JP2008113802A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest of a game by reducing a sense of incongruity when a movable instruction part is stopped. <P>SOLUTION: An operation means is operated so as to stop the movable instruction part 71 and outputs an operating signal. A centralized control CPU stops the movable instruction part 71 at a stop position with the input of the operating signal as a trigger. The centralized control CPU determines the stop position on a target 64 or on both sides across the target 64 within a movable range 62. When the stop position is determined on the target 64, the centralized control CPU stops the movable instruction part 71 at the determined stop position. On the other hand, when the stop position is determined on both sides sandwiching the target 64, the centralized control CPU stops the movable instruction part 71 at the stop position closer to the front in the advancing direction of the movable instruction part 71 among the stop positions determined on both sides with timing the operating signal is input. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a symbol display device that performs a symbol combination game, a game control unit that controls the entire gaming machine, and a display control unit that performs control for causing the symbol display device to execute a symbol combination game. is there.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines have various devices that perform game effects in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, as such a device, a symbol display device, lamps such as a top lamp and a panel lamp, a speaker, and the like are known. The symbol display device is controlled by a display control board and performs a game effect in which a plurality of types of effect symbols are varied in a plurality of columns (for example, three columns) to derive a symbol combination. The lamps perform a game effect by light emission, and the speaker performs a game effect by voice.

By the way, in recent years, in order to further enhance the interest of the game, there is a request to increase the types of game effects, and as a solution, there is an effect that the player can participate as an effect displayed on the symbol display device, etc. Proposed. As a specific example, an effect of notifying the lottery result based on the operation of the operation button (for example, an effect of opening the lid based on the operation button operation and showing the contents of the box) has been proposed. In addition, the player makes a mistake while continuously operating the operation buttons and notifies the lottery result (for example, it appears as if the score is raised by continuous operation of the operation buttons, and if the score exceeds a predetermined score, the probability variation is changed. The production to be started) has been proposed. Furthermore, as another specific example, a technique has been proposed in which an operation button that can be operated by a player is provided and the operation button is operated to stop the symbol (production symbol) displayed on the changing reel ( For example, see Patent Document 1). In the prior art described in Patent Document 1, when a big hit is determined, control (slip control) is performed to forcibly derive a big hit symbol combination regardless of the operation timing of the operation button. In this way, when the big hit is determined, it is possible to prevent a problem that the big hit gaming state is given even though the symbol is stopped due to the combination of losing.
JP-A-2005-160561 (Claim 1, [0094], [0095], FIG. 11, etc.)

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1, when an operation button is operated, a predetermined symbol (a symbol for deriving a jackpot symbol combination) must be stopped in accordance with a predetermined target. I must. For this reason, if the position of the symbol when the operation button is operated is far from the target, the movement distance (slip amount) of the symbol from when the operation button is operated to when the symbol is stopped becomes too large. Give a sense of incongruity.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the uncomfortable feeling when the movable instruction unit is stopped and improving the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is configured such that a plurality of types of design symbols are changed on the three display units of the first display unit, the second display unit, and the third display unit to combine the designs. A symbol display device for performing a symbol combination game to be derived; game control means for outputting a control command for controlling the entire gaming machine; and control for causing the symbol display device to execute the symbol combination game based on the control command. In a gaming machine comprising a display control means for performing, a meter-like display unit that is displayed on the symbol display device and displays a movable instruction unit that reciprocates within a movable range, and connected to the game control unit, the movable range An operation means for outputting an operation signal to the game control means by being operated to stop the movable instruction section aiming at a target existing in the inside, The technique control means is a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol combination game is a big hit, and stops after at least a plurality of effect symbols start changing based on the determination result by the jackpot determination means A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying a game effect time until the game effect, and input of the operation signal within a game effect time specified by the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. Based on the operation effective time setting means for setting the operation effective time to be enabled and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and within the operation effective time, the input of the operation signal as a trigger Stop position determining means for determining a stop position for stopping the movable instructing unit, and the operation signal when it is within the effective operation time. Triggered by the input of the position, the movable instruction section stopping means for stopping the movable instruction section at the stop position determined by the stop position determining section, and the stop position determining section is a stop position for stopping the movable instruction section. Is determined on the target or on both sides of the target within the movable range, and when the stop position determining means determines the stop position on the target, the movable instruction unit The stopping means stops the movable instruction section at the determined stop position regardless of the input timing of the operation signal, and the stop position determining means is located on both sides of the target within the movable range. In the case where each is determined, the movable instruction unit stop means is a moving direction of the movable instruction unit at a timing when the operation signal is input among the stop positions determined on both sides. The gist of the gaming machine is characterized in that the movable instruction section is stopped at a stop position closer to the front.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the invention, when the operating means is operated, among the stop positions determined on both sides of the target, the move instruction is given at the stop position closer in the moving direction of the move instruction unit. Stop the department. For this reason, even if the position of the movable instruction unit when the operation unit is operated is away from the target, the movement distance (slip) of the movable instruction unit after the operation unit is operated until the movable instruction unit stops. Amount) becomes smaller. Thereby, since the uncomfortable feeling at the time of a stop of a movable instruction | indication part becomes small, the interest of a game improves.

  Further, the movable instructing unit does not simply stop at the closer stop position, but stops at the closer stop position in front of the traveling direction. As a result, since the back of the movable instruction unit is prevented when the movable instruction unit is stopped, the uncomfortable feeling when the movable instruction unit is stopped is further reduced.

  As a suitable symbol display device in this embodiment, a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, a 7 segment type electric symbol display device, a drum type, a belt type mechanical symbol display device, and the like can be given. However, it is particularly preferable to use an electric symbol display device. If it does in this way, it will become easy to display the meter-like display part which displays a movable display part. That is, as in the case of application to a mechanical symbol display device, it is not necessary to separately provide a display unit for a production symbol and a display unit for a meter-like display unit.

  Examples of the movable instruction unit that reciprocates within the movable range include a cursor and an indicator needle. Moreover, as a movable instruction | indication part, what lights the several light emission part arrange | positioned in 1 row within a movable range in order is mentioned. Furthermore, as a movable instruction | indication part, what expands and contracts a bar graph-shaped thing etc. are mentioned.

  The target existing within the movable range can be arbitrarily selected from, for example, figures, characters, symbols, designs, and the like. When determining the stop positions on both sides of the target, it is preferable to set the target, the stop position on one side of the target, and the stop position on the other side of the target at equal intervals. In this way, regardless of where the movable instruction unit is located, the moving distance (slip amount) when the movable instruction unit is stopped can be reduced. The target position may be set anywhere as long as it is within the movable range, but is particularly preferably set at the central portion within the movable range. If the position of the target is set to a part that is offset from one end of the movable range, when determining the stop positions on both sides of the target, the target and both stop positions are set at equal intervals. The stop position is easily set outside the movable range. In this case, even if the operating means is operated, the movable instructing portion stops only at one place within the movable range, so that there is a high possibility that the above-mentioned slip amount becomes large.

  Further, as the operation means, a mechanical switch (mechanical switch) that outputs an operation signal only while operating the operation means, for example, an operation signal is output when a player or a store clerk of a game shop approaches. Examples include an electromagnetic switch (proximity switch), for example, a touch sensor that outputs an operation signal when a player or a store clerk touches the hand. Furthermore, since the operation means is mainly operated by the player, the place where the operation means is provided is preferably on the machine surface side of the gaming machine that can be reached by the player. Specifically, the outer frame, the middle frame, Examples include a front frame, an upper ball tray, a lower ball tray, an operation handle used for launching a game ball, and the back side of an ashtray.

  The gist of the invention described in claim 2 is that, in claim 1, the movable range is limited to a part of the meter-like display portion.

  Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the movable range becomes narrow, even if the movable instruction unit slips after the operation means is operated until the movable instruction unit stops, the amount of slip is not increased. small. For this reason, the discomfort at the time of a stop of a movable instruction | indication part becomes still smaller. In addition, since the movable range of the movable instruction section is narrowed, the player feels it is easy to aim at the target, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the symbol display device can display a plurality of meter-like display units having different target positions according to the reliability with which the result of the symbol combination game is a big hit. And the game control means comprises meter-like display part selecting means for selecting one meter-like display part from among the plurality of meter-like display parts based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. This is the gist.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 3, since a plurality of types of meter-like display portions can be displayed, the types of game effects are increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above in detail, according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the sense of incongruity when the movable instruction section is stopped and improve the fun of the game. . In particular, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since there are a plurality of meter-like display portions, the types of game effects are increased and the interest of the game is improved.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. On the upper front surface of the front frame 14, a top lamp 16 that performs lighting decoration such as lighting (flashing) and extinguishing according to the various game play modes (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10 protrudes toward the front side. Yes. The top lamp 16 includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In addition, speakers 17 for outputting various sounds (sound effects, speech sounds, etc.) according to the stage of the game are formed on both the left and right sides on the front side of the waist plate unit 11a. A lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23, and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped large decorative member 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the large decorative member 21, a symbol display device 18 having a visible display portion H (display screen) made of a liquid crystal screen is disposed. The visible display portion H is exposed from the rectangular opening and is visible. In the symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. The symbol display device 18 displays a plurality of types of effect symbols E (see FIG. 2). In addition, although the symbol display device 18 of this embodiment is a liquid crystal type, it may be a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, or a seven segment type symbol display device.

  Further, below the symbol display device 18 is provided a start winning opening 22 in which a normal electric accessory 22a is integrally formed. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an exciting action of a solenoid (not shown). Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 that is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) is arranged. When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed by the special symbol display device 51 described later, and a symbol combination game by the symbol display device 18 is associated with the symbol variation game. And the award ball is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, gates 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball are provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball is detected at the gate 25, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven based on a random number lottery at the start of fluctuation. Thereby, since a pair of blade member is opened, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22.
(2) Configuration of large decorative member 21

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 51 having a visible display portion is disposed in the lower center portion of the large decorative member 21. In this special symbol display device 51, when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22 (see FIG. 1), the symbol variation game by the special symbol B1 is executed. The display result of is displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the special symbol B1. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol change game is a big hit, symbols indicating 12 characters “1” to “12” are displayed as the special symbol B1. FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the special symbol B1 and the plurality of effect symbols E. That is, the special symbol B1 indicating “1” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “1”, and the special symbol B1 indicating “2” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “2”. Similarly, the special symbol B1 indicating “3” is an effect symbol E indicating “3”, the special symbol B1 indicating “4” is an effect symbol E indicating “4”, and the special symbol B1 indicating “5” is “5” Effect symbol E indicating "6", special symbol B1 indicating "6" is effect symbol E indicating "6", special symbol B1 indicating "7" is effect symbol E indicating "7", special symbol indicating "8" B1 corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “8”, and the special symbol B1 indicating “9” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “9”. The special symbol B1 indicating “10” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “red”, the special symbol B1 indicating “11” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “green”, and the special symbol B indicating “12”. The symbol B1 corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “blue”.

