variable information selecting means after starting the variable display of the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol. When the winning determination means determines the big hit, the winning display means stops the fluctuation display of each row so that the symbol elements of each row become a big hit combination according to the setting result of the symbol setting means. Display control means for stopping the variable display of each column so that the symbol elements and blank symbols in each column become a combination of reach detachment or complete detachment according to the setting result of the symbol setting means In the gaming machine
When the variable information selection means selects variable information for jackpot or out-of-reach, symbol variation starting means for starting variation display of the first column symbol, the second column symbol and the third column symbol;
The symbol variation start means informs that the reach state is reached before the first column symbol is stopped after the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol are started to be displayed. Reach notification character display means for displaying a reach notification character covering all of the first row symbols;
After the reach notification character is displayed by the reach notification character display means, the symbol elements and blank symbols of the first row symbols set by the symbol setting means are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character. Column symbol hiding display means;
After the first column symbol is hidden and displayed by the first column symbol hiding display means, the symbol element and blank symbol of the second column symbol set by the symbol setting means are displayed, and the second symbol is “blank” If the symbol is “symbol / symbol element / blank symbol”, the single line reach is notified to the player, and if the second symbol is “symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element”, the player is notified of the double line reach. Second row symbol display means,
Reach notification character erasing means for erasing the reach notification character displayed so as to cover all of the first row symbols after displaying the second row symbols by the second row symbol display means;
After erasing the reach notification character by the reach notification character erasing means, a third column symbol display means for displaying a symbol element and a blank symbol of the third column symbol set by the symbol setting means,
The symbol setting means sets “blank symbol / symbol element / blank symbol” for each of the first column symbol and the second column symbol when the variable information selecting unit selects variable information that is a big hit or out of reach. In this case, the symbol elements of the first row symbols and the second row symbols are set to the same symbol elements so as to reach the middle horizontal line, or the first row symbols and the second row When "symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element" is set for each symbol, it is on the effective line in each symbol element of the first column symbol and the second column symbol so as to reach two effective lines. The two design elements are set to the same design element.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the reach notification character that notifies that the reach state is reached regardless of the second row symbol displayed by the second row symbol display means covers the entire first row symbol. Reach notification character display means for displaying is provided. For this reason, the player does not know whether the single-line reach or the double-line reach until the second row symbol is stopped by the second row symbol display means after the first row symbol is stopped, that is, the game It is possible to accurately control an effect that extends the expectations of the player in the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of such an effect as a product according to the present invention.

  Further, since the combination of the symbol elements set by the symbol setting means is a specific symbol element combination according to the variable information selected by the variable information selecting means, the symbol in the second column is “blank symbol / design element / blank”. Single line reach is notified when it stops at “symbol”, and double line reach is notified when the second row symbol stops at “symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element”. From this, even if the first row symbol is hidden by the reach notification character, the number of symbol elements when the second row symbol is stopped can be surely made the number of reach. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether the single line reach or the double line reach is only by stopping the symbol in the first row, and whether the single row reach or the double line reach is ensured by stopping the symbol in the second row. Can be notified to the player.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game machine comprises operating means operable by the player,
The reach notification character display means may display the reach notification character when the player operates the operation means before stopping the first row symbols. As a result, the player does not know whether the single-line reach or the double-line reach until the second row symbol is stopped by the second row symbol display means after the first row symbol is stopped, that is, the game Whether or not to produce an effect that extends the expectations of the player can be determined spontaneously depending on whether or not the player operates the operating means, and this can be accurately controlled in the gaming machine. Therefore, a gaming machine capable of such control can be realized as a product according to the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
The gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention sets a variation pattern on the condition that the pachinko ball wins the starting opening, and sets an effect pattern of the symbol game based on the setting result of the variation pattern. A symbol display corresponding to a display and a production device is provided. This symbol display is a liquid crystal display device that displays a symbol and has a horizontally long rectangular color liquid crystal screen. The liquid crystal screen of the symbol display is visually recognized by the player from the front. Yes.

  An identification symbol area is formed on the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display, and the identification symbol is displayed in the identification symbol area. The identification symbol is composed of three columns of numeric symbols of the left column, the middle column, and the right column and a blank symbol, and functions as a symbol for notifying the player of the big hit and miss according to the combination of the three columns of numeric symbols. . A game provided to the player by displaying the identification symbol on the symbol display in this way is called a symbol game.

1. About mechanical structure and electrical structure of gaming machine As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, an outer frame 1 is installed on the Taishima island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular tube shape whose front and rear surfaces are open. A front frame 2 is mounted on the front end surface of the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis on the left side. A horizontally long rectangular lower plate 3 positioned at the lower end is fixed to the front surface of the front frame 2, and a lower plate 4 having an open upper surface is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3. . Further, an upper plate 5 is mounted on the front surface of the front frame 2 so as to be located above the lower plate 3, and an upper plate 6 having an open upper surface is fixed to the front surface of the upper plate 5. A speaker 7 is fixed to the rear surface of the upper plate 5 at the right end. When the speaker 7 is driven, a game sound is output from the speaker 7 to the player in front. The speaker 7 corresponds to a ringer and a director.

  A handle base 8 is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3 at the right end, and a firing handle 9 is mounted on the handle base 8 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis extending in the front-rear direction. . As shown in FIG. 7, a firing motor 10 is fixed to the rear of the firing handle 9, and a striking ball 11 is connected to the rotation shaft of the firing motor 10 as shown in FIG. 6. The firing motor 10 corresponds to a driving source of the hitting ball 11, and when the shooting handle 9 is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 6, a driving power is supplied to the shooting motor 10, and the hitting ball 11 is driven. Based on this, the pachinko balls in the upper plate 6 are ejected from the upper plate 6.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a rectangular window frame 12 is mounted on the front surface of the front frame 2 so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis of the left side portion, and on the inner peripheral surface of the window frame 12 A transparent glass window 13 is fixed. A frame-shaped mechanism board is fixed to the rear surface of the front frame 2. A square game board 14 (see FIG. 5) is detachably mounted on the mechanism board, and the game board 14 is covered from the front by the glass window 13 of the window frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an outer rail 15 and an inner rail 16 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 14. A launching passage 17 is formed between the outer rail 15 and the inner rail 16 on the left side, and the pachinko balls bounced by the hitting ball 11 rise through the launching passage 17. A game area 18 is formed in the game board 14, and a plurality of obstacle nails 19 are driven into the game area 18. This game area 18 refers to a circular area surrounded by the outer rail 15 and the inner rail 16 (residual area of the launch passage 17), and the pachinko ball rising in the launch passage 17 is played from the outlet 20 of the launch passage 17 to the game. It is discharged into the area 18 and falls in the game area 18 while hitting the obstacle nail 19. That is, the game area 18 corresponds to a rolling area that is the maximum range in which a pachinko ball released from the outlet 20 of the launch passage 17 can roll.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of lamp covers 21 are fixed to the window frame 12 at the outer periphery of the glass window 13, and a plurality of LEDs 22 are arranged behind each lamp cover 21. . Each of these LEDs 22 is fixed to the game board 14, and each lamp cover 21 is illuminated on the basis that the rear LEDs 22 emit light. The LED 22 corresponds to a light emitter and a director.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a display base plate 23 is fixed on the front surface of the game board 14 so as to be located in the game area 18. The display base plate 23 has a horizontally long rectangular opening 24, and a symbol display unit 25 corresponding to a display unit and an effector is fixed to the rear surface of the display base plate 23. The symbol display 25 has a horizontally long rectangular color liquid crystal screen. The liquid crystal screen of the symbol display 25 can be visually recognized from the front through the opening 24. The symbol display 25 is an example of the symbol display means.

  An identification symbol area TE is formed on the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display 25, and an identification symbol and a decorative symbol are displayed in the identification symbol area TE. The identification symbol consists of three columns of numeric symbols (an example of the above-mentioned symbol elements) of the left column, middle column, and right column, and a blank symbol. The player wins or loses according to the combination of the three columns of numeric symbols. It functions as a symbol to notify. The decorative design functions as a component of an animation screen that visually creates a state in which the combination of the three numbers of symbols is determined. It is reported sensuously. The identification symbol area TE is an example of the display area.

  A holding ball region HE is formed on the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display 25. The reserved sphere area HE refers to the remaining corner area of the identification symbol area TE, and the number of reserved spheres is displayed as a numerical value in the reserved sphere area HE. The number of held balls is added based on the winning of the pachinko ball in the start opening 33 at a timing at which the display of the variation of the identification symbol cannot be started immediately, and indicates the number of standby times of the identification symbol game. ing.

  A symbol board case is fixed to the rear surface of the symbol display 25, and a symbol control board is accommodated in the symbol board case. As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol control device 26 and the drive circuit 27 are mounted on the symbol control board, and the symbol indicator 25 is electrically connected to the symbol control device 26 via the drive circuit 27. Yes. The symbol control device 26 corresponds to symbol control means and sub-control means for controlling the display contents of the symbol display 25, and includes a CPU 28, a VDP 29, a ROM 30, a RAM 31, and an I / O 32.

As shown in FIG. 5, a pocket-shaped start opening 33 that is positioned below the display frame 23 and has an upper surface opened is fixed in the game area 18 of the game board 14. A start port sensor 34 (see FIG. 8) comprising a proximity switch is fixed in the start port 33. The start port sensor 34 detects that a pachinko ball has won in the start port 33 and outputs a start signal. To do.
In the game area 18 of the game board 14, as shown in FIG. 5, a winning opening base plate 35 is fixed below the start opening 33, and the winning opening base plate 35 is a square whose front surface is open. A cylindrical large winning opening (an example of the aforementioned variable winning opening) 36 is fixed. Further, a door 37 is mounted on the winning hole base plate 35 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal shaft 38 at the lower end, and the door 37 is mechanically connected to a plunger of a large winning hole solenoid 39 (see FIG. 8). It is connected. The large winning opening solenoid 39 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning opening base plate 35, and the front of the large winning opening 36 is closed by rotating the door 37 in the vertical state, and the door 37 is moved forward. The front face of the special winning opening 36 is opened based on the turning operation to the horizontal state that has fallen down. A count sensor 40 (see FIG. 8) comprising a proximity switch is fixed in the special winning opening 36, and the count sensor 40 detects that a pachinko ball has won in the special winning opening 36 and outputs a count signal. To do.

As shown in FIG. 7, a center cover 41 is detachably mounted on the rear surface of the game board 14 so as to be located behind the display frame 23. The center cover 41 has a container shape with an open front, and the symbol display 25 and the symbol substrate case are covered with the center cover 41 from the rear.
A sound and light board case is fixed to the rear surface of the game board 14 in the center cover 41, and a sound and light control board is housed in the sound and light board case. As shown in FIG. 8, a sound control device 42 and a drive circuit 43 are mounted on the sound light control board, and the speaker 7 is electrically connected to the sound control device 42 via the drive circuit 43. . The sound control device 42 includes a CPU 44, a ROM 45, a RAM 46, and an I / O 47, and controls the sound of the speaker 7 through the drive circuit 43. The sound control device 42 corresponds to sound control means and sub-control means.

  A light control device 48 and a drive circuit 49 are mounted on the sound and light control board, and the plurality of LEDs 22 are electrically connected to the light control device 48 via the drive circuit 49. The light control device 48 includes a CPU 50, a ROM 51, a RAM 52, and an I / O 53, and controls the light emission of the plurality of LEDs 22 through the drive circuit 49. The light control device 48 corresponds to a light control means and a sub control means.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a main set 54 is detachably mounted on the rear surface of the front frame 2. The main set 54 has a rectangular frame shape surrounding the center cover 41, and the center cover 41 is accommodated in the inner peripheral portion of the main set 54. A ball tank 55 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 54 at the upper end, and pachinko balls are stored in the ball tank 55. A tank rail 56 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 54. The tank rail 56 has an inclined bowl shape, and the right end portion of the tank rail 56 is connected to the ball tank 55.

A prize ball payout device 57 is detachably mounted on the left side of the main set 54. The prize ball payout device 57 uses a payout motor 58 (see FIG. 8) as a driving source, and the pachinko ball is awarded as a prize ball based on the winning of the pachinko ball into the start opening 33 and the big winning opening 36. discharge.
The main set 54 is provided with a lower dish passage. The upper end portion of the lower dish passage is connected to the prize ball payout device 57, and the pachinko balls released from the prize ball payout device 57 fall in the lower dish passage. An upper dish passage is provided in the middle of the lower dish passage. This upper plate passage is connected to the upper plate 6, and the pachinko balls released from the prize ball dispensing device 57 roll into the upper plate passage from the lower plate passage and pass into the upper plate 6 through the upper plate passage. Paid out. Further, the lower end of the lower plate passage is connected to the lower plate 4, and when the pachinko ball overflows from the upper plate 6 and fills the upper plate passage, it is discharged into the lower plate 4 through the lower end of the lower plate passage. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a main board case 59 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 54 so as to be positioned below the center cover 41. A main control board is housed in the main board case 59. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board includes game data setting means, main control means, jackpot determination means, variation pattern setting means, variation display. A main control device 60 corresponding to time setting means is mounted. The main control device 60 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, and an I / O 64, and the start port sensor 34 and the count sensor 40 are electrically connected to the main control device 60. In addition, a big prize opening solenoid 39 is electrically connected to the main control device 60 via a drive circuit 65. The drive circuit 65 is mounted on the main control board, and the main control device 60 controls the special winning opening solenoid 39 through the driving circuit 65 to open and close the door 37 of the special winning opening 36.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a payout board case 66 is fixed on the rear surface of the main set 54 in front of the main board case 59, and a payout control board is accommodated in the payout board case 66. . As shown in FIG. 8, a payout control device 67 is mounted on the payout control board, and the payout control device 67 is electrically connected to the main control device 60. The payout control device 67 has a CPU 68, a ROM 69, a RAM 70, and an I / O 71, and the main control device 60 pays out based on detecting a start signal from the start port sensor 34 and a count signal from the count sensor 40. A prize ball command and prize ball data are transmitted to the control device 67.

  A payout motor 58 is electrically connected to the payout control device 67 via a drive circuit 72. The drive circuit 72 is mounted on the payout control board, and the payout control device 67 drives and controls the payout motor 58 through the drive circuit 72. The driving amount of the payout motor 58 is set according to the prize ball data based on the payout control device 67 detecting a prize ball command from the main control device 60. The payout control device 67 sets the payout motor 58 to the payout motor 58. Based on the drive control, a number of pachinko balls corresponding to the prize ball data are paid out as prize balls from the prize ball dispensing device 57 into the upper plate 6.

  An effect control device 73 is electrically connected to the main control device 60. The effect control device 73 includes a CPU 74, a ROM 75, a RAM 76, and an I / O 77. The main control device 60 sets game data on condition that a start signal from the start port sensor 34 is detected, and the effect control device. 73. The effect control device 73 is electrically connected to the symbol control device 26, the sound control device 42, and the light control device 48, and the effect control device 73 sets the effect pattern based on the game data from the main control device 60. And transmitted to the symbol control device 26, the sound control device 42, and the light control device 48. This effect pattern is composed of sequence data indicating the drive contents of the effector in time series. The symbol control device 26, the sound control device 42, and the light control device 48 are based on the effect pattern from the effect control device 73. By controlling the drive, the design game is composed of video, sound, and light. The production control device 73 corresponds to production pattern setting means, production control means, sub-integration control means, production control unit, and forward control unit.

  An operation switch 78 corresponding to an operation means is electrically connected to the effect control device 73. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation switch 78 is a self-returning type push switch fixed to the upper plate 6 so as to be operable from the front. An operation signal is output to 73.

2. 2. Game functions of gaming machines 2-1. Design Game Function When a player inserts a pachinko ball into the upper plate 6 and rotates the firing handle 9 in the clockwise direction, the pachinko ball is launched into the game board 14 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 19. When this pachinko ball wins in the start port 33, a set number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls into the upper plate 6 from the prize ball payout device 57, and the symbol game is started. Details of this symbol game will be described later.

2-2. Holding function When a pachinko ball wins in the start port 33 during a symbol game or a big hit game where the symbol game cannot be started immediately, the symbol game is put on hold. The holding ball area HE of the symbol display 25 is an area for displaying the number of times the symbol game is held as a numerical value. When the pachinko ball wins in the start port 33, the numerical value in the holding ball area HE is added and displayed. The increase in the number of times of holding is notified, and when the symbol game is started, the decrease in the number of times of holding is notified based on the subtraction display of the numerical value in the holding ball area HE.

3. Internal processing of the main control device (main control board) 60 The CPU 61 of the main control device 60 determines whether or not there is a start signal from the start port sensor 34, and when detecting the start signal in step S31 of FIG. In step S33, the current measured value of the big hit determination random counter is acquired, and the acquired random counter is compared with one big hit value “7”. Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the random counter is different from one jackpot value, it is determined to be off, and when it is detected that the acquisition result of the random counter is the same as one jackpot value, judge. The probability of jackpot is, for example, “1/360”.

  When the CPU 61 determines the big hit or miss, it detects the big hit or miss judgment result in step S34 of FIG. When a big hit is detected here, the current measured value of the big hit fluctuation pattern selection counter is acquired in step S35, and the single reach big hit value “0” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command 21 of FIG. ˜49 ”and the double reach jackpot value“ 50 to 99 ”corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command 22. Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the selection counter is the same as the single reach big hit value, it is determined as a single reach big hit, a variation pattern corresponding to the single reach big hit is selected (step S36), and the acquisition result of the selection counter is When it is detected that it is the same as the double reach big hit, it is determined as a double reach big hit and a variation pattern corresponding to the double reach big hit is selected (step S36). FIG. 12 is a variation pattern selection table of the main controller. Further, the production time is set by the selected variation pattern command.