  In the present embodiment, among the special symbols B1, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12” are designated as specific symbols (end of jackpot). “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are non-specific symbols (designs that will be in the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit). The specific gaming state is a special symbol probability variation in which the jackpot lottery probability varies with a high probability, and the normal gaming state is a normal state in which the special symbol probability variation does not occur. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination game by the symbol display device 18 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 51. Specifically, the symbol combination game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the result of the symbol combination game is displayed almost simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation game (the display result of jackpot or lose) is displayed. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the left side of the special symbol display device 51 in the large decorative member 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol reserved ball number display portions C1 are provided. The special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the start winning opening 22, and a special symbol reserved ball exists. If not, turn off and “○”. Each special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is for indicating the number of special symbol reserved balls (the number of special symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are three special symbol reserved balls, the three special symbol reserved ball number display portions C1 are lit and become “◎” (see FIG. 2).

  Here, the “number of special symbol reserved balls” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment) the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 22 during the symbol combination game. . The number of special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and is “−1” by starting the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an ordinary symbol display device 52 having a visible display portion is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 51 in the lower central portion of the large decorative member 21. In the normal symbol display device 52, when a game ball is detected by the gate 25 (see FIG. 1), the normal symbol D1 indicating the result of the random number lottery is displayed. In addition, the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is of two types: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 52 in the large decorative member 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of normal symbol holding ball number display portions F1 are provided. The normal symbol reserved ball number display portion F1 lights up when a game ball (ordinary symbol reserved ball) stored by the passage of the gate 25 is present, and becomes “◎”, and when the normal symbol reserved ball does not exist It goes out and becomes “○”. Each normal symbol reserved ball number display section F1 is for indicating the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of normal symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are two normal symbol reserved balls, the two normal symbol reserved ball number display portions F1 are lit and become “◎” (see FIG. 2).

Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball number” is a value stored in a range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 25. The number of normal symbol holding balls is “+1” by the passing of the game ball to the gate 25, and it is determined whether or not to open the pair of blade members when the random number lottery is performed (opening determination). As a result, it is set to “−1”.
(3) Configuration of symbol display device 18

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the symbol display device 18, in relation to the display effect, the plurality of types of effect symbols E are displayed on the left column display unit H <b> 1 (first display unit) and the right column display unit H <b> 2 (second display). The symbol combination game in which the symbol combination is derived by varying the three display portions of the display portion) and the middle row display portion H3 (third display portion) is displayed. The left column display unit H1 is a display unit that stops first among the three display units, and the right column display unit H2 is a display unit that stops second among the three display units, and the middle column display unit. H3 is a display unit that stops third among the three display units. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the production symbols E are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”. The first main symbol E1 which is a numeric symbol indicating nine types of numbers (identifiers) and the second main which is a Chinese character symbol indicating three types of Chinese characters (identifiers) of “red”, “green” and “blue”. It is comprised from the pattern E2. Also, the first main symbol E1 is accompanied by sub-symbols E3 (see FIG. 2) indicating three kinds of kanji (identifiers) of “red”, “green”, and “blue”, respectively, like the second main symbol E2. It is displayed on the display device 18. On the other hand, the second main symbol E2 is displayed on the symbol display device 18 without the sub symbol E3.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sub symbol E3 is displayed smaller than the first main symbol E1. Specifically, the sub symbol E3 is displayed in the vicinity of the first main symbol E1 in the lower right portion of the first main symbol E1. In the present embodiment, the first main symbol E1 is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, Since the sub symbol E3 is “red”, “green”, “blue”, the first main symbol E1 and the sub symbol E3 are “7 _red ” (see FIG. 2), “3 _green ”, “6 _blue ”, and so on. Is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a plurality of groups each including a predetermined second main symbol E2 and a first main symbol E1 having a sub symbol E3 coinciding with the second main symbol E2 are configured. ing. Specifically, a first main symbol E1 (“2”, “5”, “7”, “8”) having a second main symbol E2 indicating “red” and a sub symbol E3 indicating “red”. The “red group” is composed of The “green group” is configured by the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” and the first main symbol E1 (“1”, “3”, “4”) having the sub symbol E3 indicating “green”. Has been. Furthermore, the “blue group” is configured by the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue” and the first main symbol E1 (“6”, “9”) having the sub symbol E3 indicating “blue”. That is, one second main symbol E2 belongs to each group. On the other hand, the number of first main symbols E1 belonging to each group is different for each group. Specifically, the number of first main symbols E1 belonging to the red group is four, and the number of first main symbols E1 belonging to the green group is three and belongs to the blue group. The number of first main symbols E1 is two. Therefore, when the second main symbol E2 is stopped on the left column display portion H1, the more the number of the first main symbols E1 belonging to the same group as the stopped second main symbol E2, the more the right The probability that the production symbol E that forms a reach in the column display portion H2 stops apparently increases. In addition, when the same second main symbol E2 stops and forms a reach in each of the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2, it belongs to the same group as the second main symbol E2 forming the reach. As the number of the first main symbols E1 increases, the probability that the effect symbol E that is a big hit in the middle row display portion H3 is apparently increased.

  In addition, the player recognizes that a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player or a loss gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is generated from the aspect of the combination of effect symbols E displayed on the display portions H1 to H3. it can.

  For example, when the same first main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) is displayed on the display units H1 to H3, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is caused from the aspect of the symbol combination. Further, even when the same second main symbol E2 (for example, “red”) is displayed on the display portions H1 to H3, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is generated. Further, the same second main symbol E2 (for example, “red”) is displayed on the display portions H1, H2, and the first sub-pattern E3 (for example, “red”) that is the same as the displayed second main symbol E2 is displayed. Even when the main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) is displayed on the middle row display portion H3, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is generated. When such a big hit gaming state is generated, a chance to acquire a large number of game balls is given by opening and closing the big winning opening 24.

  When different first main symbols E1 (for example, “1” and “2”) are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, and when any first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3, the player , It can be recognized that the lost game state is generated from the pattern combination. Also, when different second main symbols E2 (for example, “red” and “green”) are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, and when some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3. The player can recognize that the lost game state is generated. Further, on the display parts H1 and H2, the second main symbol E2 (for example, “7”) different from the first main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) and the sub symbol E3 (for example, “red”) accompanied by the first main symbol E1 is displayed. ”) Is displayed, and also when any first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3, the player can recognize that the lost gaming state has occurred.

  The same first main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2 to form a reach, and a first main symbol E1 (for example, different from the displayed first main symbol E1) When “6”) is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 (in the case of a lost reach), the player can recognize that the lost gaming state is generated. Further, the same second main symbol E2 (for example, “red”) is displayed on the display portions H1, H2, respectively, and a reach is formed, and a sub symbol E3 (for example, “green” different from the displayed second main symbol E2) is formed. ]), The first main symbol E1 (for example, “3”) is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 (when it is a lost reach), the player can recognize that the lost gaming state is generated. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, these effect symbols E (“1” to “9”, “red”, “green” “blue”)) are displayed in the vertical direction (arrows in FIG. 2) in the visible display portion H. (→ A1 direction)… → “1” → “2” →… → “8” → “9” → “Red” → “Green” → “Blue” → “1” →… Fluctuated (scrolled) in ascending order. “Fluctuation” refers to a state in which the effect symbol E is not displayed in the temporary stop state or the final stop state, and the type of effect symbol E displayed on the visible display portion H is changed. The visible display portion H is configured to display any one of the effect symbols E among a plurality of types of effect symbols E that are variably displayed for each of the display portions H1 to H3.

  Further, when the reach is formed, a meter-like display unit 60 (see FIG. 6) can be displayed at the substantially central portion of the symbol display device 18. When the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed, the left column display unit H1 is reduced and displayed on the upper left portion of the symbol display device 18, and the right column display unit H2 is displayed reduced and displayed on the upper right portion of the symbol display device 18. It has become so. Then, the middle row display portion H3 is not displayed. The meter-like display unit 60 has a bar shape extending in the horizontal direction, and includes a first zone 61, a second zone 62 (movable range), a third zone 63, and the like each having a plurality of frames. Further, the meter-like display unit 60 displays a cursor 71 as a “movable instruction unit”. The cursor 71 of the present embodiment has a circular shape and can be moved frame by frame on the meter-like display unit 60. The first zone 61 is an area where the cursor 71 moves to the second zone 62 side (see FIG. 7A). The second zone 62 is an area where the cursor 71 that has moved from the first zone 61 reciprocates (see FIG. 7B). Further, the third zone 63 is an area where the cursor 71 that reciprocates in the second zone 62 does not enter. Therefore, the first zone 61, the second zone 62, and the third zone 63 are set to be limited to a part of the meter-like display unit 60, respectively. In addition, a target 64 (vertical double line in the present embodiment) is provided at the central portion in the second zone 62.

  The symbol display device 18 can display any one of the three types of meter-like display portions 60a, 60b, and 60c (see FIGS. 8A to 8C). Each meter-like display unit 60 is selected according to the reliability that the result of the symbol variation game (and the symbol combination game) is a big hit, and the position of the target 64 (that is, the position of the second zone 62) is different. Yes. Specifically, the meter-like display unit 60a displayed when the symbol variation game with the reliability level of “hit” is executed is such that the second zone 62 starts from the center of the meter-like display unit 60a. It is located slightly to the left (see FIGS. 6, 7A, 7B, and 8A). In this case, the first zone 61 has 6 frames, the second zone 62 has 8 frames, and the third zone 63 has 12 frames. In addition, the meter-like display unit 60b displayed when the symbol variation game having a medium hit reliability of “medium” is executed, the second zone 62 is located slightly to the right from the center of the meter-like display unit 60b. (See FIG. 8B). In this case, the first zone 61 has 12 frames, the second zone 62 has 8 frames, and the third zone 63 has 6 frames. Furthermore, in the meter-like display unit 60c displayed when the symbol variation game with the reliability of being a big hit is “low”, the second zone 62 is located at the right end of the meter-like display unit 60c. (See FIG. 8 (c)). In this case, the first zone 61 has 18 frames and the second zone 62 has 8 frames, but the third zone 63 has 0 frames and does not exist. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the widths of the second zones 62 are equal to each other. Further, the moving speed of the cursor 71 is the same regardless of which meter-like display section 60a, 60b, 60c is selected. The meter-like display portions 60a, 60b, and 60c of the present embodiment are displayed when an effect imitating a golf game is performed on the symbol display device 18, and indicates the strength of the approach strength of the putter. ing. Specifically, it shows that the approach strength increases as the cursor 71 moves to the right side of the second zone 62. Therefore, the closer the position of the second zone 62 of the meter-like display unit 60 is to the left, the closer to the cup, the weaker the approach strength, and the easier it is to cup-in (that is, the higher the reliability that is a big hit). ing.

  Note that the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed when a reach effect in which a reach is formed is executed. As described above, according to the present embodiment, depending on the type of the meter-like display unit 60 (that is, the type of reach effect), the reliability that is a big hit, that is, the ratio at which the big hit gaming state is given is different. More specifically, the reach effect R2 when the meter display unit 60b is displayed is higher than the reach effect R3 when the meter display unit 60c is displayed. ing. In addition, the reach effect R1 when the meter-like display part 60a is displayed is higher than the reach effect R2 when the meter-like display part 60b is displayed. . This is because the reach (Risk) that the reach effect R2 is a big hit is higher than the reach effect R3, and the reliability (possibility) that the reach effect R1 is a big hit is higher than the reach effect R2. Is shown.