  When a deviation determination result is detected in step S34 in FIG. 9, the current measured value of the deviation variation pattern selection counter is acquired in step S37, and the obtained selection counter is used as the variation pattern command 1 in FIG. Are compared with the full reach out value “0 to 89” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command 11, the single reach outlier value “90 to 94” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command 11, and the double reach outlier “95 to 99” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command 12. Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the selection counter is the same as the complete outlier, it is determined that the selection counter is completely out, and a variation pattern corresponding to the complete out is selected (step S38), and the acquisition result of the selection counter is out of single reach. When it is detected that the result is the same as, it is determined that the single reach is out, and a variation pattern corresponding to the single reach out is selected (step S38), and when the acquisition result of the selection counter is the same as the double reach out It is determined that the double reach is missed, and a variation pattern corresponding to the double reach miss is selected (step S38). The variation pattern command is an example of the variable information.

Next, the command signal transmission process shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
In step S41, it is determined whether or not the flag in the variation process is ON. If the flag in the variation process is not ON, the variation pattern command selected in step S42 is transmitted to the effect control device 73. Next, measurement of the variation time is started in step S43, and the flag during variation processing is turned on in step S44. Note that if the flag being changed is ON in step S41, steps S42 to S44 are not processed.

Next, the confirmation signal transmission process shown in FIG. 11 will be described.
In the main control device 60, it is determined in step S51 whether or not the flag being changed is ON. If the flag being changed is ON, is the change time equal to or longer than the time of the change pattern in step S52? It is determined whether or not the variation time is equal to or longer than the variation pattern time. In step S53, a confirmation signal is transmitted to the effect control device 73. In step S54, the flag during variation processing is turned off. Note that if the flag during the variation process is not ON in step S51 and if the variation time is not equal to or longer than the variation pattern time in step S52, steps S53 and S54 are not processed.

4). Internal processing of effect control device (sub-integrated control board) 73 The CPU 74 of the sub-integrated control board 73 receives the effect display command from the main control device 60 in step S1 of FIG. 13, and the command received in step S2 is completely out of order. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is the same. If it is detected that the variation pattern is a complete deviation, the production pattern of the production pattern command 1A shown in FIG. 14 is selected and the process proceeds to step S3. The symbol stored in the complete deviation area is set. Performs off display processing. The symbols stored in the complete out-of-area will be described later.

On the other hand, when the CPU 74 detects that the variation pattern is not completely deviated in step S2, the CPU 74 proceeds to step S5 and determines whether or not the variation pattern is unreachable. If it is detected that the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, the process proceeds to step S6. If the received command is out of single reach, the current measurement value of the effect pattern selection counter is acquired, and this acquisition is performed in step S7. The selected counter is compared with the effect pattern count value shown in FIG. Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the selection counter is one of the count values “0 to 6”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 11A of FIG. 14 is selected, and the acquisition result of the selection counter is the count value “7 to When it is detected that it is any of “13”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 11B of FIG. 14 is selected.
If the command received in step S6 is out of double reach, the current measurement value of the effect pattern selection counter is acquired, and the acquired selection counter is displayed in step S7 as the effect pattern count value shown in FIG. Compare with Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the selection counter is any one of the count values “0 to 6”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 12A of FIG. 14 is selected, and the acquisition result of the selection counter is the count value “7 to When it is detected that the effect pattern is “13”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 12B of FIG. 14 is selected.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the selected production pattern command is 11A (step S8), and when it is detected that the production pattern command is 11A, it is stored in a single reach off area (middle horizontal line) to be described later. The symbol that has been set is set (step S9). Next, in step S10, a single reach failure display process is performed while a reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 11A is displayed.

  If it is detected in step S8 that the effect pattern command is not 11A, the process proceeds to step S11, where it is determined whether the selected effect pattern command is 11B, and it is detected that the effect pattern command is 11B. When this is done, the symbols stored in the single reach deviating area (others) described later are set (step S12). Next, in step S13, a single reach out display process is performed without displaying the reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 11B.

  If it is detected in step S11 that the effect pattern command is not 11B, the process proceeds to step S14, where it is determined whether the selected effect pattern command is 12A, and it is detected that the effect pattern command is 12A. When this is done, the symbols stored in the double reach off area described later are set (step S15). Next, in step S16, a double reach miss display process is performed while displaying a reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 12A.

  If it is detected in step S14 that the effect pattern command is not 12A, the process proceeds to step S17, where it is determined that the selected effect pattern command is 12B, and the symbols stored in the double reach off area described later are stored. Set (step S17). Next, in step S18, the reach reach character corresponding to the effect pattern command 12B is not displayed, and the double reach off display process is performed.

Further, when it is detected in step S5 that the fluctuation pattern is not out of reach, the process proceeds to step S19, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation pattern. If it is detected that the variation pattern is a big hit here, the process proceeds to step S20. If the received command is a single reach big hit, the current measurement value of the effect pattern selection counter is obtained, and this obtained in step S21. The selection counter is compared with the effect pattern count value shown in FIG. Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the selection counter is any one of the count values “0 to 6”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 21A of FIG. 14 is selected, and the acquisition result of the selection counter is the count value “7 to“ When it is detected that it is any of “13”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 21B of FIG. 14 is selected.
If the command received in step S20 is a double reach big hit, the current measured value of the effect pattern selection counter is acquired. In step S21, the acquired selection counter is used for the effect pattern count value shown in FIG. Compare with Here, when it is detected that the acquisition result of the selection counter is one of the count values “0 to 6”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 22A of FIG. 14 is selected, and the acquisition result of the selection counter is the count value “7 to When it is detected that it is any of “13”, the effect pattern of the effect pattern command 22B of FIG. 14 is selected.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the selected effect pattern command is 21A (step S22), and when it is detected that the effect pattern command is 21A, it is stored in a single reach per area (middle horizontal line) described later. The set symbol is set (step S23). Next, in step S24, a single reach reach display process is performed while displaying a reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 21A.

  If it is detected in step S22 that the effect pattern command is not 21A, the process proceeds to step S25, where it is determined whether the selected effect pattern command is 21B, and it is detected that the effect pattern command is 21B. When this is done, the symbols stored in the single reach area (others) described later are set (step S26). Next, display processing per single reach is performed in step S27 without displaying the reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 21B.

  If it is detected in step S25 that the effect pattern command is not 21B, the process proceeds to step S28 to determine whether or not the selected effect pattern command is 22A, and it is detected that the effect pattern command is 22A. If so, the symbols stored in the double reach area described later are set (step S29). Next, a double reach reach display process is performed while displaying a reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 22A in step S30.

  If it is detected in step S28 that the effect pattern command is not 22A, the process proceeds to step S31, where it is determined that the selected effect pattern command is 22B, and the symbols stored in the double reach per area described later are displayed. Set (step S31). Next, in step S32, display processing for double reach is performed without displaying the reach notification character corresponding to the effect pattern command 22B.

  Here, the details of the symbol game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically showing areas a to i in which three rows of symbols are displayed on the symbol display.

  In the symbol display, any number symbol of “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8” is displayed in a stationary state as a left column symbol, middle column symbol, and right column symbol. Between the numerical symbols, a graphic symbol having a size less than half of the numerical symbol is displayed as a blank symbol B in a stationary state. The numerical design and the blank design B in each column start to vary on condition that the pachinko ball has won a prize in the starting port. This variation refers to the fact that the numeric symbol and blank symbol B in each column change while moving. The movement direction of the numeric symbol and blank symbol B in each column is set from top to bottom, and the numbers in the left column. For example, “1” → “B” → “2” → “B” …… “7” → “B” → “8” → “B” → “1” → “B” "→ ... is set in a loop. For example, “8” → “B” → “7” → “B”... “2” → “B” → “1” → “B”. → “8” → “B” →...

  In principle, the three rows of numerical symbols and blank symbols are suspended in the order of (1) left column, (2) right column, and (3) middle column. When a symbol is stopped, “symbol element / blank symbol / design element” or “blank symbol / design element / blank symbol” is displayed in one column. For example, the left column shown in FIG. 21 displays “1” in the a region, “B” in the b region, “2” in the c region, “8” in the d region, and “B” in the e region. “7” is displayed in the f region, “B” is displayed in the g region, “6” is displayed in the h region, and “B” is displayed in the i region.