  In addition, the ratio that the big hit gaming state is given when the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed is based on the fact that the variation pattern in which the reach effects R1, R2, and R3 are performed is divided into the big hit effect and the lost reach effect. It is determined according to the distribution mode. That is, in order to increase the rate at which the jackpot gaming state is given when the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed, the rate at which the reach effect appears and the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed in the case of a jackpot is increased. In addition, in the case of losing reach, the variation pattern may be distributed so that the ratio of the display of the meter-like display unit 60 is reduced (or one is performed) when the reach effect appears. As described above, it is possible to change the player's sense of expectation for jackpot by changing the proportion of the jackpot gaming state given when the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed.

On the upper surface of the upper ball tray 15 shown in FIG. 1, a touch sensor 15a as an “operation means” is provided. The touch sensor 15a is arranged on the machine surface side and can be operated by the player during the game. The touch sensor 15a is turned on when operated by the player to stop the cursor 71 aiming at the target 64 existing in the second zone 62, and the operation signal is sent to the overall control CPU 37a ( (See FIGS. 9 and 10). Further, the touch sensor 15a is turned off when not being operated by the player, and does not output an operation signal.
(4) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an overall control board 37, a display control board 33, and an audio / lamp control board 34. An overall control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 37. The special symbol display device 51 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and the touch sensor 15a is electrically connected to the overall control CPU 37a.
(4-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  The main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31a as “game control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. A main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, etc. used for various lotteries related to the symbol variation game at predetermined intervals. . Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 10 stores a variation pattern distribution table (not shown) in which variation patterns for symbol variation games are allocated. In the variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a jackpot effect are distributed. Each variation pattern is a symbol of all the display portions H1 to H3 after the symbols (the effect symbols E) of the display portions H1 to H3 displayed on the symbol display device 18 start changing (the symbol combination game is started). This is for specifying the time and contents of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until is stopped (the symbol combination game is ended). In addition, the time (design variation time) of the lost production, the lost reach production, and the jackpot production varies for each variation pattern. Each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment).

  It should be noted that the variation pattern for losing effect indicates a pattern that is a base of losing effect for deriving a losing symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). More specifically, the variation pattern for the loss effect is a loss effect in which some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 after different first main symbols E1 are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2. It is the base. Also, the variation pattern for the lost effect is based on the lost effect base in which some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 after the different second main symbols E2 are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2. It has also become. Furthermore, the variation pattern for the lost effect is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2 after the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 different from the sub symbol E3 accompanied by the first main symbol E1 are displayed. It is also a base for a loss effect in which some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3.

  The variability pattern for the lost reach production indicates a pattern that is a base of the lost reach production in which the production symbol stops at a design different from the production design left and the production design right. More specifically, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect is that the same first main symbol E1 is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, respectively, and then the first main symbol E1 different from the displayed first main symbol E1 is in the middle. This is the base of the lost reach effect displayed on the column display portion H3. Further, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect is the first main symbol with a sub symbol E3 different from the displayed second main symbol E2 after the same second main symbol E2 is displayed on the display parts H1 and H2, respectively. E1 is also the base of the lost reach effect displayed on the middle row display portion H3.

  The variation pattern for the jackpot effect indicates a pattern that becomes the base of the jackpot effect in which the effect symbol stops at the same symbol as the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right. More specifically, the variation pattern for the big hit effect is the base for the big hit effect in which the same first main symbol E1 is displayed on the display portions H1 to H3. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is also a base for the big hit effect in which the same second main symbol E2 is displayed on the display portions H1 to H3. Further, the variation pattern for the big hit effect is the first main symbol E1 with the same sub symbol E3 as the second main symbol E2 displayed after the same second main symbol E2 is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2. It is also the base for the big hit effect displayed on the middle row display portion H3.

  It should be noted that the fluctuation patterns for the lose reach effect and the jackpot effect are composed of a pattern when the meter display effect is displayed on the meter-like display unit 60 and a pattern when the meter display effect is not performed. In addition, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect and the big hit effect includes a temporary stop pattern in the case where the effect symbol E is temporarily stopped after the temporary stop, and a case in which the effect symbol E is finally stopped without being temporarily stopped. The non-temporary stop pattern. The temporary stop pattern is a temporary stop of the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right, and then changing at least one of the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right that have been temporarily stopped to match both effect symbols. This is a pattern for stopping and deriving a symbol combination. More specifically, the temporary stop pattern is a temporary stop of the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 that coincides with the sub symbol E3 accompanied by the first main symbol E1, on the display portions H1 and H2. In this pattern, the second main symbol E2 is changed to the same symbol as the first main symbol E1 temporarily stopped, and the first main symbol E1 is finally stopped in the middle row display portion H3. On the other hand, the non-temporary stop pattern is a pattern in which the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right are finally stopped at the same symbol, and then the effect symbol is finally stopped to derive a symbol combination. In detail, the non-temporary stop pattern is a pattern in which the same first main symbol E1 is finally stopped on the display portions H1 and H2, and then the first main symbol E1 is finally stopped on the middle row display portion H3. This is a pattern for deriving combinations. In addition, the non-temporary stop pattern means that the same second main symbol E2 is finally stopped on the display portions H1 and H2, and then the second main symbol E2 is finally stopped on the middle row display portion H3. It is also a pattern to be derived. When the same second main symbol E2 stops at the display portions H1 and H2, the second main symbol E2 appears on the middle row display portion H3.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. More specifically, the main CPU 31a uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol that are updated every predetermined period triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (winning of the game ball to the start winning port 22). The random number values are read from the main RAM 31c, and those values are stored (stored) in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the symbol variation game to compare the symbol variation game. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the player is successful. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random numbers are 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numerical values that can be taken as the jackpot determination random number, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot Make a decision. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “hit determination means” for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game (and the symbol combination game) is a big hit.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 determines the big hit. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1, which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the effect symbol E) derived in the symbol combination game. Specifically, a special symbol B1 indicating any one of “1” to “12” is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the jackpot symbol are 12 integers from 1 to 12, and one numerical value is associated with each type of the special symbol B1. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “variation pattern determining means”.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 determines whether or not the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, if the value of the random number for jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, the special symbol B1 Is determined to be a specific symbol, and if the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, the special symbol B1 is not a specific symbol but the non-specific symbol Determined.

  When it is determined that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol, the main CPU 31a starts giving the special symbol probability variation after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Then, when the special symbol probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a uses 15 jackpot determination values from the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number to determine the jackpot determination probability as 15/947. I do. That is, the number of jackpot determination values when the special symbol probability changes is five times that before the special symbol probability change. The special symbol probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started, or the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). It may be continued for a while.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 determines the loss. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1 to be a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines whether or not to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. Then, the main CPU 31a reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  When the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. . The main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the loss effect based on the value.

  When the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets (stores) the symbol variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, and displays the special symbol display. The apparatus 51 is caused to start changing the special symbol B1. When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 to perform control, a control command or the like is used as a control signal, and the signal is output at a predetermined timing via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42. To do. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). Next, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol B1 as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). The control commands set here are output in the order of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command in the subsequent output processing (not shown).

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the symbol variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed (when the variation timer reaches 0 ms), the main CPU 31a causes the special symbol display device 51 to display the special symbol B1 determined at the start of variation. Further, the main CPU 31a sets (outputs) an effect symbol stop designation command as an instruction to stop the symbols of the three display portions H1 to H3 as the symbol variation time elapses. The “symbol variation time” refers to the time from when the first display unit among the three display units H1 to H3 starts to change until the third display unit stops.

The main CPU 31a also outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the overall control board 37 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. 41 and the output buffer 42 for output.
(4-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the overall control board 37 includes an overall control CPU 37 a as “game control means”. The general control CPU 37a is electrically connected to an input buffer 43 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 44 is electrically connected to the input buffer 43, and a control signal and a read signal are input to the overall control CPU 37a via the input port 44.

  In addition, an overall ROM 37b and an overall RAM 37c are connected to the overall control CPU 37a. The random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c stores a random number for lost left symbol, a random number for lost symbol, a random number for lost right symbol, a random number for temporary stop symbol distribution, and the like. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c.

  The overall ROM 37b shown in FIG. 10 stores a temporary stop symbol determination table (not shown) to which temporary stop symbols (“1” to “9”, “red”, “green”, “blue”) are distributed. ing. Each temporary stop symbol is assigned random values for temporary stop symbol distribution (in this embodiment, 50 integers from 0 to 49). The overall control CPU 37a updates the value of the temporary stop symbol distribution random number every predetermined period. The overall control CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update.

  By the way, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c. When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol E that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 at the end of the symbol combination game based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. Yes. For example, if the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for losing effects that does not form a reach, the overall control CPU 37a performs a losing. decide. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect symbol E (final stop symbol left, middle, right) as a final stop symbol so that all the display portions H1 to H3 do not have the same symbol. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a uses the first main symbol E1 or the second main symbol E2 as the final stop symbol left to be finally stopped by the left column display portion H1, based on the value of the random symbol for the left-hand side of the loss. Generate. Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates the first main symbol E1 or the second main symbol E2 as the final stop symbol right to be finally stopped by the right column display unit H2, based on the value of the random right symbol for loss. Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a generates the first main symbol E1 as the final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3, based on the value of the random symbol for lost symbol. If the value of the random number for the lost symbol and the value of the random number for the lost symbol match, the overall control CPU 37a generates the final stop symbol right so that the final stop symbol left does not match the final stop symbol right. . When the final stop symbol left associated with the value of the lost left symbol random number and the final stop symbol right associated with the value of the random symbol for lost right belong to the same group, the overall control CPU 37a The final stop symbol right is generated so that the group to which the final stop symbol left belongs and the group to which the final stop symbol right belongs do not match. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c. In this embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for the left symbol for lost, the random number for right for lost, and the random number for lost symbol are set to 12 integers 1 to 12, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  In addition, when the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for losing reach production, the integration shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is performed. The control CPU 37a determines the loss reach. Further, the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is any one of “1” to “12”, and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect (including the big hit information). In the case of the variation pattern), the overall control CPU 37a determines a big hit. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is the temporary stop pattern or the non-temporary stop pattern. The temporary stop pattern and the non-temporary stop pattern are selected from the variation pattern distribution table (not shown) in a state in which a prohibition process is partially applied by the main CPU 31a. That is, when the temporary stop pattern is selected, the non-temporary stop pattern is not selected from the variation pattern distribution table. When the non-temporary stop pattern is selected, the temporary stop pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution table. It is not selected.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern for the jackpot effect stored in the overall RAM 37c or the loss reach effect is a temporary stop pattern, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation for the big hit effect. It is determined whether or not it is a pattern. When it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. It is determined whether or not. In the present embodiment, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol. If the special symbol B1 is “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is not a specific symbol but the non-specific symbol.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 performs the temporary stop from the overall RAM 37c when it is determined that the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the lost reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is a temporary stop pattern. The value of the random number for symbol distribution is read, and based on the temporary stop symbol determination table, an effect symbol E (temporary stop symbol left and right) which is a temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped by the symbol display device 18 is determined. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the same first main symbol E1 as the temporary stop symbol left and right to be temporarily stopped by the display units H1 and H2. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed. Further, the overall control CPU 37a displays the first main symbol E1 and the sub-symbol E3 that are displayed along with the first main symbol E1 as the temporary stop symbols left and right that are temporarily stopped on the display units H1 and H2. The control for forming the reach is also performed by determining the two main symbols E2. In addition, the symbol which becomes this symbol combination is selected from the temporary stop symbol determination table in a state where a prohibition process is applied to a part thereof. That is, the symbols other than the symbols that are the above symbol combinations are not selected.