  When the left row symbol, middle row symbol, and right row symbol are stopped, the upper horizontal line, the middle horizontal line, the lower horizontal line, the upper right line, and the lower right line function as effective lines. Specifically, a region-d region-g region shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to the upper horizontal line, b region-e region-h region corresponds to the middle horizontal line, and c region-f region-i region Corresponding to the lower horizontal line, the c region-e region-g region corresponds to the right upward line, and the a region-e region-i region corresponds to the right downward line.

  The player is informed of the determination result of the big hit and miss by the combination of the numerical symbols on the effective line in the three rows of fluctuation stop states. However, the blank symbol is not related to the hit / miss. These jackpots and misses are determined randomly by the control board on the condition that the pachinko ball has won a winning opening.

  A jackpot is a combination of numeric symbols that informs the player of the jackpot, and when any of the following eight types of numeric symbols is displayed on any of the active lines, for example, as shown in FIG. This is a case where “7” is displayed in the b area, “7” is displayed in the e area, and “7” is displayed in the h area.

<Big hit design>
“1 1 1”, “2 2 2”, “3 3 3”, “4 4 4”, “5 5 5”, “6 6 6”, “7 7 7”, “8 8 8”

  Outlier reach means that a reach occurs but does not become a big hit, and the same number design is displayed in the left column and the right column on any one of the active lines, and the number different from the left column in the middle column When a symbol or blank symbol is displayed (ie, single reach is lost), or the same number symbol is displayed in the left column and right column in any two of the active lines, and the middle column is different from the left column This is a case where a symbol or a blank symbol is displayed (that is, a double reach failure). For example, “B” in the a region, “1” in the b region, “B” in the c region, “B” in the d region, “7” in the e region, “B” in the f region, “B” in the g region. When “1” is displayed in the h region and “B” is displayed in the i region, it means that the reach has occurred in the middle horizontal line and the single reach is not achieved. Also, “1” in the a region, “B” in the b region, “2” in the c region, “5” in the d region, “B” in the e region, “4” in the f region, “2” in the g region. When “B” is displayed in the h area and “1” is displayed in the i area, it means that the reach has occurred on the right-up line and the right-down line, and the reach is out of double reach.

  The symbol in the reach state is a combination of any of the following eight types, and “↓” indicates that the middle row is changing.

<Reach pattern>
“1 ↓ 1”, “2 ↓ 2”, “3 ↓ 3”, “4 ↓ 4”, “5 ↓ 5”, “6 ↓ 6”, “7 ↓ 7”, “8 ↓ 8”

  Completely out is a combination of 3 columns that does not even reach, with different numbers or blank symbols displayed on the left column and right column in all the active lines, and the left column symbol on the middle column. This is a case where the same or different numeric symbols or blank symbols are displayed.

Next, the symbol area storing process shown in FIG. 16 will be described.
This symbol area storage process is a complete detachment area, single reach detachment area (middle horizontal line), single reach detachment area (other), double reach detachment area, single reach per area (middle horizon line), single reach per area (others) ), A process of storing data in each area per double reach.

  The CPU 74 of the sub-integrated control board 73 acquires the current measurement value of the random counter R1 shown in FIG. 17 in step S62 of FIG. 16, and acquires the left column symbol, middle column symbol, and right column symbol from the acquired measurement value. Each acquired symbol is set as the middle symbol of each column. For example, if the measured value of the random counter R1 is “0 0 14”, the numeric symbols of the middle horizontal line are the left column 1, the middle column 8, the right column 1, the left column symbol is “1”, and the top and bottom are blank. The symbol “B”, the middle row symbol “8” and its upper and lower blank symbols “B”, the right row symbol “1” and the upper and lower blank symbols “B”. In this embodiment, a random counter R1 as shown in FIG. 17 is used. However, the arrangement of the right column symbols in the random counter R1 shown in FIG. 17 is changed to the same as that of the middle column symbols. It is also possible to use.

  When the random counter R1 is updated in the step S62, it is determined whether or not the measured value acquired in the step S63 is completely out. In this determination method, a table (not shown) having all symbol combinations in the middle of each column in the case of complete deviation is compared with the acquired measurement value, and there is a method that matches the symbol combination of the table. If there is no match, it is determined that it is not complete. If it is detected that it is completely off, the acquired measured value is stored in the completely off area of the RAM 76 and overwritten in step S64. This completely detached area corresponds to the completely detached area in step S3 shown in FIG.

  If it is detected in step S63 that it is not completely off, it is determined in step S65 whether or not the acquired measurement value is out of single reach. This determination method compares a table (not shown) having all symbol combinations in the middle of each column in the case of single reach deviation with the obtained measurement value, and matches the symbol combination of the table. If there is a match, it is determined that the single reach has not been reached. If it is detected that the single reach is out of the range, it is determined whether or not the single reach is due to the same number symbol in the middle horizontal line (step S66). When it is detected that the middle reach is a single reach, the process proceeds to step S67, where the acquired measurement value is stored in the single reach off area (middle stage horizontal line) of the RAM 76 and overwritten. This single reach off area (middle horizontal line) corresponds to the single reach off area (middle horizontal line) in step S9 shown in FIG.

  Further, when it is detected in step S66 that the middle horizontal line is not single reach, the process proceeds to step S68, where the acquired measured value is stored in the single reach off area (others) of the RAM 76 and overwritten. This single reach off-area (other) corresponds to the single reach off-area (other) in step S12 shown in FIG.

  If it is detected in step S65 that the single reach is not removed, the process proceeds to step S69, and it is determined whether or not the acquired measurement value is removed from the double reach. In this determination method, a table (not shown) having all symbol combinations in the middle of each column in the case of double reach failure is compared with the obtained measurement value, and the table matches the symbol combination in the table. If there is any, it is determined that the double reach is not achieved, and if there is no match, it is determined that the double reach is not removed. If it is detected that the double reach is lost, the acquired measured value is stored in the double reach out area of the RAM 76 and overwritten in step S70. This double reach out area corresponds to the double reach out area in step S15 shown in FIG.

  If it is detected in step S69 that the double reach is not removed, the process proceeds to step S71, and it is determined whether or not the acquired measurement value is for single reach. This determination method compares a table (not shown) having all symbol combinations in the middle of each column in the case of single reach and the acquired measurement value, and matches the symbol combination of the table. If there is, it is determined that it is per single reach, and if there is no match, it is determined that it is not per single reach. Here, when it is detected that the single reach is reached, it is determined whether or not the single reach is due to the same number symbol in the middle horizontal line (step S72). When it is detected that the middle reach is a single reach, the process proceeds to step S73, where the acquired measured value is stored in the area (single reach horizontal line) in the RAM 76 and overwritten. This area per single reach (middle horizontal line) corresponds to the area per single reach (middle horizontal line) in step S23 shown in FIG.

  Further, when it is detected in step S72 that the middle horizontal line is not single reach, the process proceeds to step S74, where the acquired measurement value is stored in the area (others) of the RAM 76 and overwritten. This area (other) per single reach corresponds to the area (other) per single reach in step S26 shown in FIG.

  If it is detected in step S71 that it is not per single reach, the process proceeds to step S75, and it is determined whether or not the acquired measured value is per double reach. This determination method compares a table (not shown) having all symbol combinations in the middle of each column in case of double reach and the obtained measurement value, and matches the symbol combination of the table. If there is, it is determined that it is per double reach. When it is detected that it is per double reach, the obtained measured value is stored in the area per double reach of the RAM 76 and overwritten in step S76. This double reach area corresponds to the double reach area in step S29 shown in FIG.

  Completely out of area, single reach out area (middle horizontal line), single reach out area (other), double reach out area, single reach area (middle horizontal line), single reach area (other), double reach area Stores data corresponding to the final stop symbol, and this stored data is updated by looping from step S62 to step S76 in FIG.

4-1. Control contents of symbol control device 26-1-1. Completely Outgoing Display Process When the CPU 28 of the symbol control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 1A in FIG. 15 which is a command of the complete outright display processing (step S4 in FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, the symbol in step S71 in FIG. The symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the display, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in a stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the left column after the elapse of the first predetermined period in step S72, stops the symbols in the right column after the elapse of the second predetermined period in step S73, and after the elapse of the third predetermined period in step S74, Stop the row of symbols. The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73, and is a completely off symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not the confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 of FIG. 11 is input (step S75). If the confirmation signal is not detected, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S76 and the moving image display is continued. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S75, the process proceeds to step S77, where the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the completely out-of-display symbol game ends.

4-1-1-1. Details of Display Method for Displaying Completely Missing Symbols On the symbol display, numeric symbols and blank symbols B are displayed in a stationary state. In this display state, when the pachinko ball wins in the starting port as described above, the symbol game is started, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are changed.

  Next, after the first predetermined period has elapsed, the symbols in the left column are stopped, and further, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period has elapsed. Thus, for example, one blank symbol B is displayed in the left column and numeric symbols (for example, “1” above and “2” below), and one blank symbol B is displayed in the right column and numbers above and below it. A symbol (for example, upper “7”, lower “6”) is displayed. In this symbol, a symbol in which the symbol in the left column does not match the symbol in the right column is displayed, indicating complete disengagement.

  Thereafter, the symbols in the middle row are stopped after the third predetermined period. In this case, the symbol is completely removed regardless of the symbol to be stopped in the middle row.

4-1-2. Reach Notification Character Displayed Single Reach Out Display Processing When the CPU 28 of the design control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 11A in FIG. 15 which is a command of the single reach out display processing (step S10 in FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S81 in FIG. 19, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display device, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. As a result, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are fluctuated (corresponding to the configuration of the symbol variation starting means in claim 1). ).

  The CPU 28 displays a reach notification character covering all of the left column symbols on the left column after the first predetermined period in step S82 (corresponding to the configuration of reach notification character display means in claim 1). Accordingly, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Thereafter, the symbols in the left column set by the symbol setting means in step S9 in FIG. 13 are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character in step S83 (in claim 1, the first column symbol hidden display means is configured). Equivalent). Next, in the step S84, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. As a result, only the reach notification character is displayed on the left column as a whole, and one numeric symbol is displayed on the right column and a blank symbol is displayed above and below it (in claim 1, the second column symbol display means is configured). Equivalent). The stop symbol at this time is a single reach state symbol in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the production control device 73 has changed, but the left symbol is hidden in the left column. A reach notification character is displayed.

  The CPU 28 erases the display of the reach notification character in step S85 (corresponding to the configuration of the reach notification character erasing means in claim 1). As a result, the left row symbol hidden behind the reach notification character is displayed. Next, after the fourth predetermined period has elapsed in step S86, the middle row of symbols is stopped and displayed (corresponding to the configuration of the third row of symbol display means in claim 1). The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a single reach off symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not a confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 in FIG. 11 is input (step S87). If no confirmation signal is input, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S88 and continues to display a moving image. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S87, the process proceeds to step S89, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol game of the single reach off display is ended.

4-1-2-1. Details of Display Method for Displaying Single Reach Symbol FIGS. 1A to 1F are diagrams showing in detail a method for displaying a single reach symbol on the symbol display of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  On the liquid crystal display device in the symbol display, as shown in FIG. 1A, the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B are displayed in a stationary state. In each column, one blank symbol B and numeric symbols are displayed above and below it, or one numeric symbol and blank symbols are displayed above and below it. There are various combinations. In this display state, when the pachinko ball wins in the starting port as described above, the symbol game is started, and the fluctuation of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 1B, in the symbol display, all symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are changed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 1C, after the first predetermined period, the reach notification character 100 is stopped in the left column. Accordingly, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Next, as shown in FIG. 1D, after a certain period of time, the symbols in the left column are stopped while hidden behind the reach notification character. Next, as shown in FIG. 1E, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. As a result, only the reach notification character is displayed on the left column as a whole, and one numeric symbol (eg, “7”) and a blank symbol above and below it are displayed on the right column.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 1 (F), the display of the reach notification character is erased. As a result, the left row symbols hidden behind the reach notification character are displayed, and for example, single reach of the middle horizontal line “7 ↓ 7” is shown. Next, after the fourth predetermined period, the middle row of symbols is stopped. If the number symbol “7” and the blank symbol B are displayed above and below the middle row, the jackpot symbol “7 7 7” is stopped, but other symbols are displayed in the middle row. In this case, a detach reach symbol (for example, “7 2 7”) is obtained. The fourth predetermined period is preferably longer than the third predetermined period.

  As described above, the reach notification character is stopped and displayed on the left column, so that the player does not know whether the single line reach or complete disengagement or double line reach or complete disengagement until the right line symbol stops. Can do. Thereby, a player's expectation can be extended toward the production | presentation after the symbol of a left row stops.

4-1-3. Reach Notification Character No Display Single Reach Out Display Processing When the CPU 28 of the design control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 11B in FIG. 15 which is a command of the single reach out display processing (step S13 in FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S71 of FIG. 18, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display, and the fluctuation of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B which are displayed in a stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the left column after the elapse of the first predetermined period in step S72, and stops the symbols in the right column after the elapse of the second predetermined period in step S73. At this time, one numeric symbol and a blank symbol are displayed above and below the left column, and one numeric symbol and a blank symbol are displayed above and below the right column. The stop symbol at this time is a symbol in a single reach state in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 has changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the middle row after the fourth predetermined period has elapsed in step S74. The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a single reach off symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not the confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 of FIG. 11 is input (step S75). If the confirmation signal is not detected, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S76 and the moving image display is continued. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S75, the process proceeds to step S77, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol game of the single reach off display is ended.

4-1-3-1. Details of Display Method for Displaying Single Reach Symbols without Displaying Reach Notification Characters The number symbol and the blank symbol B are displayed in a stationary state on the symbol display. In this display state, when the pachinko ball wins in the starting port as described above, the symbol game is started, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are changed.

  Next, after the first predetermined period has elapsed, the symbols in the left column are stopped, and further, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period has elapsed. Thus, for example, one blank symbol is displayed on the left column, a numeric symbol “7” is displayed on the left column, and a numeric symbol “8” is displayed below the blank symbol, and one blank symbol is displayed on the right column and a numeric symbol “ 7 ”and a numerical symbol“ 6 ”are displayed below it. This symbol is the reach symbol of “7 ↓ 7”, and indicates a single reach.

  Thereafter, the symbols in the middle row are stopped after the fourth predetermined period. If, in the middle row, a blank symbol, a numeric symbol “7” above it, and a numeric symbol “6” below it are displayed, the big hit symbol “7 7 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper horizontal line. If the other symbols are displayed in the middle row, the reach reach symbol (for example, “7 2 7”) is obtained. The fourth predetermined period is preferably longer than the third predetermined period.

4-1-4. Reach notification character display present double reach off display processing When the CPU 28 of the design control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 12A in FIG. 15 which is a command of the double reach out display processing (step S16 in FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S81 in FIG. 19, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display device, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  The CPU 28 displays a reach notification character covering all of the left column symbols on the left column after the first predetermined period in step S82 (corresponding to the configuration of reach notification character display means in claim 1). Accordingly, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Thereafter, the symbols in the left column set by the symbol setting means in step S15 of FIG. 13 are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character in step S83 (in claim 1, the first column symbol hidden display means is configured). Equivalent). Next, in the step S84, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. As a result, only the reach notification character is displayed as a whole in the left column, and one blank symbol B and numerical symbols are displayed in the upper and lower sides in the right column. (Structure of the second column symbol display means in claim 1) Equivalent). The stop symbol at this time is a double reach state symbol in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the production control device 73 is changed, but the left symbol is concealed with the number symbol and the blank symbol which are the final stop symbols. A reach notification character is displayed.

  The CPU 28 erases the display of the reach notification character in step S85 (corresponding to the configuration of the reach notification character erasing means in claim 1). As a result, the left row symbol hidden behind the reach notification character is displayed. Next, after the fifth predetermined period has elapsed in step S86, the middle row of symbols is stopped. The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a double reach off symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not a confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 in FIG. 11 is input (step S87). If no confirmation signal is input, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S88 and continues to display a moving image. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S87, the process proceeds to step S89, where the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the double reach out-of-display symbol game ends.

4-1-4-1. Details of Display Method for Displaying Double Reach Symbol FIGS. 2A to 2F are diagrams showing details of a method for displaying a double reach symbol on the symbol display of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  On the symbol display, as shown in FIG. 2A, a numerical symbol and a blank symbol B are displayed in a stationary state. In this display state, when the pachinko ball wins in the starting port as described above, the symbol game is started, and the fluctuation of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2B, the symbols on the left column, the middle column, and the right column are varied in the symbol display.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2C, after the first predetermined period, the reach notification character 100 is stopped in the left column. Accordingly, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Next, as shown in FIG. 2D, after a certain period of time, the symbols in the left column are stopped in a state of being hidden behind the reach notification character. Next, as shown in FIG. 2E, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. Thus, only the reach notification character is displayed as a whole in the left column, and one blank symbol B and numerical symbols (for example, “6” above and “5” below) are displayed above and below it in the right column.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 2F, the display of the reach notification character is erased. As a result, the left-side symbols hidden behind the reach notification character are displayed, and for example, double reach of a right-up line “6 ↓ 6” and a right-down line “5 ↓ 5” is shown. Next, after the fifth predetermined period, the middle row of symbols is stopped. If the number symbol “6” is displayed in the middle row and the blank symbol B is displayed above and below it, the jackpot symbol “6 6 6” is stopped, and the number symbol “5” and the blank symbol B above and below it are displayed. Is displayed, the jackpot symbol “5 5 5” is stopped and displayed. If symbols other than these symbols are displayed in the middle row, the winning reach symbol is obtained. The fifth predetermined period is preferably longer than the third predetermined period.