  In the above case, when the first main symbol E1 is determined as the temporary stop symbol left and the second main symbol E2 is determined as the temporary stop symbol right, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. The 2 main symbol E2 is changed to the first main symbol E1 which is the same as the first main symbol E1, and the changed first main symbol E1 is set as the final stop symbol right. On the other hand, when the second main symbol E2 is determined as the temporary stop symbol left and the first main symbol E1 is determined as the temporary stop symbol right, the overall control CPU 37a makes the second main symbol E2 the same as the first main symbol E1. It changes to the 1st main symbol E1, and makes the changed 1st main symbol E1 the last stop symbol left.

  In addition, when the 1st main symbol E1 and the 2nd main symbol E2 which belongs to the same group as the 1st main symbol E1 are displayed on the display parts H1 and H2 and reach, it displays with the 1st main symbol E1. Although the sub-symbol E3 and the second main symbol E2 coincide with each other, it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is a reach. Therefore, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 performs control for notifying the establishment of reach. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a reach notification command to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and causes the display control CPU 33a to perform control for causing the top lamp 16 to emit light. . The overall control CPU 37a also outputs a reach notification command to the sound / lamp control CPU 34a of the sound / lamp control board 34, and causes the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to output a sound “reach!” From the speaker 17. Is supposed to be done. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the reach has been formed.

  In performing the control for forming the reach as described above, it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, and the variation pattern for the big hit effect is the temporary stop pattern. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbol left and right (both temporary stop symbols are in the same group) based on the type (specific symbol or non-specific symbol) of the special symbol B1. Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a determines that at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right is the specific symbol. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, the temporary stop symbol left and one of the right are “1”, the other is “1” or “green”, and if the special symbol B1 is “5”, the temporary stop symbol left The right one is “5” and the other is “5” or “red”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol B1 is a non-specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a determines that at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right is a non-specific symbol. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “2”, the temporary stop symbol is left and one of the right is “2”, the other is “2” or “red”, and if the special symbol B1 is “4”, the temporary stop symbol is left The right one is “4” and the other is “4” or “green”.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 generates the first main symbol E1 that is the same as that in the final stop symbol to be generated later as the temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped by the middle row display portion H3. When it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a is based on the special symbol B1 during the temporary stop symbol (the temporary stop symbol is left during the temporary stop symbol). The same as the right). On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a reads the temporary stop symbol distribution random number value from the overall RAM 37c, and Based on the stop symbol determination table, the first main symbol E1 which is the same as that in the final stop symbol to be generated later is generated as the temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped by the middle row display portion H3. The temporary stop symbols generated here and the already generated temporary stop symbols left and right are derived as symbol combinations temporarily stopped by the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated temporary stop symbol left, temporary stop symbol, and temporary stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  Next, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 generates an effect symbol E (final stop symbol left, middle, right) that becomes the final stop symbol. When the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a generates all the display portions H1 to H3 so as to have the same first main symbol E1. When it is determined that the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a generates the final stop symbol left, middle, and right to be the specific symbols. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates a final stop symbol left, a final stop symbol right, and a final stop symbol right (each final stop symbol is the same) based on the special symbol B1. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, each final stop symbol is “1”, and if the special symbol B1 is “5”, each final stop symbol is “5”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a non-specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a generates the last stop symbol left, middle, and right to be non-specific symbols. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “2”, each final stop symbol is “2”, and if the special symbol B1 is “4”, each final stop symbol is “4”. In addition, when each temporary stop symbol is a specific symbol and each final stop symbol becomes a non-specific symbol, it looks as if it has been demoted and is unnatural. Therefore, the overall control CPU 37a of this embodiment generates the final stop symbol left, middle, and right so as not to become non-specific symbols when it is determined that the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a specific symbol. Processing (prohibition processing). Also, the final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right generated here are derived to the symbol display device 18 as a final symbol combination. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  On the other hand, when the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a change pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is configured such that the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2 are the same or In the same group of symbols, the middle row display portion H3 is generated so as to be a first main symbol E1 different from the display portions H1 and H2. Specifically, the final stop symbol left and the final stop symbol right (both final stop symbols are of the same type) are generated based on the value of the lost left symbol random number. The first main symbol E1 is generated as a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3, based on the value of the random symbol for the middle symbol for loss. When the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) coincide with each other, the overall control CPU 37a A process of generating the final stop symbol (prohibition processing) is performed so that the final stop symbol right) does not match. The final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol generated, and the final stop symbol right generated here are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the loss reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is the non-temporary stop pattern, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Production symbol E (final stop symbol left, middle, right) is generated. When the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for a big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a generates all the display portions H1 to H3 so as to have the same type of symbols. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a uses the same first main symbol E1 as the final stop symbol left and right (both final stop symbols are the same) to be finally stopped by the display units H1 and H2 based on the special symbol B1. Is generated. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed. Based on the special symbol B1, the overall control CPU 37a generates a first main symbol E1 that is the same as the final stop symbol left and right as the final stop symbol in the middle row display portion H3. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, each final stop symbol is “1”, and if the special symbol B1 is “2”, each final stop symbol is “2”. In addition, in the final stop symbol generated here and the already generated final stop symbol left and right are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18, control to cause a big hit gaming state Is done. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  On the other hand, when the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a change pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 has the left column display unit H1 and the right column display unit H2 identical or The middle row display portion H3 is generated so as to be a different symbol from the display portions H1 and H2 in the same group of symbols. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a uses the same values as the last stop symbol left and right (both final stop symbols are of the same type) that the display units H1 and H2 finally stop based on the value of the lost left symbol random number. A first main symbol E1 is generated. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed. The first main symbol E1 is generated as a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3, based on the value of the random symbol for the middle symbol for loss. When the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37a The final stop symbol is generated so that the final stop symbol (right) does not match. The final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol generated, and the final stop symbol right generated here are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 performs the final stop on the display units H1 and H2 based on the special symbol B1 (in the case of big hit) or the random number for lost left symbol (in the case of loserreach). The control for forming the reach is also performed by determining the same second main symbol E2 as the stop symbol left and right respectively. In this case, the second main symbol E2 (“red”, “green”, “blue”) appears in the middle row display portion H3 (see FIG. 11). Specifically, when the second main symbol E2 indicating “red” is generated as the final stop symbol left and right, the second main symbol E2 indicating “red” appears in the middle row display portion H3. It has become. In addition, when the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” is generated as the final stop symbol left and right, the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” appears in the middle row display portion H3. . Furthermore, when the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue” as the left and right symbols at the final stop is generated, the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue” appears in the middle row display portion H3. .

  When the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is in the special symbol B1 and the final stop symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c. Based on the determination table (not shown), a final stop symbol to be finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3 is generated. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a includes the second main symbol E2 that is the same as the second main symbol E2 that forms the reach, or the second main symbol E2 that forms the reach, as the final stop symbol. A first main symbol E1 with the same sub symbol E3 is generated. For example, if the final stop symbol left and right are “red”, the final stop symbol is one of “red”, “2”, “5”, “7”, “8”, and the final stop symbol left If the right is “green”, the final stop symbol is one of “green”, “1”, “3”, “4”, and if the final stop symbol is left and right is “blue”, the final symbol The stop symbol is one of “blue”, “6”, and “9”. In addition, in the final stop symbol generated here and the already generated final stop symbol left and right are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18, control to cause a big hit gaming state Is done. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for loss reach production, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Based on the stop symbol mid-decision table, a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3 is generated. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates the first main symbol E1 with the sub symbol E3 different from the second main symbol E2 forming the reach at that time as the final stop symbol. For example, if the final stop symbol left and right are “red”, the final stop symbol is one of “3”, “4”, “6”, “9”, and the final stop symbol left and right are “ If it is “green”, the last stop symbol is one of “2” and “5”. If the last stop symbol is “blue” on the left and right, “7” and “8” are in the final stop symbol. Either one. It should be noted that the final stop symbol generated here and the already generated final stop symbol left and right are derived as a final symbol combination on the symbol display device 18, thereby causing the game state to lose. Control is performed. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  When the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. Control is performed so as not to stop a part of the first main symbol E1 (see x in FIG. 11) with a sub symbol E3 different from the second main symbol E2 forming the reach. Specifically, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “red”, the overall control CPU 37a performs control not to stop the first main symbol E1 indicating “1”. When the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “green”, the overall control CPU 37a stops the first main symbol E1 indicating “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”. Do not control. Further, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue”, the overall control CPU 37a displays the first main indicating “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”. Control that does not stop the symbol E1 is performed. In this embodiment, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “green”, when the effect symbol E scrolling the middle row display portion H3 passes “5”, “6”, “7” ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”and not“ green ”. For this reason, the big hit is decided at the moment when the production symbol E passes “5”.

  Further, the control ROM 37b shown in FIG. 10 stores an operation valid time setting program, a stop position determination program, a movable instruction portion stop program, a meter-like display portion selection program, and the like.

  The operation valid time setting program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to function as “operation valid time setting means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a sets the operation effective time of the touch sensor 15a (stores in the overall RAM 37c) when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a pattern for performing the meter display effect. The operation effective time is set within the game effect time specified by the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c, and is set to 5000 ms in the present embodiment. The overall control CPU 37a also stores in the overall RAM 37c a stop display time (2000 ms in this embodiment) for displaying the cursor 71 in a stopped state. The effective operation time is subtracted every predetermined interrupt period (every 2 ms) by the overall control CPU 37a. Further, the stop display time is subtracted every predetermined interruption period (every 2 ms) by the overall control CPU 37a after the operation effective time is finished, triggered by the input of the operation signal from the touch sensor 15a.

  The operation effective time is subtracted when the cursor 71 moving in the first zone 61 reaches the second zone 62 when the meter-like display unit 60c (see FIG. 8C) is displayed. Start at T (not shown). That is, when the meter-like display unit 60a (see FIG. 8A) or the meter-like display unit 60b (see FIG. 8B) is displayed, the cursor 71 that moves in the first zone 61 has a meter-like shape. The second zone 62 is reached before the display unit 60c is displayed, but the operation effective time subtraction is not started until the timing T elapses. Note that the operation of the touch sensor 15a is disabled until the timing T elapses.

  The meter-like display portion selection program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to function as “meter-like display portion selection means”. That is, when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a pattern that produces an effect of displaying the meter-like display unit 60, the overall control CPU 37a performs three types of meter-like display units 60 (see FIG. 8 (a) to (c)), one meter-like display unit 60 is selected. Then, the overall control CPU 37a generates a display unit designation command for designating the selected meter-like display unit 60 and stores it in the overall RAM 37c. In the present embodiment, no matter which meter-like display unit 60 is selected, the production time of the meter display effect is equal.