  As described above, the reach notification character is stopped and displayed on the left column, so that the player does not know whether the single line reach or complete disengagement or double line reach or complete disengagement until the right line symbol stops. Can do. Thereby, a player's expectation can be extended toward the production | presentation after the symbol of a left row stops.

4-1-5. Reach notification character non-reach double reach out display processing When the CPU 28 of the design control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 12B in FIG. 15 which is a command of the double reach out display processing (step S18 in FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S71 of FIG. 18, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display, and the fluctuation of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B which are displayed in a stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the left column after the elapse of the first predetermined period in step S72, and stops the symbols in the right column after the elapse of the second predetermined period in step S73. At this time, one blank symbol B is displayed in the left column and numerical symbols above and below it, and one blank symbol B is displayed in the right column and numerical symbols above and below it. The stop symbol at this time is a symbol in a double reach state in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 has changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the middle row after the fifth predetermined period has elapsed in step S74. The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a double reach off symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not the confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 of FIG. 11 is input (step S75). If the confirmation signal is not detected, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S76 and the moving image display is continued. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S75, the process proceeds to step S77, where the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the double reach out-of-display symbol game ends.

4-1-5. Details of Display Method for Displaying Double Reach Symbols without Displaying Reach Notification Characters The number symbol and the blank symbol B are displayed in a stationary state on the symbol display. In this display state, when the pachinko ball wins in the starting port as described above, the symbol game is started, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are changed.

  Next, after the first predetermined period has elapsed, the symbols in the left column are stopped, and further, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period has elapsed. Thus, for example, one blank symbol B is displayed in the left column and numerical symbols (for example, “5” above and “6” below), and one blank symbol B is displayed in the right column and numbers above and below it. A symbol (for example, upper “6”, lower “5”) is displayed. This symbol displays the two reach symbols “6 ↓ 6” and “5 ↓ 5”, and indicates double reach.

  Thereafter, the symbols in the middle row are stopped after the fifth predetermined period. If the number symbol “6” is displayed in the middle row and the blank symbol B is displayed above and below it, the jackpot symbol “6 6 6” is stopped, and the number symbol “5” and the blank symbol B above and below it are displayed. Is displayed, the jackpot symbol “5 5 5” is stopped and displayed. If symbols other than these symbols are displayed in the middle row, the winning reach symbol is obtained. The fifth predetermined period is preferably longer than the third predetermined period.

4-1-6. Reach notification character display single reach jackpot display processing When the CPU 28 of the symbol control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 21A of FIG. 15 which is a command of the single reach jackpot display processing (step S24 of FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S81 in FIG. 19, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display device, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. As a result, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are fluctuated (corresponding to the configuration of the symbol variation starting means in claim 1). ).

  The CPU 28 displays a reach notification character covering all of the left column symbols on the left column after the first predetermined period in step S82 (corresponding to the configuration of reach notification character display means in claim 1). Accordingly, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Thereafter, the symbols in the left column set by the symbol setting means in step S23 of FIG. 13 are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character in step S83 (in claim 1, the first column symbol hidden display means is configured). Equivalent). Next, in the step S84, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. As a result, only the reach notification character is displayed on the left column as a whole, and one numeric symbol is displayed on the right column and a blank symbol is displayed above and below it (in claim 1, the second column symbol display means is configured). Equivalent). The stop symbol at this time is a single reach state symbol in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the production control device 73 has changed, but the left symbol is hidden in the left column. A reach notification character is displayed.

  The CPU 28 erases the display of the reach notification character in step S85 (corresponding to the configuration of the reach notification character erasing means in claim 1). As a result, the left row symbol hidden behind the reach notification character is displayed. Next, after the fourth predetermined period has elapsed in step S86, the middle row of symbols is stopped and displayed (corresponding to the configuration of the third row of symbol display means in claim 1). The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73, and is a big hit symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not a confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 in FIG. 11 is input (step S87). If no confirmation signal is input, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S88 and continues to display a moving image. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S87, the process proceeds to step S89, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol game of single reach jackpot display ends.

4-1-7. Reach notification character display-free single reach jackpot display processing When the CPU 28 of the symbol control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 21B of FIG. 15 which is a command of the single reach jackpot display processing (step S27 of FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S71 of FIG. 18, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display, and the fluctuation of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B which are displayed in a stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the left column after the elapse of the first predetermined period in step S72, and stops the symbols in the right column after the elapse of the second predetermined period in step S73. At this time, one numeric symbol and a blank symbol are displayed above and below the left column, and one numeric symbol and a blank symbol are displayed above and below the right column. The stop symbol at this time is a symbol in a single reach state in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 has changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the middle row after the fourth predetermined period has elapsed in step S74. The stop symbol at this time is a final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a single reach jackpot symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not the confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 of FIG. 11 is input (step S75). If the confirmation signal is not detected, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S76 and the moving image display is continued. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S75, the process proceeds to step S77, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol game of jackpot display ends.

4-1-8. Reach notification character display present double reach jackpot display processing When the CPU 28 of the symbol control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 22A of FIG. 15 which is a command of the double reach jackpot display processing (step S30 of FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S81 in FIG. 19, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display device, and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. As a result, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are fluctuated (corresponding to the configuration of the symbol variation starting means in claim 1). ).

  The CPU 28 displays a reach notification character covering all of the left column symbols on the left column after the first predetermined period in step S82 (corresponding to the configuration of reach notification character display means in claim 1). Accordingly, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Thereafter, the symbols in the left column set by the symbol setting means in step S9 in FIG. 13 are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character in step S83 (in claim 1, the first column symbol hidden display means is configured). Equivalent). Next, in the step S84, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. As a result, only the reach notification character is displayed as a whole in the left column, and one blank symbol B and numerical symbols are displayed in the upper and lower sides in the right column. (Structure of the second column symbol display means in claim 1) Equivalent). The stop symbol at this time is a double reach state symbol in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the production control device 73 is changed, but the left symbol is concealed with the number symbol and the blank symbol which are the final stop symbols. A reach notification character is displayed.

  The CPU 28 erases the display of the reach notification character in step S85 (corresponding to the configuration of the reach notification character erasing means in claim 1). As a result, the left row symbol hidden behind the reach notification character is displayed. Next, after the fifth predetermined period has elapsed in step S86, the middle row symbols are stopped and displayed (corresponding to the configuration of the third row symbol display means in claim 1). The stop symbol at this time is a final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a double reach jackpot symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not a confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 in FIG. 11 is input (step S87). If no confirmation signal is input, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S88 and continues to display a moving image. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S87, the process proceeds to step S89, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol game of jackpot display ends.

4-1-9. Reach notification character display-free double reach jackpot display processing When the CPU 28 of the symbol control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 22B of FIG. 15 which is a command of the double reach jackpot display processing (step S32 of FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S71 of FIG. 18, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display, and the fluctuation of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B which are displayed in a stationary state is started. Thereby, in the symbol display, all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the left column after the elapse of the first predetermined period in step S72, and stops the symbols in the right column after the elapse of the second predetermined period in step S73. At this time, one blank symbol B is displayed in the left column and numerical symbols above and below it, and one blank symbol B is displayed in the right column and numerical symbols above and below it. The stop symbol at this time is a symbol in a double reach state in which the middle column of the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 has changed.

  The CPU 28 stops the symbols in the middle row after the fifth predetermined period has elapsed in step S74. The stop symbol at this time is a final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a double reach jackpot symbol.

  The CPU 28 determines whether or not the confirmation signal transmitted in step S53 of FIG. 11 is input (step S75). If the confirmation signal is not detected, the CPU 28 proceeds to step S76 and the moving image display is continued. When the input of the confirmation signal is detected in step S75, the process proceeds to step S77, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped, and the symbol game of jackpot display ends.

4-2. Big hit game 4-2-1. Explanation of the jackpot game after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the above-described display method When the number symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the active line on the symbol display, the jackpot game is started. This jackpot game opens the door of the grand prize opening and generates a state advantageous to the player who allows the pachinko ball to enter the big prize opening, and the big prize opening wins the upper limit number of pachinko balls. The open condition is maintained until the number condition or the time condition for the open time reaching the upper limit value is satisfied, and is closed when the number condition or the time condition is satisfied.
The opening operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the big prize opening is referred to as a big hit round, and when either the number condition or the time condition is satisfied, the big hit round is resumed. An upper limit is set for the number of repetitions of the jackpot round, and when the number of repetitions of the jackpot round reaches the upper limit, the jackpot game is unconditionally terminated.

  According to the first embodiment, the reach notification character is displayed on the left column, and the symbol indicator is configured so that the player does not know whether the single line reach or the double line reach until the symbol on the right column stops. Can be reliably controlled, and the symbol display can be controlled to extend the player's expectation.

  In addition, when the reach notification character is displayed, when the right column symbol stops at “blank symbol / design element / blank symbol”, a single line reach is notified, and the right column symbol is “design element / blank symbol / design element”. When stopped, double line reach is notified. From this, even if the left row symbol is hidden by the reach notification character, the number of symbol elements when the right row symbol stops can be surely made the number of reach. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether the single line reach or the double line reach is just by stopping the symbol in the left column, and it is possible to play the single line reach or double line reach reliably by stopping the symbol in the right column. The person can be notified.

  In this embodiment, the identification symbol is composed of three vertical columns of numeric symbols and blank symbols, but is not limited to this, and the identification symbol is composed of three horizontal rows of symbols. Is also possible. For example, change the left row symbol to the upper row symbol, the right row symbol to the lower row symbol, the middle row symbol to the middle row symbol, or the left row symbol to the lower row symbol, the right row symbol to the upper row symbol, the middle row symbol. By changing to a middle row design, it is possible to change the vertical 3 row design to the horizontal 3 row design.

(Embodiment 2)
A gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that when the reach notification character is displayed, the reach notification character is displayed by the player operating the operation means, and the player does not operate the operation means. In this case, the reach notification character is not displayed. In other words, the gaming machine of the second embodiment includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a reach that displays a reach notification character when the player operates the operation means before stopping the first row symbols. It has a notification character display means. In addition, the description about the same part as Embodiment 1 is abbreviate | omitted, and a different part is mainly demonstrated.

4-1-2. Reach Notification Character Displayed Single Reach Out Display Processing When the CPU 28 of the design control device 26 detects the effect pattern command 11A in FIG. 15 which is a command of the single reach out display processing (step S10 in FIG. 13) from the effect control device 73, In step S91 of FIG. 20, the symbol game is started on the liquid crystal display device of the symbol display, and all symbols in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) are changed.

  In step S92, the CPU 28 notifies the player to operate the switch as the operation means in the liquid crystal display device, and puts the operation means into an effective state that can be operated by the player. Next, when it is detected in step S93 that the player has performed a switch operation, a reach notification character that covers all of the left column symbols is displayed on the left column after the first predetermined period has elapsed in step S94.

  Thereafter, as in the first embodiment, the symbols in the left column set by the symbol setting means in step S9 in FIG. 13 are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character (step S95), and the symbols in the right column are stopped. (Step S96), the display of the reach notification character is deleted (step S97), and the symbols in the middle row are stopped and displayed (step S100). The stop symbol at this time is the final stop symbol set by the effect control device 73 and is a single reach off symbol. Next, the presence / absence of a confirmation signal is determined (step S101). If no confirmation signal is detected, the video display is continued (step S102). When the confirmation signal is detected, the video display is confirmed and stopped. (Step S103), the symbol game of single reach out of display is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is not detected in step S93 that the player has performed a switch operation within the effective period, the player is notified of the end of the effective period, and after the first predetermined period has elapsed in step S98, the left column of symbols. In step S99, the symbols in the right column are stopped after the second predetermined period. Thereafter, as in the first embodiment, the middle row of symbols is stopped and displayed (step S100), the presence / absence of input of a confirmation signal is determined (step S101), and if no input of the confirmation signal is detected, a moving image is displayed. The process continues (step S102), and when the input of the confirmation signal is detected, the moving image display is confirmed and stopped (step S103).

4-1-2-1. Details of Display Method for Displaying Single Reach Symbol FIGS. 3A to 3G show details of a method for displaying a single reach symbol using the operating means on the symbol display of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG.

  On the liquid crystal display device in the symbol display, as shown in FIG. 3A, the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B are displayed in a stationary state. In this display state, when the pachinko ball wins in the start opening, the symbol game is started and the change of the numerical symbol and the blank symbol B displayed in the stationary state is started. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, the symbols on the left column, the middle column, and the right column are varied in the symbol display.

  Next, “PUSH” is displayed on the symbol display as shown in FIG. This “PUSH” display is a display informing the player to press the push button.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3D, after the player presses the push button, the reach notification character 100 is stopped in the left column. Thus, the player is notified that a reach state (that is, double reach or single reach) occurs. Next, as shown in FIG. 3E, after a certain period of time, the symbols in the left column are stopped while hidden behind the reach notification character. Next, as shown in FIG. 3F, the symbols in the right column are stopped after a certain period of time. As a result, only the reach notification character is displayed as a whole in the left column, and one numeric symbol (for example, “7”) and a blank symbol above and below it are displayed in the right column.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3G, the display of the reach notification character is erased. As a result, the left row symbols hidden behind the reach notification character are displayed, and for example, single reach of the middle horizontal line “7 ↓ 7” is shown. The subsequent steps are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

4-1-4-1. Details of Display Method for Displaying Double Reach Symbol FIGS. 4A to 4G show details of a method for displaying a double reach symbol using the operating means on the symbol display of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG.
4A to 4D are the same as FIGS. 3A to 3D and will not be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (E), after a certain period of time, the symbols in the left column are stopped while hidden behind the reach notification character. Next, as shown in FIG. 4F, the symbols in the right column are stopped after a certain period of time. Thus, only the reach notification character is displayed as a whole in the left column, and one blank symbol B and numerical symbols (for example, “6” above and “5” below) are displayed above and below the right column.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3G, the display of the reach notification character is erased. As a result, the left-side symbols hidden behind the reach notification character are displayed, and for example, double reach of a right-up line “6 ↓ 6” and a right-down line “5 ↓ 5” is shown. The subsequent steps are the same as those described in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment.

  According to the second embodiment, in addition to achieving the same effect as the first embodiment, the single line reach or the double line is stopped until the second row symbol is stopped after the first row symbol is stopped. Whether or not to produce an effect that makes the player unreachable, that is, an effect that extends the player's expectations, can be determined voluntarily depending on whether or not the player operates the operating means. Can be accurately controlled in the gaming machine. Therefore, a gaming machine that enables such control according to the present embodiment can be realized as a product.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described first and second embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the blank symbol in the above embodiment may be a simple blank without a symbol.

  In the first and second embodiments, the first row symbol (left column symbol) is arranged on the left side, the second column symbol (right column symbol) is arranged on the right side, and the third column symbol (middle column symbol) is arranged in the center. The symbol display means for displaying in three vertical columns is described, but the first column symbol is arranged on the lower side, the second column symbol is arranged on the upper side, the third column symbol is arranged in the center and displayed in three horizontal columns. It is also possible to use a symbol display means that displays the first row symbols on the upper side, the second row symbols on the lower side, and the third row symbols on the center to display them in three horizontal rows. It is also possible to use.

An example of a gaming machine using symbol display means for displaying in three horizontal rows is as follows.
The gaming machine has a start opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can enter,
Based on the fact that the game ball enters the start opening, a hit determination means for determining a big hit that opens the variable entrance or a release that does not open the variable entrance,
When the winning determination means determines a big hit, the variable information is selected from a plurality of options for a big hit, and when the winning determination means determines a failure, the variable information is selected from a plurality of options for reaching out and a choice for complete winning. Variable information selection means to select from,
Place the first row symbol on the lower side, the second row symbol on the upper side, the third row symbol on the center, or the first row symbol on the upper side, the second row symbol on the lower side, the third column design Is a symbol display means having a display area arranged in the center, wherein the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol are alternately composed of a symbol element and a blank symbol that is not related to a hit or miss. When the symbol is stopped, “symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element” or “blank symbol / symbol element / blank symbol” is displayed in one column, and the first column symbol, A symbol display means for setting a left vertical line, a middle vertical line, a right vertical line, a right rising line, and a right falling line as active lines when the second column symbol and the third column symbol are stopped;
When the variable information selection means selects variable information for jackpot, the symbol elements of each column are set so that a predetermined jackpot combination is set in any of the effective lines, and the variable information selection means is out of reach. When variable information is selected, the same symbol element is set in the first column symbol and the second column symbol in one or two of the effective lines, and the first column symbol is set in the third column symbol. When the symbol information or blank symbol different from the second column symbol is set, and the variable information selecting means selects the variable information for complete detachment, the first column symbol and the second column in all the effective lines The figure which sets a design to a different design element or a blank design, and sets the 3rd row design to the same or different design element or a blank design as the 1st row design And setting means,
Display control means for stopping the variable display of each column within a time corresponding to the selection result of the variable information selecting means after starting the variable display of the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol. When the winning determination means determines the big hit, the winning display means stops the fluctuation display of each row so that the symbol elements of each row become a big hit combination according to the setting result of the symbol setting means. Display control means for stopping the variable display of each column so that the symbol elements and blank symbols in each column become a combination of reach detachment or complete detachment according to the setting result of the symbol setting means In the gaming machine
When the variable information selection means selects variable information for jackpot or out-of-reach, symbol variation starting means for starting variation display of the first column symbol, the second column symbol and the third column symbol;
The symbol variation start means informs that the reach state is reached before the first column symbol is stopped after the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol are started to be displayed. Reach notification character display means for displaying a reach notification character covering all of the first row symbols;
After the reach notification character is displayed by the reach notification character display means, the symbol elements and blank symbols of the first row symbols set by the symbol setting means are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character. Column symbol hiding display means;
After the first column symbol is hidden and displayed by the first column symbol hiding display means, the symbol element and blank symbol of the second column symbol set by the symbol setting means are displayed, and the second symbol is “blank” If the symbol is “symbol / symbol element / blank symbol”, the single line reach is notified to the player, and if the second symbol is “symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element”, the player is notified of the double line reach. Second row symbol display means,
Reach notification character erasing means for erasing the reach notification character displayed so as to cover all of the first row symbols after displaying the second row symbols by the second row symbol display means;
After erasing the reach notification character by the reach notification character erasing means, a third column symbol display means for displaying a symbol element and a blank symbol of the third column symbol set by the symbol setting means,
The symbol setting means sets “blank symbol / symbol element / blank symbol” for each of the first column symbol and the second column symbol when the variable information selecting unit selects variable information that is a big hit or out of reach. In this case, the symbol elements of the first row symbols and the second row symbols are set to the same symbol elements so as to reach the middle horizontal line, or the first row symbols and the second row When "symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element" is set for each symbol, it is on the effective line in each symbol element of the first column symbol and the second column symbol so as to reach two effective lines. The two design elements are set to the same design element.