  The stop position determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to function as “stop position determination means”. That is, when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a pattern for performing the effect of displaying the meter-like display unit 60, the overall control CPU 37a determines the touch sensor based on the content of the game effect specified by the change pattern. The stop position at which the cursor 71 is stopped is determined by the input of the operation signal from 15a. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a places the target 64 at the stop position where the cursor 71 is stopped on the target 64 (see FIGS. 6 to 8) or in the second zone 62 of the meter-like display unit 60. It comes to decide on both sides. When determining the stop position on the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a generates a stop position specifying command for specifying that the difference between the stop position and the target 64 is ± 0 frames, and controls the generated stop position specifying command. Store in the RAM 37c. In the present embodiment, the stop position is determined on the target 64 when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect. Therefore, when the cursor 71 stops on the target 64, the big hit is fixed.

  On the other hand, when determining stop positions on both sides of the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 displays the target 64, the stop position on the left side (− side) of the target 64, and the target 64. The stop positions on the right side (+ side) are set at equal intervals. For example, when determining the stop position at a position shifted by one frame each from the left and right sides of the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a stop position specifying command that specifies that the deviation of the stop position from the target 64 is ± 1 frame. Is generated. When determining the stop position at a position shifted by two frames to the left and right from the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a stop position specifying command for specifying that the deviation of the stop position from the target 64 is ± 2 frames. Is generated. Further, when determining the stop position at a position shifted by three frames to the left and right from the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a stop position specifying command for specifying that the deviation of the stop position from the target 64 is ± 3 frames. Is generated. In addition, when determining the stop position at a position shifted by 4 frames to the left and right from the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a stop position specifying command for specifying that the shift of the stop position from the target 64 is ± 4 frames. Is generated. The generated stop position designation command is stored in the overall RAM 37c. In the present embodiment, the stop position sandwiches the target 64 not only when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the loss reach effect but also when the variation pattern is for the big hit effect. Determined on both sides. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the cursor 71 does not stop on the target 64, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit. Note that the stop position specified by the stop position specifying command is specified by an absolute value as described above, and is not specified to be either the left side or the right side of the target 64.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the ratio for determining the stop position of the cursor 71 differs depending on the type of the selected meter-like display portions 60a, 60b, 60c. More specifically, the rate at which the stop position is determined on the target 64 is higher as the meter-like display unit 60 has a higher reliability that is a big hit. Similarly, the ratio at which the stop position is determined to be shifted by ± 1 frame or ± 2 frames from the target 64 becomes higher as the meter-like display unit 60 has a higher reliability that is a big hit. On the other hand, the ratio at which the stop position is determined to be shifted by ± 3 frames and ± 4 frames from the target 64 becomes lower as the meter-like display unit 60 has a higher reliability that is a big hit. That is, the higher the reliability of the meter-like display unit 60 that is a big hit, the easier the cursor 71 stops on the target 64 and in the vicinity of the target 64.

  The movable instruction section stop program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 to function as “movable instruction section stop means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a triggers the input of the operation signal from the touch sensor 15a when it is within the operation effective time (that is, when the operation effective time stored in the overall RAM 37c is greater than 0 ms). Then, control is performed to stop the cursor 71 at the stop position designated by the stop position designation command stored in the overall RAM 37c. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates a cursor stop command for instructing the stop of the cursor 71, and sets the generated cursor stop command (stores in the overall RAM 37c). Note that the overall control CPU 37a of the present embodiment ignores an operation signal input thereafter once an operation signal is input within the operation effective time.

  When the stop position is determined on the target 64, the overall control CPU 37a performs control to stop the cursor 71 at the determined stop position regardless of the operation signal input timing. For example, when the cursor 71 is moving toward the target 64 at the input timing of the operation signal (the operation timing of the touch sensor 15a) (see FIG. 14A), the overall control CPU 37a keeps the cursor 71 on the target 64 as it is. Control to stop after moving to (see FIG. 14B). When the cursor 71 is moving away from the target 64 at the input timing of the operation signal (see FIG. 14C), the overall control CPU 37a temporarily moves the cursor 71 to the end of the second zone 62. Take control. Then, the overall control CPU 37a moves the cursor 71 toward the target 64 (see FIG. 14D) and performs control to stop the target 71 (see FIG. 14E).

  On the other hand, when the stop positions are determined on both sides of the target 64 in the second zone 62, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 determines the operation signal among the stop positions determined on both sides. Control is performed to stop the cursor 71 at a stop position closer to the front in the direction of travel of the cursor 71 at the timing when is input. For example, the case where the stop position is shifted ± 3 frames from the target 64 will be described. When the cursor 71 is at a position (−1) shifted to the left by one frame from the target 64 and moved to the left at the timing when the operation signal is input (see FIG. 15A), the overall control CPU 37a Controls to stop the cursor 71 on the stop position (-3) closer to the front in the traveling direction (see FIG. 15B). When the operation signal is input, the cursor 71 is at a position (−2) shifted to the left by two frames from the target 64 and is moved to the right (see FIG. 15C). The control CPU 37a performs control to stop the cursor 71 at a stop position (+3) closer to the front in the traveling direction (see FIG. 15D). At this time, the cursor 71 is positioned closer to the stop position (−3) than the stop position (+3), but does not return backward in the traveling direction.

  Based on the determined stop position, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 generates display data for performing an operation result notification effect indicating the quality of the operation result of the touch sensor 15a. That is, the overall control CPU 37a has functions as “display data generation means” and “operation result notification means”. Specifically, when a stop position designation command for designating that the deviation of the stop position is ± 4 frames is stored in the overall RAM 37c, that is, the cursor 71 is deviated by -4 frames or +4 frames from the target 64. When stopping (see FIGS. 16A and 16B), the overall control CPU 37a displays “↑” below the target 64, and further displays “Target” below the target 64. Generate data. Similarly, when a stop position designation command for designating that the deviation of the stop position is ± 3 frames is stored in the overall RAM 37c, that is, when the cursor 71 stops by shifting by -3 frames or +3 frames from the target 64. (See FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (d)), the overall control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying “↑” below the target 64 and further displaying the characters “Target” below the target 64. To do. Further, when a stop position designation command for designating that the deviation of the stop position is ± 2 frames is stored in the overall RAM 37c, that is, when the cursor 71 stops by deviating -2 frames or +2 frames from the target 64 ( 16 (e) and 16 (f)), the overall control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying the characters “Good” on the lower side of the target 64. Further, when a stop position designation command for designating that the deviation of the stop position is ± 1 frame is stored in the overall RAM 37c, that is, when the cursor 71 stops with a shift of -1 frame or +1 frame from the target 64 ( 16 (g), (h)), the overall control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying the characters “Great!” Below the target 64. Further, when a stop position designation command for designating that the deviation of the stop position is ± 0 frames is stored in the overall RAM 37c, that is, when the cursor 71 stops on the target 64 (see FIG. 16 (i)). The overall control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying the characters “Victory” on the lower side of the meter-like display unit 60. The overall control CPU 37a generates an operation result notification effect designation command including the generated display data, and sets (stores in the overall RAM 37c) the generated operation result notification effect designation command.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 uses the change control designation command for designating the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command, the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and the The sound / lamp control board 34 outputs the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a temporary stop symbol left designation command for designating the temporary stop symbol left stored in the overall RAM 37c to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a designates a temporary stop symbol right designation command for specifying the temporary stop symbol right stored in the overall RAM 37c, and a temporary stop symbol for designating the temporary stop symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c. The medium designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right designation commands output from the overall control CPU 37a are commands composed of 2 bytes of OOHxxH. “XXH” indicates a display part number (CMD1), and “xxH” indicates a stop symbol number (CMD2). For example, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “1” is 83H01H, and the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “2” is 83H02H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “3” is 83H03H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “4” is 83H04H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “5” is 83H05H, and “6”. The temporary stop symbol left designation command is 83H06H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating "7" is 83H07H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating "8" is 83H08H, and the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating "9" is 83H09H It is. The temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “red” is 83H0AH, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “green” is 83H0BH, and the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “blue” is 83H0CH. Furthermore, the temporary stop symbol left designation command that changes from “green” to “1” changes to 83H11H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command that changes from “red” to “2” changes to 83H12H, and changes from “green” to “3”. The temporary stop symbol left designation command is 83H13H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “green” to “4” is 83H14H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “red” to “5” is 83H15H, and “blue” → “6” is changed. The temporary stop symbol left designation command to be changed is 83H16H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “red” to “7” is 83H17H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “red” to “8” is 83H18H, “blue” The temporary stop symbol left designation command that changes from “9” to “9” is 83H19H.

  The temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “1” is 84H01H, and the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “2” is 84H02H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “3” is 84H03H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “4” is 84H04H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “5” is 84H05H, and “6”. The temporary stop symbol right designation command is 84H06H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “7” is 84H07H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “8” is 84H08H, and the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “9” is 84H09H. It is. The temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “red” is 84H0AH, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “green” is 84H0BH, and the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “blue” is 84H0CH. Further, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “green” to “1” is 84H11H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “2” is changed to 84H12H, “green” → “3”. The temporary stop symbol right designation command is 84H13H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “green” to “4” is 84H14H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “5” is 84H15H, and “blue” → “6” is changed. The temporary stop symbol right designation command is 84H16H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “7” is 84H17H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “8” is 84H18H, “blue” The temporary stop right designation command that changes from “9” to “9” is 84H19H.

  Furthermore, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “1” is 85H01H, and the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “2” is 85H02H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “3” is 85H03H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “4” is 85H04H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “5” is 85H05H, and “6”. The temporary stop symbol designation command is 85H06H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “7” is 85H07H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “8” is 85H08H, and the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “9” is 85H09H. It is.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 outputs a final stop symbol left designation command for designating the final stop symbol left stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command to the display control CPU 33a. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a final stop symbol right designation command for specifying the final stop symbol right stored in the overall RAM 37c, and a final stop symbol for designating the final stop symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c. The medium designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the final stop symbol left, middle and right designation commands output from the overall control CPU 37a are also commands composed of 2 bytes of OOHxxH. For example, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “1” is 86H01H, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “2” is 86H02H. Similarly, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “3” is 86H03H, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “4” is 86H04H, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “5” is 86H05H, “6”. The final stop symbol left designation command is 86H06H, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “7” is 86H07H, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “8” is 86H08H, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “9” is 86H09H. It is. The final stop symbol left designation command indicating “red” is 86H0AH, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “green” is 86H0BH, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “blue” is 86H0CH.

  The final stop symbol right designation command indicating “1” is 87H01H, and the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “2” is 87H02H. Similarly, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “3” is 87H03H, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “4” is 87H04H, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “5” is 87H05H, and “6”. The final stop symbol right designating command is 87H06H, the final stop symbol right designating command indicating “7” is 87H07H, the final stop symbol right designating command indicating “8” is 87H08H, and the final stop symbol right designating command indicating “9” is 87H09H. It is. The final stop symbol right designation command indicating “red” is 87H0AH, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “green” is 87H0BH, and the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “blue” is 87H0CH.

  Further, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “1” is a command 88H01H, and the last stop symbol designation command indicating “2” is 88H02H. Similarly, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “3” is 88H03H, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “4” is 88H04H, and the last stop symbol designation command indicating “5” is 88H05H, “6”. The last stop symbol designation command is 88H06H, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “7” is 88H07H, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “8” is 88H08H, and the last stop symbol designation command indicating “9” is 88H09H. It is.