  The gaming machine further includes an operation means operable by a player, and the reach notification character display means is configured to operate when the player operates the operation means before stopping the first row symbol. It is also possible to display a reach notification character.

(A)-(F) is a figure which shows the method of displaying a single reach symbol on the symbol display of the game machine by Embodiment 1 of this invention. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the method of displaying a double reach symbol on the symbol display of the game machine by Embodiment 1 of this invention. (A)-(G) is a figure which shows the method of displaying a single reach symbol using an operation means on the symbol display of the game machine by Embodiment 2 of this invention. (A)-(G) is a figure which shows the method of displaying a double reach symbol using an operation means on the symbol display of the game machine by Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the whole structure of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main program of the main control apparatus of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a part of main program of the main control apparatus of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a part of main program of the main control apparatus of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a selection table of the fluctuation pattern of the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the program of the sub integrated control board of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is an effect pattern selection table of the sub-integrated control board. It is the concrete display content of the production pattern of a sub integrated control board. It is a flowchart which shows the program for setting the last stop symbol. It is a figure which shows the random counter R1 for setting the final stop symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the program of the design control apparatus of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the program of the design control apparatus of the game board by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display method which displays a symbol on the display apparatus of the game machine by Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the area | region ai in which 3 rows of symbols are displayed on a symbol display.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer frame, 2 ... Front frame, 3 ... Lower plate, 4 ... Lower plate, 5 ... Upper plate, 6 ... Upper plate, 7 ... Speaker, 8 ... Handle stand, 9 ... Launch handle, 10 ... Launch motor , 11 ... Hitting ball, 12 ... Window frame, 13 ... Glass window, 14 ... Game board, 15 ... Outer rail, 16 ... Inner rail, 17 ... Launch passage, 18 ... Game area, 19 ... Obstacle nail, 20 ... Exit, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 ... Lamp cover, 22 ... LED, 23 ... Display base plate, 24 ... Opening part, 25 ... Symbol display device, 26 ... Symbol control apparatus, 27 ... Drive circuit, 28 ... CPU, 29 ... VDP, 30 ... ROM, 31 ... RAM, 32 ... I / O, 33 ... Start port, 34 ... Start port sensor, 35 ... Award port base plate, 36 ... Grand prize port, 37 ... Door, 38 ... Horizontal shaft, 39 ... Grand prize port solenoid, 40 ... count sensor, 41 ... center cover, 42 ... sound control device, 43 ... drive circuit, 44 ... C U, 45 ... ROM, 46 ... RAM, 47 ... I / O, 48 ... light control device, 49 ... drive circuit, 50 ... CPU, 51 ... ROM, 52 ... RAM, 53 ... I / O, 54 ... main set, 55 ... ball tank, 56 ... tank rail, 57 ... prize ball payout device, 58 ... payout motor, 59 ... main board case, 60 ... main control device, 61 ... CPU, 62 ... ROM, 63 ... RAM, 64 ... I / O, 65 ... drive circuit, 66 ... payout board case, 67 ... payout control device, 68 ... CPU, 69 ... ROM, 70 ... RAM, 71 ... I / O, 72 ... drive circuit, 73 ... effect control device, 74 ... CPU, 75 ... ROM, 76 ... RAM, 77 ... I / O, 78 ... operation switch, 100 ... reach notification character

Claims (2)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can enter,
Based on the fact that the game ball enters the start opening, a hit determination means for determining a big hit that opens the variable entrance or a release that does not open the variable entrance,
When the winning determination means determines a big hit, the variable information is selected from a plurality of options for a big hit, and when the winning determination means determines a failure, the variable information is selected from a plurality of options for reaching out and a choice for complete winning. Variable information selection means to select from,
A symbol display means having a display area for displaying a first column symbol on the left side, a second column symbol on the right side, and a third column symbol in the center, wherein the first column symbol and the second column symbol are displayed. Each of the symbols in the third column is composed of alternating symbol elements and blank symbols that are not related to the hit, and when the symbol is stopped, “symbol element / blank symbol / design element” or “ "Blank Symbol / Design Element / Blank Symbol" is displayed and the upper horizontal line, middle horizontal line, and lower horizontal line are valid lines when the first column symbol, second column symbol and third column symbol are stopped. A symbol display means for setting a line, a right rising line and a right falling line;
When the variable information selection means selects variable information for jackpot, the symbol elements of each column are set so that a predetermined jackpot combination is set in any of the effective lines, and the variable information selection means is out of reach. When variable information is selected, the same symbol element is set in the first column symbol and the second column symbol in one or two of the effective lines, and the first column symbol is set in the third column symbol. When the symbol information or blank symbol different from the second column symbol is set, and the variable information selecting means selects the variable information for complete detachment, the first column symbol and the second column in all the effective lines The figure which sets a design to a different design element or a blank design, and sets the 3rd row design to the same or different design element or a blank design as the 1st row design And setting means,
Display control means for stopping the variable display of each column within a time corresponding to the selection result of the variable information selecting means after starting the variable display of the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol When the winning determination means determines the big hit, the winning display means stops the fluctuation display of each row so that the symbol elements of each row become a big hit combination according to the setting result of the symbol setting means. Display control means for stopping the variable display of each column so that the symbol elements and blank symbols in each column become a combination of reach detachment or complete detachment according to the setting result of the symbol setting means In a game machine
When the variable information selection means selects variable information for jackpot or out-of-reach, symbol variation starting means for starting variation display of the first column symbol, the second column symbol and the third column symbol;
The symbol variation start means informs that the reach state is reached before the first column symbol is stopped after the first column symbol, the second column symbol, and the third column symbol are started to be displayed. Reach notification character display means for displaying a reach notification character covering all of the first row symbols;
After the reach notification character is displayed by the reach notification character display means, the symbol elements and blank symbols of the first row symbols set by the symbol setting means are stopped in a state hidden by the reach notification character. Column symbol hiding display means;
After the first column symbol is hidden and displayed by the first column symbol hiding display means, the symbol element and blank symbol of the second column symbol set by the symbol setting means are displayed, and the second symbol is “blank” If the symbol is “symbol / symbol element / blank symbol”, the single line reach is notified to the player, and if the second symbol is “symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element”, the player is notified of the double line reach. Second row symbol display means,
Reach notification character erasing means for erasing the reach notification character displayed so as to cover all of the first row symbols after displaying the second row symbols by the second row symbol display means;
After erasing the reach notification character by the reach notification character erasing means, a third column symbol display means for displaying a symbol element and a blank symbol of the third column symbol set by the symbol setting means,
The symbol setting means sets “blank symbol / symbol element / blank symbol” for each of the first column symbol and the second column symbol when the variable information selecting unit selects variable information that is a big hit or out of reach. In this case, the symbol elements of the first row symbols and the second row symbols are set to the same symbol elements so as to reach the middle horizontal line, or the first row symbols and the second row When "symbol element / blank symbol / symbol element" is set for each symbol, it is on the effective line in each symbol element of the first column symbol and the second column symbol so as to reach two effective lines. A gaming machine characterized in that the two symbol elements are set to the same symbol element. In Claim 1, it comprises an operation means operable by the player,
The reach notification character display means displays the reach notification character when the player operates the operation means before stopping the first row symbols.

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