  Thereafter, when the effect symbol stop designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 uses the input effect symbol stop designation command as a control command, the display control CPU 33a and the voice. Output to the lamp control CPU 34a. The overall control CPU 37a outputs the display unit designation command stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the stop position designation command, the cursor stop command, and the operation result notification effect designation command stored in the overall RAM 37c to the display control CPU 33a as control commands.

The overall control CPU 37a uses the above control commands as control signals and outputs the signals via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 37a, in accordance with the output timing of the control signal, instructs the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control board 34 to read a control command constituting the control signal (INT signal or , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46.
(4-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 9, the display control board 33 includes the display control CPU 33a as “display control means”, and a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown) are connected to the display control CPU 33a. Has been. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 18, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. . For example, the display effect data includes information such as the timing to stop the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right, the timing to stop the last stop symbol left, middle, and right.

  Further, the display ROM stores a plurality of types of meter display effect data used when an effect for displaying the meter-like display unit 60 (the meter display effect) is performed. The meter display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 9 to instruct the symbol display device 18 to execute the meter display effect. The meter display effect data also includes information on the effect of notifying that the touch sensor 15a is recommended to be operated with the target 64 being targeted.

  The display ROM also includes a slide frame number selection table (see FIG. 17) in which the number of frames (the number of slide frames) from the position of the cursor 71 (current position) to the stop position at the timing when the touch sensor 15a is operated is allocated. ) Is stored. For example, when the stop position is determined to be shifted by ± 4 frames from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the right (upward direction), the number of slide frames is “0” if the current position is shifted by −4 from the target 64. It becomes. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "7". If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "6", and the current position is 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “4”. If the current position is shifted from the target 64 by +1, the number of slide frames is “5”. 3 ”, the number of slide frames is“ 2 ”if the current position is shifted +2 from the target 64, and the number of slide frames is“ 1 ”if the current position is shifted +3 from the target 64. On the other hand, when the stop position is determined to be shifted by ± 4 frames from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the left (downward), the number of slide frames is “0” if the current position is shifted +4 from the target 64. Become. Similarly, if the current position is shifted +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “7”, and if the current position is shifted +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “6”, and the current position is +1 from the target 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “4”. If the current position is shifted by −1 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “3”. If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "2", and if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "1".

  Further, when the stop position is determined to be shifted by ± 3 frames from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the right (upward direction), the number of slide frames is “1” if the current position is shifted by −4 from the target 64. It becomes. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "0". If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "5", and the current position is 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “3”. If the current position is shifted from the target 64 by +1, the number of slide frames is “4”. 2 ”, the number of slide frames is“ 1 ”if the current position is shifted +2 from the target 64, and the number of slide frames is“ 0 ”if the current position is shifted +3 from the target 64. On the other hand, when the stop position is determined to be shifted by ± 3 frames from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the left (downward), the number of slide frames is “1” if the current position is shifted +4 from the target 64. Become. Similarly, if the current position is shifted +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “0”, and if the current position is shifted +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “5”, and the current position is +1 from the target 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “3”. If the current position is shifted by −1 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “2”. If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "1", and if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "0".

  Further, when the stop position is determined to be shifted ± 2 frames from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the right (upward direction), the number of slide frames is “2” if the current position is shifted −4 from the target 64. It becomes. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "1". If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "0", and the current position is 64 If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “2”. If the current position is shifted from the target 64 by +1, the number of slide frames is “3”. If the current position is shifted +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “0”, and if the current position is shifted +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “3”. On the other hand, when the stop position is determined to be shifted ± 2 frames from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the left (downward), the number of slide frames is “2” if the current position is shifted +4 from the target 64. Become. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “1”, and if the current position is deviated by +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “0”, and the current position is +1 from the target 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “2”. If the current position is shifted by −1 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “1”. If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "0". If the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "3".

  Further, when the stop position is determined to be shifted ± 1 frame from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the right (upward direction), the number of slide frames is “3” if the current position is shifted −4 from the target 64. It becomes. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “2”, and if the current position is deviated by −2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “1”, and the current position is 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “1”. If the current position is shifted from the target 64 by +1, the number of slide frames is “0”. If the current position is shifted by +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “5”. If the current position is shifted by +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “4”. On the other hand, when the stop position is determined to be shifted ± 1 frame from the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the left (downward), the number of slide frames is “3” if the current position is shifted +4 from the target 64. Become. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “2”. If the current position is deviated by +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “1”, and the current position is +1 from the target 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “1”, and if the current position is shifted by −1 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “0”. If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "5". If the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "4".

  When the stop position is determined on the target 64 (location shifted ± 0 frames from the target 64) and the cursor 71 moves to the right (upward direction), if the current position is shifted by -4 from the target 64, the slide frame The number is “4”. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "3". If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "2", and the current position is 64 If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “0”. If the current position is shifted from the target 64 by +1, the number of slide frames is “1”. 7 ”, the number of slide frames is“ 6 ”if the current position is shifted +2 from the target 64, and the number of slide frames is“ 5 ”if the current position is shifted +3 from the target 64. On the other hand, when the stop position is determined on the target 64 and the cursor 71 moves to the left (downward direction), the number of slide frames is “4” if the current position is deviated from the target 64 by +4. Similarly, if the current position is deviated by +3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “3”, and if the current position is deviated by +2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “2”, and the current position is +1 from the target 64. If the current position is on the target 64, the number of slide frames is “0”. If the current position is shifted by −1 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is “7”. If the current position is deviated by -2 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "6". If the current position is deviated by -3 from the target 64, the number of slide frames is "5".

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display control CPU 33a stores the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the display RAM. It has become.

  Further, when the temporary stop symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the temporary stop symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the temporary stop symbol right designation command is inputted from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the temporary stop symbol right designated by the command in the display RAM, and the temporary stop symbol middle designation command is inputted. Then, the temporary stop symbol designated by the command is stored in the display RAM.

  Further, when the final stop symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 9 stores the final stop symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the final stop symbol right designation command is inputted from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the final stop symbol right designated by the command in the display RAM, and the final stop symbol middle designation command is inputted. Then, the last stop symbol designated by the command is stored in the display RAM.

  Further, when the stop position designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the stop position designated by the command in the display RAM. Further, when the operation result notification effect designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the display data designated by the command in the display RAM.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 9 is in the effect table stored in the display ROM based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. One of the plurality of types of display effect data is selected, and the selected display effect data is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command, the temporary stop symbol left, middle, right designation command and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs it to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display (such as a symbol combination game) based on the symbol signal.

  Thereafter, when the production symbol stop designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display control CPU 33a displays the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol stored in the display RAM input at the start of the variation. Based on the display effect data, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the effect symbol E. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a performs control to stop the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 based on timing information for stopping the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol included in the display effect data. . Thereby, the designated effect symbol E is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  Further, when the display unit designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a is in the effect table stored in the display ROM based on the meter-like display unit 60 designated by the display unit designation command. One of the plurality of types of meter display effect data is selected, and the selected meter display effect data is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs control to display the meter-like display unit 60 on the symbol display device 18, and performs control to move the cursor 71 by one frame every 100/3 ms.

  When the cursor stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display control CPU 33a instructs the stop of the cursor 71 moving on the meter-like display unit 60. Yes. Specifically, first, the display control CPU 33a calculates the current position of the cursor 71 (± several frames from the target 64) when the operation signal is input. Next, the display control CPU 33a determines the number of slide frames based on the calculated current position of the cursor 71, the stop position stored in the display RAM, and the slide frame number selection table (see FIG. 17). To do. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs control to slide the cursor 71 to the stop position based on the determined number of slide frames. Note that the maximum number of slide frames in this embodiment is set to 7 frames, and the movement time required to slide the cursor 71 by 7 frames is set to 7 frames (+1 frame: input lag) ≈ 267 ms or less. Has been. This movement time is a time that does not cause a sense of incongruity when the cursor 71 is stopped. As a result, when the cursor 71 reaches the stop position, the display control CPU 33a performs control to keep the cursor 71 blinking on the stop position until the operation valid time ends. When the blinking of the cursor 71 ends (when the effective operation time ends), the display control CPU 33a performs a control to continue displaying the cursor 71 and the meter-like display unit 60 until the stop display time ends. Thereby, the player can clearly recognize that the cursor 71 is stopped. Note that the sliding time (maximum of 7 frames) of the cursor 71 when the cursor stop command is input just before the effective operation time ends is set so as not to be longer than the stop display time.

Thereafter, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 9 instructs the symbol display device 18 to execute the operation result notification effect based on the display data stored in the display RAM. Thereby, the display control CPU 33a displays “Target” (see FIGS. 16A to 16D), “Good” (see FIGS. 16E and 16F), “ Control is performed to display any one character of “Great!” (See FIGS. 16G and 16H) and “Victory” (see FIG. 16I).
(4-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 9, the voice / lamp control board 34 includes the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. The voice / lamp control CPU 34a includes a voice / lamp ROM (not shown) and a voice / lamp RAM (not shown). Is connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The sound / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The light emission effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a to control the light emission output mode of the top lamp 16. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  Further, the sound / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of meter display effect light effect data and a plurality of types of meter display effect sound effect data used when the meter display effect is performed. The light display effect data for meter display effect is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a shown in FIG. 9 to control the light emission output mode of the top lamp 16. The sound display data for meter display effect is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a to control the sound output mode of the speaker 17.

  When the fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a displays the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. To come to remember.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a is configured to select a plurality of types in the effect table stored in the voice / lamp ROM based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Any one of the light effect data is selected, and the selected light effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 9 stores in the effect table stored in the voice / lamp ROM based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Any one of the plurality of types of sound effect data is selected, and the selected sound effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Thereafter, when the production symbol stop designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a instructs to stop the light emission of the top lamp 16 and to stop the voice output of the speaker 17. ing.

  Further, when the display unit designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the voice based on the meter-like display unit 60 designated by the display unit designation command.・ Select one of the plurality of types of light emission effect data for meter display effects in the effect table stored in the lamp ROM, and store the selected light effect data for meter display effects in the voice / lamp RAM. It is designed to be stored in the area. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the light emission effect data for meter display effect corresponding to the display unit designation command.

  When the display unit designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a is based on the meter-like display unit 60 designated by the display unit designation command, and the plurality of voice / lamp control CPUs 34a are in the effect table stored in the voice / lamp ROM. Any one of the types of sound display data for meter display effects is selected, and the selected sound display data for meter display effects is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Accordingly, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice display data for meter display presentation corresponding to the display unit designation command.

  Next, processing performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this process is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S10 shown in FIG. 18, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. When the change pattern designation command is not input from the main CPU 31a (step S10: N), the overall control CPU 37a executes the process of step S10 again. Note that the process of step S10 is repeated until a variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a.

  Thereafter, when a change pattern designation command is input (step S10: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S20. In step S20, the overall control CPU 37a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S30.

  In step S30, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a special symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. If no special symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a (step S30: N), the overall control CPU 37a performs the process of step S30 again.

  Thereafter, when a special symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a (step S30: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S40. In step S40, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S50.

  In step S50, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a change pattern for a big hit effect or a lose reach effect. When the variation pattern is for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect (step S50: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S60. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is for the loss effect instead of the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect (step S50: N), the overall control CPU 37a does not perform the processes of steps S60 to S120, but performs step S130. Move on to processing.

  In step S60, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern for the jackpot effect or the lose reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is a temporary stop pattern in which the effect symbol E is temporarily stopped. If it is a temporary stop pattern (step S60: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S70. On the other hand, if it is not a temporary stop pattern but a non-temporary stop pattern in which the production symbol E is not temporarily stopped (step S60: N), the overall control CPU 37a does not perform the processes of steps S70 to S120, but performs step S130. Move on to processing.

  In step S70, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for a big hit effect. When the variation pattern is for the big hit effect (step S70: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is for the lost reach effect rather than the variation pattern for the big hit effect (step S70: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S110.

  In step S110, the overall control CPU 37a reads the temporary stop symbol distribution random number value from the overall RAM 37c, and determines the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right based on the temporary stop symbol determination table (not shown). More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a displays the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right, the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2 are the same or the same group of symbols, and the middle row display portion H3 displays. It determines so that it may become a different design from the parts H1 and H2. The overall control CPU 37a stores the data corresponding to the determined temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing of step S100.

  In step S80, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a specific symbol having a special symbol probability variation. If the symbol is a specific symbol (step S80: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S90. On the other hand, if it is not a specific symbol but a non-specific symbol that does not cause a special symbol probability variation (step S80: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S120.

  In step S90, the overall control CPU 37a becomes a specific symbol based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S40. Decide the temporary stop symbol left, middle, right. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right so that all the display portions H1 to H3 are the same or the same group of symbols. Further, the overall control CPU 37a selects the first main symbol E1 displayed on at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right as the specific symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “9”, “ Red "," green "," blue "). The overall control CPU 37a stores the data corresponding to the determined temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing of step S100.

  Further, in step S120, the overall control CPU 37a, based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S40, The temporary stop symbol left, middle and right are determined. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right so that all the display portions H1 to H3 are the same or the same group of symbols. In addition, the overall control CPU 37a sets the first main symbol E1 displayed on at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right to be non-specific symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”). decide. The overall control CPU 37a stores the data corresponding to the determined temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing of step S100.

  In step S100, the overall control CPU 37a outputs to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 a temporary stop symbol designation command for designating the temporary stop symbol determined in the processes of steps S90, S110, and S120. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a temporary stop symbol left designation command for designating a temporary stop symbol left, a temporary stop symbol right designation command for designating a temporary stop symbol right, and a temporary stop designating a temporary stop symbol inside The symbol designating command is output to the display control CPU 33a. Then, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S130.

  In step S130, the overall control CPU 37a performs the final stop symbol left based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S40. Determine the middle, right. For example, when the special symbol B1 is any one of “0” to “12” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a performs the final stop symbol left , Middle, and right are determined so that all the display portions H1 to H3 have the same or the same group of symbols. When the special symbol B1 is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a sets the left stop symbol left, middle and right to the left. The column display unit H1 and the right column display unit H2 are determined to be the same or the same group of symbols, and the middle column display unit H3 is determined to be a different type of symbols from the display units H1 and H2. Further, when the special symbol B1 is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for a loss effect, the overall control CPU 37a displays the left, middle and right symbols in the left column. The display unit H1 and the right column display unit H2 are determined so as not to have the same or the same group of symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the determined final stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c.

  In subsequent step S140, the overall control CPU 37a sends a change pattern specifying command for specifying the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34. Are output to the voice / lamp control CPU 34a, and the process proceeds to step S150.

  In step S150, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a final stop symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol determined in the process of step S130 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and ends the processing here. . More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a final stop symbol left designation command for designating the final stop symbol left, a final stop symbol right designation command for designating the final stop symbol right, and a final stop designating the inside of the final stop symbol. The symbol designating command is output to the display control CPU 33a, and the processing here ends. Therefore, the display control CPU 33a can cause the symbol display device 18 to execute a display effect based on the input variation pattern designation command, temporary stop symbol designation command, and final stop symbol designation command.

  The overall control CPU 37a generates and outputs a temporary stop symbol designation command and a final stop symbol designation command, thereby enabling various effects to be executed. Accordingly, a method for outputting the temporary stop symbol designation command and the final stop symbol designation command to execute various effects will be described below.

  For example, when the effect symbol E indicating “2” is temporarily stopped on the left column display portion H1, and the effect symbol E indicating “red” is temporarily stopped on the right column display portion H2, the overall control CPU 37a is formed. Generates and outputs a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H02H) indicating "2" and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H12H) from "red" to "2". When the effect symbol E indicating “red” is temporarily stopped on the left column display portion H1, and the effect symbol E indicating “2” is temporarily stopped on the right column display portion H2, the overall control CPU 37a is formed. Generates and outputs a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H12H) from “red” to “2” and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H02H) indicating “2”.

  In this way, the first main symbol E1 indicating “2” on one of the display portions H1 and H2 is temporarily stopped, and the second main symbol E2 indicating “red” on the other is temporarily stopped. The main symbol E2 is changed to the same symbol “2” as the first main symbol E1, and is finally stopped with the changed first main symbol E1 as the final stop symbol. The display control CPU 33a performs control to stop the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 based on timing information included in the display effect data stored in the display RAM. In this embodiment, when one of the two effect symbols E forming the reach is a kanji symbol such as “red”, the kanji symbol is changed to a numeric symbol and finally stopped. Therefore, the timing at which the kanji symbol (second main symbol E2) is first stopped within the same symbol variation time is set earlier than the timing at which the numerical symbol (first main symbol E1) is first stopped. . That is, when a reach is formed by a numerical design and a kanji design, the kanji design is temporarily stopped first. Then, at the same time as the numerical symbol is finally stopped, the kanji symbol is changed to the numerical symbol and finally stopped.

  When the effect symbol E indicating “green” is temporarily stopped on the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2 to form a reach, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H0BH) indicating “green”. ) And a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H0BH) which is also “green”. In this case, the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” on both the display portions H1 and H2 is temporarily stopped. In the subsequent effects, the kanji symbol may be changed to a numerical symbol and finally stopped, or the kanji symbol may be finally stopped as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, immediately after the left column display portion H1 stops (so-called “wait for reach”), the state is always “wait for multiple faces”. Specifically, immediately after any of the symbols “2”, “5”, “7”, “8” stops on the left column display portion H1, “same number” or “ The “red” symbol is stopped and a “two-sided waiting” state is awaited until a reach is formed. Immediately after any of the symbols “1”, “3”, and “4” is stopped on the left column display portion H1, the symbol “same number” or “green” is stopped on the right column display portion H2. It will be in the state of "waiting for 2 sides" waiting for reach to be formed. Further, immediately after the symbol “6” or “9” stops on the left column display portion H1, the symbol “same number” or “blue” stops on the right column display portion H2 and a reach is formed. It will be in the state of "waiting for 2 sides". That is, immediately after the numerical symbol is stopped on the left column display portion H1, the state is always “waiting for two faces”.

  On the other hand, the state of “waiting” differs depending on the type of the Kanji symbol immediately after the Kanji symbol stops in the left column display portion H1. For example, immediately after the “red” symbol is stopped on the left column display portion H1, any of the symbols “2”, “5”, “7”, “8”, and “red” is displayed on the right column display portion H2. It will be in the state of “waiting for 5 sides” waiting for the formation of reach by stopping. Immediately after the “green” symbol stops on the left column display portion H1, any one of the symbols “1”, “3”, “4”, and “green” stops on the right column display portion H2 and reach. Is in a “waiting for 4 sides” state. Further, immediately after the “blue” symbol stops on the left column display portion H1, a reach is formed if any of the symbols “6”, “9”, and “blue” stops on the right column display portion H2. It will be in the state of "waiting for 3 sides" waiting for it. Accordingly, the reliability that is reached when the Kanji symbol (second main symbol E2) is stopped on the left column display portion H1 is reached when the numerical symbol (first main symbol E1) is stopped on the left column display portion H1. It is higher than the reliability.

  In this embodiment, for example, the symbol “1” stops on the left column display portion H1, the symbol “2” stops on the middle column display portion H3, and the symbol “3” stops on the right column display portion H2. This is an opportunity to develop into a reach. If the chance ends without developing into super reach (so-called gas end), the overall control CPU 37a sets the final stop symbol left designation command (86H01H) to be “1” and “2”. A final stop symbol designating command (88H02H) and a final stop symbol right designating command (87H03H) of “3” are generated and output. In this case, the first main symbol E1 indicating “1” on the left column display portion H1 is finally stopped, the first main symbol E1 indicating “2” on the middle column display portion H3 is finally stopped, and the right column is displayed. The second main symbol E2 indicating “3” on the display H2 is finally stopped.

  In addition, when the chance chance develops into super reach and the final stop is performed with a combination of lost symbols, the overall control CPU 37a first sets a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H01H) that becomes “1” and a temporary that becomes “2”. A stop symbol middle designation command (85H02H) and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H03H) which is “3” are generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) which becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H08H) which becomes “8”, and a final stop symbol right designation which becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output. If it does in this way, after the temporary stop by the symbol combination of the design symbol "1, 2, 3" on each display part H1-H3, it will finally stop by the symbol combination of "7, 8, 7".

  Further, when the chance chance develops to super reach and finally stops with the jackpot symbol combination, the overall control CPU 37a first makes a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H01H) that becomes “1” and a provisional symbol that becomes “2”. A stop symbol middle designation command (85H02H) and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H03H) of “3” are generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H07H) that becomes “7”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output. If it does in this way, after the temporary stop by the symbol combination of the design symbol "1, 2, 3" on each display part H1-H3, it will finally stop by the symbol combination of "7, 7, 7".

  For example, after the reach is formed (2, ↓, 2) with the effect symbol E indicating “2”, the reach symbol is promoted (7, ↓, 7) to the effect symbol E indicating “7”, and the design is lost. In the case of final stop with the combination (7, 6, 7), the overall control CPU 37a first makes a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H02H) that becomes “2” and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H02H) that becomes “2”. ) And output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H06H) that becomes “6”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output.

  In addition, after the reach is formed (2, ↓, 2) with the production symbol E indicating “2”, the reach symbol is promoted to “7” (7, ↓, 7), and the jackpot symbol combination (7, 7) 7), the overall control CPU 37a first executes a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H02H) which becomes “2” and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H02H) which becomes the temporary stop symbol “2”. Is generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H07H) that becomes “7”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output.

  It should be noted that promotion effects such as re-drawing that have been conventionally performed can be easily executed by using the temporary stop symbol designation command and the final stop symbol designation command. For example, when a jackpot symbol combination consisting of non-specific symbols (eg, “4, 4, 4”) is derived and then promoted to a jackpot symbol combination consisting of specific symbols (eg, “7, 7, 7”) explain. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a firstly sets the temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H04H) to be “4”, the temporary stop symbol middle designation command (85H04H) to be “4”, and the temporary stop symbol to be “4”. A right designation command (84H04H) is generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H07H) that becomes “7”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output.

  Next, the meter display effect will be described.

  First, when starting the symbol combination game, a variation pattern designation command including information related to the meter display effect is output from the main CPU 31a to the overall control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 37a determines information related to the type and stop position of the meter-like display unit 60 based on the variation pattern designation command. Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the determined information to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to start a meter display effect.

  The meter display effect described above is an effect when a putter is used in a golf game, but there is also an effect when a driver is used in a golf game. Therefore, the variation pattern includes a pattern when the meter display effect is not performed, and a pattern when the meter display effect is performed using the driver, in addition to a pattern when the meter display effect is performed using the putter. .

  When the variation pattern is a pattern used when performing a meter display effect using a driver, the guide display (not shown) of the course, club, wind speed, etc., originally displayed on the left side of the symbol display device 18 disappears. An arc-shaped driver meter-like display section (not shown) appears so as to replace the guide display. Note that the cursor that moves on the driver meter-like display portion repeatedly moves in one direction, such as 0 → 100, 0 → 100. The moving speed of the cursor moving on the driver meter-like display portion is faster than the moving speed of the cursor 71 moving on the meter-like display portion 60. Therefore, the meter display effect using a driver is considerably far from the cup, so the approach strength must be increased, and it is difficult to cup-in (that is, the reliability of the big hit is lower than the meter display effect using a putter) ) Is implied.

  Further, when the driver meter-like display unit is displayed, the symbol display device 18 is notified that it is recommended to operate the touch sensor 15a aiming at a target existing on the driver meter-like display unit. . The operation valid time is set to 1000 ms, and the cursor is controlled to slide to one predetermined stop position no matter what timing the touch sensor 15a is operated. As described above, since the moving speed of the cursor is faster than the moving speed of the cursor 71 moving on the meter-like display unit 60, even if the cursor slides greatly, it does not give a sense of incongruity.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern is a pattern for performing a meter display effect using a putter, the guide display originally displayed on the left portion of the symbol display device 18 disappears, and is replaced with a guide display. A display unit 60 (see FIG. 6 and the like) appears. In this case, the symbol display device 18 is notified that it is encouraged to operate the touch sensor 15 a with the target 64 existing on the meter-like display unit 60. When the meter-like display unit 60 is displayed, the cursor 71 passes through the first zone 61 in the right direction and reaches the second zone 62 (see FIG. 7A). It reciprocates (refer FIG.7 (b)).

  When the operation signal is input within the set operation effective time (5000 ms), the overall control CPU 37a outputs a command (cursor stop command) for notifying the input of the operation signal to the display control CPU 33a. Then, the display control CPU 33a calculates the movement distance until the cursor 71 reaches the stop position from the current position, and determines the shortest time required to move the movement distance. As a result, the cursor 71 stops by sliding the shortest distance to the stop position designated by the overall control CPU 37a. Thereafter, an operation result notification effect (see FIGS. 16A to 16I) is performed, and after the meter-like display unit 60 is erased, an effect of putting is displayed.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the touch sensor 15a is operated, the stop positions determined on both sides of the target 64 are the closest stop positions in the traveling direction of the cursor 71. The cursor 71 is stopped. For this reason, even if the position of the cursor 71 when the touch sensor 15a is operated is away from the target 64, the movement distance (slip) of the cursor 71 from when the touch sensor 15a is operated to when the cursor 71 stops is determined. Amount) becomes smaller. Thereby, since the uncomfortable feeling at the time of the stop of the cursor 71 becomes small, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the cursor 71 does not simply stop at the closer stop position, but stops at the closer stop position in front of the traveling direction. As a result, the cursor 71 is prevented from returning backward when the cursor 71 is stopped, so that the sense of incongruity when the cursor 71 stops is further reduced.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the functions as “operation effective time setting means”, “stop position determination means”, “movable instruction section stop means” and “meter-shaped display section selection means” are not integrated with the main CPU 31a. It is given to the CPU 37a. For this reason, although not only the symbol combination game but also the meter display effect, the burden on the main CPU 31a can be reduced.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  The display control CPU 33a of the above embodiment performs control for sliding the cursor 71 to the stop position based on the number of slide frames determined from the slide frame number selection table (see FIG. 17).

  However, the display control CPU 33a performs control by checking the position of the cursor 71 and performing calculation after the input of the cursor stop command from the overall control CPU 37a, and then sliding the cursor 71 to the stop position based on the calculation result. May be performed. For example, a case where a stop position designation command for designating that the difference between the stop position and the target 64 is ± 3 frames is input will be described. That is, when the current position of the cursor 71 is at the position (+1) shifted to the right by one frame from the target 64 and moved to the right, the calculation result is (+3) − (+ 1) = + 2. The display control CPU 33a performs control to move the cursor 71 to the right by two frames. Further, when the current position of the cursor 71 is at a position (+1) shifted to the right by one frame from the target 64 and moved to the left, the calculation result is (−3) − (+ 1) = − 4. Therefore, the display control CPU 33a performs control to move the cursor 71 to the left by four frames.

  In the operation result notification effect (see FIGS. 16A to 16I) of the above embodiment, a further effect (such as a hand effect that displays a hand) may be performed. For example, when the cursor 71 stops with a shift of ± 4 frames or ± 3 frames from the target 64, the hand with the index finger pointing to the target 64 is displayed below the target 64, and the word “Target” is displayed below the target 64. Let In addition, when the cursor 71 is shifted by ± 2 frames from the target 64 and stops, the hand making a ring with the index finger and the thumb is displayed below the target 64, and the characters “Good” are displayed below the hand. Let Further, when the cursor 71 stops by shifting ± 1 frame from the target 64, the hand holding the thumb is displayed on the lower side of the target 64, and the characters “Great!” Are displayed on the lower side thereof. Further, when the cursor 71 stops on the target 64, the hand making a peace sign is displayed below the target 64, and the characters “Victory” are displayed below the target 64.

  -The meter-like display part 60 of the said embodiment differed in the position of the target 64 (and 2nd zone 62) according to the reliability which becomes a big hit. However, in the meter-like display unit 60, the width of the second zone 62 may be different depending on the reliability that is a big hit. In this case, the narrower the second zone 62 of the meter-like display unit 60 is, the easier it is to target the target 64, and thus the reliability that is a big hit increases.

  -The meter-like display part 60 of the said embodiment differed in the position of the target 64 (and 2nd zone 62) according to the reliability which becomes a big hit. However, the meter-like display unit 60 may have different moving speeds of the cursor 71 according to the reliability that is a big hit. In this case, the slower the moving speed of the cursor 71 moving on the meter-like display unit 60, the easier it is to target the target 64, and the higher the reliability that is a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect and the jackpot effect distributed in the variation pattern distribution table is composed of a temporary stop pattern and a non-temporary stop pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the temporary stop pattern or the non-temporary stop pattern input from the main CPU 31a as it is to the display control CPU 33a as a control command (variation pattern designation command). However, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect and the big hit effect may not be divided into the temporary stop pattern and the non-temporary stop pattern. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a changes the variation pattern input from the main CPU 31a to the first effect pattern having the same function as the temporary stop pattern or the second effect pattern having the same function as the non-temporary stop pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  Next, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In Claim 2, the symbol display device is capable of displaying a plurality of meter-like display portions having different movable ranges according to the reliability with which the result of the symbol combination game is a big hit, The game control means comprises meter-like display part selection means for selecting one meter-like display part from the plurality of meter-like display parts based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means. To play.

  (2) In claim 2, the symbol display device is capable of displaying a plurality of meter-like display portions having different moving speeds of the movable instruction portion according to the reliability with which the result of the symbol combination game is a big hit, The game control means includes meter-like display part selecting means for selecting one meter-like display part from the plurality of meter-like display parts based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. A gaming machine.

  (3) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the game control unit generates display data indicating whether the operation result of the operation unit is acceptable based on the stop position determined by the stop position determination unit. A gaming machine comprising: display data generating means for performing operation results notifying means for executing an operation result notifying effect for displaying the display data generated by the display data generating means on the symbol display device.

The schematic front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a large sized decorative member. The table | surface which shows the relationship between a special design and a production design. The table which shows the scroll order of a 1st main symbol and a 2nd main symbol. The table which shows the group which consists of a 1st main symbol and a 2nd main symbol. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a meter-like display part. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the movement aspect of a cursor. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of meter-shaped display part. The block diagram for demonstrating the connection relation of a main control board and another board | substrate. The block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a main control board and a comprehensive control board. The table which shows the scroll order when reach is formed with the 2nd main symbol. A table showing the contents of the temporary stop symbol designation command and the final stop symbol designation command. The table | surface which shows the relationship between the kind of meter-like display part, and the stop ratio of a cursor. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the movement aspect of a cursor. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the movement aspect of a cursor. (A)-(i) is a figure for demonstrating operation result alerting | reporting effect. Slide frame number selection table. The flowchart which shows the process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 15a as game machine ... Touch sensor 18 as operation means ... Symbol display device 31a ... Main CPU as game control means, jackpot determination means and variation pattern determination means
33a ... Display control CPU as display control means
37a: Overall control CPU as game control means, operation effective time setting means, stop position determination means, movable instruction portion stop means, and meter-like display portion selection means
60 ... Meter-like display part 62 ... Second zone 64 as movable range ... Target 71 ... Cursor E as movable instruction part ... Production pattern H1 ... Left column display part H2 as first display part ... As second display part Right column display part H3 ... Middle column display part as a third display part

Claims (3)

A symbol display device for playing a symbol combination game in which a symbol combination is derived by varying a plurality of types of effect symbols on the first display unit, the second display unit, and the third display unit, and the entire gaming machine is controlled. In a gaming machine comprising: a game control means for outputting a control command for display; and a display control means for performing control for causing the symbol display device to execute the symbol combination game based on the control command.
A meter-like display unit that is displayed on the symbol display device and displays a movable instruction unit that reciprocates within a movable range;
Operation means connected to the game control means and operated to stop the movable instruction section aiming at a target existing in the movable range, thereby outputting an operation signal to the game control means. Prepared,
The game control means includes
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol combination game is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result by the jackpot determining means, at least a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying a game effect time from the start to stop of a plurality of effect symbols;
An operation effective time setting means for setting an operation effective time for enabling the input of the operation signal within a game effect time specified by the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means;
Stop position determining means for determining a stop position for stopping the movable instruction section when triggered by the input of the operation signal, based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, within the operation effective time; ,
A movable instruction unit stopping means for stopping the movable instruction unit at the stop position determined by the stop position determining means when triggered by the input of the operation signal when the operation is within the effective time;
The stop position determining means is configured to determine a stop position for stopping the movable instruction unit on the target or on both sides of the target in the movable range,
When the stop position determining means determines a stop position on the target, the movable instruction section stop means stops the movable instruction section at the determined stop position regardless of the input timing of the operation signal,
When the stop position determining means determines the stop positions on both sides of the target within the movable range, the movable instruction unit stopping means is configured to output the operation signal from the stop positions determined on both sides. A gaming machine, wherein the movable instruction unit is stopped at a stop position closer to the front in the traveling direction of the movable instruction unit at an input timing.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable range is set to be limited to a part of the meter-like display unit. The symbol display device can display a plurality of meter-like display units having different target positions according to the reliability with which the result of the symbol combination game is a big hit,
The game control means includes meter-like display part selecting means for selecting one meter-like display part from the plurality of meter-like display parts based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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